Retired
John Close
Birthdate:
May 15, 1992 (60 y, 4 m, 8 d)Born In:
Evansville, IN, USANationality:
American
Position:
1BBats/Throws:
R/RHeight/Weight:
6'5"/232Entry:
2013 Draft
- Round: 8, Overall: 258, Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP / Batter of the Year | 2014 (2nd) | Oil City (A- - U25) |
| All-Star | 2015 | West Virginia (A - U25) |
| Silver Slugger | 2015 - DH | West Virginia (A - U25) |
| 2014 - DH | Oil City (A- - U25) | |
| 2013 - 1B | Bristol (R+ - U24) | |
| Batter of the Month | Sep 2014 | Oil City (A- - U25) |
| Player of the Week | May 22, 2017 | Altoona (AA - U28) |
| May 30, 2016 | Bradenton (A+ - U26) | |
| Apr 27, 2015 | West Virginia (A - U25) |