J. J. Matijevic

J. J. Matijevic
Houston Astros
Outfielder
Born: (1995-11-14) November 14, 1995
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Joseph John Matijevic (born November 14, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros organization.

Matijevic attended Norwin High School in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.[1] He played baseball and basketball at Norwin, but focused on baseball in his senior year. The Boston Red Sox selected him in the 22nd round of the 2014 MLB draft. He did not sign,[2] and enrolled at the University of Arizona, where he played college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats.[2][3][4]

The Houston Astros selected Matijevic in the second round, with the 75th overall selection, of the 2017 MLB draft.[5] He signed with the Astros, receiving a $700,000 signing bonus, and was assigned to the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Class A-Short Season New York-Penn League, where he began his professional career.[6] Matijevic began the 2018 season with the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Class A Midwest League.[7] In May, the Astros promoted him to the Buies Creek Astros of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Two former WPIAL players projected to be early picks in MLB draft | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Norwin grad J.J. Matijevic's bat is music to Arizona's ears | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ Mike Kovak (April 16, 2017). "Norwin graduate Matijevic blossoms for No. 7 Arizona". TribLIVE. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  4. ↑ Lev, Michael (June 11, 2017). "Appeal of Arizona Wildcats prospects JJ Matijevic, Jared Oliva goes beyond talent | Arizona Wildcats Baseball". tucson.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ Jake Kaplan (June 12, 2017). "Astros draft Arizona second baseman J.J. Matijevic at 75th overall - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ Jake Kaplan (June 24, 2017). "Astros draftee JJ Matijevic to begin pro career with Tri-City - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  7. ↑ Beckner Jr., Bill (April 26, 2018). "Matijevic finding his rhythm with Astros' single-A River Bandits". TribLIVE. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  8. ↑ Beckner Jr., Bill (May 8, 2018). "Norwin grad Matijevic promoted to Astros' high-A team". TribLIVE. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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