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In Game 3 of the [[2011 National League Division Series|NLDS]] against the [[Milwaukee Brewers|Brewers]], Goldschmidt blasted a two-out [[grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] to keep the Diamondbacks alive in the postseason. He is only the third rookie to hit a grand slam in post season history. |
In Game 3 of the [[2011 National League Division Series|NLDS]] against the [[Milwaukee Brewers|Brewers]], Goldschmidt blasted a two-out [[grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] to keep the Diamondbacks alive in the postseason. He is only the third rookie to hit a grand slam in post season history. |
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In 2013, Goldschmidt made Diamondbacks history, becoming the first D-back to hit multiple grand slams in one road trip (One on June first against the Chicago Cubs and another on June fifth against the St. Louis Cardinals. Coincidentally, both were hit during the top of the seventh inning. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 22:10, 7 June 2013
| Paul Goldschmidt | |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 44 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: September 10, 1987 Wilmington, Delaware | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| August 1, 2011, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Career statistics (through June 3, 2013) | |
| Batting average | .291 |
| Hits | 254 |
| Home runs | 41 |
| Runs batted in | 154 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Paul Edward Goldschmidt (born September 10, 1987) is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Early life
Paul Goldschmidt was born in Wilmington, Delaware, but grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He attended The Woodlands High School and went on to Texas State University where he was twice named the Southland Conference Player of the Year and was a third-team All-American as a junior in 2009 after hitting .352 with 18 home runs and 88 RBI in only 57 games.[1] Goldschmidt set the record for home runs (36), doubles (45), walks (110) and RBI (369) during his three-year career at Texas State.
Minor Leagues
Goldschmidt was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, out of the Texas State University.[2]
In 2009 he tore up Rookie League pitching for the Missoula Osprey, hitting .334 and 18 home runs along with 62 RBI in just half a season of pro ball, giving him (along with his college totals from earlier in the 2009 season) 36 HR and an incredible 150 RBI in only 131 games that year.
He continued his success the following year in the California League, where he was named an All-Star as well as the league's Most Valuable Player. He was also named the Arizona Diamondbacks Minor League Player of the Year.[3] 2011 was just as impressive, as he was once again named the Diamondbacks Minor League Player of the Year, Baseball America 1st team Minor League All-Star, Double-A All-Star 1B, Southern League All-Star 1B, and Southern League Most Valuable Player.[4]
In all, Goldschmidt hit .317 with a .407 on-base percentage and 83 home runs in only two and a half minor league seasons.
Professional career
Goldschmidt was called up to the majors for the first time on August 1, 2011, becoming the first Texas State position player to play at the major league level.[5] At the time of his call-up, he was leading the minors in home runs (30). In his first Major League at-bat, Goldschmidt had a base hit. The next day, on August 2, 2011, Goldschmidt hit his first home run off of San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum. In his rookie season, Goldschmidt batted .250 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI in 48 games.
In Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers, Goldschmidt blasted a two-out grand slam to keep the Diamondbacks alive in the postseason. He is only the third rookie to hit a grand slam in post season history.
In 2013, Goldschmidt made Diamondbacks history, becoming the first D-back to hit multiple grand slams in one road trip (One on June first against the Chicago Cubs and another on June fifth against the St. Louis Cardinals. Coincidentally, both were hit during the top of the seventh inning.
Personal life
Paul met his future wife during his freshman year at Texas State; the couple married in October 2010.[6]
References
- ^ "Rising Star - Paul Goldschmidt". TxState.edu. Spring 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
- ^ 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks draft picks
- ^ Smith, Daren (August 27, 2010). "Goldschmidt named MVP, top rookie". Minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ By J.J. Cooper and Matt Eddy (September 16, 2011). "2011 Minor League All-Star Team". Baseball America. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ "D-backs call up slugging prospect Goldschmidt". Mlb.mlb.com. February 26, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/diamondbacks/story/2011-08-30/Young-Goldschmidt-expected-to-power-Dbacks-for-years/50197888/1
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)