Dillon Head (born October 11, 2004) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Miami Marlins organization.
| Dillon Head | |
|---|---|
| Miami Marlins | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: October 11, 2004 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Amateur career edit
Head grew up in Glenwood, Illinois and attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School.[1] He batted 467 with six home runs, 28 RBIs, and 35 stolen bases as a junior.[2] Head committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[3]
Professional career edit
San Diego Padres edit
Head was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round, with the 25th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] On June 18, 2023, Head signed with the Padres on an under slot deal worth $2.8 million.[5]
Miami Marlins edit
On May 4, 2024, the Padres traded Head to the Miami Marlins alongside Jakob Marsee, Nathan Martorella, and Woo-suk Go in exchange for Luis Arráez and cash considerations.[6]
References edit
- ^ Fegan, James (July 8, 2023). "Homewood-Flossmoor phenom Dillon Head expected to be picked in first two rounds of MLB Draft". Chicago Sun Times.
- ^ Millar, Steve (March 15, 2023). "Clemson recruit Dillon Head dials it up for H-F". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "Clemson recruit Dillon Head, an MLB prospect, is ready to dial it up a notch for H-F. 'There's just nothing he can't do.'". Boston Herald. March 15, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Dillon Head: Goes to san Diego". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Padres agree to terms with first-round pick Dillon Head". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Reynolds, Michael (May 4, 2024). "Padres acquire batting champ Arraez from Marlins". mlb.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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