Eric Stamets

Eric Stamets
Cleveland Indians
Shortstop
Born: (1991-09-25) September 25, 1991
Dublin, Ohio
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Eric James Stamets (born September 25, 1991) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cleveland Indians' organization.

Career

Stamets is a resident of Dublin, Ohio,.[1] where he attended Dublin Scioto High School.[2] Stamets attended the University of Evansville and played college baseball for the Evansville Purple Aces. In 2010, his freshman year, he was named a Freshman All-American.[3]

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Stamets in the sixth round, with the 207th overall selection, of the 2012 MLB Draft.[4] The Angels assigned him to the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League after he signed. He played for the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino of the Class A-Advanced California League in 2013.[5] Stamets played for the Arkansas Travelers of the Class AA Texas League in 2014 and 2015.[6]

On July 28, 2015, the Angels traded Stamets to the Cleveland Indians for David Murphy.[7] He played for the Akron Rubberducks of the Class AA Eastern League following the trade. The Indians invited Stamets to spring training in 2016.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Jerry Earl Johnston (April 5, 2015). "The buzz is building for 24-year-old Bees shortstop Eric Stamets". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  2. ↑ FRANK DiRENNA. "Angels make Stamets' dream a reality". ThisWeek Community News. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  3. ↑ Drew Bruno. "Stamets receives more honors". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  4. ↑ Randy Beard. "UE's Stamets picked in sixth round by Angels". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Sixer infielders Eric Stamets and Alex Yarbrough in sync on and off the field". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Double-A Travelers flourishing with a healthy Eric Stamets". The Orange County Register. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  7. ↑ Los Angeles Times (July 28, 2015). "Angels acquire veteran outfielders David DeJesus and David Murphy". latimes.com. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ Hoynes, Paul (January 26, 2016). "Cleveland Indians invite Adam Plutko, Eric Stamets, Will Roberts, Todd Hankins to spring training". cleveland.com. Retrieved March 29, 2016.

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