Jj Wetherholt
Jonathan David JJ Wetherholt (born September 10, 2002) is an American college baseball infielder for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
| JJ Wetherholt | |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Mountaineers – No. 27 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: September 10, 2002 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Career
Wetherholt attended Mars Area High School in Mars, Pennsylvania. He went undrafted in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at West Virginia University to play college baseball.
As a freshman at West Virginia in 2022, Wetherholt played in 54 games (making 53 starts) and hit .308 with five home runs, 39 RBIs, 17 doubles, and 15 stolen bases. That summer, he briefly played in the Northwoods League for the Madison Mallards with whom he batted .368 over 12 games.
As a sophomore in 2023, Wetherholt garnered national attention. He played in 55 games and batted .449 with 16 home runs, sixty RBIs, and 36 stolen bases. He was named one of five finalists for the Dick Howser Trophy. He was also named the Big 12 Conference Baseball Player of the Year. Following the 2023 season, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He also played for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.
References
External links
- West Virginia Mountaineers bio
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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