Tony Wolters
| Tony Wolters | |
|---|---|
| Colorado Rockies – No. 14 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 9, 1992 Vista, California | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 5, 2016, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Batting average | .259 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 30 |
| Teams | |
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Anthony John Wolters (born June 9, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Wolters was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, California.[1] Prior to the 2013 season he was moved from an infielder to catcher.[2][3] After the 2014 season, the Indians added Wolters to their 40-man roster.[4] The Indians designated him for assignment before the 2016 season,[5] and he was claimed off of waivers by the Colorado Rockies.[6]
2016
Wolters made his major league debut on April 5, 2016, as a defensive replacement for Nick Hundley. In his first major league at bat Wolters grounded out off of Jake Barrett. During his first major league start on April 10, 2016, Wolters got his major league hit when he singled against James Shields. In the same game Wolters walked and scored a run for the first time in the big leagues. Wolters hit his first career homerun on Saturday, June 25, 2016 against Shelby Miller of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the bottom of the 6th inning Wolters homered to right center field scoring Brandon Barnes.[7]
References
- ^ "Indians select INF Tony Wolters in the third round of 2010 First-Year Player Draft". Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians move top prospect Tony Wolters to catcher". cleveland.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ Stephanie Storm. "Indians spring training: Former infielder Tony Wolters making progress in transition to catcher". www.ohio.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ Fox Sports. "Indians fill out 40-man roster". FOX Sports. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians sign RHP Tommy Hunter to 1-year deal worth $2 million". cleveland.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ "Rockies claim catcher Tony Wolters from Indians". USA TODAY. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ http://www.purplerow.com/2016/4/12/11402718/rockies-backup-catcher-tony-wolters
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tony Wolters on Twitter
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