Stephen Anthony Head (born January 13, 1984) is an American professional baseball scout and former infielder and outfielder, who is currently a scout of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He played college baseball at Ole Miss for head coach Mike Bianco from 2003 to 2005 before playing professionally from 2005 to 2011. He then spent 4 years as an assistant coach at Ole Miss (2012–2015)[1]

Stephen Head
Current position
TitleMidwest Scout
TeamLos Angeles Dodgers
Biographical details
Born (1984-01-13) January 13, 1984 (age 40)
Raymond, Mississippi, U.S.
Playing career
2003–2005Ole Miss
2005Mahoning Valley Scrappers
2005–2007Kinston Indians
2007–2008Akron Aeros
2009Columbus Clippers
2009Mahoning Valley Scrappers
2010Southern Illinois Miners
2011Tri-City Dust Devils
2011Asheville Tourists
Position(s)First baseman / Outfielder
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2012Ole Miss (SA)
2014–2015Ole Miss (BC)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2013Ole Miss (DO)
2019–presentLos Angeles Dodgers (Scout)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 Santo Domingo Team competition

Early years

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Head attended Hillcrest Christian School (Jackson, Mississippi) and the University of Mississippi. He was the designated hitter for the United States national baseball team during the 2003 Pan American Games,[2] receiving a silver medal for his efforts. In 2004, Head was the inaugural recipient of the Ferriss Trophy (now the C Spire Ferriss Trophy), awarded annually to Mississippi's top collegiate baseball player.[3] Head was selected by the Cleveland Indians with the 62nd overall pick in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft.

Professional baseball

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From 2005 through 2009, Head played in the Indians' farm system, reaching as high as Triple-A with the Columbus Clippers. Head spent the 2008 season with the Akron Aeros and helped lead the team to the Eastern League Championship Series. He played in 2010 with the independent Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League. His final season of professional baseball was 2011, when he pitched for the Class A-Short Season Tri-City Dust Devils,[4] and the Class A Asheville Tourists within the Colorado Rockies organization.

References

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  1. ^ "Stephen Head". olemisssports.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "Streak Snapped". Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. August 5, 2003. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
  3. ^ "Future looks bright". The Clarion-Ledger. Jackson, Mississippi. June 6, 2004. p. 24. Retrieved June 17, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ David Collier (June 21, 2011). "Stephen Head makes a move to the mound". thedmonline.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
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