Trey Mancini, DH, Chicago Cubs

Date of Birth: 3/18/1992
Birthplace: Winter Haven, Florida
College: University of Notre Dame

Trey Mancini, designated hitter for the Chicago Cubs, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2013. He played in their minor league system from 2013 through 2015.

Mancini played in five games with the Orioles in 2016. He had his first major league hit, a home run, in his first game on September 20th. He had home runs also in his second game (September 22nd) and his third game (September 24th). He is only the third player in MLB history to hit home runs in each of his first three major league games. In 14 at-bats, he had 3 home runs and 5 RBIs.

Mancini had a strong first full season in the majors in 2017. He finished the season with 159 hits, 26 doubles, 24 home runs, 78 RBIs, 139 strikeouts to 33 walks, and a .293 batting average in 147 games. Defensively, he played 45 games at first base, 88 games in left field, and 2 games in right field.

Mancini played in 156 games in 2018. He had 141 hits, 23 doubles, 24 home runs, 58 RBIs, 153 strikeouts to 44 walks, and a .242 batting average. Defensively, he played 47 games at first base and 98 games in left field.

Mancini finished the 2019 season with 175 hits, 38 doubles, 35 home runs, 97 RBIs, 143 strikeouts to 63 walks, and a .291 batting average in 154 games.

Mancini was treated for colon cancer in 2020. He didn't play in the shortened season.

Mancini finished the 2021 season with 142 hits, 33 doubles, 21 home runs, 71 RBIs, 143 strikeouts to 51 walks, and a .255 batting average in 147 games.

Mancini was traded to the Houston Astros on August 1, 2022.

Mancini became a free agent after the 2022 season. He signed with the Cubs on January 20, 2023.

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