Colin Walsh (baseball)

Colin Patrick Walsh (born September 26, 1989) is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Colin Walsh
Free agent
Second baseman / Third baseman
Born: (1989-09-26) September 26, 1989
La Jolla, California
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 4, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average.085
Home runs0
Runs batted in2
Teams

Career

Amateur

Walsh attended Stanford University and played college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal. He graduated with two engineering degrees, including a master's degree in civil engineering. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1] He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.

Oakland Athletics

He signed with the Oakland Athletics prior to the 2014 season.[2] In 2015, playing in AA and batting .302/.447/.470, he led all minor leaguers with 500 or more plate appearances with a walk percentage of 20.0%.[3]

Milwaukee Brewers

Walsh was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 Rule 5 draft.[4] He made the Brewers' Opening Day roster in 2016.[5] He was designated for assignment on May 31, 2016, to create room for the newly claimed Neil Ramirez.

Second Stint with Athletics

The Brewers later returned Walsh to the Athletics for $25,000, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[6]

Atlanta Braves

During the 2016 offseason, Walsh signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[7] He was released in March 2017.[8]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On March 25, 2017, Walsh signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was named Southern League Player of the Week after the first week of the 2017 season.[9] He was released on June 25, 2017. [10]

Houston Astros

On July 29, 2017, Walsh signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Los Angeles Angels

On November 28, 2017, Walsh signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[11] He was released on March 28, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On May 5, 2018, Walsh signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Kansas City T-Bones

On July 13, 2018, Walsh was traded to the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He was released on March 7, 2019

See also

References
  1. "#1 Colin Walsh - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. "ROCKHOUNDS: Walsh's on-base prowess a fit in Oakland's system". MRT.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. Fox Sports. "Milwaukee Brewers make two selections in Rule 5 draft". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/colin-walsh-walks-his-way-onto-roster-b99696445z1-373898671.html
  6. Koo, Jeremy F. (June 4, 2016). "Rule 5 draftee Colin Walsh returned to Oakland A's from Brewers". Athletics Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. Eddy, Matt (December 5, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  8. Eddy, Matt (March 29, 2017). "MINOR LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS: MARCH 18-24". Baseball America. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  9. https://www.milb.com/generals/news/colin-walsh-named-player-of-the-week/c-224853608/t-196093350
  10. http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-june-25-july-2-2/#jh1GUwSKlcImfeGi.97
  11. Adams, Steve (November 28, 2017). "Angels Agree To Minor League Deals With Curt Casali, Colin Walsh". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
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