Aaron Pribanic

Aaron Pribanic
Pitcher
Born: September 1, 1986
Fairfax, Virginia
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Benjamin Aaron Pribanic (born September 1, 1986) is a former baseball pitcher formerly in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He is currently playing for the Pirates' Double-A affiliate, the Altoona Curve. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 3rd round, 98th overall pick, of the 2008 draft. On July 29, 2009, he was acquired by the Pirates from the Mariners; along with Jeff Clement, Ronny Cedeño, Brett Lorin, and Nathan Adcock; in exchange for Jack Wilson, Ian Snell, and cash considerations.[1]

Prior to his professional career, Pribanic played while attending college at Hutchinson Community College and the University of Nebraska. He is also the grandson of former-New York Yankee, Jim Coates. Pribanic stated in 2011, that he picked up his passion for the baseball from his grandfather.[2]

Pribanic had labrum surgery after the 2012 season and missed all of 2013.[3] After much time missed due to injury, Pribanic retired.

References

  1. ↑ Langosch, Jenifer (July 29, 2009). "Wilson, Sanchez tenures with Bucs end".
  2. ↑ "Pribanic's Grandfather has Place in Pirates History". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. May 6, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Minor League Injury Updates: Chambers, Pribanic, Fuesser, Hornback". Pirates Prospects. Retrieved October 28, 2014.

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