Oliver Harris Dunn (born September 2, 1997) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Oliver Dunn
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 15
Infielder
Born: (1997-09-02) September 2, 1997 (age 26)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 30, 2024, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through April 23, 2024)
Batting average.220
Home runs1
Runs batted in4
Teams

Career edit

Dunn played college baseball at the University of Utah. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1] Dunn was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 11th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[2]

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Dunn in the minor league phase of the 2022 Rule 5 draft.[3] He played in the Arizona Fall League after the 2023 season.[4] On November 14, 2023, the Phillies traded Dunn to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Hendry Mendez and Robert Moore and the Brewers added him to their 40-man roster.[5]

Dunn was optioned to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2024 season.[6] However, following an injury to Garrett Mitchell, Dunn was recalled to the Opening Day roster.[7]

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References edit

  1. ^ "#50 Oliver Dunn - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "MLB Draft 2019: Yankees take Utah 2nd baseman Oliver Dunn in 11th round". nj. June 5, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "2022 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Murr, Chuck. "Phillies' Sleeper Prospect Oliver Dunn Awakening In Arizona Fall Sun". Forbes. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "Brewers Acquire Oliver Dunn From Phillies". MLB Trade Rumors. November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "Brewers' Opening Day Roster Starts Taking Shape After Latest Round of Cuts". brewerfanatic.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "'Big stage, big moment': Dunn makes first Opening Day roster with Crew". mlb.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

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