J. T. Riddle
| J. T. Riddle | |
|---|---|
| Miami Marlins | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: October 21, 1991 Frankfort, Kentucky | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Joshua T. Riddle (born October 12, 1991) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Miami Marlins organization.
Riddle attended Western Hills High School in Frankfort, Kentucky. Playing for the school's baseball team, Riddle was named Mr. Kentucky Baseball. He then enrolled at the University of Kentucky, where he played college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats.[1]
The Miami Marlins selected Riddle in the 13th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with Miami and began his professional career with the Batavia Muckdogs of the Class A-Short Season New York-Penn League.[2][3] He played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the Class A South Atlantic League in 2014.[4] Riddle began the 2015 season with the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League,[5] and received a midseason promotion to the Jacksonville Suns of the Class AA Southern League.[6] In 2016, the Marlins invited Riddle to spring training.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.kyforward.com/lexington-hustlers-all-star-j-t-riddle-hopes-summer-mound-work-will-pay-off-for-uk-2/
- ^ http://www.kyforward.com/uk-junior-j-t-riddle-announces-he-will-sign-with-the-miami-marlins-open-career-in-nypl/
- ^ http://www.state-journal.com/sports/2013/08/26/western-hills-alum-j-t-riddle-started-rough-but-is-steadily-improving-in-batavia
- ^ http://www.kentucky.com/sports/mlb/lexington-legends/article44496045.html
- ^ http://www.state-journal.com/sports/2015/06/24/university-of-kentucky-baseball-star-j-t-riddle-coming-into-his-own-on-field
- ^ http://www.state-journal.com/sports/2015/07/25/j-t-riddle-moves-up-to-double-a
- ^ http://www.state-journal.com/sports/2016/01/19/western-hills-grad-riddle-invited-to-marlins-major-league-camp-in-february
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)