Brian Goodwin (baseball)
Brian Goodwin | |
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Free agent | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S. | November 2, 1990|
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: August 6, 2016, for the Washington Nationals | |
CPBL: August 20, 2022, for the Wei Chuan Dragons | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Batting average | .244 |
Home runs | 50 |
Runs batted in | 158 |
CPBL statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Batting average | .245 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 11 |
Teams | |
Brian Christopher Goodwin (born November 2, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. Before his professional career, Goodwin played college baseball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Amateur career
Born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Goodwin attended Rocky Mount High School where he was a three-sport athlete in baseball, football, and basketball. Goodwin was named Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player of the Year during his senior season, and also received All-Conference honors in football as a cornerback and kick returner.
Goodwin attended the
Professional career
Washington Nationals
Goodwin was drafted by the
Prior to the 2012 season,
Prior to the 2013 season, Goodwin was ranked as the Nationals third best prospect by Baseball America.[8] He was also ranked as the 52nd best prospect in baseball by MLB.com.[9]
He was called up to the Nationals in August 2016 after hitting .284 in the minor leagues.
Kansas City Royals
On July 22, 2018, the Nationals traded Goodwin to the
Los Angeles Angels
On March 27, 2019, Goodwin was claimed off release waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[17] In 2019 with the Angels, Goodwin appeared in 136 contests, hitting .262/.346/.470 with 17 home runs and 47 RBI, both career highs.[18] In 2020, Goodwin was the Opening Day starting right fielder for the Angels, and got a hit and an RBI in 3 at-bats.
Cincinnati Reds
On August 31, 2020, Goodwin was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Packy Naughton and Jose Salvador. [19] On September 1, he made his debut for the Reds, going 1 for 3 with a double. On December 2, Goodwin was non-tendered by the Reds.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On February 11, 2021, Goodwin signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.[20] On May 3, 2021, Goodwin was released by the Pirates.[21]
Chicago White Sox
On May 4, 2021, Goodwin signed a minor league contract with the
Leones de Yucatán
On May 4, 2022, Goodwin signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[29] In 32 games, he batted .239/.350/.436 with 6 home runs and 19 RBIs. Goodwin was released on June 14, 2022.
Wei Chuan Dragons
On August 18, 2022, Goodwin signed with the Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. He became a free agent following the 2022 season.
Long Island Ducks
On May 23, 2023, Goodwin signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 59 games he slashed .277/.385/.514 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs.
References
- ^ "#21 Brian Goodwin - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ Foley, Brian (11 May 2011). "Brian Goodwin commits to South Carolina". College Baseball Daily. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Nationals agree to terms with OF Brian Goodwin, 34th overall selection in 2011 First-Year Player Draft - Washington Nationals". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Rankings: Organization Top 10 Prospects: 2012 Washington Nationals Top 10 Prospects". 12 November 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Kilgore, Adam (2012-07-20). "Nationals promote Brian Goodwin, Eury Perez". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Billy Hamilton, Brian Goodwin shine bright in AFL Rising Stars Game - whitesox.com: News". 12 November 2012. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Steve Gardner, USA TODAY Sports (2012-11-04). "Speedy prospects grab spotlight in Arizona Fall League". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Rankings: Organization Top 10 Prospects: 2013 Washington Nationals Top 10 Prospects". 22 December 2012. Archived from the original on 22 December 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "MLB.com's Top 100 Prospect list". Mlb.mlb.com. 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ Janes, Chelsea (2016-08-06). "Brian Goodwin gets first big league call-up". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Goodwin earns first MLB hit in first MLB start". Rocky Mount Telegram. August 10, 2016. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Castillo, Jorge (May 25, 2017). "Nationals pinch-hitting specialist Chris Heisey to undergo MRI exam for biceps injury". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Murphy, Goodwin power 20-hit attack, Nationals top A's 13-3". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Castillo, Jorge (July 27, 2017). "Back-to-back-to-back-to-back: Nats club four homers in a row and eight in four innings". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Royals acquire OF Goodwin from Nationals". ESPN.com. July 22, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ The Washington Post
- ^ Adams, Steve (March 27, 2019). "Angels Claim Brian Goodwin off Release Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Brian Goodwin Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Reds land OF Goodwin, Bradley in two deals". MLB.com.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Brian Goodwin".
- ^ "Pirates Release Brian Goodwin".
- ^ "White Sox Sign Brian Goodwin".
- ^ "White Sox Place Nick Madrigal on 60-Day Injured List, Select Brian Goodwin".
- ^ "Brian Goodwin 2021 Batting Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers Box Score, June 12, 2021". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ Editor, Jim Green Sports. "Goodwin Baseball Camp returns". RockyMount Telegram. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Hoynes, Paul; clevel; .com (2021-08-01). "Cleveland Indians blown away by White Sox, 2-1, on Brian Goodwin's walk-off HR". cleveland. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "White Sox outright 4 players, who all become free agents". 5 November 2021.
- ^ @leonesdeyucatan (May 4, 2022). "¡MIREN QUIEN YA ESTÁ EN LA CUEVA!🔥👀 Por @CervezaTecate. El nuevo refuerzo melenudo Brian Goodwin, ya se viste con los colores felinos🟠🟢 ¡Vamos a rugir con ganas!🔥 #VíveloComoFiera" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 May 2022 – via Twitter.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- North Carolina Tar Heels bio