Austin Barnes

Austin Barnes
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 65
Catcher / Infielder
Born: December 28, 1989
Orange, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Austin Scott Barnes (born December 28, 1989) is an American professional baseball catcher and infielder in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

Career

Barnes was born in Orange, California[1] and attended Riverside Polytechnic High School. He played college baseball at Arizona State University for the Arizona State Sun Devils from 2009 to 2011.[2] Prior to his sophomore season in 2010 he moved from infield to catcher.[3] During his career he played in 109 games and hit .308/.379/.429 with two home runs.

Barnes was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the eighth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut that season for the Jamestown Jammers.[4] From 2012 to 2014 he played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, Jupiter Hammerheads and Jacksonville Suns. He split time between catcher and second base.[5]

On December 10, 2014, Barnes was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with Chris Hatcher, Andrew Heaney, and Enrique Hernández, in exchange for Dan Haren, Dee Gordon, Miguel Rojas and cash.[6] He was assigned to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Austin Barnes Baseball Statistics [2009-2014]". Baseball Cube. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ ASU's Austin Barnes is locked in behind and at the plate
  3. ↑ Arizona State Sun Devils baseball's Austin Barnes making transition from infield to catcher
  4. ↑ Barnes Finds Fit Behind The Plate
  5. ↑ MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Barnes succeeding at second, catcher
  6. ↑ Gurnick, Ken (December 11, 2014). "Dodgers adding Kendrick, Rollins in trades". MLB.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  7. ↑ Hoornstra, J.P. (April 7, 2015). "Revealed: Opening Day roster for Triple-A Oklahoma City.". LA Daily News. Retrieved April 7, 2015.

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