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Jake Cronenworth

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Jake Cronenworth
Cronenworth with theSan Diego Padresin 2021
San Diego Padres – No. 9
Infielder
Born:(1994-01-21)January 21, 1994(age 30)
St. Clair, Michigan,U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
MLB debut
July 26, 2020, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through July 5, 2024)
Batting average.251
Home runs64
Runs batted in280
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jacob John Cronenworth(born January 21, 1994) is an Americanprofessional baseballinfielderfor theSan Diego PadresofMajor League Baseball(MLB).

Cronenworth was born and raised in easternMichigan.He played three seasons ofcollege baseballfor theMichigan Wolverines.Cronenworth forewent his final year of college eligibility when he was selected by theTampa Bay Raysin the seventh round of the2015 MLB draft.He played five seasons in the Rays farm system and spent time with theUnited States national baseball teamin 2019.

In December 2019, Cronenworth was sent to the Padres in a multi-player trade. He made his MLB debut in 2020 and finished second inNational League(NL)Rookie of the Yearvoting. On July 16, 2021, Cronenworthhit for the cycle,becoming the third player in Padres history to do so. He receivedAll-Starselections in 2021 and 2022.

Amateur career

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Cronenworth attended St. Clair High School inSt. Clair, Michiganand playedcollege baseballat theUniversity of Michigan.[1]At Michigan, he was aninfielderandclosing pitcher[2]In 2014, he playedcollegiate summer baseballfor theOrleans Firebirdsof theCape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Professional career

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Tampa Bay Rays

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TheTampa Bay Raysselected Cronenworth in the seventh round of the2015 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.[4]He made his professional debut with theHudson Valley Renegades.He played 2016 with theBowling Green Hot RodsandCharlotte Stone Crabs(batting a combined.282/.389/.386), 2017 with Charlotte and theMontgomery Biscuits(batting a combined.274/.364/.358), and 2018 with Montgomery andDurham Bulls(batting a combined.253/.321/.345).[5]

Cronenworth started 2019 with the Durham Bulls.[6]During the season, he pitched in a game for the first time since college, going 7.1 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts over seven games.[7]In 2019 playing for two teams in the minor leagues he batted.329/.422/.511 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs.[8]

After the season, on October 10, 2019, Cronenworth was selected for theUnited States national baseball teamin the2019 WBSC Premier 12.[9]In the tournament he batted.103/.133/.241 with one home run and two RBIs in 28 at bats.[10]The Rays added Cronenworth to their40–man rosterfollowing the 2019 season.[11]

San Diego Padres

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On December 6, 2019, Cronenworth andTommy Phamwere traded to theSan Diego Padresin exchange forHunter Renfroe,Xavier Edwards,and aplayer to be named later(PTBNL).[12]The PTBNL,Esteban Quiroz,was named in March 2020.[13]

Cronenworth made his MLB debut with the Padres on July 26, 2020, and notched a hit and an RBI against theArizona Diamondbacks.On August 4, Cronenworth hit his first MLB home run offDustin Mayin a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On August 22, Cronenworth hit his first career grand slam off ofHumberto Castellanosof theHouston Astros.[citation needed]Cronenworth was namedNL Rookie of the Monthin August 2020 after hitting.356 with 16 extra base hits, 17 RBIs and 20 runs over 31 games.[14]Cronenworth finished the season hitting.285 with 4 home runs and 20 RBIs in 54 games. He tied withAlec Bohmof thePhiladelphia Philliesfor second place in NLRookie of the Yearvoting, behindDevin Williamsof theMilwaukee Brewers.[15]

On July 4, 2021, Cronenworth was selected to his firstAll-Star Gameas a reserve.[16]In his first game back from the All-Star Break on July 16, hehit for the cycleatNationals Parkagainst theWashington Nationals.[17]He finished the 2021 season batting.266/.340/.460 with 21 home runs, 71 RBIs and 94 runs scored.

On October 14, 2022, Cronenworth had the game-winning 2-run single in the bottom of the 7th inning of Game 4 of theNLDSto finish off the Padres’ defeat of the rivalLos Angeles Dodgersin what is considered one of the biggest upsets in baseball history.

On January 13, 2023, Cronenworth agreed to a one-year, $4.225 million contract with the Padres, avoiding salary arbitration.[18]

On April 1, 2023, Cronenworth and the Padres agreed to a seven-year, $80 million contract extension; the new extension keeps Cronenworth with the Padres through the 2030 season.[19]

References

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  1. ^Niziolek, Michael (June 10, 2015)."Big league opportunity an exciting moment for Michigan junior Jacob Cronenworth".mlive.RetrievedNovember 11,2023.
  2. ^"Jacob Cronenworth is Michigan's Mr. Everything".Detroit News.RetrievedJune 22,2019.
  3. ^"#11 Jacob Cronenworth".pointstreak.RetrievedAugust 4,2020.
  4. ^"U-M's Cronenworth drafted by Rays in 7th round".Detroit Free Press.RetrievedJune 22,2019.
  5. ^"St. Clair's Cronenworth enjoying breakout season".Times Herald.RetrievedJune 22,2019.
  6. ^"Bulls shortstop becomes early hit".The Times News.RetrievedJune 22,2019.
  7. ^"Jake Cronenworth is the Rays latest two-way experiment".Tampa Bay Times.RetrievedJune 22,2019.
  8. ^"Jake Cronenworth College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History".Baseball-Reference.RetrievedNovember 9,2019.
  9. ^"USA Baseball Names Premier12 Roster".USA Baseball.October 10, 2019.RetrievedOctober 13,2019.
  10. ^"II Premier12 2019 - The official site - WBSC".premier12.wbsc.org.Archived fromthe originalon November 17, 2019.
  11. ^Marc Topkin (November 20, 2019)."Rays move on from Matt Duffy, add five prospects to 40-man roster".Tampa Bay Times.RetrievedNovember 20,2019.
  12. ^"Padres Acquire OF Tommy Pham and INF/RHP Jake Cronenworth From Tampa Bay Rays".MLB.December 6, 2019.RetrievedDecember 6,2019.
  13. ^Topkin, Marc (March 26, 2020)."Rays get Esteban Quiroz to complete deal with Padres".Tampabay.RetrievedSeptember 17,2022.
  14. ^"Luis Robert Jake Cronenworth Rookies of the Month August".Mlb.RetrievedJune 26,2021.
  15. ^"Padres' Jake Cronenworth ties for second in Rookie of Year voting".San Diego Union-Tribune.November 9, 2020.
  16. ^Cassavell, AJ (July 4, 2021)."Cronenworth, Melancon, Yu earn ASG nods".MLB.
  17. ^"Cronenworth completes Padres' 3rd cycle".MLB.July 16, 2021.
  18. ^"2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker".MLBTradeRumors.RetrievedJanuary 13,2023.
  19. ^Cassavell, AJ (April 1, 2023)."Cronenworth, Padres agree to 7-year deal".MLB.
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Achievements
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
July 16, 2021 		Succeeded by
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