Justin O'Conner

Justin Douglas O'Conner (born March 31, 1992) is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees organization.

Justin O'Conner
New York Yankees
Catcher
Born: (1992-03-31) March 31, 1992
Muncie, Indiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

O'Conner attended Cowan High School in Cowan, Indiana.[1] He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round, 31st overall, of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.[2][3] He made his professional debut that season with the Gulf Coast Rays. He played in only 48 games for the Princeton Rays in 2011 after suffering a torn hip labrum.[4] He played for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2012 and the Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2013.[5][6] After the season, he played in the Australian Baseball League. O'Conner started 2014 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs.[7] He was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in July.[8]

The Rays designated O'Conner for assignment after the 2016 season. He was outrighted to the minors in December.[9] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

San Francisco Giants

On January 25, 2018, O'Conner signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[10] He was released on March 26, 2018.

St. Paul Saints

On April 16, 2018, O'Conner signed with the St. Paul Saints of the independent American Association.[11]

Chicago White Sox

On January 22, 2019, O'Conner's contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox.[12] O'Conner had converted to pitching for the 2019 season. He elected free agency on November 4.

New York Yankees

On December 14, 2019, O'Conner signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees organization.[13]

References
  1. Cowan's Justin O'Conner is a prized MLB draft prospect
  2. Versatile high schooler chosen by Rays
  3. O'Connor Gives Rays A Catcher For Future
  4. Justin O'Conner making most of extended spring training
  5. NEWS Renegades' 2010 first-round draft pick tunes out critics this season
  6. Former Indiana prep standout grinding to live out MLB dream
  7. Oh, my, O’Conner: Catcher makes big impression for Rays
  8. O'Conner, Romero to represent Rays at Futures Game
  9. Todd, Jeff (December 16, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/16/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. http://m.giants.mlb.com/sf/roster/nri/
  11. "Veteran Help: Saints Sign Former Big League Pitcher, Cretin-Durham Hall Star, Jake Esch, Triple-A Catcher Justin O'Conner". St. Paul Saints. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  12. "Post-Season All-Star/Defensive Player of the Year, Saints Catcher Justin O'Conner Has Contract Purchased by Chicago White Sox Organization". St. Paul Saints. January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  13. https://www.mlb.com/player/justin-o-conner-592604?stats=career-r-pitching-minors&year=2019
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