Greg Deichmann

Greg Deichmann
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1995-05-31) May 31, 1995 (age 29)
Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 6, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Batting average.133
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Teams

Gregory Arthur Deichmann Jr. (born May 31, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He played college baseball at Louisiana State University. He was selected by the Athletics in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.

Amateur career

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Deichmann attended Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a senior, he was the New Orleans Advocate Player of the Year.[1] He was not drafted out of high school and attended Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played college baseball for the Tigers.[2]

As a freshman at LSU in 2015, Deichmann played in only ten games due to a foot injury and had eight hitless at-bats.[3] As a sophomore in 2016 he played in 64 games as a first baseman, designated hitter, and third baseman. In 236 at-bats, he hit .288/.346/.513 with 11 home runs and 57 runs batted in (RBIs). He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 26th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and returned to LSU.[4][5] After the 2016 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[6] Deichmann moved to the outfield and was named a consensus All-American in 2017.[7] Against Hofstra that season, he hit a home run out of Alex Box Stadium that traveled an estimated 486 feet.[8][9] Over 72 games for the 2017 season, he hit .308 with 19 home runs and 73 RBIs.[10]

Professional career

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Oakland Athletics

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Deichmann was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[11][12] He signed with Oakland and was assigned to the Low-A Vermont Lake Monsters where he batted .274 with eight home runs and thirty RBIs in 46 games.[13] In 2018, he was assigned to the High-A Stockton Ports but dealt with various hand injuries and played in only 47 games, hitting .199 with six home runs and 21 RBIs.[14] He spent 2019 with the Midland RockHounds of the Double-A Texas League.[15] Over eighty games, he batted .219/.300/.375 with 11 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases.[16] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season.[17]

Deichmann did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] The Athletics added Deichmann to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season.[19] To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A West. In 60 games with Las Vegas, Deichmann slashed .300/.433/.452 with 4 home runs and 35 RBI.[20]

Chicago Cubs

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On July 27, 2021, Deichmann was traded to the Chicago Cubs along with Daniel Palencia in exchange for Andrew Chafin. [21] He was assigned to the Iowa Cubs. On August 6, 2021, Deichmann was recalled to the Cubs to make his big league debut that day.[22]

On April 16, 2022, Deichmann was designated for assignment by the Cubs.[23] On April 22, Deichmann was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa.[24] He played in 78 games for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, slashing .214/.271/.335 with 7 home runs, 33 RBI, and 8 stolen bases. On August 22, Deichmann was released by the Cubs.[25]

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

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On February 16, 2023, Deichmann signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.[26] He played in 108 games split between the Double–A Midland RockHounds and Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, compiling a .245/.324/.467 batting line with 19 home runs, 61 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. Deichmann elected free agency following the season on November 6.[27]

References

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  1. ^ rwalker@theadvocate.com, Text by ROD walker. "Greg Deichmann New Orleans Advocate's Player of the Year".
  2. ^ Rosetta, Randy (June 6, 2014). "Brother Martin alum Greg Deichmann is eager to make an immediate impact at LSU". Nola.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  3. ^ rdellenger (February 5, 2015). "LSU freshman Greg Deichmann to miss first portion of season". Theadvocate.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  4. ^ crome35 (June 13, 2016). "Greg Deichmann will return to LSU for his junior season". Theadvocate.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ William Guillory. "LSU OF Greg Deichmann keeps improving stock heading into 2017 MLB Draft". Nola.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "Greg Deichmann". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "LSU slugger Greg Deichmann is putting in the work for his transition to right field". Theadvocate.com. October 13, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  8. ^ Johnson, Luke (February 23, 2017). "Greg Deichmann's mammoth home run sets tone in LSU's wipeout of Hofstra". The Advocate. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  9. ^ Dabe, Christopher (February 23, 2017). "Watch this monster home run by Greg Deichmann clear a billboard in right field". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  10. ^ "Greg Deichmann Makes a Strong Impression".
  11. ^ "A's pick Greg Deichmann No. 43 in MLB Draft". Major League Baseball.
  12. ^ "LSU's Greg Deichmann taken 43rd overall in the 2017 MLB Draft".
  13. ^ "Breaking Through: 2017 Draft Class (Part 2)". April 13, 2018.
  14. ^ "A's prospect Greg Deichmann shows off his power in Arizona Fall League".
  15. ^ "RockHounds' Deichmann hopes to blossom with healthy year - Midland Reporter-Telegram". Mrt.com. April 3, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  16. ^ "Greg Deichmann Simplifies His Swing".
  17. ^ "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced".
  18. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
  19. ^ "A's protect three prospects from Rule 5 draft". November 21, 2020.
  20. ^ "Greg Deichmann Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History".
  21. ^ "Aviators' Greg Deichmann confident power stroke will return". May 26, 2021.
  22. ^ "Cubs Promote Greg Deichmann, Place Jason Heyward on IL".
  23. ^ Zeneka, TC (April 16, 2022). "Cubs Option Alfonso Rivas, DFA Cory Abbott, Greg Deichmann". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  24. ^ McDonald, Darragh (April 22, 2022). "Cubs Place Clint Frazier On Injured List, Outright Greg Deichmann". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  25. ^ "Transactions - Cubs". milb.com. August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  26. ^ "Athletics' Greg Deichmann: Inks minors deal with Oakland". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  27. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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