Joey Terdoslavich, Utility Player
Date of Birth: 9/9/1988
Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida
College: University of Miami, California State University at Long Beach
Joey Terdoslavich, utility player, was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007 but he opted instead for college. Three years later, when the Atlanta Braves drafted him, he signed with them. He played in the Braves' minor league system from 2010 through most of 2014, joining the Braves for 55 games in 2013 and just 9 games in 2014.
As a minor leaguer, Terdoslavich batted .280 with 580 hits, 141 doubles, 306 RBIs, and 435 strikeouts to 191 walks in 553 games. He played 280 games at first base and he made 175 assists, 238 double plays, 2,261 putouts, and 43 errors.
Terdoslavich played in 28 games with the Braves in 2015. He also played in 51 games in the minors. He was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on January 8, 2016. He spent the entire 2016 season in the minors.
Terdoslavich became a free agent on November 7, 2016. He signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on January 18, 2017. He spent the 2017 season in the minor leagues.
Terdoslavich elected free agency on November 6, 2017. He signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on June 15, 2018. He spent the 2018 season in the minors.
Terdoslavich became a free agent on November 2, 2018. He played in the Atlantic League in 2019.
Terdoslavich rejoined the Mets on a minor league contract on February 21, 2020. He was released on May 28, 2020. He then signed with an American Association team and played in 58 games with them.
Terdoslavich played in the American Association, the Mexican League, and the Mexican Pacific Winter League in 2021.
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