D. J. Baxendale

D. J. Baxendale
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: December 8, 1990
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Douglas James Baxendale (born December 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins' organization. He played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas.

Career

Baxendale attended Abundant Life School and Sylvan Hills High School.[1] He attended the University of Arkansas, and pitched for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.[2][3] In three seasons for Arkansas, Baxendale pitched to a 18-9 win-loss record and a 2.71 earned run average with 10 saves in 68 appearances.[4] Baxendale played for the United States national collegiate baseball team in the summer of 2011.[5]

The Minnesota Twins selected Baxendale in the tenth round, with the 310th overall selection, of the 2012 MLB Draft. He signed with the Twins, and made his professional debut with the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League.[4][6] In 2013, Baxendale pitched for the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class-A Advanced Florida State League.[7] The Twins named him their Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April 2013.[8]

Baxendale began the 2015 season with the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League.[9]

Personal life

Baxendale's father, Greg, has worked as a scout for the Cleveland Indians, in recruitment for the Rollins College baseball team, and as the head coach for the Hendrix College baseball team. The Baxendales have lived in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and in Massachusetts.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dreams in two fields". SyncWeekly. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Razorbacks Counting On D.J. Baxendale To Right The Ship". ktbs.com. May 30, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Courier - Your Messenger for the River Valley - Baxendale ready to start despite little rest". couriernews.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Associated Press. "Baxendale Signs with Twins". www.Fox16.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Baxendale named to Team USA". Arkansas Online. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ "DJ Baxendale signs pro contract with Minnesota Twins". kait8.com. June 27, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Twins minor league report: Baxendale cruising with 1.07 ERA at Fort Myers". startribune.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton, D.J. Baxendale claim prospect awards". TwinCities.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ "2015 Lookouts Play Home Opener Wednesday Night At AT&T Field". chattanoogan.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.

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