J. T. Realmuto
| J. T. Realmuto | |
|---|---|
| Miami Marlins – No. 20 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: March 18, 1991 Del City, Oklahoma | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| June 5, 2014, for the Miami Marlins | |
| Career statistics (through May 18, 2015) | |
| Batting average | .230 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 17 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Jacob Tyler Realmuto (born March 18, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Early life and education
Jacob Tyler Realmuto was born in Del City, Oklahoma.[1] His parents are both blue-collar workers.[2] His father played baseball at Southwest Missouri State.[3]
Realmuto attended Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma, where he played baseball and football. In his senior year, he set a national high school record with 119 RBI in 42 games;[3] his batting average was .595.[2] He also won state titles as a shortstop and quarterback.[3] A Marlins scout saw him playing catcher, a position he occasionally played when the regular catcher was called on to pitch,[4] and asked if he would be interested in playing that position professionally. Realmuto agreed, and gave up his baseball scholarship to Oklahoma State in favor of signing with the Marlins[3] for $700,000.[2]
Career
Realmuto was drafted by the Marlins in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft;[5] he was the 104th pick.[3] The Marlins converted him from shortstop to catcher in their minor league clubs in North Carolina, Jupiter, Jacksonville, and New Orleans.[4] Realmuto was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[5]
2014
Realmuto was called up to the majors for the first time on June 1, 2014.[6] He batted .241 with 9 RBIs in 11 games.[4]
2015
While Realmuto joined the Marlins for spring training, he was sent to Triple-A to start the season.[4] In the second week of the season, he was called up to fill in for injured catcher Jeff Mathis,[7] and went 2 for 3 in his first season appearance on April 13.[8] At the end of April 2015, the Marlins designated catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for assignment and promoted Realmuto to starting catcher.[9]
References
- ^ "J.T. Realmuto". Baseball-Reference.com. 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c Carlson, Jenni (August 11, 2010). "J.T. Realmuto: Feel-good story". newsok.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Navarro, Manny (April 30, 2015). "Rise of Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto no surprise considering athletic roots". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Lieser, Jason (April 29, 2015). "Only the Marlins saw J.T. Realmuto at catcher". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Frisaro, Joe (November 21, 2013). "Marlins add six, including four arms, to 40-man roster". MLB.com.
- ^ Catcher Realmuto gets first big league chance
- ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (April 15, 2015). "Notebook: Haren, Redmond praise Realmuto for work behind plate". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ Spencer, Clark (April 16, 2015). "J.T. Realmuto stays in Marlins lineup as Jarrod Saltalamacchia sits". MLB.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ Lieser, Jason (April 27, 2015). "Saltalamacchia's homecoming ends as Marlins go with Realmuto". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)