Blake Hunt
Blake Hunt | |
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Baltimore Orioles | |
Catcher | |
Born: Costa Mesa, California | November 10, 1998|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Blake Evan Hunt (born November 10, 1998) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Amateur
Hunt attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, where he batted .394 with six home runs, 28 RBI, and nine doubles as a senior in 2017.[1]
San Diego Padres
Hunt was selected by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3] He signed for $1.6 million, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball for the Pepperdine Waves baseball team.[4]
Hunt made his professional debut with the
Tampa Bay Rays
On December 29, 2020, the Padres traded Hunt, Francisco Mejía, Luis Patiño, and Cole Wilcox to the Tampa Bay Rays for Blake Snell.[7] He split the 2021 season between the Bowling Green Hot Rods and the Montgomery Biscuits, slashing .205/.288/.375 with nine home runs and 48 RBI in 76 games.
In 67 games split between Double–A Montgomery and the Triple–A Durham Bulls in 2023, Hunt hit a combined .256/.331/.484 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI.
Seattle Mariners
On November 6, 2023, Hunt was traded to the
Baltimore Orioles
On May 22, 2024, Hunt was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Mike Baumann and Michael Pérez.[10]
References
- ^ "In the Hunt: San Diego Padres give Blake his shot". Los Angeles Times. June 16, 2017.
- ^ "Padres top prospects: No. 25 Blake Hunt". San Diego Union-Tribune. March 25, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "In the Hunt: San Diego Padres give Blake his shot". Daily Pilot. June 16, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "Padres top prospects: No. 25 Blake Hunt". March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Padres get big win in Blake Snell trade: Jim Bowden hands out grades".
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com.
- ^ "Padres' blockbuster trade for Snell official". MLB.com. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "Mariners' Blake Hunt: Moved to Seattle". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Mariners' Blake Hunt: Optioned to minors". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Mariners Acquire Mike Baumann". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)