Colin Walsh (baseball)
| Colin Walsh | |||
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| Kansas City T-Bones – No. 2 | |||
| Second baseman / Third baseman | |||
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Born: September 26, 1989 La Jolla, California | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| April 4, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |||
| Batting average | .085 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2 | ||
| Teams | |||
Colin Patrick Walsh (born September 26, 1989) is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Career
Oakland Athletics
Walsh attended Stanford University and played college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the Oakland Athletics prior to the 2014 season.[1] In 2015, playing in AA and batting .302/.447/.470, he led all minor leaguers with 500 or more plate appearances with a walk percentage of 20.0%.[2]
Milwaukee Brewers
Walsh was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 Rule 5 draft.[3] He made the Brewers' Opening Day roster in 2016.[4] He was designated for assignment on May 31, 2016, to create room for the newly claimed Neil Ramirez.
Second Stint with Athletics
The Brewers later returned Walsh to the Athletics for $25,000, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[5]
Atlanta Braves
During the 2016 offseason, Walsh signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[6] He was released in March 2017.[7]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On March 25, 2017, Walsh signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was named Southern League Player of the Week after the first week of the 2017 season.[8] He was released on June 25, 2017. [9]
Houston Astros
On July 29, 2017, Walsh signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Los Angeles Angels
On November 28, 2017, Walsh signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[10] He was released on March 28, 2018.
Sugar Land Skeeters
On May 5, 2018, Walsh signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Kansas City T-Bones
On July 13, 2018, Walsh was traded to the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
References
- ↑ "ROCKHOUNDS: Walsh's on-base prowess a fit in Oakland's system". MRT.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ↑
- ↑ Fox Sports. "Milwaukee Brewers make two selections in Rule 5 draft". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/colin-walsh-walks-his-way-onto-roster-b99696445z1-373898671.html
- ↑ Koo, Jeremy F. (June 4, 2016). "Rule 5 draftee Colin Walsh returned to Oakland A's from Brewers". Athletics Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ Eddy, Matt (December 5, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ↑ Eddy, Matt (March 29, 2017). "MINOR LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS: MARCH 18-24". Baseball America. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ↑ https://www.milb.com/generals/news/colin-walsh-named-player-of-the-week/c-224853608/t-196093350
- ↑ http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-june-25-july-2-2/#jh1GUwSKlcImfeGi.97
- ↑ Adams, Steve (November 28, 2017). "Angels Agree To Minor League Deals With Curt Casali, Colin Walsh". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)