Austin Hedges
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 206lb (185cm, 93kg)
Team:
San Diego Padres (majors)
Born:
August 18, 1992
in San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 2nd round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from JSerra Catholic HS (San Juan Capistrano, CA).
High Schools: JSerra Catholic HS (San Juan Capistrano, CA), Junipero Serra HS (Gardena, CA)
Debut:
May 4, 2015
(Age 22-259d,
18,465th in MLB history)
vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2015 season
2017 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2017, 1 yr/$537k (17)
Service Time (01/2017): 0.166
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Arb Eligible: 2019
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Free Agent: 2023
Agents: Scott Boras
Full Name: Austin Charles Hedges
Nicknames:
Hedgey
Twitter:
@austinhedges18
Player Value--Batting