Justin Sellers
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Justin Ryan Sellers is a professional baseball infielder
for the Los Angeles Dodgers
. He is the son of former Boston Red Sox
pitcher Jeff Sellers
.
in the 6th round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. He played with the Vancouver Canadians
in 2005 and the Kane County Cougars
in 2006. He then split 2007 between the Stockton Ports
and Midland RockHounds
. In the Hawaii Winter Baseball League
, he was voted the 2007 Defensive Player of the Year. In 2008 at Midland, he hit .255 in 123 games.
He was traded to the Chicago Cubs
on February 2, , along with Richie Robnett, for Michael Wuertz
. The Cubs traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers
on April 2, 2009 for future considerations.
In 2009, he was selected to the Southern League
all-star team, while hitting .280 with the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
. He spent most of 2010 with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes
, hitting .285 in 90 games. In 2011, with the Isotopes, he was in 89 games and hit .304 with 14 home runs.
On August 12, 2011 he was called up to the Dodgers, replacing the injured Dee Gordon
on the active roster. He was hitless in three at-bats as the starting shortstop against the Houston Astros
in his debut that night. He collected his first hit the following day against Wandy Rodriguez
and his first home run on the 14th against Jordan Lyles
. He appeared in 36 games for the Dodgers, split between second base and shortstop, and hit .203.
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. He is the son of former Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
pitcher Jeff Sellers
Jeff Sellers
Jeffrey Doyle Sellers is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox from 1985 through 1988...
.
Professional career
Sellers was drafted by the Oakland AthleticsOakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
in the 6th round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. He played with the Vancouver Canadians
Vancouver Canadians
The Vancouver Canadians are a minor league baseball team located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canadians are the Northwest League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The C's have previously affiliated with the Oakland Athletics between 2000-2010. They are the only Canadian team in the...
in 2005 and the Kane County Cougars
Kane County Cougars
The Kane County Cougars are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home games are played in Geneva, Illinois, about 35 miles west of Chicago....
in 2006. He then split 2007 between the Stockton Ports
Stockton Ports
The Stockton Ports are a baseball team in Stockton, California. The Ports play in the Northern Division of the Class A – Advanced California League and are a Minor League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Their home field is Banner Island Ballpark which seats over 5,000 people and opened in...
and Midland RockHounds
Midland RockHounds
The Midland RockHounds are a minor league baseball team based in Midland, Texas, USA. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics major league club. The RockHounds play in Citibank Ballpark, located in Midland. Opened in 2002, the stadium seats...
. In the Hawaii Winter Baseball League
Hawaii Winter Baseball
Hawaii Winter Baseball, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a professional baseball league located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It was loosely affiliated with Major League Baseball.-History:...
, he was voted the 2007 Defensive Player of the Year. In 2008 at Midland, he hit .255 in 123 games.
He was traded to the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
on February 2, , along with Richie Robnett, for Michael Wuertz
Michael Wuertz
Michael James Wuertz is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is known for his slider, which had the most strikeouts per swing in 2009.- Chicago Cubs :...
. The Cubs traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
on April 2, 2009 for future considerations.
In 2009, he was selected to the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
all-star team, while hitting .280 with the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
. He spent most of 2010 with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
, hitting .285 in 90 games. In 2011, with the Isotopes, he was in 89 games and hit .304 with 14 home runs.
On August 12, 2011 he was called up to the Dodgers, replacing the injured Dee Gordon
Dee Gordon
Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.-Prep and college:...
on the active roster. He was hitless in three at-bats as the starting shortstop against the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
in his debut that night. He collected his first hit the following day against Wandy Rodriguez
Wandy Rodríguez
Wandy Fulton Rodríguez is a Dominican pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a native of Santiago Rodriguez, located in the North Region of the Dominican Republic.-Playing career:...
and his first home run on the 14th against Jordan Lyles
Jordan Lyles
Jordan Horton Lyles is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
. He appeared in 36 games for the Dodgers, split between second base and shortstop, and hit .203.