Aaron Whitefield
| Aaron Whitefield | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: 2 September 1996 Brisbane, Queensland | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Aaron James Whitefield (born 2 September 1996) is an Australian professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins organization.
Whitefield began his career playing softball. He plays for the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League.[1] Whitefield played for the Gulf Coast Twins of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2015 and 2016. He played for the Australian national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic Qualifier[2][3] and will play in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[4][5]
Whitefield's father, John, played softball for New Zealand's national team, and his mother Nicole Molander, played softball in Queensland.[1]
References
- ^ a b http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/abl-2017-brisbane-bandit-plans-hit-and-run-title-raid-against-melbourne/news-story/4405f3dfb7a36fe8faffb69a4ac25578?nk=e5755d85422eb47725ab69b11f7a9b63-1486842856
- ^ http://www.startribune.com/thorpe-has-the-look-of-a-pitcher-even-as-he-eases-back-from-elbow-surgery/368766611/
- ^ http://www.startribune.com/gophers-p-j-fleck-was-up-to-challenge-of-short-recruiting-time/412500623/
- ^ http://www.startribune.com/eleven-minnesota-twins-on-world-baseball-classic-rosters/413269943/
- ^ http://www.twincities.com/2016/01/27/nine-with-minnesota-twins-ties-make-team-australia-for-wbc-qualifier/
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)