He batted .274 with 14 home runs and 30 RBI in the month of June. [113] During the day of his suspension, Bautista served as the public address announcer at Rogers Centre. The Dodgers, Rangers, A's, Indians and Yankees are among the suitors for the Dominican prospect. [16], In Game 3 of the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals, Bautista had one hit and two walks, joining Keith Hernandez as the only players in MLB postseason history to reach base three times on their birthday. Quad Cities River Bandits released SS Jean Batista. [123] After playing a few games for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves promoted Bautista to start at third base for the first of a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on May4. That situation is even more unfair when you consider the prominent role Dominicans play in baseball -- around 20 percent of MLB players hail from the island nation, which is just 3 percent of the population of the United States. The little people get abused within this system, and the Dominican players, while not under the control of MLB ( there is no official MLB farm system there) clearly get manipulated here by the owners (MLB), so that the owners can keep signing costs low, or relatively low. [17] However, he struggled offensively for most of the year, and after the 2008 trade deadline Bautista lost his starting job to the newly acquired Andy LaRoche. Jean Carlos Batista is a 16 year old short stop who moved into the dorms at Astn Jacobo's Baseball Academy in San Pedro de Macors inspired to play by his father who died when he was ten. In a game against the Oakland Athletics on August 20, Bautista walked three times, which brought his season total to 102 walks in 113 games, the fastest a player reached 100 walks since Barry Bonds in 2007. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Here's our annual look at the top statistical player comps for each veteran member of the 2023 Red Sox, 'I was mesmerized': Sonny Vaccaro's reaction to being played by Matt Damon in 'Air', Masataka Yoshida said it's an 'honor' to play for the Red Sox. [135], On May 12, 2022, Bautista was named a special advisor to the general manager for the Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Professional Baseball League.[136]. Quad Cities River Bandits sent SS Jean Batista on a rehab assignment to GCL Astros. ). Their documentary "Ballplayer: Pelotero" takes an eye-opening look at the questionable scouting system for young baseball players in the Dominican Republic. Favorite fibers. The documentary film, to be screened at Stamford's Avon Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 23, provides an intimate portrait of Batista and fellow prospect Miguel Angel Sano as they navigate the calculating, mercenary and often corrupt elements that surround Major League Baseball's recruitment of the Dominican Republic's top talent. announcing while on suspension", "Jose Bautista placed on disabled list after collision with outfield wall", "Bautista the newest member of 300-HR club", "Blue Jays extend qualifying offers to Encarnacion, Bautista", "Encarnacion, Bautista reject qualifying offers", "Bautista returns to Blue Jays on 1-year deal", "Stroman goes 8, but errors undo Blue Jays", "Major League Leaderboards 2017 Batters Dashboard | FanGraphs Baseball", "Blue Jays formally decline Jose Bautista's $17-million mutual option", "Jose Bautista signs minor-league deal with Atlanta Braves", "Starting third base job awaits promoted Bautista", "Joey Bats redeems error with first Braves HR", "Bellinger slams sinking Mets; Dodgers win 5-2 behind Wood", "Bautista makes 1st walk-off HR a grand slam", "Mets Outfielder Jose Bautista Traded to Phillies", "2018 National League Awards, All-Stars, & More Leaders", "Former Blue Jays icon Jose Bautista hasn't considered retirement", "Jose Bautista Eyeing Return As Two-Way Player", "Bautista not focused on comeback as pitcher", "Jos Bautista se une a gerencia del Escogido", "DR aims to defend title as WBC '17 roster set", "Plantel Dominicano para el Preolmpico de las Amricas de la @WBSC", "Americas Olympic Baseball qualifier postponed", "Tokyo 2020 Olympics: WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier to be staged from 31 May to 5 June in The Palm Beaches & St. Lucie County, Florida", "Blue Jays all-time great Jose Bautista is now playing in the Tokyo Olympics", "Ex-Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista open to pitching if opportunity arises", "Bautista expected to miss A's series due to personal matter", "SN Magazine: Brunt at home with Bautista", "Back in the Game: Blue Jays slugger Jos Bautista's high-stakes mission to stay on top", "Bautista Family Education Fund - About BEEF", "Here's what we know about Jose Bautista's wedding", "Luis Bautista Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History", "Canadian scientist names beetle after Jose Bautista", American League Outfielder Silver Slugger Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jos_Bautista&oldid=1149083556, Baseball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Olympic bronze medalists for the Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Canada, Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States, Dominican Republic people of Spanish descent, Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic, Pontificia Universidad Catlica Madre y Maestra alumni, World Baseball Classic players of the Dominican Republic, Olympic baseball players of the Dominican Republic, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, September 30,2018,for thePhiladelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays Most Improved Player (2010), Major League Baseball record for largest single-season home run increase (39 from 2009 to 2010), Toronto Blue Jays single-season most bases on balls (132 in 2011), Toronto Blue Jays single-season most home runs (54 in 2010), Toronto Blue Jays single-season most offensive WAR (8.3 in 2011), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 02:48. . The film follows San through his controversial signing period in 2009. Bautista was voted in the top ten in the AL Most Valuable Player Award four times, and is a leader or among the top ten in numerous offensive single-season and career categories in Blue Jays' franchise history.[4]. [15][19] The Blue Jays needed a third baseman due to an injury to Scott Rolen. March 18, 2014. In doing so, he became the fourth player in Blue Jays franchise history to hit at least 25 home runs in four consecutive seasons, joining Bell (19841987), Carter (19911996), and Delgado (19962004). [120], Bautista ended the year batting .203 with 23 home runs and 65 RBI in 157 games. [16] He won his third Silver Slugger Award for his efforts. [53], Bautista was selected for the 2011 MLB All-Star Game, receiving a record 7,454,753 votes. How much time does Jean Carlos spend with his trainer each day? Take the $5/MM each on Feliz and Lyon and you could have signed 20 of these kids. In order to buy his first glove, he had to collect and turn in bottles for money. Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St., Stamford. 203-967-3660, www.avontheatre.org www.beatleslectures.com. Bautista played in 11 games for the Pirates in 2005. Compare these costs to the cost of buying a new or used tuxedo. The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. [83] On August 26, Bautista hit his 25th home run of the season, and in doing so, joined Carter and Delgado as the only Blue Jays players in franchise history to hit at least 25 in five or more consecutive seasons. [129] On July 6, Bautista hit a walk off grand slam against the Rays, the first walk off home run of his career. The Dominican Republic placed second in the Olympics Americas Qualifying, and advanced to the Final Qualifying Tournament, which they won, giving them and Bautista a spot in the 2020 Summer Olympics,[141] where they won a bronze medal. Rental costs. Get the latest stats, rankings, scouting reports, and more about Lancaster JetHawks player Jean Batista on Baseball America Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus revises his initial take on shortstop Jean Carlos Batista, describing him as "five-tool talent." But it makes us care quite a lot about Batista and Sano and even a few others, no small accomplishment in a fast-paced film of only 72 minutes. [47][48], On May 15, Bautista hit three home runs against the Minnesota Twins, the first three-home run game of his career. . He led his team in every offensive category for more than 3/4 of games played, as well as leading the league in avg. [66] On July 2, Bautista was named American League Player of the Month for June. Underlying the controversy is a tale of "hope and opportunity," said Boston Red Sox manager and Stamford native Bobby Valentine, whose production company, Makahuri Media, financed the film. http://www.dplbaseball.com/index.ph-to-terms-with-the-astros&catid=1:latest-news, http://peloterothemovie.com/press/Pelotero.pdf, (You must log in or sign up to post here. Full name: Jean Carlos Batista Date of birth: Jul 24, 2000 Place of birth: Edia Age: 22 Height: 1,96 m Citizenship: Brazil Position: Goalkeeper Foot: right Current club: Tombense Futebol Clube (MG) Joined: Apr 10, 2023 Contract expires: -. Last edited on 29 September 2022, at 19:03, introducing citations to additional sources, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ballplayer:_Pelotero&oldid=1113100152, This page was last edited on 29 September 2022, at 19:03. One was to move first base coach Dwayne Murphy to replace the retiring Gene Tenace as hitting coach. [2], Bautista was then traded to the Blue Jays, in August 2008. [21] He hit 13 total home runs in 2009 with 40 RBI, a batting average of .235, and 79 hits in 113 games. On June 22, 2018, Bautista hit his first home run as a member of the Mets against the Dodgers, making it his third of the season (his previous two being with the Braves). Migues Angel Sano, second from left, is one of two Dominican teen baseball players featured in "Ballplayer: Pelotero." [29], For the month of July, Bautista batted .347, with 11 home runs, 29 RBI, and an AL-leading .765 slugging percentage, sharing American League Player of the Month honors with Twins outfielder Delmon Young. [93] He surpassed Wells on July 24 in a 52 loss to the Seattle Mariners. A similar prospect would be Jay Austin (second round pick a few years ago), who sucked his first two years, and is just now beginning to put it together as he gets closer to 20yo at high A. Explain. Market value details. + Add or change photo on IMDbPro . Bautista hit .545 with five homers and 13 RBI during that span. [65], Bautista was voted an American League starter in the All-Star Game for the second consecutive year and his third overall All-Star selection. He made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2004, and, that year, became the first player ever to appear on five MLB rosters in one season. [46] Bautista walked 28 times in the month of April, breaking a club record that was set when Carlos Delgado collected 26 bases on balls in April 2001. The other, Jean Carlos Batista, didn't have the baseball world in the same tizzy but was still seen as a genuine "five-tool" player, meaning he could, at least potentially, hit for. Bautista began following Stroman's training regime and which eventually led to a few social media videos - posted by Stroman - showing Bautista pitching and Stroman sharing the opinion that he could "easily" pitch out of a Major League bullpen. Bautista received a cortisone shot on May 24 and returned to the outfield on June 2, against the Washington Nationals. . He wants to help his mom. Team. He did, however, leave the door open to an opportunity to pitch should it arise. [55], On August 5, with the debut of prospect Brett Lawrie to play third base, Bautista returned to right field. 1b (29) . [147], Bautista's younger brother, Luis played college baseball at Florida International University. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. The shortstops, both Dominican, trained day in and day out for the chance to play for a big league team. Jean Batista assigned to Lancaster JetHawks from Tri-City ValleyCats. "It's great because he gives me good advice to be better every day," said Jean Carlos in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. Scott.gargan@scni.com; 203-964-2238; http://twitter.com/scottgarg, Documentary probes MLB recruiting practices, CT pit bull that was almost euthanized goes viral, gets adopted, Police: Suspect evades cops after burglary of Stratford market. Find out more. [112] On May 27, MLB announced that they had upheld the suspension. Odermann, who assisted baseball players from Latin America desiring to play baseball in the US, knew that Chipola College, a junior college in Marianna, Florida, was seeking an everyday player. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups Transactions Injury Report World Baseball Classic MLB Draft All-Star Game MLB Pipeline Postseason . [16] In that span, he hit more home runs than any other major leaguer 28 ahead of second-place Miguel Cabrera[97] was second in slugging percentage[98] and walks,[99] third in OPS[100] and OPS+[101] and fifth in OBP. SS Jean Batista assigned to Estrellas de Oriente. He took over for reigning National League batting champion Freddy Sanchez, who moved to second base. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies. What are the results of the age testing done by the MLB on Miguel Angel? [111] Bautista was handed a one-game suspension by the league for his part in the melee, which he appealed. The film was screened from July 1319 in Minneapolis by the Film Society of Minneapolis/St. If we want to break that cycle of distrust and cut off the pipeline funneling too many of our students into the criminal legal system, we need to Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, CT Democrats hike spending in Gov. Welcome! It would be nice to have Mier and Batista patrolling the infield. Bautista's professional career began when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB draft. "If you are a diehard liberal looking for a story of exploitation and corruption, then that's what you'll take away from the film," he said. With the Jays, Bautista primarily played Right Field or Third Base, though during his first Olympic game he started at First where he went 0/3 with a strikeout as the Dominican Republic lost 4-3. [81] On July 6, it was announced that not only was he elected to his fifth consecutive All-Star Game, but, for the second time, received the highest number of votes in the Majors, with 5,859,019. His father died when he was 10. Some have used steroids, some have lied about their ages, some have lied about their identities. Shockingly, Dominican superstars like Vladimir Guerrero, Danny Ortiz and Miguel Cabrera signed for just $4,000 dollars each, according to the film. 16. Players not locked up by that date drop significantly in value. Sano is less mature (his nickname is Bocatn Big Mouth). [33] On August 26, Bautista hit his 100th career home run against the Detroit Tigers. [82], On August 10, Bautista ended the longest game in franchise history by hitting an opposite field single to drive in Munenori Kawasaki in the 19th inning, and gave the Jays the 65 win over the Detroit Tigers. Transaction. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Although major league scouts initially took note of Bautista while he was in junior college for his batting skills - including power hitting potential and a strong throwing arm - his career would take many detours, until Bautista finally realized his potential, in 2010. This is a carousel. Ballplayer: Pelotero is a documentary film focusing on two Dominican Republic Major League Baseball prospects in 2009, Miguel Angel San (nicknamed Bocatn) and Jean Carlos Batista, nicknamed Bat. The switch hitting SS has agreed to terms with the Houston Astros, the contract is still pending MLB approval. [36] He also won the Honda Player of the Month Award, his second such award in as many months. [103] Bautista watched the home run and flipped his bat high into the air before running the bases, a celebratory gesture that was applauded by Jays fans and media outlets,[1][104] while drawing the ire of Rangers players as unsportsmanlike, in the midst of a 53-minute seventh inning laden with controversy. It will be probably four or five years before he has any real chance of playing for the 'stros, assuming he is everything they project him to be. [102], On October 8, 2015, with just over 1,400 career games played, Bautista made his postseason debut against the Texas Rangers in the American League Division Series (ALDS). He batted .302 and also placed in the top ten in the league in runs scored (105), total bases (312) and times on base (293). [75] In the All-Star Game, he recorded the game-winning RBI on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning as the American League won 30. [27], Bautista was selected as a reserve for the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. 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