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Roman Quinn
Quinn in September 2018
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1993-05-14) May 14, 1993 (age 30)
Port St. Joe, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 11, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.226
Home runs8
Runs batted in45
Teams

Roman Tredarian Quinn[1] (born May 14, 1993) is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays.

Quinn grew up in an athletic family in

Class A Short-Season Williamsport Crosscutters
. There, his batting technique and running abilities caused local reporters to dub Quinn the "Human Highlight Reel".

Beginning in 2013, injuries began to plague Quinn's career. A

disabled list for the remainder of the season. A premature return from an abdominal oblique
strain in July, as well as a concussion, limited Quinn to 77 games in 2016, but he returned by September to make his major league debut.

Despite telling journalists that his main goal for the 2017 season was to remain healthy, Quinn suffered an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament that May, and missed the remainder of the season. He played a handful of games with the Toros del Este of the Dominican Professional Baseball League, and was in contention for a major league role at spring training in 2018. Quinn was instead assigned to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, where he suffered a torn ligament in his middle finger, before being called up to the Phillies at the end of July. He played through the end of the season with a broken pinky toe, but missed Opening Day the following year due to a preseason oblique strain. After a largely healthy 2019 and 2020, Quinn again ruptured his Achilles tendon while rounding the bases in May 2021, ending his season after only 28 games.

Early life

Quinn was born on May 14, 1993, in

runs batted in (RBIs) as a junior in 2010.[6]

Professional career

Minor league career

Quinn at bat with the Reading Fightin Phils in 2016

The

2011 MLB Draft.[7] Quinn had previously committed to play college baseball at Florida State University, but turned down the team's athletic scholarship to sign with the Phillies for a $775,000 signing bonus. Because he did not sign with the Phillies until the day before the MLB deadline for college-committed players, Quinn could not start playing professional baseball until the 2012 season.[8] Quinn began his professional career in 2012 with the Low–A Williamsport Crosscutters of the New York–Penn League. Despite batting right-handed and playing in the outfield in high school, he became a switch hitter and a shortstop with the Crosscutters. Sports journalists in Williamsport took notice of Quinn's "put the ball on the ground and run" batting style and declared him the "Human Highlight Reel".[4] He finished the season with a .281 average in 66 games and 267 at bats, with 75 hits, one home run, and 23 RBIs, as well as 30 stolen bases.[9] Additionally, Quinn's 11 triples were the most in the New York–Penn League and in the Phillies organization.[10]

Going into the 2013 season, Baseball America named Quinn the second-best prospect in the Phillies'

High–A Clearwater Threshers. He began the season as a shortstop, but after J. P. Crawford was promoted to Clearwater that June, Quinn was moved back to center field. He spent most of the season as the Threshers' leadoff hitter, batting .257 with seven home runs, 36 RBIs, 32 stolen bases, and a .343 on-base percentage in 88 games.[7] After the conclusion of the regular 2014 Minor League Baseball season, Quinn was sent to play in the Arizona Fall League for additional development.[12] While playing with the Scottsdale Scorpions, Quinn was first in the league with 14 stolen bases and second in runs scored with 19. He was named both to the Top Prospects Team, selected by managers and coaches, and to the Fall Stars Game.[13]

The following year, Quinn was assigned to the

40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He recorded four home runs, 15 RBIs, and a .306 average in 257 plate appearances with Reading in 2015.[17] Quinn recovered from the injury by October 15, the start of the Dominican Professional Baseball League season, and joined the Tigres del Licey.[18] Quinn, alongside a number of fellow MLB prospects, helped take the Tigres to the Dominican League playoff series.[19] He batted .212 with two home runs, seven RBIs, and two triples in 99 at bats, and eight stolen bases in 25 games.[9]

Quinn rejoined Reading for the 2016 season as the No. 7 Phillies prospect, according to

disabled list in August after being hit in the head during an attempted pickoff throw. In the injury-riddled season, Quinn finished the year with a .302 average with six home runs, 25 RBIs, and 36 stolen bases in 77 games.[22]

Philadelphia Phillies

Quinn in the outfield during a July 2019 game

When the minor league season ended, Quinn was promoted to the Phillies' extended roster as a

September call-up. He made his major league debut on September 11, 2016, playing in center field and batting second in the order against the Washington Nationals, and went 0–3 and drew a walk.[23] The following day, in a home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Quinn hit two doubles, stole a base, drew a walk, and drove in two runs in a 6–2 victory.[24] On September 27, Quinn left a game against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning with another oblique strain, ending his season early.[25] In 15 major league games with the Phillies, he hit .263 with six RBIs and five stolen bases in six attempts.[26]

When asked about his plan for 2017, Quinn told reporters, "My goal is to stay healthy, man, just to be honest with you", and expressed his frustration at never playing a full season of baseball.

Triple A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[28] While sliding into third base on May 28, Quinn suffered an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament, which kept him out for the remainder of the season.[1][29] In 45 games with Lehigh, Quinn batted .274 with two home runs, 13 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases.[9] That winter, he returned to the Dominican League, playing in six games for the Toros del Este. There, he batted .125 in 19 plate appearances, with two hits and two runs.[9]

Quinn swings through a pitch during a July 2018 game

After appearing in

pinky toe, but was expected to play through the end of the season.[36] Quinn finished the season with a .260 average, including two home runs and 12 RBIs, in 131 at bats, as well as 10 stolen bases in 50 games.[26]

Quinn began the 2019 season on the 10-day injured list after suffering an oblique strain during training camp.

ground ball, Quinn suffered a groin injury that echoed a strain earlier in the season.[41] He did not play again that season.[1] In 44 games for the Phillies in 2019, Quinn batted .213, with 23 hits, four home runs, and 11 RBIs in 108 at bats.[26]

Quinn in the outfield during the pandemic shortened 2020 season, the first time Quinn made an opening day roster

Quinn was named to his first-ever

fly ball, and was placed on concussion protocols.[45] On September 21, Quinn and manager Joe Girardi were both ejected from a game against the Nationals after arguing with home plate umpire Junior Valentine on a called third strike.[46] In the 2020 season, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Quinn played in 41 out of 60 games, collecting two home runs, seven RBIs, and 12 stolen bases, as well as a .213 average.[26]

Going into 2021, Quinn became part of a battle to start in center field, competing for the position with Kingery,

Odubel Herrera, new signing Travis Jankowski, and prospect Mickey Moniak.[47] On March 30, Herrera was cut from the team, giving Quinn and prospect Adam Haseley the opportunity to alternate in center field.[48] On May 26, while attempting to round third base in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Quinn collapsed on the turf, falling again when he crossed home plate. An MRI confirmed that Quinn had ruptured his Achilles tendon, and the recovery period was expected to be nine to twelve months.[49] He appeared in 28 games before his season-ending injury, recording a .173 average, two RBIs, and four stolen bases in 52 at bats, while on defense he had a 1.000 fielding percentage with two assists.[26]
On November 30, 2021, Quinn was non-tendered by the Phillies, making him a free agent.[50]

Miami Marlins

On March 12, 2022, the Miami Marlins signed Quinn to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.[51]

Philadelphia Phillies (second stint)

On April 9, 2022, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Quinn to a minor-league contract. He was promoted to the club's major league team on April 25, 2022, following Bryson Stott being optioned to Triple-A.[52] Quinn was designated for assignment on June 1. At the time, he had batted .162 and struck out 15 times in 40 plate appearances.[53] On June 5, Quinn elected free agency after rejecting an outright assignment to Lehigh Valley.[54]

Kansas City Royals

On June 8, 2022, Quinn signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. On July 18, Quinn was released shortly after being placed on the injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 21, 2022, Quinn signed a major league deal with the

40-man roster, and subsequently elected free agency.[56]

Cleveland Guardians

On January 4, 2023, Quinn signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[57] The deal includes an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp. He played in 15 games for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, hitting just .177/.391/.235 with no home runs, 6 RBI, and 2 stolen bases. On May 9, Quinn was released by the Guardians organization.[58]

Milwaukee Brewers

On May 24, 2023, Quinn signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[59] Quinn hit a feeble .121/.275/.152 with no home runs, 3 RBI and 5 stolen bases in 10 games for the Triple–A Nashville Sounds. He was released by Milwaukee on June 19.[60]

Colorado Rockies

On July 29, 2023, Quinn signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization.[61] In 23 games for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, he batted .219/.326/.397 with 2 home runs, 15 RBI, and 9 stolen bases. On September 14, Quinn was released by Colorado.[62]

Player profile

Quinn beats out a triple in an August 2019 game

Quinn, shorter than many of his teammates at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) and known for his speed while running the bases, drew early comparisons to retired Phillies shortstop

line drives, and other batting techniques that slow down the speed of play, thus allowing Quinn to safely reach base, whereupon he can attempt to steal.[63]

Like many hitters with his speed, Quinn is a switch hitter.[64] The Phillies signed Quinn as a right-handed hitter out of high school, but he used a delay between signing and playing with the team during the 2011–12 offseason to learn how to bat from both sides.[8] Despite his fast, aggressive playing style, Quinn struggles at times with getting on base. In his final 16 games of 2018, for instance, he went only 5 for 47, with 21 strikeouts. There have been additional concerns about Quinn's frequent injuries; at no point since the 2014 season has he made more than 300 plate appearances.[65]

Personal life

Quinn married his girlfriend, Jenifer McLemore, on January 27, 2018. The couple has one daughter, Londyn Gabriella, born on July 8, 2014, and two sons, Khailan Grey (b. February 7, 2019) and Oaklan Gabriel (b. October 19, 2020).

Florida Panhandle, including Port St. Joe. Although no one in Quinn's family was harmed by the storm, Quinn and his wife lost power, and his wife's family suffered property damage. He told reporters after the storm passed, "We will be cleaning up for years."[66]

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