Sean Jamieson

Sean Robert Jamieson (born March 2, 1989) is a Canadian former professional baseball infielder.

Not to be confused with Sean Jamison or Sean Jamieson (Canadian football).

Sean Jamieson
Jamieson with the Reno Aces in 2016
Infielder
Born: (1989-03-02) March 2, 1989
Kitchener, Ontario
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Team

Career

Jamieson attended Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Simcoe, Ontario and then Niagara County Community College where he maintained a 3.98 grade point average and won a NJCAA Division III Gold Glove award in 2009.[1][2] After two years at NCCC, Jamieson accepted a full scholarship offer to play at Canisius over competing offers from South Florida and Pittsburgh.[1][3] Jamieson was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Co-Player of the Year as well as the MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year and was also selected for the Capital One Academic All-America Second-Team in 2011.[4]

The Oakland Athletics selected Jamieson in the 17th round of the 2011 MLB draft. The Athletics traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Stephen Drew in August 2012.[5] He played for the Canadian national baseball team in the 2015 Pan American Games[6] and 2015 WBSC Premier12.

Jamieson retired from baseball in June 2017.[7]

References
  1. Bronstein, Jonah (May 16, 2009). "JUCO Baseball: NCCC's Jamieson paves the way for locals". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  2. "Colosi named Gold Glove winner". niagaracc.prestosports.com. Niagara County Community College. June 15, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  3. nurun.com (June 17, 2010). "Young shortstop looks to get stronger". Brantfordexpositor.ca. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. "Jamieson Named MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year". Canisius College Athletics. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  5. "Oakland A's acquire Stephen Drew from Arizona Diamondbacks". ESPN.com. ESPN. August 21, 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. nurun.com (April 5, 2016). "Renton native relocates to Reno". Simcoereformer.ca. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. "Sean Jamieson Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved July 9, 2020.


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