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==Career==
==Career==
===Amateur===
===Amateur===
Noel attended [[Lawton High School]] in [[Lawton, Oklahoma]], where he started for the baseball, basketball, and [[American football]] teams. Deciding to pursue baseball over football, Noel enrolled at [[Coastal Carolina University]] to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers]]. He began his college career as a [[second baseman]], but became a [[center fielder]] in his sophomore year.<ref name=newsok>{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/article/5334537|title=Lawton High's Rico Noel uses speed to move up in San Diego Padres' system|work=NewsOK.com|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref> In 2009, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref>
Noel attended [[Lawton High School]] in [[Lawton, Oklahoma]], where he started for the baseball, basketball, and [[American football]] teams. Deciding to pursue baseball over football, Noel enrolled at [[Coastal Carolina University]] to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers]]. He began his college career as a [[second baseman]], but became a [[center fielder]] in his sophomore year.<ref name=newsok>{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/article/5334537|title=Lawton High's Rico Noel uses speed to move up in San Diego Padres' system|work=NewsOK.com|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> In 2009, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref>


===San Diego Padres===
===San Diego Padres===
[[File:Rico Noel (7371018118).jpg|180px|thumb|left|Noel with the [[Lake Elsinore Storm]] in 2012.]]
[[File:Rico Noel (7371018118).jpg|180px|thumb|left|Noel with the [[Lake Elsinore Storm]] in 2012.]]
The [[San Diego Padres]] selected Noel in the fifth round of the [[2010 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesleader.com/sports/railriders/373978/yankees-prospect-rico-noel-part-of-charity-laughs|title=Yankees prospect Rico Noel part of charity, laughs|author=Times Leader|work=Times Leader|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref> Noel signed with the Padres, receiving a $163,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref name=newsok/> In 2012, while playing for the [[Lake Elsinore Storm]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[California League]], Noel recorded 90 [[stolen base]]s.<ref name=newsok/><ref name=ferrell/> Noel was named All-MiLB for May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/former-lawton-high-standout-noel-picked-for-milb-all-may-team/article/3843707|title=Former Lawton High standout Noel picked for MiLB All-May team|work=NewsOK.com|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref> He began the 2015 season in Triple-A with the Padres,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/123710622/rico-noel-has-4-hits-in-debut-for-triple-a-el-paso|title=Rico Noel has 4 hits in debut for Triple-A El Paso|work=Major League Baseball|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref> but asked for his release when he decided that to further his career, he needed to play for another organization.
The [[San Diego Padres]] selected Noel in the fifth round of the [[2010 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesleader.com/sports/railriders/373978/yankees-prospect-rico-noel-part-of-charity-laughs|title=Yankees prospect Rico Noel part of charity, laughs|author=Times Leader|work=Times Leader|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> Noel signed with the Padres, receiving a $163,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref name=newsok/> In 2012, while playing for the [[Lake Elsinore Storm]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[California League]], Noel recorded 90 [[stolen base]]s.<ref name=newsok/><ref name=ferrell/> Noel was named All-MiLB for May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/former-lawton-high-standout-noel-picked-for-milb-all-may-team/article/3843707|title=Former Lawton High standout Noel picked for MiLB All-May team|work=NewsOK.com|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> He began the 2015 season in Triple-A with the Padres,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/123710622/rico-noel-has-4-hits-in-debut-for-triple-a-el-paso|title=Rico Noel has 4 hits in debut for Triple-A El Paso|work=Major League Baseball|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> but asked for his release when he decided that to further his career, he needed to play for another organization.


===New York Yankees===
===New York Yankees===
The Padres released Noel in July, and he signed with the Yankees.<ref name=ferrell>{{cite web|url=http://citizensvoice.com/sports/new-railrider-once-batted-against-will-ferrell-1.1910300|title=New RailRider once batted against Will Ferrell|author=DONNIE COLLINS|work=citizensvoice.com|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2015/08/24/yankees-october-speed-secret-isnt-this-prized-prospect/|title=Yankees' October speed secret isn't this prized prospect - New York Post|work=New York Post|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref>
The Padres released Noel in July, and he signed with the Yankees.<ref name=ferrell>{{cite web|url=http://citizensvoice.com/sports/new-railrider-once-batted-against-will-ferrell-1.1910300|title=New RailRider once batted against Will Ferrell|author=DONNIE COLLINS|work=citizensvoice.com|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2015/08/24/yankees-october-speed-secret-isnt-this-prized-prospect/|title=Yankees' October speed secret isn't this prized prospect - New York Post|work=New York Post|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref>


The Yankees promoted Noel to the major leagues on September 1, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/wait_who_is_yankees_call-up_rico_noel.html|title=Yankees call up a guy hitting .059 ... but why?|first=Ryan|last=Hatch|work=NJ.com|date=September 1, 2015|accessdate=September 1, 2015}}</ref> He made his major league debut as a defensive replacement on September 2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yankees' Joe Girardi explains pulling rookie Rico Noel before 1st at-bat|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/yankees_joe_girardi_explains_pulling_rookie_rico_n.html|work=NJ.com|first=Ryan|last=Hatch|date=September 2, 2015|accessdate=September 5, 2015}}</ref> After the Yankees clinched a berth in the [[MLB postseason]], Noel received his first [[plate appearance]] on October 3, and hit a [[single (baseball)|single]] off of [[Baltimore Orioles]]' pitcher [[Oliver Drake (baseball)|Oliver Drake]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-insider-rico-noel-shows-speed-hit-article-1.2384594|title=Yankees' Rico Noel shows off speed in first MLB hit|first1=Anthony|last1=McCarron|first2=Mark|last2=Feinsand|work=New York Daily News|date=October 4, 2015|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref> Noel was included on the Yankees' 25-man roster for the [[2015 American League Wild Card Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25329224/yankees-astros-2015-al-wild-card-rosters-set|title=Yankees, Astros set 2015 AL wild-card game rosters|work=CBSSports.com|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref> Noel stole five bases for the Yankees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2015/10/24/first-timers-18-yankees-made-mlb-debuts-season/74526156/|title=The first timers: The 18 Yankees who made their MLB debuts this season|date=October 24, 2015|work=lohud.com|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref> The Yankees removed Noel from their 40-man roster over the offseason.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20151016&content_id=154658378&oid=36019|title=Yankees outfielder Rico Noel outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre|work=yesnetwork.com|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref>
The Yankees promoted Noel to the major leagues on September 1, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/wait_who_is_yankees_call-up_rico_noel.html|title=Yankees call up a guy hitting .059 ... but why?|first=Ryan|last=Hatch|work=NJ.com|date=September 1, 2015|access-date=September 1, 2015}}</ref> He made his major league debut as a defensive replacement on September 2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yankees' Joe Girardi explains pulling rookie Rico Noel before 1st at-bat|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/yankees_joe_girardi_explains_pulling_rookie_rico_n.html|work=NJ.com|first=Ryan|last=Hatch|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=September 5, 2015}}</ref> After the Yankees clinched a berth in the [[MLB postseason]], Noel received his first [[plate appearance]] on October 3, and hit a [[single (baseball)|single]] off of [[Baltimore Orioles]]' pitcher [[Oliver Drake (baseball)|Oliver Drake]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-insider-rico-noel-shows-speed-hit-article-1.2384594|title=Yankees' Rico Noel shows off speed in first MLB hit|first1=Anthony|last1=McCarron|first2=Mark|last2=Feinsand|work=New York Daily News|date=October 4, 2015|access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref> Noel was included on the Yankees' 25-man roster for the [[2015 American League Wild Card Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25329224/yankees-astros-2015-al-wild-card-rosters-set|title=Yankees, Astros set 2015 AL wild-card game rosters|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref> Noel stole five bases for the Yankees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2015/10/24/first-timers-18-yankees-made-mlb-debuts-season/74526156/|title=The first timers: The 18 Yankees who made their MLB debuts this season|date=October 24, 2015|work=lohud.com|access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref> The Yankees removed Noel from their 40-man roster over the offseason.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20151016&content_id=154658378&oid=36019|title=Yankees outfielder Rico Noel outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre|work=yesnetwork.com|access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
Noel signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] in December 2015. He was given a non-roster invitation to Dodgers spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/162799574/julio-urias-a-dodgers-non-roster-invitee|title=Top pitching prospects invited to Dodgers camp|work=mlb.com|first=Andrew|last=Simon|date=January 25, 2016|accessdate=January 26, 2016}}</ref> He played in 47 games with the Triple-A [[Oklahoma City Dodgers]], hitting .230.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=cfa3de17|title=2016 Oklahoma City Dodgers Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=September 18, 2016}}</ref>
Noel signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] in December 2015. He was given a non-roster invitation to Dodgers spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/162799574/julio-urias-a-dodgers-non-roster-invitee|title=Top pitching prospects invited to Dodgers camp|work=mlb.com|first=Andrew|last=Simon|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 26, 2016}}</ref> He played in 47 games with the Triple-A [[Oklahoma City Dodgers]], hitting .230.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=cfa3de17|title=2016 Oklahoma City Dodgers Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|access-date=September 18, 2016}}</ref>


===Lancaster Barnstormers===
===Lancaster Barnstormers===
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===Return to Lancaster===
===Return to Lancaster===
On March 12, 2018, Noel signed with the [[Lancaster Barnstormers]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]] for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com/barnstormers-add-more-speed-with-noel/|title=Barnstormers Add More Speed with Noel|work=Lancaster Barnstormers|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2018 season.
On March 12, 2018, Noel signed with the [[Lancaster Barnstormers]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]] for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com/barnstormers-add-more-speed-with-noel/|title=Barnstormers Add More Speed with Noel|work=Lancaster Barnstormers|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2018 season.


===Leones de Yucatán===
===Leones de Yucatán===
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Noel was born in Louisiana to Vincent and Mary Noel.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jablonski Rico Noel hopes not to be another Moonlight Graham|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=13628785|accessdate=September 11, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=September 11, 2015}}</ref> His family moved to Oklahoma when he was in [[junior high school]]. Noel lives in [[Myrtle Beach, South Carolina]], during the baseball offseason.<ref name=newsok/> Noel's younger brother, Orlandus, is seeking a [[heart transplant]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/yankees_call-up_rico_noel_with_more_than_just_base.html|title=Yankees' call-up Rico Noel with more than just baseball on his mind|work=NJ.com|first=Ryan|last=Hatch|date=September 2, 2015|accessdate=September 2, 2015}}</ref>
Noel was born in Louisiana to Vincent and Mary Noel.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jablonski Rico Noel hopes not to be another Moonlight Graham|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=13628785|access-date=September 11, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=September 11, 2015}}</ref> His family moved to Oklahoma when he was in [[junior high school]]. Noel lives in [[Myrtle Beach, South Carolina]], during the baseball offseason.<ref name=newsok/> Noel's younger brother, Orlandus, is seeking a [[heart transplant]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/yankees_call-up_rico_noel_with_more_than_just_base.html|title=Yankees' call-up Rico Noel with more than just baseball on his mind|work=NJ.com|first=Ryan|last=Hatch|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:47, 22 March 2021

Rico Noel
Noel with the New York Yankees
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1989-01-11) January 11, 1989 (age 35)
Ville Platte, Louisiana
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2015, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Batting average.500
Runs scored5
Stolen bases5
Teams

Jablonski Rico Noel (born January 11, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Yankees in 2015.

Career

Amateur

Noel attended Lawton High School in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he started for the baseball, basketball, and American football teams. Deciding to pursue baseball over football, Noel enrolled at Coastal Carolina University to play college baseball for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. He began his college career as a second baseman, but became a center fielder in his sophomore year.[1] In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

San Diego Padres

Noel with the Lake Elsinore Storm in 2012.

The San Diego Padres selected Noel in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Draft.[3] Noel signed with the Padres, receiving a $163,000 signing bonus.[1] In 2012, while playing for the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Class A-Advanced California League, Noel recorded 90 stolen bases.[1][4] Noel was named All-MiLB for May 2013.[5] He began the 2015 season in Triple-A with the Padres,[6] but asked for his release when he decided that to further his career, he needed to play for another organization.

New York Yankees

The Padres released Noel in July, and he signed with the Yankees.[4][7]

The Yankees promoted Noel to the major leagues on September 1, 2015.[8] He made his major league debut as a defensive replacement on September 2.[9] After the Yankees clinched a berth in the MLB postseason, Noel received his first plate appearance on October 3, and hit a single off of Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Oliver Drake.[10] Noel was included on the Yankees' 25-man roster for the 2015 American League Wild Card Game.[11] Noel stole five bases for the Yankees.[12] The Yankees removed Noel from their 40-man roster over the offseason.[13]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Noel signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2015. He was given a non-roster invitation to Dodgers spring training.[14] He played in 47 games with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, hitting .230.[15]

Lancaster Barnstormers

Noel signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2017 season.[16] he was released on May 6, 2017. He resigned on May 23, 2017.

Houston Astros

On August 1, 2017, Noel signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. He was assigned to the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Return to Lancaster

On March 12, 2018, Noel signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2018 season.[17] He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Leones de Yucatán

On May 9, 2019, Noel signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He was released on June 8, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On July 12, 2019, Noel signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.

Personal life

Noel was born in Louisiana to Vincent and Mary Noel.[18] His family moved to Oklahoma when he was in junior high school. Noel lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, during the baseball offseason.[1] Noel's younger brother, Orlandus, is seeking a heart transplant.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Lawton High's Rico Noel uses speed to move up in San Diego Padres' system". NewsOK.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  2. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Times Leader. "Yankees prospect Rico Noel part of charity, laughs". Times Leader. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  4. ^ a b DONNIE COLLINS. "New RailRider once batted against Will Ferrell". citizensvoice.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  5. ^ "Former Lawton High standout Noel picked for MiLB All-May team". NewsOK.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  6. ^ "Rico Noel has 4 hits in debut for Triple-A El Paso". Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  7. ^ "Yankees' October speed secret isn't this prized prospect - New York Post". New York Post. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  8. ^ Hatch, Ryan (September 1, 2015). "Yankees call up a guy hitting .059 ... but why?". NJ.com. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  9. ^ Hatch, Ryan (September 2, 2015). "Yankees' Joe Girardi explains pulling rookie Rico Noel before 1st at-bat". NJ.com. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  10. ^ McCarron, Anthony; Feinsand, Mark (October 4, 2015). "Yankees' Rico Noel shows off speed in first MLB hit". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  11. ^ "Yankees, Astros set 2015 AL wild-card game rosters". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  12. ^ "The first timers: The 18 Yankees who made their MLB debuts this season". lohud.com. October 24, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  13. ^ "Yankees outfielder Rico Noel outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre". yesnetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  14. ^ Simon, Andrew (January 25, 2016). "Top pitching prospects invited to Dodgers camp". mlb.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "2016 Oklahoma City Dodgers Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  16. ^ http://lancasteronline.com/sports/baseball/barnstormers/barnstormers-sign-former-yankee-rico-noel-reacquire-nate-reed/article_98e399fc-04eb-11e7-8dd3-33f91c06a7ac.html
  17. ^ "Barnstormers Add More Speed with Noel". Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  18. ^ "Jablonski Rico Noel hopes not to be another Moonlight Graham". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  19. ^ Hatch, Ryan (September 2, 2015). "Yankees' call-up Rico Noel with more than just baseball on his mind". NJ.com. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
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