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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1996)}}
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1996)}}
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|name = Curtis Terry
|name = Curtis Terry
|image = Home run (52092428154) (cropped).jpg
|image = Home run (52092428154) (cropped).jpg
|caption = Terry with the [[St. Paul Saints]] in 2022
|caption = Terry with the [[St. Paul Saints]] in 2022
|team = Baltimore Orioles
|team = Lake Country DockHounds
|number =
|number = 23
|position = [[First baseman]]
|position = [[First baseman]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|10|6}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|10|6}}
|birth_place = [[Snellville, Georgia]]
|birth_place = [[Snellville, Georgia]], U.S.
|bats = Right
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
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'''Curtis Marquis Terry''' (born October 6, 1996) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[first baseman]] in the [[Baltimore Orioles]] organization. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
'''Curtis Marquis Terry''' (born October 6, 1996) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[first baseman]] for the [[Lake Country DockHounds]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]]. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Terry attended [[Archer High School]] in [[Lawrenceville, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/professional/archer-s-terry-south-s-smith-part-of-georgia-connection-in-spokane/article_435aa473-e30f-541e-8f74-a21e9a9040bf.html|title=Archer’s Terry, South’s Smith part of Georgia connection in Spokane|author=Whitney Ogden|website=[[The Spokesman Review]]|date=July 27, 2017|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He committed to play [[college baseball]] at [[Georgia State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/sports/gwinnett-baseball-pair-make-college-commitments/article_4961f625-e09d-5449-a5cb-6434c5db1596.html|title=Gwinnett baseball pair make college commitments|author=Staff reports|website=Gwinett Prep Sports|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He was drafted by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] in the 13th round of the [[2015 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://georgiastatesports.com/news/2015/6/10/210142084.aspx|title=Rose, Bates, Three Signees Taken in MLB Draft|author=Georgia State Sports Communications|website=[[Georgia State Panthers]]|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He signed with Texas for a $100,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newberg|first=Jamey|date=June 29, 2021|title=Rangers prospect Curtis Terry is holding up his end of the bargain, knocking on the door|url=https://theathletic.com/2675150/2021/06/29/rangers-prospect-curtis-terry-is-holding-up-his-end-of-the-bargain-knocking-on-the-door/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-23|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630171931/https://theathletic.com/2675150/2021/06/29/rangers-prospect-curtis-terry-is-holding-up-his-end-of-the-bargain-knocking-on-the-door/ |archive-date=2021-06-30 }}</ref>
Terry attended [[Archer High School]] in [[Lawrenceville, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/professional/archer-s-terry-south-s-smith-part-of-georgia-connection-in-spokane/article_435aa473-e30f-541e-8f74-a21e9a9040bf.html|title=Archer's Terry, South's Smith part of Georgia connection in Spokane|author=Whitney Ogden|website=[[The Spokesman Review]]|date=July 27, 2017|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He committed to play [[college baseball]] at [[Georgia State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/sports/gwinnett-baseball-pair-make-college-commitments/article_4961f625-e09d-5449-a5cb-6434c5db1596.html|title=Gwinnett baseball pair make college commitments|author=Staff reports|website=Gwinett Prep Sports|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He was drafted by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] in the 13th round of the [[2015 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://georgiastatesports.com/news/2015/6/10/210142084.aspx|title=Rose, Bates, Three Signees Taken in MLB Draft|author=Georgia State Sports Communications|website=[[Georgia State Panthers]]|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He signed with Texas for a $100,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newberg|first=Jamey|date=June 29, 2021|title=Rangers prospect Curtis Terry is holding up his end of the bargain, knocking on the door|url=https://theathletic.com/2675150/2021/06/29/rangers-prospect-curtis-terry-is-holding-up-his-end-of-the-bargain-knocking-on-the-door/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-23|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630171931/https://theathletic.com/2675150/2021/06/29/rangers-prospect-curtis-terry-is-holding-up-his-end-of-the-bargain-knocking-on-the-door/ |archive-date=2021-06-30 }}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
Terry spent his debut season of 2015 with the [[AZL Rangers]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]], hitting .260/.317/.394/.710 with 1 home run and 24 RBI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=terry-000cur|title=Curtis Terry player page|website=[[Baseball Reference]]|date=|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He split the 2016 season between the AZL Rangers and the [[Spokane Indians]] of the [[Class A Short Season]] [[Northwest League]], hitting a combined .285/.333/.488/.822 with 5 home runs and 26 RBI. Terry spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons back with Spokane. He hit .258/.303/.467/.771 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 2017, and .337/.434/.606/1.040 with 15 home runs and 60 RBI in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/jul/04/spokane-indians-curtis-terry-pounding-northwest-le/|title=Spokane Indians’ Curtis Terry pounding Northwest League pitching again|author=Dave Nichols|website=[[The Spokesman Review]]|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Terry was named the 2018 Northwest League MVP.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nichols|first=Dave|date=August 30, 2018|title=Spokane Indians’ Curtis Terry named Northwest League MVP {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/aug/30/spokane-indians-curtis-terry-named-northwest-leagu/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-26|website=[[Spokesman Review]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831031324/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/aug/30/spokane-indians-curtis-terry-named-northwest-leagu/ |archive-date=2018-08-31 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Terry Named Northwest League MVP|url=https://www.milb.com/news/terry-named-northwest-league-mvp-292656426|access-date=2021-07-26|website=MiLB.com}}</ref>
Terry spent his debut season of 2015 with the [[AZL Rangers]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]], hitting .260/.317/.394/.710 with 1 home run and 24 RBI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=terry-000cur|title=Curtis Terry player page|website=[[Baseball Reference]]|date=|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He split the 2016 season between the AZL Rangers and the [[Spokane Indians]] of the [[Class A Short Season]] [[Northwest League]], hitting a combined .285/.333/.488/.822 with 5 home runs and 26 RBI. Terry spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons back with Spokane. He hit .258/.303/.467/.771 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 2017, and .337/.434/.606/1.040 with 15 home runs and 60 RBI in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/jul/04/spokane-indians-curtis-terry-pounding-northwest-le/|title=Spokane Indians' Curtis Terry pounding Northwest League pitching again|author=Dave Nichols|website=[[The Spokesman Review]]|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Terry was named the 2018 Northwest League MVP.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nichols|first=Dave|date=August 30, 2018|title=Spokane Indians' Curtis Terry named Northwest League MVP {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/aug/30/spokane-indians-curtis-terry-named-northwest-leagu/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-26|website=[[Spokesman Review]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831031324/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/aug/30/spokane-indians-curtis-terry-named-northwest-leagu/ |archive-date=2018-08-31 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Terry Named Northwest League MVP|url=https://www.milb.com/news/terry-named-northwest-league-mvp-292656426|access-date=2021-07-26|website=MiLB.com}}</ref>


Terry made his full-season debut in 2019, spitting the season between the [[Hickory Crawdads]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[South Atlantic League]] and the [[Down East Wood Ducks]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]]. He combined to hit .293/.362/.537/.899 with 25 home runs and 80 RBI between the two levels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1224644/|title=Long-term looks: At first base, Curtis Terry is Rangers prospects’ ‘alpha of the pack|author=[[Jamey Newberg]]|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=September 23, 2019|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He was named the Rangers 2019 minor league player of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article235877572.html|title=Rangers’ best player in minors this season isn’t a top-10 prospect, but stock is rising|author=Jeff Wilson|website=[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]|date=October 8, 2019|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Terry did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the [[Minor League Baseball]] season because of the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports|COVID-19 pandemic]]. He was assigned to the [[Round Rock Express]] of the [[Triple-A West]] for the 2021 minor league season, hitting .275/.349/.533/.882 with 22 home runs and 75 RBI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-set-2021-minor-league-rosters|title=Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?|author=Kennedi Landry|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=April 30, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/this-guy-can-really-really-hit-rangers-terry-survives-latest-wave-of-roster-moves|title='This Guy Can Really Hit': Rangers' Terry Survives Wave of Roster Moves|author=Chris Halicke|website=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=March 12, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Terry hit for the cycle with Round Rock on June 18, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/round-rock/news/okc-rr-6-18-21|title=Curtis Terry Hits for the Cycle as Express Fall to Dodgers 8-7|author=Aubrey Losack|website=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=June 18, 2021|access-date=June 19, 2021}}</ref> On July 23, 2021, Terry's contract was selected and he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grant|first=Evan|date=2021-07-23|title=Texas Rangers call up first baseman prospect Curtis Terry, option Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/07/22/rangers-call-up-first-baseman-prospect-curtis-terry/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-23|website=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723034608/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/07/22/rangers-call-up-first-baseman-prospect-curtis-terry/ |archive-date=2021-07-23 }}</ref> He made his MLB debut that night, as the [[designated hitter]] against the [[Houston Astros]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=[[Levi Weaver]]|date=July 23, 2021|title='He brings joy to wherever he is': Rangers hope Curtis Terry's bat can spark offense|url=https://theathletic.com/2726125/2021/07/23/he-brings-joy-to-wherever-he-is-rangers-hope-curtis-terrys-bat-can-spark-offense/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-24|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040830/https://theathletic.com/2726125/2021/07/23/he-brings-joy-to-wherever-he-is-rangers-hope-curtis-terrys-bat-can-spark-offense/ |archive-date=2021-07-24 }}</ref> After starting his career 0–20, Terry recorded his first career hit on August 2, a double off [[Chris Rodriguez (pitcher)|Chris Rodriguez]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Landry|first=Kennedi|date=August 2, 2021|title=Double steal keys Rangers’ win over Angels|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-aggressive-on-bases-in-win-over-angels|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-03|website=[[MLB.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803030808/https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-aggressive-on-bases-in-win-over-angels |archive-date=2021-08-03 }}</ref> Terry hit just .089 with 1 RBI over 48 plate appearances for Texas in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=[[Levi Weaver]]|date=October 6, 2021|title=Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Position players edition|url=https://theathletic.com/2862425/2021/10/06/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-position-players-edition/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-08|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006124730/https://theathletic.com/2862425/2021/10/06/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-position-players-edition/ |archive-date=2021-10-06 }}</ref> On November 5, 2021, Terry was outrighted off the roster and became a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Franco|first=Anthony|date=November 5, 2021|title=Rangers Outright Ronald Guzman, Three Others|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/rangers-outright-ronald-guzman-three-others.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106010418/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/rangers-outright-ronald-guzman-three-others.html |archive-date=2021-11-06 }}</ref>
Terry made his full-season debut in 2019, spitting the season between the [[Hickory Crawdads]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[South Atlantic League]] and the [[Down East Wood Ducks]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]]. He combined to hit .293/.362/.537/.899 with 25 home runs and 80 RBI between the two levels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1224644/|title=Long-term looks: At first base, Curtis Terry is Rangers prospects' 'alpha of the pack|author=[[Jamey Newberg]]|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=September 23, 2019|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> He was named the Rangers 2019 minor league player of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article235877572.html|title=Rangers' best player in minors this season isn't a top-10 prospect, but stock is rising|author=Jeff Wilson|website=[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]|date=October 8, 2019|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Terry did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the [[Minor League Baseball]] season because of the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports|COVID-19 pandemic]]. He was assigned to the [[Round Rock Express]] of the [[Triple-A West]] for the 2021 minor league season, hitting .275/.349/.533/.882 with 22 home runs and 75 RBI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-set-2021-minor-league-rosters|title=Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?|author=Kennedi Landry|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=April 30, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/this-guy-can-really-really-hit-rangers-terry-survives-latest-wave-of-roster-moves|title='This Guy Can Really Hit': Rangers' Terry Survives Wave of Roster Moves|author=Chris Halicke|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=March 12, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Terry hit for the cycle with Round Rock on June 18, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/round-rock/news/okc-rr-6-18-21|title=Curtis Terry Hits for the Cycle as Express Fall to Dodgers 8-7|author=Aubrey Losack|website=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=June 18, 2021|access-date=June 19, 2021}}</ref> On July 23, 2021, Terry's contract was selected and he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grant|first=Evan|date=2021-07-23|title=Texas Rangers call up first baseman prospect Curtis Terry, option Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/07/22/rangers-call-up-first-baseman-prospect-curtis-terry/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-23|website=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723034608/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/07/22/rangers-call-up-first-baseman-prospect-curtis-terry/ |archive-date=2021-07-23 }}</ref> He made his MLB debut that night, as the [[designated hitter]] against the [[Houston Astros]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=[[Levi Weaver]]|date=July 23, 2021|title='He brings joy to wherever he is': Rangers hope Curtis Terry's bat can spark offense|url=https://theathletic.com/2726125/2021/07/23/he-brings-joy-to-wherever-he-is-rangers-hope-curtis-terrys-bat-can-spark-offense/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-24|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040830/https://theathletic.com/2726125/2021/07/23/he-brings-joy-to-wherever-he-is-rangers-hope-curtis-terrys-bat-can-spark-offense/ |archive-date=2021-07-24 }}</ref> After starting his career 0–20, Terry recorded his first career hit on August 2, a double off [[Chris Rodriguez (pitcher)|Chris Rodriguez]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Landry|first=Kennedi|date=August 2, 2021|title=Double steal keys Rangers' win over Angels|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-aggressive-on-bases-in-win-over-angels|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-03|website=[[MLB.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803030808/https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-aggressive-on-bases-in-win-over-angels |archive-date=2021-08-03 }}</ref> Terry hit just .089 with 1 RBI over 48 plate appearances for Texas in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=[[Levi Weaver]]|date=October 6, 2021|title=Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Position players edition|url=https://theathletic.com/2862425/2021/10/06/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-position-players-edition/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-08|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006124730/https://theathletic.com/2862425/2021/10/06/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-position-players-edition/ |archive-date=2021-10-06 }}</ref> On November 5, 2021, Terry was outrighted off the roster and became a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Franco|first=Anthony|date=November 5, 2021|title=Rangers Outright Ronald Guzman, Three Others|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/rangers-outright-ronald-guzman-three-others.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106010418/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/rangers-outright-ronald-guzman-three-others.html |archive-date=2021-11-06 }}</ref>


===Minnesota Twins===
===Minnesota Twins===
On November 30, 2021, Terry signed a minor league contract with the [[Minnesota Twins]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Otto|date=2021-12-04|title=Minnesota Twins: 3 Reasons why Carlos Rodon should be the Next Move|url=https://puckettspond.com/2021/12/04/minnesota-twins-3-reasons-carlos-rodon/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=Puckett's Pond|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206033307/https://puckettspond.com/2021/12/04/minnesota-twins-3-reasons-carlos-rodon/ |archive-date=2021-12-06 }}</ref> Terry played in 80 games for the Triple-A [[St. Paul Saints]], slashing .250/.348/.429 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI. He was released on August 10, 2022.
On November 30, 2021, Terry signed a minor league contract with the [[Minnesota Twins]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Otto|date=2021-12-04|title=Minnesota Twins: 3 Reasons why Carlos Rodon should be the Next Move|url=https://puckettspond.com/2021/12/04/minnesota-twins-3-reasons-carlos-rodon/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=Puckett's Pond|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206033307/https://puckettspond.com/2021/12/04/minnesota-twins-3-reasons-carlos-rodon/ |archive-date=2021-12-06 }}</ref> Terry played in 80 games for the Triple-A [[St. Paul Saints]], slashing .250/.348/.429 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI. He was released on August 10, 2022.


===Baltimore Orioles===
===Gastonia Honey Hunters===
On January 27, 2023, Terry signed a minor league contract with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Orioles’ Curtis Terry: Inks minors deal with Baltimore|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-curtis-terry-inks-minors-deal-with-baltimore/amp/|access-date=2023-01-27|website=cbssports|language=en}}</ref>
On January 27, 2023, Terry signed a minor league contract with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Orioles' Curtis Terry: Inks minors deal with Baltimore|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-curtis-terry-inks-minors-deal-with-baltimore/amp/|access-date=2023-01-27|website=cbssports|language=en}}</ref> Terry was released by the Orioles organization on March 26.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Curtis Terry: Released by O's|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/curtis-terry-released-by-os/amp/|access-date=2023-03-26|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

On April 15, 2023, Terry signed with the [[Gastonia Honey Hunters]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=GoHoneyHunters|number=1647292989113335812|title=🚨Player Alert🚨 It’s #SignedSaturday and we’re less than two weeks out from Opening Day! Welcome to the Gas House Curtis Terry. Quick Facts: Drafted 13th round by TEX in 2015. Has hit 90 Home Runs in his minor league career. Has a career .861 OPS in the minors. #OnTheHunt|date=15 April 2023|language=en|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> In 61 games for Gastonia, Terry batted .228/.315/.415 with 9 home runs and 29 RBI.

===Lake Country DockHounds===
On July 12, 2023, Terry was traded alongside David Richardson and Steven Sensley to the [[Lake Country DockHounds]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]] in exchange for three [[player to be named later|players to be named later]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/|access-date=July 13, 2023|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref> In 43 games for the DockHounds, he batted .225/.320/.583 with 16 home runs and 36 RBI. Terry became a free agent at the end of the 2023 season.

===Hagerstown Flying Boxcars===
On April 22, 2024, Terry signed with the [[Hagerstown Flying Boxcars]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=April 22, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}}</ref> In 48 games for the Flying Boxcars, he batted .217/.296/.349 with five home runs and 23 RBI. Terry was released by Hagerstown on June 26.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=June 27, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Lake Country DockHounds (second stint)===
On June 28, 2024, Terry signed with the [[Lake Country DockHounds]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/2024-transactions/|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref> In 56 games for Lake Country, he slashed .352/.399/.639 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI.


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Curtis Terry
Terry with the St. Paul Saints in 2022
Lake Country DockHounds – No. 23
First baseman
Born: (1996-10-06) October 6, 1996 (age 28)
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 23, 2021, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Batting average.089
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Curtis Marquis Terry (born October 6, 1996) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Amateur career

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Terry attended Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[1] He committed to play college baseball at Georgia State University.[2] He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 13th round of the 2015 MLB draft.[3] He signed with Texas for a $100,000 signing bonus.[4]

Professional career

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Texas Rangers

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Terry spent his debut season of 2015 with the AZL Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League, hitting .260/.317/.394/.710 with 1 home run and 24 RBI.[5] He split the 2016 season between the AZL Rangers and the Spokane Indians of the Class A Short Season Northwest League, hitting a combined .285/.333/.488/.822 with 5 home runs and 26 RBI. Terry spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons back with Spokane. He hit .258/.303/.467/.771 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 2017, and .337/.434/.606/1.040 with 15 home runs and 60 RBI in 2018.[6] Terry was named the 2018 Northwest League MVP.[7][8]

Terry made his full-season debut in 2019, spitting the season between the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League and the Down East Wood Ducks of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League. He combined to hit .293/.362/.537/.899 with 25 home runs and 80 RBI between the two levels.[9] He was named the Rangers 2019 minor league player of the year.[10] Terry did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was assigned to the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West for the 2021 minor league season, hitting .275/.349/.533/.882 with 22 home runs and 75 RBI.[11][12] Terry hit for the cycle with Round Rock on June 18, 2021.[13] On July 23, 2021, Terry's contract was selected and he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[14] He made his MLB debut that night, as the designated hitter against the Houston Astros.[15] After starting his career 0–20, Terry recorded his first career hit on August 2, a double off Chris Rodriguez.[16] Terry hit just .089 with 1 RBI over 48 plate appearances for Texas in 2021.[17] On November 5, 2021, Terry was outrighted off the roster and became a free agent.[18]

Minnesota Twins

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On November 30, 2021, Terry signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[19] Terry played in 80 games for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, slashing .250/.348/.429 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI. He was released on August 10, 2022.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

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On January 27, 2023, Terry signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[20] Terry was released by the Orioles organization on March 26.[21]

On April 15, 2023, Terry signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[22] In 61 games for Gastonia, Terry batted .228/.315/.415 with 9 home runs and 29 RBI.

Lake Country DockHounds

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On July 12, 2023, Terry was traded alongside David Richardson and Steven Sensley to the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball in exchange for three players to be named later.[23] In 43 games for the DockHounds, he batted .225/.320/.583 with 16 home runs and 36 RBI. Terry became a free agent at the end of the 2023 season.

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

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On April 22, 2024, Terry signed with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[24] In 48 games for the Flying Boxcars, he batted .217/.296/.349 with five home runs and 23 RBI. Terry was released by Hagerstown on June 26.[25]

Lake Country DockHounds (second stint)

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On June 28, 2024, Terry signed with the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[26] In 56 games for Lake Country, he slashed .352/.399/.639 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI.

References

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  1. ^ Whitney Ogden (July 27, 2017). "Archer's Terry, South's Smith part of Georgia connection in Spokane". The Spokesman Review. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Staff reports (February 26, 2016). "Gwinnett baseball pair make college commitments". Gwinett Prep Sports. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  3. ^ Georgia State Sports Communications (June 10, 2015). "Rose, Bates, Three Signees Taken in MLB Draft". Georgia State Panthers. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Newberg, Jamey (June 29, 2021). "Rangers prospect Curtis Terry is holding up his end of the bargain, knocking on the door". The Athletic. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "Curtis Terry player page". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  6. ^ Dave Nichols (July 4, 2018). "Spokane Indians' Curtis Terry pounding Northwest League pitching again". The Spokesman Review. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  7. ^ Nichols, Dave (August 30, 2018). "Spokane Indians' Curtis Terry named Northwest League MVP | The Spokesman-Review". Spokesman Review. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  8. ^ "Terry Named Northwest League MVP". MiLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  9. ^ Jamey Newberg (September 23, 2019). "Long-term looks: At first base, Curtis Terry is Rangers prospects' 'alpha of the pack". The Athletic. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  10. ^ Jeff Wilson (October 8, 2019). "Rangers' best player in minors this season isn't a top-10 prospect, but stock is rising". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  11. ^ Kennedi Landry (April 30, 2021). "Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?". MLB.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Chris Halicke (March 12, 2021). "'This Guy Can Really Hit': Rangers' Terry Survives Wave of Roster Moves". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  13. ^ Aubrey Losack (June 18, 2021). "Curtis Terry Hits for the Cycle as Express Fall to Dodgers 8-7". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  14. ^ Grant, Evan (July 23, 2021). "Texas Rangers call up first baseman prospect Curtis Terry, option Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  15. ^ Levi Weaver (July 23, 2021). "'He brings joy to wherever he is': Rangers hope Curtis Terry's bat can spark offense". The Athletic. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  16. ^ Landry, Kennedi (August 2, 2021). "Double steal keys Rangers' win over Angels". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  17. ^ Levi Weaver (October 6, 2021). "Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Position players edition". The Athletic. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  18. ^ Franco, Anthony (November 5, 2021). "Rangers Outright Ronald Guzman, Three Others". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  19. ^ Johnson, Otto (December 4, 2021). "Minnesota Twins: 3 Reasons why Carlos Rodon should be the Next Move". Puckett's Pond. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  20. ^ "Orioles' Curtis Terry: Inks minors deal with Baltimore". cbssports. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  21. ^ "Curtis Terry: Released by O's". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  22. ^ @GoHoneyHunters (April 15, 2023). "🚨Player Alert🚨 It's #SignedSaturday and we're less than two weeks out from Opening Day! Welcome to the Gas House Curtis Terry. Quick Facts: Drafted 13th round by TEX in 2015. Has hit 90 Home Runs in his minor league career. Has a career .861 OPS in the minors. #OnTheHunt" (Tweet). Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  24. ^ "2024 Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  25. ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  26. ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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