Chris O'Brien (baseball)
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| Chris O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: July 24, 1989 Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Chris Charles O'Brien (born July 24, 1989) is an American former professional baseball catcher.
Career
The son of former Major League Baseball catcher Charlie O'Brien, he attended Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Wichita State University. In 2009 and 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1][2]
Los Angeles Dodgers
O'Brien was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB draft.
O'Brien played in the Dodgers farm system from 2011–2014 with the rookie league Arizona League Dodgers and Ogden Raptors in 2011, the Advanced-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from 2012–2013 and the Chattanooga Lookouts of the AA Southern League in 2014. He also played for the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League. The Dodgers invited him to Major League spring training as a non-roster invitee in both 2014 and 2015.
Baltimore Orioles
On April 9, 2015, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles (along with Ben Rowen) for pitcher Ryan Webb and another minor leaguer.[3] O’Brien split 2016 between the Double-A Bowie Baysox and the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, with a combined batting line of .181/.309/.293 with 7 home runs and 29 RBI in 78 total games. He spent the 2017 season split between Bowie and Norfolk as well, slashing .203/.340/.316 with 2 home runs and 8 RBI in 26 total games.[4] On November 6, 2017, O’Brien elected free agency.
References
- ^ "2009 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "2010 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ Adams, Steve (April 9, 2015). "Dodgers Acquire Ryan Webb". mlb trade rumors.
- ^ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=obrien002chr
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Living people
- 1989 births
- Baseball catchers
- Wichita State Shockers baseball players
- Falmouth Commodores players
- Minor league baseball players
- Arizona League Dodgers players
- Ogden Raptors players
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players
- Glendale Desert Dogs players
- Chattanooga Lookouts players
- Bowie Baysox players
- Norfolk Tides players