Joey Wong (baseball)
Joey Wong | |
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Infielder | |
Born: Salem, Oregon | April 12, 1988|
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Joey Kawika Wong (born April 12, 1988) is an American former professional baseball infielder who played internationally for the Chinese national baseball team in 2017, and is currently a coach at Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 24th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft.
Playing career
Amateur
Wong attended
Colorado Rockies
The
Seattle Mariners
On March 15, 2017, Wong signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[7] He split the year between the Double-A Arkansas Travelers and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, slashing .239/.358/.291 with 3 home runs and 34 RBI. Wong elected free agency following the season on November 6.[8]
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
On February 7, 2018, Wong signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[9] In 18 games with the Blue Crabs, Wong logged a .239/.337/.268 slash line with no home runs and 5 RBI.
New York Mets
Wong's contract was purchased by the
St. Paul Saints
On August 7, 2018, Wong signed with the
International play
Wong competed for the Chinese national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[12]
Coaching career
On August 6, 2019, Wong returned to his alma mater, Oregon State University, as an undergraduate assistant coach.[13]
References
- ^ "Sprague's Joey Wong continues to chase big-league dreams". Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Schlabach: Oregon State reloads, wins second consecutive CWS title". June 25, 2007. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "2007 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "2008 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Sprague's Joey Wong continues to chase big-league dreams".
- ^ "Register Players Encyclopedia".
- ^ "Joey Wong joins Seattle Mariners organization".
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rodriguez and Wong sign with Blue Crabs". Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- ^ "Blue Crabs' Joey Wong Signed by New York Mets". Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ "Joey Wong - American Association - player".
- ^ "Joey Wong representing China in World Baseball Classic". Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Oregon State Baseball: Joey Wong Returns to Corvallis as Assistant Coach". August 6, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)