Josh Satin

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Josh Satin
Josh Satin on September 1, 2011.jpg
New York Mets
Second baseman
Born: (1984-12-23) December 23, 1984 (age 28)
Hidden Hills, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
MLB debut
September 4, 2011 for the New York Mets
Career statistics
(through 2012 season)
Batting average     .192
Home runs     0
Runs batted in     2
Teams

Joshua Blake "Josh" Satin (born December 23, 1984) is an American second baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB), who also plays first base and third base.[1][2]

He was a First-Team College All American at the University of California, Berkeley. The Mets drafted him in the 6th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Satin batted .303 in 2008 in the minor leagues, and .288 in 2009 while being voted a South Atlantic League All-Star. He hit .311 and was a Florida State League All-Star in 2010. In 2011, he batted .325 for Binghamton while leading the league in on-base percentage (.423) and OPS (.962), as he was voted an Eastern League All-Star. He also played in AAA, batting .347 with a .410 on base percentage with the Buffalo Bisons.

He made his MLB debut for the Mets on September 4, 2011 and played in 15 games. On June 3, 2012, Satin rejoined the Mets, but he was designated for assignment three days later.[3][4] In September 2012, he played for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic qualifying round.[5]

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Early life [edit]

Satin is Jewish, and was born in Hidden Hills, California.[6][7] His parents are David and Gail Satin. He also has two younger brothers, Danny and Dylan Satin.[8]

In high school, playing for the Harvard-Westlake School Wolverines in North Hollywood, California, Satin was a three-time all-league selection and the MVP of the 2002 Los Angeles Daily News Tournament.[8][9][10] In 2002, he played shortstop and batted .500 with 11 homers.[11] As a senior, he batted .478 with 10 home runs, was first-team All-CIF Southern Section, and was Los Angeles Times All-Region.[8] He played alongside future major league outfielder Brennan Boesch.[8] Academically, he scored 1,390 on the SAT.[12] He was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.[13]

College [edit]

Satin attended the University of California, Berkeley.[8] There, in his freshman year in 2005 he played second base for the California Golden Bears baseball team.[8][14] He batted .348 (7th in the Pac-10) with 77 hits (8th in the Pac-10), and led the team with 26 multiple-hit games.[8] He was the team's 2005 Freshman of the Year, and co-winner of the Clint Evans Award as the team's most valuable player (along with his former high school teammate who joined him at Berkeley, Brennan Boesch).[8][15] As a junior in 2007 he batted .287.[8]

He played in the Cape Cod League in both 2006 (for the Orleans Cardinals) and 2007 (for the Bourne Braves), and was voted an All-Star both years.[8] In 2006 he was also named the Eastern Division MVP during the All-Star Game.[8]

Satin was a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American in 2005, and first-team All-Pac-10.[8] He is the only Cal freshman to earn both of those awards other than Xavier Nady, who won them in 1998.[8][16] Jewish Sports Review named Satin to its All-America First Team, NCAA Division 1, of the best Jewish college players in the U.S. in both 2005 (along with Ryan Braun) and in 2007 (along with Ike Davis, Ryan Lavarnway, and Michael Schwimer).[6][17][18]

In 2008, his final year, he batted .379/.500/.723, with 18 home runs in 195 at bats.[19][20] He also set the school hitting streak record, with 27.[14] That year he was a Baseball America first team All-American (joining among others future Mets teammate Ike Davis).[21] He was also a Rivals.com second team All American, Collegiate Baseball Louisville Slugger third-team All-American, and first-team All-Pac-10.[22][23] He is 5th all-time for the school in career hits (246) and total bases (381), 6th in RBIs (153), 8th in career walks (119), 9th in career home runs (29; tied with Jerry Goff), and 3rd for the school in season-best slugging percentage (.723; 2008) and home runs (18; 2008).[24] He graduated with a degree in political science.[9][14]

Minor leagues [edit]

Satin during his tenure with the Binghamton Mets, Double-A affiliates of the New York Mets, in 2011.

Satin was drafted by the Mets in the 6th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed for $25,000.[19] After signing, he batted a combined .303/.370/.503 for the Kingsport Mets in the Rookie Appalachian League and the Brooklyn Cyclones in the A- New York-Penn League in 2008.[19][25]

In 2009, he hit .284/.385/.418 for the Savannah Sand Gnats in the A-level South Atlantic League, with 38 doubles and 73 walks.[19] He was voted a SAL Mid-Season All-Star.[26] Still, he recalled years later, "You just look around and you're like, 'I'm really far from the big leagues.' I used to tell myself in Low A, 'Well, I'll just go to law school.'"[27] He closed out the season by playing seven games for the St. Lucie Mets in the A+ Florida State League, batting .364/.464/.591.[25]

Playing for St. Lucie in at the beginning of 2010, Satin batted .316/.406/.459.[19] Promoted to the Binghamton Mets in the Double-A Eastern League, he hit .308/.395/.472. He batted .311/.399/.467 with 39 doubles and 66 walks over the two levels.[19][25] In 2010, he was a FSL Mid-Season All-Star, and the FSL All-Star Game MVP.[9][26] John Sickels gave him a C grade because he was older than his competition, but wrote in his 2011 Baseball Prospect Book: "provides plenty of doubles, can draw a walk, and seems to hit .300 in his sleep ... my gut likes him."[19] Playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League after the regular season, he batted .390/.468/.512.[9]

In 2011, he batted .325/.423/.538 for Binghamton in 338 at bats, with a league-leading 35 doubles at the time of his promotion, and 11 home runs.[9][19][28] He led the league in on-base percentage (.423) and OPS (.962), and was 7th in Double-A in batting average and 10th in slugging percentage. .[29] He became the first player in Binghamton's 20-year history to hit for the cycle, on June 24.[30] In April 2011 he won an Eastern League Player of the Week Award, and he was both an Eastern League Mid-Season and Post-Season All Star.[26][28] He was named to the Topps Double-A All-Star Team.[29] He hit .347/.410/.453 in 95 at bats after he was promoted to the Buffalo Bisons in the Triple-A International League, through August 19.[9][19]

Satin's 2011 season totals were a .330 batting average with 42 doubles, 12 homers, and 66 walks.[19] His career minor league batting statistics were .309/.399/.473, with 227 walks and 373 strikeouts in 1,545 at-bats.[19]

Team Israel [edit]

Satin played third base for the Israeli national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifier in September 2012.[31] Israel lost to Spain in extra innings in the Pool Finals, missing out on a spot in the World Baseball Classic.[31][32][33]

Major leagues [edit]

New York Mets (2011–present) [edit]

Satin was promoted to the majors on September 1, 2011. Mets manager Terry Collins called his promotion "one of the great stories in this organization". Collins said he would most probably be used as a reserve infielder, primarily at first base and third base, but that the team would like to play him in the outfield as well.[27][34][35]

"He's going to be one of those ... guys, if he continues to hit, you've got to find somewhere in the lineup for his bat," Collins said. In his debut on September 4, Satin singled in his first at bat.[35]

Sent down, Satin was recalled back to the Mets on June 3, 2012, to fill the roster slot vacated when Mike Baxter was placed on the DL.[3] After appearing in only one game, Satin was designated for assignment on June 6, in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for Pedro Beato, who was returning from the 60-day disabled list.[4] Satin cleared waivers and returned to the Bisons.[36]

In 2012, he struck out in his only at bat.[37]

In spring training in 2013, Satin batted .455 with a .647 on-base percentage in 16 plate appearances, but was sent to AAA to start the season.[38]

See also [edit]

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References [edit]

  1. ^ According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
  2. ^ Andy McCullough (September 1, 2011). "Mets welcome infielder Josh Satin, pitcher Josh Stinson". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b Simon, Andrew (June 3, 2012). "Mets place Baxter on DL, recall infielder Satin". www.mlb.com. Retrieved June 3, 2012. 
  4. ^ a b DiComo, Anthony (June 6, 2012). "Bay's return means decisions will be coming". www.mlb.com. Retrieved June 6, 2012. 
  5. ^ Barry Bearak (September 18, 2012). "Wanted: Jewish Ballplayers". The New York Times. Retrieved September 19, 2012. 
  6. ^ a b Nate Bloom (August 26, 2005). "Celebrity Jews; Jews at Bat". Jweekly. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  7. ^ "New York Mets call up prospect Josh Satin". Jewish Baseball News. September 1, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Player Bio: Josh Satin". California Golden Bears. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  9. ^ a b c d e f "Josh Satin Baseball Stats". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  10. ^ "Josh Satin Awards". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  11. ^ Eric Sondheimer (February 23, 2003). "Players to Watch". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  12. ^ Eric Sondheimer (April 8, 2003). "Powered Up at Harvard-Westlake". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  13. ^ "Hall of Fame inducts 10 new members during Homecoming". Harvard Westlake Chronicle. October 19, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2011. 
  14. ^ a b c Steve Kroner (May 30, 2008). "Smooth finish for Cal senior; Unexpected Return of Infielder a Boon for Bears". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  15. ^ "Player Bio: Brennan Boesch". Calbears.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
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  17. ^ "50th Edition of Jewish Sports Review Names Jewish All America Baseball Team". CSTV. July 12, 2005. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  18. ^ "Jewish Sports Review Tabs Adam Amar and Joey Lieberman 2007 All-Americans". CSTV. July 17, 2007. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k John Sickels (August 19, 2011). "Prospect of the Day: Josh Satin, INF, New York Mets". Minor League Ball. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  20. ^ "Josh Satin Drafted in the Sixth Round by the New York Mets; Golden Bear senior second baseman concludes outstanding career". Calbears.com. June 5, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  21. ^ "College: Awards: All-America Teams: 2008 First-Team College All-Americans". Baseball America. June 12, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  22. ^ "Josh Satin and David Cooper Selected Collegiate Baseball All-Americans". Calbears.com. May 29, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  23. ^ "California Golden Bears Football Media Guide". CSTV. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  24. ^ "Josh Satin Named First-Team All-American in Baseball America". Calbears.com. June 12, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  25. ^ a b c "Joshua Satin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  26. ^ a b c "Josh Satin Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | Buffalo Bisons Stats". minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011. 
  27. ^ a b Viera, Mark (September 1, 2011). "Two New Mets: A First Start and a First Day". The New York Times. 
  28. ^ a b "Mets promote Stinson, Satin to majors". Press & Sun-Bulletin. September 1, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.  Text "newswell" ignored (help); Text "text" ignored (help); Text "FRONTPAGE" ignored (help); Text "s" ignored (help)
  29. ^ a b "Topps, MiLB reveal Double-A All-Stars". Milb.com. November 16, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2013. 
  30. ^ "Satin Named To Post Season All-Star Team". WBNG TV. August 25, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011. 
  31. ^ a b "Mets' Q-and-A with utility player Josh Satin". NJ.com. Retrieved April 6, 2013. 
  32. ^ Corey Brock (October 25, 2012). "Padres prospect Freiman looks to raise his game; First baseman enjoys the competition in World Classic, Arizona Fall League". mlb.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013. 
  33. ^ "Astros select Fields, Freiman in Major League portion of Rule 5 Draft". mlb.com. Retrieved March 12, 2013. 
  34. ^ Art Stapleton (September 2, 2011). "Mets notes: Josh Thole, Ruben Tejada injured in victory". The Record. Retrieved September 4, 2011. 
  35. ^ a b Puma, Mike (September 5, 2011). "New Mets reliever Stinson gets job done". New York Post. Retrieved September 7, 2011. 
  36. ^ "Mets sent INF Josh Satin outright to Triple-A Buffalo". rotoworld.com. Retrieved June 14, 2012. 
  37. ^ "Josh Satin gets invitation to Mets spring training camp » Kaplan’s Korner on Jews and Sports". New Jersey Jewish News. January 16, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013. 
  38. ^ "Josh Satin". Jewish Baseball News. Retrieved April 6, 2013. 

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