Kelly Shoppach
Kelly Shoppach | |
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Catcher | |
Born: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | April 29, 1980|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 28, 2005, for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 12, 2013, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .223 |
Home runs | 70 |
Runs batted in | 216 |
Teams | |
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Kelly Brian Shoppach (pronounced SHOP-ick; born April 29, 1980) is an American former professional
.High school career
Shoppach attended Brewer High School in White Settlement, Texas, and was a student and a letterman in baseball and football. In football, he played quarterback, running back and linebacker, was a three-time all-district selection and as a senior, he was named the district's most valuable player.
College career
Shoppach attended Baylor University, where he played three seasons of college baseball for the Baylor Bears baseball team. For the Bears, he hit .333 (168-for-505) with 26 home runs and 121 RBIs. He recorded a .993 career fielding percentage, with seven errors in 953 total chances. In 2000, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1][2]
Shoppach began his junior season in 2001 by being named the
In addition to being selected "Big 12 Player of the Year", Shoppach was named First Team All-America in 2001 by Baseball America, Baseball Weekly, Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Career
Boston Red Sox
The
On May 26, 2005, Shoppach was recalled from Pawtucket. He was hitless in 15 at-bats with seven strikeouts.[5]
Cleveland Indians
On January 27, 2006, Shoppach was traded from the Red Sox to the
He did better in 2006 after the trade. He went 27 for 110.[5] On June 26, 2007, Shoppach hit a pinch-hit three-run walk-off home run to defeat the Oakland Athletics 8–5.
On July 30, 2008, Shoppach became the second American League player in history, and eighth player overall in Major League Baseball, to record five extra-base hits in a game. He had three doubles and two home runs (including a game-tying HR in the ninth inning) against the Detroit Tigers. He came to bat twice in extra innings with a chance to get a sixth extra-base hit, but he was intentionally walked in the 10th and struck out in the 12th inning. The Indians lost, 14–12, in 13 innings.
On April 16, 2009, Shoppach drove in the first-ever run at the new Yankee Stadium, his fourth-inning double driving in Ben Francisco.
Tampa Bay Rays
On December 1, 2009, Shoppach was traded from the
On July 26, 2010, Shoppach caught a no hitter thrown by Matt Garza of the Tampa Bay Rays.
In the 2011 offseason the Rays signed former Red Sox teammates Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon.
On September 30, 2011, Shoppach, in the first game of the 2011 American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers, hit two home runs, accounting for 5 RBIs.
Return to Red Sox
On December 13, 2011 Shoppach signed a 1-year, $1.35 million contract with the Red Sox with up to $400K in incentives. He began serving as the backup to Jarrod Saltalamacchia, replacing retired Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek and allowing prospect Ryan Lavarnway to return to the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox to further his minor league development.[9]
New York Mets
On August 14, 2012, Shoppach was traded from the Red Sox to the New York Mets for a player to be named later,[10] later identified as Pedro Beato.[11] On August 17 he had his first home run as a Met.
Seattle Mariners
Shoppach signed with the Seattle Mariners for 2013.[12] The Mariners also signed former teammate from the Mets Jason Bay. He was designated for assignment on June 14 after Henry Blanco was signed.[13] In 35 games with Seattle, Shoppach batted only a .196 batting average.[14] He was given his release on June 20.
Washington Nationals
Shoppach signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on July 3, 2013 and went to Triple-A Syracuse. He opted out of his contract and became a free agent July 31.[15]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Shoppach signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 12, 2013 and was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.[16] He was released August 28.[17]
Second stint with Indians
Shoppach signed a minor league contract with the
Awards and highlights
- Portland Sea Dogs player of the year (2003)
- International League All-Star (2004)
- Red Sox Minor League Defensive Player of the Month (April 2005)
- 2005 Pawtucket Red Sox Player of the Year
- Led AL in Hit By Pitch (2009)
- Caught Matt Garza's no hitter (July 26, 2010)
- 8th player to record five extra-base hits in a game (July 30, 2008)
References
- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "2000 Harwich Mariners". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Baylor University || The Lariat Online || News". Baylor.edu. 2001-02-06. Retrieved 2012-06-08.
- ^ "Kelly Shoppach Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
- ^ a b "Kelly Shoppach Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (January 27, 2006). "Tribe finalizes two deals in a day". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ Winston, Lisa (August 3, 2007). "Newsom climbs ladder unconventionally". MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ Beck, Jason (December 1, 2009). "Indians deal Shoppach to Rays". MLB.com. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ Speier, Alex (December 13, 2011). "Kelly Shoppach agreement spells likely end for Jason Varitek with Red Sox". WEEI-FM. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- ^ "Mets acquire Shoppach from Red Sox". MLB.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Beato to Red Sox to complete Shoppach deal". MLB.com. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ "Seattle Mariners reportedly close to deal with Kelly Shoppach | Mariners.com: News". Archived from the original on 2013-01-31.
- ^ "Mariners sign catcher Blanco; DFA Shoppach". KING 5 Sports. June 14, 2013. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ^ "Mariners sign Henry Blanco". ESPN. Associated Press. June 14, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ^ Links, Zach (July 31, 2013). "Kelly Shoppach Opts Out". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Adams, Steve (August 12, 2013). "Pirates Sign Kelly Shoppach". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ Steen, Aaron (August 28, 2013). "Pirates Release Kelly Shoppach". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ Storm, Stephanie (August 30, 2013). "Tribe signs OF Jason Kubel and C Kelly Shoppach in late effort to beef up punchless lineup". Akron Beacon Journal.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Kelly Shoppach on Twitter
- SoxProspects.com Bio
- Minor League Splits and Situational Stats [permanent dead link]