Sean Jamieson Explained

Sean Jamieson
Position:Infielder
Birth Date:2 March 1989
Birth Place:Kitchener, Ontario
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Show-Medals:no

Sean Robert Jamieson (born March 2, 1989) is a Canadian former professional baseball infielder.

Career

Jamieson attended Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Simcoe, Ontario and then Niagara County Community College where he maintained a 3.98 grade point average and won a NJCAA Division III Gold Glove award in 2009.[1] [2] After two years at NCCC, Jamieson accepted a full scholarship offer to play at Canisius over competing offers from South Florida and Pittsburgh.[3] Jamieson was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Co-Player of the Year as well as the MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year and was also selected for the Capital One Academic All-America Second-Team in 2011.[4]

The Oakland Athletics selected Jamieson in the 17th round of the 2011 MLB draft. The Athletics traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Stephen Drew in August 2012.[5] He played for the Canadian national baseball team in the 2015 Pan American Games[6] and 2015 WBSC Premier12.

Jamieson retired from baseball in June 2017.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Bronstein . Jonah . JUCO Baseball: NCCC's Jamieson paves the way for locals . 8 July 2020 . . May 16, 2009 . en.
  2. News: Colosi named Gold Glove winner . 8 July 2020 . niagaracc.prestosports.com . . June 15, 2016.
  3. Web site: nurun.com . Young shortstop looks to get stronger . Brantfordexpositor.ca . June 17, 2010 . June 9, 2017.
  4. News: Jamieson Named MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year . 9 July 2020 . . en.
  5. Web site: Oakland A's acquire Stephen Drew from Arizona Diamondbacks . . . August 21, 2012 . June 9, 2017.
  6. Web site: nurun.com . Renton native relocates to Reno . Simcoereformer.ca . April 5, 2016 . June 9, 2017.
  7. Web site: Sean Jamieson Stats, Highlights, Bio . . . 9 July 2020 . en.