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| Willie Bloomquist | |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Utility player | |
| Born: November 27, 1977 Port Orchard, Washington | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| September 1, 2002, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| Career statistics (through 2011) | |
| Batting average | .264 |
| Home runs | 17 |
| Runs batted in | 170 |
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William Paul Bloomquist (born November 27, 1977 in Bremerton, Washington) is a Major League Baseball (MLB) utility player. He has played every position, aside from either of the battery positions, during his MLB career.
At 5'11", 195 pounds, he is a versatile player, but is a limited contributor due to below average offense. He has above-average speed, leading him to be often used in late innings as a pinch runner for slower players. He is used as a defensive specialist, though he does not excel at any given position.[citation needed]
Professional career
Seattle Mariners
Bloomquist was drafted out of South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington by the Seattle Mariners in the eighth round (237th overall) of the 1996 amateur draft, but was not signed. He was named ASU On Deck Circle Most Valuable Player; other winners include Dustin Pedroia, Ike Davis, Paul Lo Duca, and Barry Bonds.[1]
He was drafted again by the Mariners out of Arizona State University in the third round (95th overall) of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft and signed.
The Mariners signed Bloomquist to a contract extension through the 2008 season worth $1,875,000, in 2006.[2] On June 15, 2007, he hit an inside-the-park home run in Minute Maid Park. On June 26, 2007, Bloomquist hit a lead-off home run in the second inning—on what was his 1,000th career at-bat.
Kansas City Royals
On January 9, 2009, Bloomquist signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.[3]
Cincinnati Reds
On September 13, 2010, Bloomquist was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later, or cash.[4]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On January 18, 2011, Bloomquist signed a one year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[5]
Personal life
He is married and has two daughters, Natalie and Ava.
References
- ^ "#1 in College Sports". CSTV.com. May 27, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
- ^ "ESPN – Mariners sign Bloomquist to two-year, $1.875M deal". Sports.espn.go.com. November 27, 2006. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
- ^ "Royals sign Willie Bloomquist to two-year deal". Kansascity.royals.mlb.com. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
- ^ Name (required) (September 13, 2010). "Reds acquire Bloomquist from KC". Marksheldon.mlblogs.com. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (January 18, 2011). "Heilman returns to D-Backs with eye on rotation". MLB.com. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Baseball Prospectus (statistics)
- 1977 births
- Living people
- Seattle Mariners players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Arizona Diamondbacks players
- Arizona State Sun Devils baseball players
- Arizona State University alumni
- Baseball players from Washington (state)
- Major League Baseball infielders
- Major League Baseball outfielders
- People from Bremerton, Washington
- Everett AquaSox players
- Lancaster JetHawks players
- San Antonio Missions players
- Tacoma Rainiers players