Derek Dietrich, Infield, New York Yankees

Date of Birth: 7/18/1989
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
College: Georgia Institute of Technology

Derek Dietrich, infielder for the New York Yankees, was first drafted in 2007 by the Houston Astros but he opted instead for college. Three years later he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. After three years in the Rays' minor league system, he was traded to the Miami Marlins in December, 2012.

Dietrich played in the minor leagues from 2010 through most of 2014. During that time, he had 414 hits, 91 doubles, 232 RBIs, and 367 strikeouts to 116 walks in 393 games. Defensively, he played 128 games at second base, 229 games at shortstop, and 8 games at third base.

Dietrich joined the Marlins for 57 games in 2013. During that time, he had 46 hits, 9 of which were home runs. The following season, he had 36 hits and a .228 batting average in 49 games with the Marlins.

Dietrich played in 90 games with the Marlins in 2015. He finished the season with 64 hits, 14 doubles, 10 home runs, and a .256 batting average. Defensively, he played 46 games in left field, 2 games at first base, 2 games at second base, and 26 games at third base.

In 2016, Dietrich batted .279 in 128 games with the Marlins. He finished the season with 98 hits, 20 doubles, and 42 RBIs. Defensively, as the Marlins' second baseman in 75 games, he made 165 assists, 33 double plays, 120 putouts, and 4 errors. He also played 16 games at first base, 13 games at third base, and 8 games in left field.

Dietrich finished the 2017 season with 101 hits, 22 doubles, 13 home runs, 98 strikeouts to 36 walks, and a .249 batting average in 135 games. Defensively, as the Marlins' third baseman in 103 games, he made 144 assists, 55 putouts, and 9 errors.

Dietrich batted .265 in 149 games in 2018. He finished the season with 132 hits, 26 doubles, 16 home runs, 45 RBIs, and 140 strikeouts to 29 walks. Defensively, he played 33 games at first base, 4 games at second base, 2 games at third base, 97 games in left field, and 1 game in right field.

Dietrich became a free agent on November 27, 2018. He signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on February 19, 2019. He spent time on the DL in 2019 with left shoulder inflammation. He finished the season with 47 hits, 19 home runs, 43 RBIs, 74 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a .187 batting average in 113 games. Defensively, he played 21 games at first base, 58 games at second base, 1 game at third base, and 16 games in left field.

The Reds released Dietrich on July 20, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on August 10th. He finished the 2020 season with a .197 batting average in 25 games with the Rangers. He didn't play with the Reds.

Dietrich became a free agent on October 28, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on February 12, 2021. He was released by the Yankees on July 4th. He signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on July 9th. He played only in the minors in 2021.

The Nationals released Dietrich on September 13, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on April 4, 2022.

Personal Life

Dietrich's grandfather, Steve Demeter, played in the major leagues in 1959 and 1960.

Sources for Information
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