Javier Báez
| Javier Báez | |
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| Chicago Cubs | |
| Shortstop | |
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Born: December 1, 1992 Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Ednel Javier Báez (born December 1, 1992) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop. He plays in minor league baseball in the Chicago Cubs organization. He is a top 100 prospect.
Career
Báez attended Arlington Country Day School in Jacksonville, Florida. He played for the school's baseball team.[1] The Chicago Cubs selected Báez in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[2][3] Before the 2012 season, MLB.com rated Báez as the 62nd best prospect in baseball.[4] Before the 2013 season, Báez was rated as the 16th best prospect in baseball.[5]
On June 10, 2013, while playing for the High-A Daytona Cubs, Báez hit four home runs in one game, becoming the second player to do so in the history of the Florida State League (FSL).[6] On July 6, 2013, the Cubs promoted Báez to the Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League after he led the Florida State League with 17 home runs, also displaying more plate discipline by batting .300 and walking more often during the previous month. Báez was named to both the FSL and Southern League All-Star teams at the conclusion of the season.[7][8] He was also named the Cubs' Minor League Player of the Year, closing the season as the top-ranked prospect in the team's system and third overall in the Southern League.[9][10] On October 28, 2013, Báez won the MiLBY Award for Best Minor League Game of the Year, recognizing his four-home run game.[11]
Personal
Báez's brother, Rolando Agosto, was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2002.[2]
References
- ↑ Barney, Justin (June 22, 2013). "For former ACD slugger Javier Baez, Major League future is when, not if". jacksonville.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Cubs tab high school shortstop Javier Baez with ninth pick | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Power surge down on the farm by SS Javier Baez - Chicago Sun-Times". Suntimes.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ↑ "2012 Prospect Watch | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ↑ "2013 Prospect Watch | cubs.com: News". Chicago.cubs.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ↑ Corcoran, Cliff (June 11, 2013). "Watch: Cubs prospect Javier Baez bashes four home runs in one game". Mlb.si.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ↑ Dykstra, Sam (August 22, 2013). "Nicolino, Lawley take top FSL honors | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ Dykstra, Sam (August 30, 2013). "Baez, Smokies dominate SL All-Stars | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ September 13, 2013 11:50 A.M. ET (September 13, 2013). "Cubs Name Javier Baez and Kyle Hendricks Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year | cubs.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Javier Baez Chicago Cubs top prospect - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Javier Baez Takes Home a MiLBY for Best Minor League Game of the Year". Chicago Cubs Online. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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