Raph Rhymes
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| Raph Rhymes | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: October 22, 1989 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Raphael Ray Rhymes (born October 22, 1989) is a professional baseball outfielder. He played for the LSU Tigers baseball team.
College career
After graduating
Bengals to the NJCAA Division II World Series championship and earned NJCAA Division II Player of the Year honors.[1][2]
Rhymes then transferred back to LSU and immediately became the Tigers primary
2011 Major League Baseball Draft but elected to return to LSU.[3]
Rhymes had a breakout season as a junior, leading college baseball in hitting and setting an LSU record for batting average with an average of .431.2012 Major League Baseball Draft but elected to return to LSU.[3]
Professional career
Rhymes was drafted by the
West Michigan White Caps in 2014 and Lakeland Flying Tigers
in 2015. Rhymes was released by the Tigers in March 2016.
References
- ^ a b c Duncan, Jeff (31 May 2012). "LSU baseball standout Raph Rhymes is a hit on, off the field". New Orleans Times Picayune. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "NJCAA and ABCA Announce 2010 Players of the Year". NJCAA.org. 9 June 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Raph Rhymes". lsusports.net. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ a b East, Les (16 February 2013). "Raph Rhymes' goal: Get LSU Tigers to Omaha". Baton Rouge Advocate. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Raph Rhymes - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)