Jim Negrych Explained

Jim Negrych
Position:Second baseman
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Birth Date:2 March 1985
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York
Debutleague:CPBL
Debutdate:May 17
Debutyear:2014
Debutteam:Chinatrust Brothers
Finalleague:CPBL
Finaldate:July 31
Finalyear:2015
Finalteam:Chinatrust Brothers
Statleague:CPBL
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.348
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:6
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:69
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James William Negrych (born March 2, 1985) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Chinatrust Brother Elephants.

College

Negrych was a two-time All-American at the University of Pittsburgh (2005 and 2006).[1] In 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] Negrych was drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2006 draft. He was the first Pittsburgh Panthers player drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates since Larry Lamonde in 1981 and Ken Macha in 1972.[3]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Negrych out of the University of Pittsburgh in the 6th round of the 2006 MLB Draft. In 2008, Negrych was the Pirates minor league player of the year.[4] [5] In 2008, while playing for the Lynchburg Hillcats, he was a Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star and a Carolina League Post-Season All-Star. In 2010, while playing for the Altoona Curve and Indianapolis Indians, Negrych was named an Milb.com Organizational All-Star. In 2011, Negrych was traded to the Florida Marlins for catcher Carlos Paulino.[6]

Florida Marlins

In 2011, Negrych was traded to the Florida Marlins for catcher Carlos Paulino. In 2011, he played for the Jacksonville Suns of the Southern League.

Washington Nationals

Negrych signed with the Washington Nationals on April 22, 2012.[7] In 91 games with Triple-A Syracuse, Negrych hit .264/.357/.391 with 8 HR and 39 RBI.

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 20, 2012, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they had signed Negrych to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.[8] He was assigned to his hometown Buffalo Bisons.[9] [10] On April 18, Negrych hit for the cycle as the Bisons defeated the Syracuse Chiefs 27–9.[11] In July 2013, Negrych was named the starter at second base in the Triple-A All-Star Game.[12] [13]

Philadelphia Phillies

On January 13, 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Negrych to a minor league contract.[14] According to the International League transactions page, he was released on March 23.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2006 College All-America Team. Fitt. Aaron. June 13, 2006. Baseball America. November 21, 2011.
  2. Web site: 2005 Harwich Mariners . thebaseballcube.com . May 6, 2020.
  3. News: Amateur Draft: Pirates grab Pitt's Negrych. June 7, 2006. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 21, 2011. Local. Dispatches.
  4. News: Pirates Notebook: Wilson braces for farewell. Kovacevic. Dejan. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 21, 2011. September 21, 2008.
  5. Web site: OP native Negrych shines in return to Buffalo . Migliore, M.. Bee Group Newspapers. 2014-05-01.
  6. Web site: Jim Negrych Traded to Marlins. Williams. Tim. March 30, 2011. November 21, 2011.
  7. Web site: Minor Moves: Negrych, Haughian. Adams. Steve. April 22, 2012. April 22, 2012.
  8. Web site: Buffalo Bisons . Jays sign Buffalo-native Negrych | Buffalo Bisons News . Buffalo.bisons.milb.com .
  9. Web site: St. Francis grad Negrych joins Herd. Harrington. Mike. November 20, 2012. The Buffalo News. April 3, 2013.
  10. Web site: Jim Negrych Could Provide Spark for Toronto's Sleeping Bats. Straw, M.. April 10, 2013. Yahoo! Sports. 2014-05-01.
  11. Web site: Negrych cycles in Bisons' record rout . MLB.com . 2013-04-18 . 2013-04-20 . Parker, John.
  12. Web site: Negrych gets the All=Star treatment. Moritz. Amy. BuffaloNews.com. July 10, 2013. July 10, 2013.
  13. Web site: Negrych receives warm welcome at Triple-A All-Star Game. Migliore, M.. Bee Group Newspapers. 2014-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20140502013531/http://orchardparkbee.our-hometown.com/news/2012-07-19/Sports/Negrych_receives_warm_welcome_at_TripleA_AllStar_G.html. May 2, 2014. dead.
  14. Web site: Eddy. Matt. Minor League Transactions: Jan. 9-15. Baseball America. January 18, 2014.