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'''David Jack Mayfield''' (born September 30, 1990) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[infielder]] who is currently a free agent. The [[Houston Astros]] signed Mayfield as an undrafted [[free agent]] in 2013. He debuted in the major leagues in 2019 for Houston. He has played in MLB for the [[Houston Astros]], [[Los Angeles Angels]], and [[Seattle Mariners]].
'''David Jack Mayfield''' (born September 30, 1990) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[infielder]] for the [[Toros de Tijuana]] of the [[Mexican League]]. The [[Houston Astros]] signed Mayfield as an undrafted [[free agent]] in 2013. He debuted in the major leagues in 2019 for Houston and has also played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Los Angeles Angels]], and [[Seattle Mariners]].


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 08:59, 7 March 2023

Jack Mayfield
Mayfield with the Fresno Grizzlies in 2017
Toros de Tijuana
Infielder
Born: (1990-09-30) September 30, 1990 (age 33)
Del Rio, Texas
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 27, 2019, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.201
Home runs13
Runs batted in53
Teams

David Jack Mayfield (born September 30, 1990) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. The Houston Astros signed Mayfield as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He debuted in the major leagues in 2019 for Houston and has also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, and Seattle Mariners.

Career

Amateur career

Mayfield attended Del Rio High School in Del Rio, Texas.[1] He attended the University of Oklahoma and played college baseball for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2010 through 2013.[2] In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Houston Astros

The Astros signed Mayfield as an undrafted free agent on June 16, 2013.[4] He split his debut season of 2013 between the Greeneville Astros and the Vermont Lake Monsters. He split 2014 between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Lancaster JetHawks. He split 2015 between Lancaster and the Corpus Christi Hooks. His 2016 and 2017 seasons were split between Corpus Christi and the Fresno Grizzlies. He spent the entire 2018 season with Fresno. In 2019, he opened the season with the Round Rock Express,[5] hitting .287/.350/.566/.916 with 26 home runs and 79 RBI.

The Astros promoted him to the major leagues on May 27, 2019, and he made his major league debut that day.[6] He hit .156 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI for the Astros in 2019.

In 2020, he batted .190/.239/.214 with no home runs and three RBIs in 42 at bats.[7]

Atlanta Braves

On November 20, 2020, Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[8][9] On February 24, 2021, Mayfield was designated for assignment by the Braves following the waiver claim of Guillermo Heredia.[10]

Los Angeles Angels

On February 25, 2021, Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[11] Mayfield was designated for assignment on April 24, 2021, after going hitless in 3 at-bats.[12]

Seattle Mariners

On April 27, 2021, Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[13] Mayfield was designated for assignment by Seattle after batting 6-for-34 in 11 games with the team.[14] On June 01, 2021 he pitched for one out during a 12-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics.[15]

Los Angeles Angels (second stint)

On June 13, 2021, Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels and was optioned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.[16] On July 6, he was recalled to the major league team.[17] On August 30, Mayfield hit his first career grand slam off of New York Yankees starter Corey Kluber.[18] Appearing in 73 games for the Angels, Mayfield hit .227/.285.419 with career-highs in home runs (10) and RBI (36).

In 2022, Mayfield played in 23 games for the Angels, hitting .186/.230/.271 with one home run and 6 RBI. He was designated for assignment on June 20, 2022. In 54 games for Triple-A Salt Lake, Mayfield had better numbers, with a .247/.292/.417 slash to go along with 6 home runs and 31 RBI. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

Toros de Tijuana

On March 6, 2023, Mayfield signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[19]

Personal life

Mayfield and his wife, Jackie, have two children, Jackson Drew and Rylee James.[20]

References

  1. ^ Kyle, Brad (January 31, 2018). "Curse Of The Champions: Astros' Prospect Jack Mayfield Stuck In AAA". The Runner Sports. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jack Mayfield Biography". soonersports.com. Oklahoma Sooners. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "#4 Jack Mayfield - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ McTaggart, Brian (March 3, 2018). "Astros Jack Mayfield enjoying first camp". MLB.com. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  5. ^ "Houston Purchases Contract of Round Rock INF Jack Mayfield". MiLB.com. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  6. ^ Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). "Jack Mayfield finally gets the call from Astros". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  7. ^ "Jack Mayfield Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. ^ Bowman, Mark (November 20, 2020). "Braves add Muller to 40-man, claim Mayfield". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  9. ^ Burns, Gabriel (November 20, 2020). "Braves claim infielder off waivers". Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  10. ^ Steve Adams (February 24, 2021). "Braves Designate Jack Mayfield For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  11. ^ Steve Adams (February 25, 2021). "Angels Acquire Jack Mayfield, DFA Robel Garcia". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Mark Polishuk (April 24, 2021). "Angels Designate Jack Mayfield, Reinstate Jose Suarez To 40-Man Roster". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  13. ^ Steve Adams (April 27, 2021). "Mariners Claim Jack Mayfield". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  14. ^ Steve Adams. "Indians Trade Jake Bauers To Mariners". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "Athletics 12, Mariners 6". MLB.com.
  16. ^ "Angels Claim Jack Mayfield off Waivers from Mariners".
  17. ^ "Angels Claim Jack Mayfield Off Waivers From Mariners". MLB.com.
  18. ^ "Angels' Jack Mayfield: Swats grand slam".
  19. ^ https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-6-de-marzo-de-2023
  20. ^ "Creech: Jack Mayfield makes most of first game with Astros after long stint in minors". May 27, 2019.

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