Peter O'Brien (outfielder) explained

Peter O'Brien
Team:Pericos de Puebla
Number:72
Position:Left fielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:15 July 1990
Birth Place:Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 11
Debutyear:2015
Debutteam:Arizona Diamondbacks
Statyear:2019 season
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.209
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:11
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:26
Teams:

Peter Robert O'Brien (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional baseball left fielder for the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins.

Amateur career

O'Brien attended G. Holmes Braddock High School in Miami, Florida.[1] He played for the school's baseball team, and transitioned to catcher during his senior year. Unselected in the 2008 MLB draft, O'Brien chose to enroll at Bethune–Cookman University, where he played college baseball for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats team in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).[2] In 2010, he was named MEAC player of the year.[3] After the 2010 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4] [5]

The Colorado Rockies selected O'Brien in the third round of the 2011 MLB draft, but he opted not to sign, and instead transferred to the University of Miami for his senior year, where he played for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).[6] He was named All-ACC for the 2012 season.[7]

Professional career

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees selected O'Brien in the second round of the 2012 MLB draft, and O'Brien signed with the Yankees.[8] O'Brien started his professional career with the Gulf Coast Yankees and after four games was promoted to the Staten Island Yankees.[9] He finished his first season hitting .212/.256/.401 with 10 home runs and 34 runs batted in. O'Brien started the 2013 season with the Charleston RiverDogs. On June 21, 2013, he was promoted to the Tampa Yankees.[10] After the 2013 season, he competed in the Arizona Fall League and played third base.[11]

He was a non-roster invitee to Yankees spring training before the start of the 2014 season.[12] O'Brien began the year with the Class AA Trenton Thunder and was named to the MLB Futures Game and Eastern League All-Star Game.[13] [14]

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Yankees traded O'Brien to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Martín Prado on July 31, 2014.[15] The Diamondbacks assigned him to the Mobile BayBears of the Double–A Southern League an emphasized his role as a catcher.[16] After the 2014 season, the Diamondbacks assigned O'Brien to the Arizona Fall League to get more reps behind the plate.[17] The Diamondbacks assigned O'Brien to the Reno Aces of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League (PCL) in 2015, and converted him into an outfielder.[18] On July 14, 2015, O'Brien participated in the Triple A Homerun Derby. He finished in second place with a total of 20 home runs.[19]

O'Brien made his major league debut on September 11, 2015, at Chase Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He went 1-for-1 and drove in his first run while pinch hitting for pitcher Enrique Burgos. His first hit was a ground ball single up the middle to center field, coming off of Ian Thomas. He drove in shortstop Nick Ahmed on the hit.[20] He appeared in eight games as a pinch hitter and left fielder.

O'Brien was called up to the big league club on June 10 after hitting .330 with 17 home runs and 52 RBI in 212 at-bats at Triple-A.[21] However, after only seven hits in 56 at-bats with 24 strikeouts, he was sent back down on July 4.[22] He returned to the majors on September 6 and was used sparingly as a pinch hitter.[23] O'Brien was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on December 23, 2016.[24]

Kansas City Royals

The Diamondbacks traded O'Brien to the Kansas City Royals for minor leaguer Sam Lewis.[25] Following the Royals Spring Training camp, O'Brien was sent back to the minors and briefly played for the Omaha Storm Chasers of the PCL, before he was designated for assignment on May 10, 2017.[26]

Cincinnati Reds

On May 16, 2017, the Cincinnati Reds claimed O'Brien off of waivers and assigned him to the Louisville Bats of the Triple-A International League.[27] He played in five games for Louisville, and was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on May 25.[28]

Texas Rangers

On May 27, 2017, the Texas Rangers claimed O'Brien off waivers.[29] After playing in 16 games for the Triple-A Round Rock Express and Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, O'Brien was again designated for assignment on June 17, 2017, when Ernesto Frieri was selected to the roster.[30]

Los Angeles Dodgers

O'Brien was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 18, 2017.[31] After hitting .219/.297/.465 in 45 games for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, O'Brien was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on July 31.[32] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers on August 3.[33]

Miami Marlins

On May 31, 2018, O'Brien was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.[34] O'Brien had his contract selected on September 4, 2018.[35] He hit 4 home runs with 10 RBI in 22 games for the Marlins in 2018.[36]

He competed for an outfield position in spring training, but was ultimately sent down to the minors before the start of the 2019 season.[37] He was soon recalled on March 31[38] but was optioned again on April 12 after just three hits and 14 strikeouts in 30 at-bats.[39] O'Brien returned to the majors on May 4[40] but suffered a rib injury just a few days later, sending him to the Disabled List.[41] After hitting .167/.255/.262 in 14 games, the Marlins designated him for assignment on June 20.[42] [43] He was outrighted to Triple-A and spent the remainder of the season with the New Orleans Baby Cakes.[44] O'Brien elected free agency on October 15, 2019.

Atlanta Braves

O'Brien signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves as a non-roster invitee before the 2020 season.[45] He played for the Dominican Republic during the 2020 Caribbean Series.[46] However, he did not play in any MLB games that year due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[47] O’Brien was added to Atlanta's player pool for the 2020 season.[48] He was released by the Braves organization on August 16, 2020.[49]

Toros de Tijuana

On April 27, 2021, O'Brien signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[50] In 60 games, he hit .258/.303/.554 with 16 home runs and 39 RBIs.[51] O'Brien hit a go-ahead home run in Game 7 of the Serie del Rey, which culminated in a 3–0 win and the Toros' second league championship.[52] [53]

Pericos de Puebla

On December 24, 2021, O'Brien signed with Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[54] [55] O'Brien played in 85 games for Puebla in 2022, hitting .298/.375/.676 with 32 home runs and 78 RBI.[56] In 2023, he hit .316/.389/.601 with 20 home runs and 59 RBI in 87 games.[57] With Puebla, O'Brien won his second Serie del Rey championship.[58]

Personal life

O'Brien was born and raised in Miami Gardens, Florida. His mother, Mercedes, immigrated from Cuba and was a former dancer in the Cuban National Ballet. His father, Terry, is an American former college baseball player. O'Brien is bilingual and learned Spanish as his first language.[59]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 3, 2014 . Yankees watching as Charleston RiverDogs catcher Peter O'Brien grows into position – The Post and Courier . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203071908/http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130604/PC20/130609729 . February 3, 2014 .
  2. Web site: February 10, 2011 . Bethune-Cookman junior catcher Peter O'Brien is ready for the 2011 Urban Invitational. MLB.com: News . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110210114739/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110208&content_id=16593298&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb . February 10, 2011 .
  3. Web site: Wildcats' Peter O'Brien MEAC Player of the Year. October 22, 2014.
  4. Web site: Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League . capecodbaseball.org . January 9, 2020.
  5. Web site: Peter OBrien . pointstreak.com . September 23, 2021.
  6. Web site: February 1, 2014 . University of Miami catcher Peter O'Brien may go higher than expected in Draft MLB.com: News . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201232058/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120523&content_id=32096088&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb . February 1, 2014 .
  7. Web site: February 3, 2014 . Miami Hurricanes star baseball player Peter O'Brien uncertain for Regional - Top Sports Mobile - MiamiHerald.com . . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203073706/http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/01/2826721/miami-hurricanes-gloomy-following.html . February 3, 2014 .
  8. Web site: February 3, 2014 . Peter O'Brien: From the U to the Yanks Charleston RiverDogs News . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203010907/http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47327986&vkey=news_t233&fext=.jsp&sid=t233 . February 3, 2014 .
  9. Web site: February 3, 2014 . Good beginning for new Staten Island Yankee Peter O'Brien SILive.com . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203040025/http://www.silive.com/siyankees/index.ssf/2012/07/good_beginning_for_new_staten.html . February 3, 2014 .
  10. Web site: O'Brien and Smith Promoted to High-A Tampa . Live5news.com . June 22, 2013. November 16, 2013.
  11. Web site: October 17, 2013 . Yankees' Peter Brien crowned champ at Bowman Hitting Challenge yankees.com: News . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131017081324/http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/nyy/yankees-peter-brien-crowned-champ-at-bowman-hitting-challenge?ymd=20131013&content_id=62895020&vkey=news_nyy . October 17, 2013 .
  12. News: Araton . Harvey . February 15, 2014 . Now No. 96 for Yankees, Possible Future Alternative to No. 13 . en-US . The New York Times . November 29, 2023 . 0362-4331.
  13. Web site: June 24, 2014 . Luis Severino & Peter O'Brien Named to 2014 Futures Game . November 29, 2023 . OurSports Central . en.
  14. Web site: Media . Mark Eckel For NJ Advance . July 13, 2014 . Yankees prospect Peter O'Brien is headed to the big time (eventually) . November 29, 2023 . nj . en.
  15. Web site: August 8, 2014 . D-backs acquire Peter O'Brien from Yankees for Martin Prado dbacks.com: News . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808055126/http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140731&content_id=87294008&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari . August 8, 2014 .
  16. Web site: Gilstrap . Andrew . August 1, 2014 . Diamondbacks GM Towers: New prospect Peter O'Brien provides 'an impact bat' . November 29, 2023 . Arizona Sports . en.
  17. Web site: D-Backs prospect Peter O'Brien used to catching flak. Nick Piecoro, azcentral sports. October 22, 2014. October 22, 2014.
  18. Web site: Baer . Bill . Diamondbacks confirm prospect Peter O'Brien is now a full-time outfielder | HardballTalk . Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com . May 31, 2015 . May 19, 2017.
  19. Web site: Peter O'Brien finishes 2nd in Triple-A home run derby. July 14, 2015.
  20. Web site: September 11th Diamondbacks/Dodgers Box Score. Baseball-Reference. September 12, 2015.
  21. Web site: June 10, 2016 . Diamondbacks call up prospect Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . Arizona Sports . en.
  22. Web site: July 4, 2016 . Arizona Diamondbacks option Peter O'Brien to Triple-A Reno . November 29, 2023 . Arizona Sports . en.
  23. Web site: Piecoro . Nick . Struggles serve as wakeup call for Arizona Diamondbacks' Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  24. Web site: Diamondbacks Claim Juan Graterol, Designate Peter O'Brien For Assignment. Adams. Steve. mlbtraderumors.com. December 23, 2016. December 24, 2016.
  25. Web site: D-backs deal slugger O'Brien to Royals . MiLB.com . January 3, 2017 . May 19, 2017.
  26. Web site: Doddrdodd . Rustin . KC Royals DFA Christian Colon, Peter O'Brien, add Seth Maness, Al Alburquerque to roster | The Kansas City Star . Kansascity.com . May 10, 2017 . May 19, 2017.
  27. Web site: Reds claim first baseman Peter O'Brien from Kansas City . Daytondailynews.com . May 17, 2017 . May 19, 2017.
  28. Web site: Reds Claim Jake Buchanan, Designate Peter O'Brien.
  29. Web site: May 27, 2017 . Rangers Claim Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . MLB Trade Rumors . en-US.
  30. Web site: Rangers Place Andrew Cashner on DL, Designate Peter O'Brien.
  31. Web site: Dodgers Claim Peter O'Brien, Designate Jason Wheeler. Connor. Byrne. MLB Trade Rumors. June 18, 2017. June 18, 2017.
  32. Web site: Dodgers acquire left-handed reliever Tony Watson from Pittsburgh for two minor leaguers. SB Nation. Craig. Minami. July 31, 2017. July 31, 2017.
  33. Web site: August 4, 2017 . Dodgers' Peter O'Brien: Assigned to Triple-A . November 29, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  34. Web site: Marlins Acquire Peter O'Brien. Adams. Steve. mlbtraderumors.com. June 1, 2018. June 1, 2018.
  35. Web site: September 4, 2018 . Marlins Select Tyler Kinley, Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . MLB Trade Rumors . en-US.
  36. Web site: Peter O'Brien 2018 Batting Game Logs . November 29, 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  37. Web site: March 23, 2019 . Miami Marlins Option Peter O'Brien to New Orleans Baby Cakes . November 29, 2023 . Marlin Maniac . en-US.
  38. Web site: Marlins' Peter O'Brien: Recalled, joins lineup . November 29, 2023 . www.cbssports.com.
  39. Web site: Dean recalled from Triple-A; O'Brien optioned . November 29, 2023 . MLB.com . en.
  40. Web site: Dusenbury . Wells . May 4, 2019 . Hard-luck Garrett Cooper heading to injured list again; Marlins recall Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
  41. Web site: Dusenbury . Wells . May 11, 2019 . Looking for an offensive spark, Marlins call up Harold Ramirez; return Garrett Cooper from rehab . November 29, 2023 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
  42. Web site: Peter O'Brien 2019 Batting Game Logs . November 29, 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  43. Web site: June 20, 2019 . Marlins Designate Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . MLB Trade Rumors . en-US.
  44. Web site: June 22, 2019 . Marlins Outright Rosell Herrera, Peter O'Brien . November 29, 2023 . MLB Trade Rumors . en-US.
  45. Web site: January 22, 2020 . Braves' Peter O'Brien: Signs minors deal with Atlanta . November 30, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  46. Web site: Team-by-team preview for 2020 Caribbean Series . November 30, 2023 . MLB.com . en.
  47. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. March 18, 2023. mlb.com. en.
  48. News: Burns . Gabriel . Braves announce initial player pool for 2020 season . English . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . November 30, 2023 . 1539-7459.
  49. Web site: Peter O'Brien News . November 30, 2023 . www.rotowire.com.
  50. Web site: SE PREPARA PARA HACER TRONAR SU MADERO EN TIJUANA. torosdetijuana.com. ES. April 30, 2021.
  51. Web site: 2021 Toros de Tijuana Statistics . November 30, 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  52. Web site: November 29, 2023 . Toros hace cosas "imposibles" y es campeón de la LMB . November 30, 2023 . es-MX.
  53. Web site: September 16, 2021 . Los Toros hacen la hazaña y conquistan la Serie del Rey . November 30, 2023 . ESPN.com.mx . es.
  54. Web site: Peter O'Brien se convierte en el primer refuerzo emplumado de cara a la campaña 2022. pericosdepuebla.com. ES. December 24, 2021.
  55. Web site: La llegada de Peter O'Brien, el regalo de Navidad para la afición de Pericos . November 30, 2023 . El Sol de Puebla Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Puebla y el Mundo . es.
  56. Web site: 2022 Pericos de Puebla Statistics . November 30, 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  57. Web site: 2023 Pericos de Puebla Statistics . November 30, 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  58. Web site: Pericos de Puebla: de evitar la extinción a campeón de la LMB. January 2, 2024. eleconomista.com.mx. en.
  59. Web site: A better life: A catcher, his mom and Cuba. March 14, 2015. Buchanan. Zach. The Arizona Republic. azcentral.com. April 30, 2021.

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