T. J. Rumfield
| T. J. Rumfield | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees – No. 86 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: May 17, 2000 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Toby Joseph Rumfield (born May 17, 2000) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees organization.
Career
[edit]Rumfield attended Temple High School in Temple, Texas.[1] He enrolled at Texas Tech University. After taking a redshirt in 2019, his freshman year,[2] Rumfield played college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2020. He entered the transfer portal in 2020 as he was looking to play for a school that would give him more playing time.[3] Rumfield transferred to Virginia Tech and played for Virginia Tech Hokies in 2021.[4]
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Rumfield in the in 12th round of the 2021 MLB draft. He made his professional debut for the Clearwater Threshers.[5]
On November 19, 2021, the Phillies traded Rumfield and Joel Valdez to the New York Yankees for Donny Sands and Nick Nelson.[6] In 2022, he played for the Hudson Valley Renegades.[7] In 2023, he played for the Somerset Patriots and won the Minor League Gold Glove Award for first basemen.[8] In 2024, he played for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Personal life
[edit]Rumfield's father, Toby, played in Minor League Baseball for 14 years.[7] Toby coached T. J. at Temple High School.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Writer, Matthew Brune Contributing (April 8, 2019). "Baseball: Rumfield family has Denton in position to claim second straight district title". Denton Record-Chronicle.
- ^ Williams, Don. "Rumfield makes most of first chance". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
- ^ Reports, Staff. "Tech's Rumfield enters transfer portal". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
- ^ STAFF, TIM WAITS | TELEGRAM (May 1, 2021). "Column: Rumfield making most of opportunity at Virginia Tech". Temple Daily Telegram.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Yanks free roster space, trade Nelson to Phillies". ESPN.com. November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Yankees acquire two Minor League players from the Philadelphia Phillies". MLB.com.
- ^ a b "Family Affair: Baseball is family business for Rumfield". MiLB.com.
- ^ "TJ Rumfield Wins MiLB Gold Glove For First Base". MiLB.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)