Keith Ginter
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Keith Michael Ginter (born May 5, 1976 in Norwalk
, California
) is a former American Major League Baseball
infielder
now playing for the Orange County Flyers in the independent Golden Baseball League
. Ginter is a graduate of Fullerton High School
in Fullerton
, California. He has one daughter, Maya, with his wife Annette.
before transferring to Texas Tech University
. During his two years at Texas Tech University, Ginter was a two-time High School All-American and helped the Red Raiders
in NCAA Regional action.
in 10th Round of 1998 amateur entry draft and began his professional career playing for the Auburn Doubledays
of the New York - Penn League
and made his first major league appearance playing for the Astros on September 20, 2000.
In September 2002, Ginter was traded along with Wayne Franklin
to Milwaukee Brewers
for Mark Loretta
and cash. Ginter played for the Brewers until December 2004 when he was traded to the Oakland Athletics
for Nelson Cruz and Justin Lehr
. During the 2004 season, Ginter had been named National League Player of the Week.
Ginter split the seasons between Oakland and the teams triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats
, and spent the entire season at triple-A.
On January 2, 2007 he was signed by Cleveland Indians
to minor league contract and invited to spring training, but spent the entire season playing for the Buffalo Bisons
.
On December 13, 2007, he was signed by Boston Red Sox
to minor league contract, and attended the teams spring training session but was assigned to the teams minor league camp on March 19, . He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox
on January 6, 2009. He was released by the White Sox March 15, 2010.
On April 26, 2010, he was signed by the Orange County Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League
and is their starting third baseman
for the 2010 season.
organization were in a players hotel room with a female guest when two gunmen burst in, tied them up and robbed them. The gunmen then went to the next room where Aaron Miles
, who is now with the Los Angeles Dodgers
, wrestled one of the them to the ground while the other one fled. The other players involved were Morgan Ensberg
, Derrek Nicholson, Mike Rose, and Eric Cole.
Keith Michael Ginter (born May 5, 1976 in Norwalk
Norwalk, California
Norwalk is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 105,549 at the 2010 census, up from 103,298 at the 2000 census, making it the 58th most populous city in California and the 255th nationally....
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
) is a former American Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
infielder
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...
now playing for the Orange County Flyers in the independent Golden Baseball League
Golden Baseball League
The Golden Baseball League, based in San Ramon, California, was an independent baseball league. It later merged with the Northern League and the United Baseball League to form the North American League in the western United States, western Canada and Mexico....
. Ginter is a graduate of Fullerton High School
Fullerton High School, California
Fullerton Union High School is a public high school located in the Orange County, California city of Fullerton, United States operated by the Fullerton Joint Union High School District.-History:...
in Fullerton
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
, California. He has one daughter, Maya, with his wife Annette.
College
Ginter attended and played baseball at Cypress CollegeCypress College
Cypress College is a community college located in Cypress, California. Opened on September 12, 1966 , the southern California college offers a variety of general education , transfer courses , and 141 vocational programs leading to Associate's degrees and certificates.-Overview:Cypress College's...
before transferring to Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
. During his two years at Texas Tech University, Ginter was a two-time High School All-American and helped the Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball
The Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team represents Texas Tech University in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team competes in the Big 12 Conference and plays at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.-Early years:...
in NCAA Regional action.
Professional career
Ginter was drafted by the Houston AstrosHouston 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 10th Round of 1998 amateur entry draft and began his professional career playing for the Auburn Doubledays
Auburn Doubledays
The Auburn Doubledays are a minor league baseball team in Auburn, New York, USA, that is owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball. They are a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros , the Toronto Blue Jays , and Washington...
of the New York - Penn League
New York - Penn League
The New York – Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. It is classified as a "Short-Season A" league; its season starts in June, after major-league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts, and ends in early...
and made his first major league appearance playing for the Astros on September 20, 2000.
In September 2002, Ginter was traded along with Wayne Franklin
Wayne Franklin
Gary Wayne Franklin is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the independent Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League. He previously played for the Houston Astros , Milwaukee Brewers , San Francisco Giants , New York Yankees , and Atlanta Braves...
to Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Mark Loretta
Mark Loretta
Mark David Loretta is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. Loretta played for the Milwaukee Brewers , Houston Astros , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers...
and cash. Ginter played for the Brewers until December 2004 when he was traded to the Oakland Athletics
Oakland 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....
for Nelson Cruz and Justin Lehr
Justin Lehr
Charles Larry "Justin" Lehr is a Major League Baseball pitcher. Lehr played college baseball at the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Southern California.-Professional career:...
. During the 2004 season, Ginter had been named National League Player of the Week.
Ginter split the seasons between Oakland and the teams triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats
Sacramento River Cats
The Sacramento River Cats is a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and is the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics....
, and spent the entire season at triple-A.
On January 2, 2007 he was signed by Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
to minor league contract and invited to spring training, but spent the entire season playing for the Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
.
On December 13, 2007, he was signed by 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"...
to minor league contract, and attended the teams spring training session but was assigned to the teams minor league camp on March 19, . He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
on January 6, 2009. He was released by the White Sox March 15, 2010.
On April 26, 2010, he was signed by the Orange County Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League
Golden Baseball League
The Golden Baseball League, based in San Ramon, California, was an independent baseball league. It later merged with the Northern League and the United Baseball League to form the North American League in the western United States, western Canada and Mexico....
and is their starting third baseman
Third baseman
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
for the 2010 season.
Spring training incident
In spring training of , Ginter and five teammates from the Houston AstrosHouston 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...
organization were in a players hotel room with a female guest when two gunmen burst in, tied them up and robbed them. The gunmen then went to the next room where Aaron Miles
Aaron Miles
Aaron Wade Miles is a Major League Baseball infielder who is currently a free agent.-Houston Astros:Miles was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in the 19th round of the 1995 amateur draft...
, who is now with 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...
, wrestled one of the them to the ground while the other one fled. The other players involved were Morgan Ensberg
Morgan Ensberg
Morgan Paul Ensberg is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. Ensberg bats and throws right-handed...
, Derrek Nicholson, Mike Rose, and Eric Cole.
External links
- Baseball Reference minor league statistics
- SoxProspects Biography