James McCann (baseball)
| James McCann | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 13, 1990 Santa Barbara, California | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men’s baseball | ||
Representing  United States
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| Pan American Games | ||
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2011 Guadalajara | National team |
James Thomas McCann (born June 13, 1990 in Santa Barbara, California) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.
McCann attended Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California. Out of high school, the Chicago White Sox drafted McCann in the 31st round (930th overall) of the 2008 MLB Draft, but he did not sign, opting to attend college. McCann enrolled at the University of Arkansas, where he played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team in the Southeastern Conference.
The Detroit Tigers drafted McCann the second round (76th overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft. He signed and made his professional debut in 2011 with the Gulf Coast Tigers before being promoted to the West Michigan Whitecaps.
McCann played for the United States national baseball team in the 2011 Pan American Games, winning silver.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)