Jonathan Lockwood Explained

Jonathan Lockwood
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:12 December 1981
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jonathan Tomas Lockwood (born December 12, 1981) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in the Seattle Mariners minor league system from to . Lockwood participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics, as a member of Canada's baseball team.

Professional baseball career

Lockwood was born in Toronto and attended Humberside Collegiate Institute.[1] He played baseball for Louisiana Tech University and signed with the Seattle Mariners in August 2003.[2]

In 2004, he pitched for both the AZL Mariners and Everett AquaSox, appearing in 12 games in his first professional season.[1] Lockwood saw time with the AquaSox and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2005, the Inland Empire 66ers in 2006 and the High Desert Mavericks in 2007 before ending his playing career.[1]

Olympic career

While with the Mariners organization, he joined Canada's national baseball team. In November 2005, he combined with relievers Steve Green and Aaron Myette to no-hit Guatemala in a 2008 Summer Olympics qualifier.[3] By 2008, Lockwood was working as an advertising salesman for the Toronto Sun, but returned to Team Canada for the Olympics.[4] On August 14, he recorded a loss against Cuba.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jon Lockwood at Baseball-Reference (Minors). Baseball-Reference.com. February 27, 2022.
  2. Web site: Lockwood stays in pros. 17. The News-Star. Newspapers.com. August 26, 2003. February 27, 2022.
  3. Web site: No-hitter for Canada in Olympic qualifier. 15. Brantford Expositor. Newspapers.com. November 17, 2005. February 27, 2022.
  4. Web site: Sales rep delivers his pitch. Elliott, Bob. 21. The Kingston Whig-Standard. Newspapers.com. July 9, 2008. February 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Canada drops decision to Cuba in men's baseball. 28. North Bay Nugget. Newspapers.com. August 15, 2008. February 28, 2022.