Christian Colón
Christian Colón | |
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Infielder | |
Born: Cayey, Puerto Rico | May 14, 1989|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 1, 2014, for the Kansas City Royals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 12, 2020, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .249 |
Home runs | 1 |
Runs batted in | 28 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Christian Anthony Colón (born May 14, 1989) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, and Cincinnati Reds.
Career
[edit]Colón attended Midway High School in Waco, Texas, as a freshman,[1][2] and Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Utah, for his sophomore season, before his family moved to California.[3] He then attended Canyon High School in Anaheim, California.[4] Colón was drafted in the tenth round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres.[5] He chose instead to attend California State University, Fullerton, where he played college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball team.
Kansas City Royals
[edit]With the Titans, Colón was an All-American shortstop. He was then selected with the fourth overall pick of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals.[6] Colón was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[7]
Colón batted .296 for the Omaha Storm Chasers of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League in 2014, before he was promoted to the major leagues on June 30.[8] After entering the 2014 American League Wild Card Game as a pinch hitter, he knocked in the tying run on an infield single and scored the winning run on a single by Salvador Pérez.[9]
Colón served as a utility player during the 2015 season. He entered Game 5 of the 2015 World Series (his first appearance in the playoffs) in the top of the 12th as a pinch hitter. After not making a plate appearance for four weeks, he hit a single to score Jarrod Dyson for the winning run to clinch the World Series, marking the first time in history that a player in his first at bat in a World Series delivered the Series-winning run.[10]
In 2017, Raúl A. Mondesí won the Royals' starting second baseman position, and Colón competed with Whit Merrifield for a role on the Opening Day roster. The Royals included Colón on the Opening Day roster,[11] but designated him for assignment on May 10.[12]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On May 16, 2017, the Miami Marlins claimed Colón off of waivers.[13] He was designated for assignment by the team on June 23.[14] Colón spent the remainder of the season with the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes, playing in 49 games and batting .302/.379/.376 with one home run, 13 RBI, and six stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[15]
Atlanta Braves
[edit]On December 6, 2017, Colón signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. He was released on May 9, 2018.
New York Mets
[edit]On May 18, 2018, Colón signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. In 82 games for the Triple–A Las Vegas 51s, he hit .304/.396/.459 with 6 home runs, 38 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. Colón elected free agency following the season on November 2.[16]
Cincinnati Reds
[edit]On December 4, 2018, Colón signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. On September 16, 2019, the Reds selected Colón's contract. Colón was outrighted off the Reds roster following the 2019 season. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[17] Colón later re-signed with the Reds on another minor-league deal in the offseason.[18] On July 24, 2020, Colón had his contract selected to the 40-man roster. On August 14, Colón was designated for assignment. On August 17, Colón cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Reds alternate training site.
Kansas City Monarchs
[edit]On February 10, 2021, Colón signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[19]
Toronto Blue Jays
[edit]On April 24, 2021, Colón signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[20][21]
On December 5, 2021, Colón announced his retirement from professional baseball.[22]
Coaching career
[edit]Kansas City Royals
[edit]On January 4, 2022, Colón was hired to serve as the assistant hitting coach for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Double-A affiliate of his former team, the Kansas City Royals.[23]
Seattle Mariners
[edit]On January 23, 2024, Colón was hired by the Seattle Mariners to serve as the manager for their Double–A affiliate, the Arkansas Travelers.[24]
Personal life
[edit]Colón and his wife, Kayla, have 3 daughters.[25]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Pro baseball notebook: Midway ex Colon impresses in MLB debut | Sports". Wacotrib.com. July 6, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Fitt, Aaron (August 24, 2009). "College: Summer Scene: Summer Stock: Brain And Brawn". BaseballAmerica.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Williams, Carter (August 16, 2015). "Utahns in baseball: Christian Colon relishes return to Utah; Kintzler optioned to Triple-A". Deseret News. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "Colon enjoys experience". Orange County Register. June 2, 2007. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Denis Savage. "Padres Draft Interview: Christian Colon - San Diego". Scout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "Royals opt for shortstop Colon with top pick". MLB.com. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ "Royals add four to 40-man roster, drop three". MLB.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Royals bring back Raul Ibanez and call up Christian Colon". Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ "Baseball's AL Wild-Card Game Was Indeed Wild : The Two-Way". Npr.org. October 1, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Mike Oz (November 2, 2015). "In his only at-bat of the postseason, Christian Colon delivers the Royals' biggest hit". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Dodd, Rustin (April 4, 2017). "Caught in roster crunch, Royals' Christian Colon prepared family for 'anything' | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Grathoff, Pete (May 10, 2017). "Royals fans say goodbye to Christian Colon | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Dodd, Rustin. "Miami Marlins claim former Royals IF Christian Colon off waivers | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Adams, Steve (June 23, 2017). "Marlins Designate Christian Colon For Assignment". Mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ Hilburn-Trenkle, Chris (January 3, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 3 - Dec 17". Baseball America. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ "2021 Transactions". Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ "Blue Jays Sign Colon, Herrera to Minor League Deals". Oursportscentral.com. April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Blue Jays Sign Christian Colon". Mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "Christian Colon Retires". Mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "Colón 'can't wait' for coaching role with KC". MLB.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "Travelers 2024 Field Staff Announced". milb.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Royals infielder discovers gender of baby by smashing a baseball". Foxsports.com. May 16, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Cal State Fullerton Titans bio Archived April 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- Christian Colón on X
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