Matt Lipka
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| Matt Lipka | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Center fielder / Shortstop | |
| Born: April 15, 1992 Snellville, Georgia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Matthew F. Lipka (born April 15, 1992) is a professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Lipka attended McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas.[1] The Atlanta Braves selected Lipka in the first round (35th overall) of the 2010 MLB Draft. In 2011, the Braves had Lipka shift to center field.[2]
Lipka played for the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League in 2013,[3] and the Mississippi Braves of the Class AA Southern League in 2014. He returned to Mississippi to start the 2015 season.[4] Lipka was reassigned to Mississippi to begin 2016.[5] By mid-June, he had been promoted to Gwinnett.[6] He finished 2016 with a .243 batting average and 3 homers.[7] After the season, Lipka became a free agent and signed with the Texas Rangers.[8]
On January 11, 2019, Lipka signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He received a non-roster invitation to spring training.[9] He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 2020.[10]
References
- ^ "McKinney's Zach Lee, Matt Lipka share big league aspiration". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Braves' top pick Matt Lipka adjusting to center field". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Ex-Braves prospect Matt Lipka working his way back through the system". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves prospect Matt Lipka returning to prospect radar". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ^ Black, Miranda (April 4, 2016). "M-Braves Announce Travel Roster". Retrieved August 14, 2016.
- ^ Schiavone, Tony (June 16, 2016). "Lehigh Valley Sweeps G-Braves in Extras". MILB.com. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
- ^ "Matt Lipka Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ Fraley, Gerry (December 16, 2016). "Rangers make moves involving nine minor-leaguers". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/milb/news/new-york-yankees-invite-estevan-florial-to-spring-training-camp/c-303432554
- ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-jan-10-feb-20-2020/
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Living people
- 1992 births
- Minor league baseball players
- Baseball outfielders
- Gulf Coast Braves players
- Danville Braves players
- Rome Braves players
- Lynchburg Hillcats players
- Mississippi Braves players
- Gwinnett Braves players
- Frisco RoughRiders players
- Round Rock Express players
- Down East Wood Ducks players
- Richmond Flying Squirrels players