T. J. Rumfield

T. J. Rumfield
New York Yankees – No. 86
First baseman
Born: (2000-05-17) May 17, 2000
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 

Toby Joseph Rumfield (born May 17, 2000) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees organization.

Career

Rumfield attended Temple High School in Temple, Texas.[1] He enrolled at Texas Tech University. After taking a redshirt in 2019, his freshman year,[2] Rumfield played college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2020. He entered the transfer portal in 2020 as he was looking to play for a school that would give him more playing time.[3] Rumfield transferred to Virginia Tech and played for Virginia Tech Hokies in 2021.[4]

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Rumfield in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB draft. He made his professional debut for the Clearwater Threshers.[5]

On November 19, 2021, the Phillies traded Rumfield and Joel Valdez to the New York Yankees for Donny Sands and Nick Nelson.[6] In 2022, he played for the Hudson Valley Renegades.[7] In 2023, he played for the Somerset Patriots and won the Minor League Gold Glove Award for first basemen.[8] In 2024, he played for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Personal life

Rumfield's father, Toby, played in Minor League Baseball for 14 years.[7] Toby coached T. J. at Temple High School.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Writer, Matthew Brune Contributing (April 8, 2019). "Baseball: Rumfield family has Denton in position to claim second straight district title". Denton Record-Chronicle.
  2. ^ Williams, Don. "Rumfield makes most of first chance". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
  3. ^ Staff Reports. "Tech's Rumfield enters transfer portal". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
  4. ^ STAFF, TIM WAITS | TELEGRAM (May 1, 2021). "Column: Rumfield making most of opportunity at Virginia Tech". Temple Daily Telegram.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Yanks free roster space, trade Nelson to Phillies". ESPN.com. November 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Yankees acquire two Minor League players from the Philadelphia Phillies". MLB.com.
  7. ^ a b "Family Affair: Baseball is family business for Rumfield". MiLB.com.
  8. ^ "TJ Rumfield Wins MiLB Gold Glove For First Base". MiLB.com.
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