Justin O'Conner
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Justin O'Conner | |
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Free agent | |
Catcher | |
Born: Muncie, Indiana | March 31, 1992|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Justin Douglas O'Conner (born March 31, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent.
Career[]
Tampa Bay Rays[]
O'Conner attended Cowan High School in Cowan, Indiana.[1] He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round, 31st overall, of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.[2][3] He made his professional debut that season with the Gulf Coast Rays. He played in only 48 games for the Princeton Rays in 2011 after suffering a torn hip labrum.[4] He played for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2012 and the Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2013.[5][6] After the season, he played in the Australian Baseball League. O'Conner started 2014 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs.[7] He was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in July.[8]
The Rays designated O'Conner for assignment after the 2016 season. He was outrighted to the minors in December.[9] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
San Francisco Giants[]
On January 25, 2018, O'Conner signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[10] He was released on March 26, 2018.
After his release from the Giants organization, on April 4, 2018, O'Conner was suspended 50 games after testing positive twice for a drug of abuse.[11]
St. Paul Saints[]
On April 16, 2018, O'Conner signed with the St. Paul Saints of the independent American Association.[12]
Chicago White Sox[]
On January 22, 2019, O'Conner's contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox.[13] O'Conner had converted to pitching for the 2019 season. He elected free agency on November 4.
New York Yankees[]
On December 14, 2019, O'Conner signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees organization.[14]
References[]
- ^ "Cowan's Justin O'Conner is a prized MLB draft prospect".
- ^ "Versatile high schooler chosen by Rays".
- ^ "O'Connor Gives Rays A Catcher For Future".
- ^ "Justin O'Conner making most of extended spring training".
- ^ "NEWS Renegades' 2010 first-round draft pick tunes out critics this season".
- ^ "Former Indiana prep standout grinding to live out MLB dream".
- ^ "Oh, my, O'Conner: Catcher makes big impression for Rays".
- ^ "O'Conner, Romero to represent Rays at Futures Game".
- ^ Todd, Jeff (December 16, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/16/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "Non-Roster Invitees | San Francisco Giants".
- ^ "Indians' Maggi, three others get suspensions".
- ^ "Veteran Help: Saints Sign Former Big League Pitcher, Cretin-Durham Hall Star, Jake Esch, Triple-A Catcher Justin O'Conner". St. Paul Saints. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Post-Season All-Star/Defensive Player of the Year, Saints Catcher Justin O'Conner Has Contract Purchased by Chicago White Sox Organization". St. Paul Saints. January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- ^ "Justin O'Conner Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Muncie, Indiana
- Baseball players from Indiana
- Gulf Coast Rays players
- Princeton Rays players
- Hudson Valley Renegades players
- Bowling Green Hot Rods players
- Charlotte Stone Crabs players
- Brisbane Bandits players
- Peoria Javelinas players
- Montgomery Biscuits players
- Durham Bulls players
- St. Paul Saints players
- American expatriate baseball players in Australia