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|name = Anthony Seigler |
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|team = New York Yankees |
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|position = [[Catcher]] |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|6|20}} |
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|birth_place = [[Fort Defiance, Arizona]] |
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{{MedalCompetition | [[U-18 Baseball World Cup]]}} |
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{{MedalGold | [[2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup|2017 Thunder Bay]] | [[United States national under-18 baseball team|Team]]}} |
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'''Anthony Seigler''' (born June 20, 1999) is |
'''Anthony Seigler''' (born June 20, 1999) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[catcher]] and [[second baseman]] in the [[New York Yankees]] organization. |
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==Amateur career== |
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Seigler attended [[Cartersville High School]] in [[Cartersville, Georgia]].<ref>https://nypost.com/2018/06/03/amazing-mlb-prospect-literally-can-do-everything-on-the-field/</ref><ref>http://usatodayhss.com/2018/all-usa-watch-anthony-seigler-leads-cartersville-to-state-title-series</ref><ref>http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/seigler-heads-to-mlb-studios-for-draft-warner-awaits-possible-win-win,19015</ref> He was drafted by the [[New York Yankees]] in the first round of the [[2018 MLB Draft]].<ref>https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-anthony-seigler-in-pinstripes-with-23rd-pick/</ref> |
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Seigler attended [[Cartersville High School]] in [[Cartersville, Georgia]].<ref name="Amazing Prospect">{{cite news|url=https://nypost.com/2018/06/03/amazing-mlb-prospect-literally-can-do-everything-on-the-field/|title=Amazing MLB prospect literally can do everything on the field|last=Braziller|first=Zach|work=New York Post|date=June 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2018/all-usa-watch-anthony-seigler-leads-cartersville-to-state-title-series|title=ALL-USA Watch: Anthony Seigler leads Cartersville to state title series|last=Halley|first=Jim|work= USA TODAY High School Sports|date=May 21, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/seigler-heads-to-mlb-studios-for-draft-warner-awaits-possible-win-win,19015|title=Seigler heads to MLB studios for draft; Warner awaits possible 'win-win'|last=Sullivan|first=Nicholas|work=The Daily Tribune News|date=June 2, 2018}}</ref> As a senior, he posted a 1.09 ERA in {{fraction|25|2|3}} innings along with batting .421 with 14 home runs.<ref name="Amazing Prospect"/> He committed and signed to play [[college baseball]] at the [[University of Florida]].<ref name="knobler20180529">{{Cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2775984-meet-anthony-seigler-the-switch-hitting-switch-pitching-mlb-draft-gem |title=Meet Anthony Seigler, the Switch-Hitting, Switch-Pitching MLB Draft Gem |last=Knobler |first=Danny |date=2018-05-29 |work=Bleacher Report}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
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Although a [[switch pitcher]] and [[switch hitter]] with infield and outfield experience, Seigler said "I feel catching is what's going to get me to the next level." Expected to be drafted late in the first round,{{r|knobler20180529}} he was drafted 23rd overall by the [[New York Yankees]] in the [[2018 Major League Baseball draft]] and signed with the team on June 9 for the slot-valued bonus of $2.8 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-anthony-seigler-in-pinstripes-with-23rd-pick/|title=Yankees' Anthony Seigler: In pinstripes with 23rd pick|work=CBS Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2018/06/how_much_money_did_yankees_1st-round_pick_anthony.html|title=How much money did Yankees' 1st-round pick Anthony Seigler get?|last=Kuty|first=Brendan|work=NJ.com}}</ref> |
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He made his professional debut with the [[Gulf Coast League Yankees]], and after 12 games was promoted to the [[Pulaski Yankees]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://daily-tribune.com/stories/seigler-makes-pro-debut-with-gcl-yankees,19164 |title = Seigler makes pro debut with GCL Yankees}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/seigler-earns-promotion-to-advanced-rookie-league,19538 |title = Seigler earns promotion to Advanced Rookie League}}</ref> In 24 games between the two clubs, he batted .266 with one home run and nine RBIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=678011#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL|title=Anthony Seigler Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=October 14, 2018}}</ref> He spent the 2019 season with the [[Charleston RiverDogs]], batting .175 with six RBIs over thirty games. He missed nearly the last two months the season due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/08/why-yankees-prized-catching-prospect-is-hurt-done-for-year.html|title = Why Yankees' prized catching prospect's season is over|date = 2 August 2019}}</ref> He played only 41 games in 2021 due to injuries, slashing .219/.324/.391 with four home runs and 24 RBIs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/sports/baseball/minors/2021/06/26/rolling-renegades-hudson-valley-finding-success-first-year-yankee-affiliate/5348346001/|title = Rolling Renegades: Hudson Valley finding success in first year as Yankee affiliate}}</ref> In 2023 and 2024, he played for the [[Somerset Patriots]] in the [[Eastern League (1938–present)|Eastern League]]. In 2023, he began playing second base, and in 2024, he was primarily a second baseman.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthony Seigler Minor Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=seigle000ant |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{baseballstats|mlb=678011|fangraphs=sa3006894|brm=seigle000ant}} |
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[[Category:1999 births]] |
[[Category:1999 births]] |
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[[Category:People from Cartersville, Georgia]] |
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Bartow County, Georgia]] |
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[[Category:Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state)]] |
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[[Category:Baseball catchers]] |
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[[Category:Gulf Coast Yankees players]] |
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[[Category:Pulaski Yankees players]] |
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[[Category:Charleston RiverDogs players]] |
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[[Category:Hudson Valley Renegades players]] |
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[[Category:Tampa Tarpons players]] |
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Anthony Seigler (born June 20, 1999) is an American professional baseball catcher and second baseman in the New York Yankees organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Seigler attended Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia.[1][2][3] As a senior, he posted a 1.09 ERA in 25+2⁄3 innings along with batting .421 with 14 home runs.[1] He committed and signed to play college baseball at the University of Florida.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Although a switch pitcher and switch hitter with infield and outfield experience, Seigler said "I feel catching is what's going to get me to the next level." Expected to be drafted late in the first round,[4] he was drafted 23rd overall by the New York Yankees in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft and signed with the team on June 9 for the slot-valued bonus of $2.8 million.[5][6]
He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Yankees, and after 12 games was promoted to the Pulaski Yankees.[7][8] In 24 games between the two clubs, he batted .266 with one home run and nine RBIs.[9] He spent the 2019 season with the Charleston RiverDogs, batting .175 with six RBIs over thirty games. He missed nearly the last two months the season due to injury.[10] He played only 41 games in 2021 due to injuries, slashing .219/.324/.391 with four home runs and 24 RBIs.[11] In 2023 and 2024, he played for the Somerset Patriots in the Eastern League. In 2023, he began playing second base, and in 2024, he was primarily a second baseman.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Braziller, Zach (June 3, 2018). "Amazing MLB prospect literally can do everything on the field". New York Post.
- ^ Halley, Jim (May 21, 2018). "ALL-USA Watch: Anthony Seigler leads Cartersville to state title series". USA TODAY High School Sports.
- ^ Sullivan, Nicholas (June 2, 2018). "Seigler heads to MLB studios for draft; Warner awaits possible 'win-win'". The Daily Tribune News.
- ^ a b Knobler, Danny (2018-05-29). "Meet Anthony Seigler, the Switch-Hitting, Switch-Pitching MLB Draft Gem". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Yankees' Anthony Seigler: In pinstripes with 23rd pick". CBS Sports.
- ^ Kuty, Brendan. "How much money did Yankees' 1st-round pick Anthony Seigler get?". NJ.com.
- ^ "Seigler makes pro debut with GCL Yankees".
- ^ "Seigler earns promotion to Advanced Rookie League".
- ^ "Anthony Seigler Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ "Why Yankees' prized catching prospect's season is over". 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Rolling Renegades: Hudson Valley finding success in first year as Yankee affiliate".
- ^ "Anthony Seigler Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)