DaShawn Robert Keirsey Jr. (born May 13, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Keirsey with the St. Paul Saints in 2023 | |
| Minnesota Twins – No. 89 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: May 13, 1997 San Diego, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 2024, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .154 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editKeirsey was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 4th round, with the 124th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Elizabethton Twins. Keirsey split 2019 between Elizabethton and the Single–A Cedar Rapids Kernels, slashing .150/.266/.170 with 14 RBI and three stolen bases across 43 games for the two affiliates.[2] Keirsey did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Keirsey returned to action in 2021 with Cedar Rapids and the rookie–level Florida Complex League Twins. In 48 total games, he batted .211/.305/.428 with seven home runs, 24 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.[4] Keirsey spent the 2022 campaign with the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge, hitting .271/.329/.395 with seven home runs, 48 RBI, and 42 stolen bases across 121 appearances.[5] In 2023, Keirsey split the year between Wichita and the Triple–A St. Paul Saints. In 130 total games, he slashed .294/.366/.455 with career–highs in home runs (15) and RBI (61), as well as 39 stolen bases.[6]
Keirsey began the 2024 season with St. Paul, batting .292/.363/.477 with 14 home runs, 75 RBI, and 36 stolen bases over 103 games.[7] On September 5, 2024, Keirsey was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Minnesota Twins 2018 MLB Draft Pick Capsules". amp.foxsports.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "DaShawn Keirsey Jr. - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "DaShawn Keirsey Jr. - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "DaShawn Keirsey Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Twins calling up DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for MLB debut as Max Kepler hits IL". si.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Twins place OF Kepler on 10-day injured list, OF Buxton suffers setback on rehab assignment". kstp.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Twins Place Max Kepler On Injured List, Select DaShawn Keirsey Jr". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)