John Suomi
| John Suomi | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: October 5, 1980 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
John Richard Suomi (born October 5, 1980) is a Canadian former professional baseball player.
Career
Suomi attended University College of the Cariboo. The Oakland Athletics selected Suomi in the 22nd round of the 2000 MLB draft. He played in the minor league system of the Athletics through 2004, missed 2005 because of injury and then played in the organizations of the Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals.
International career
Suomi played for the Canadian national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[1][2]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- 1980 births
- Living people
- Arizona League Athletics players
- Baseball catchers
- Baseball players from Toronto
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- Canadian people of Finnish descent
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- Harrisburg Senators players
- Kane County Cougars players
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- Modesto A's players
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- Omaha Royals players
- Reading Fightin Phils players
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