Kyle DeBarge
| Kyle DeBarge | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: July 15, 2003 Lake Charles, Louisiana | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Lance Kyle DeBarge (born July 15, 2003) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Minnesota Twins organization.
Amateur career
[edit]DeBarge grew up in Kinder, Louisiana and attended Alfred M. Barbe High School.[1]
DeBarge batted .293 with three home runs, 30 RBI, and 16 stolen bases during his freshman season with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns[2] He batted .371 with seven home runs and 38 RBI during his sophomore season.[3] DeBarge was named the Sun Belt Player or the Year after batting .355 with 21 home runs and 72 RBI as a junior.[4]
Professional career
[edit]DeBarge was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round, with the 33rd overall selection, of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. On July 24, 2024, DeBarge signed with the Twins on a $2.4 million contract.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kinder Kid Earning Honors". 23 May 2024.
- ^ "2023 Ragin' Cajuns baseball hungry for success".
- ^ "UL Cajuns baseball's Kyle DeBarge on track for best season".
- ^ "Louisiana's DeBarge and Langevin honored by Baseball America".
- ^ "Notable Draft Signings: 7/24/22". mlbtraderumors. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns bio
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