Andrew Jean-Baptiste
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Jean-Baptiste | ||
| Date of birth | June 16, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portland Timbers | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Connecticut Huskies | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012– | Portland Timbers | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 18, 2012 | |||
Andrew Jean-Baptiste (born June 16, 1992) is an American soccer player of Haitian descent who currently plays for Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer.
Career
Youth and college
Jean-Baptiste attended Brentwood High School on Long Island, New York. He was honored with the 2009 player of the year presented by Newsday. Jean-Baptiste played two years with the Connecticut Huskies.
Professional
Jean-Baptiste was selected 8th overall by Portland Timbers in the first round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.
In his first professional match for the Portland Timbers, Jean-Baptiste scored a header from a free-kick, assisted by Jack Jewsbury.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Recap: Boyd, Alhassan lead Timbers comeback vs. Union". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
External links
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