Jeren Kendall facts for kids
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Kendall with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2019
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Jeren Alan Kendall, born on February 4, 1996, is an American former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder, which is a player who fields balls hit into the outfield. Jeren played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft and played in their minor league system until 2022.
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Jeren's Baseball Journey
High School and College Years
Jeren Kendall went to Holmen High School in Holmen, Wisconsin. He was a fantastic baseball player there. In 2013, when he was a junior, he was named the Baseball Player of the Year by the La Crosse Tribune. He hit very well, with four home runs and 15 runs batted in (RBI). An RBI means he helped his teammates score runs.
As a senior, Jeren was honored as the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for Wisconsin. This is a big award for young athletes! The Boston Red Sox picked him in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. However, Jeren decided not to sign with them. Instead, he chose to go to Vanderbilt University to play college baseball for the Commodores.
At Vanderbilt, Jeren played in 60 games as a freshman in 2015. He hit well and helped his team. During the College World Series, he hit a special walk-off home run. This means his home run won the game for Vanderbilt, giving them a 4–3 victory over Cal State Fullerton.
In his second year, Jeren played in 62 games. He continued to hit strongly, with nine home runs and 59 RBIs. He also stole 28 bases, showing how fast he was! In both 2015 and 2016, he played summer baseball for the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod Baseball League. This league is famous for helping college players get ready for professional baseball.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
In 2017, the Los Angeles Dodgers chose Jeren Kendall in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft. This was a big moment for him! He signed with the Dodgers on July 7, 2017.
Jeren started his professional career with the Ogden Raptors. This team is part of the rookie-level Pioneer Baseball League. In his very first game on July 19, he had three hits and two RBIs, helping his team win. He played only five games with the Raptors, hitting an amazing .455.
Because he played so well, Jeren was quickly moved up to the Class-A Great Lakes Loons. He played 35 games with the Loons for the rest of that season.
For the 2018 season, Jeren was promoted again to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. This team is in the Advanced Class A California League. He played in 114 games there. He hit 12 home runs, had 42 RBIs, and stole 37 bases.
Jeren stayed with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2019. He played 96 games, hitting 19 home runs and getting 63 RBIs. He also stole 24 bases.
The minor league baseball season was canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So, Jeren didn't play that year. He returned in 2021 and was assigned to the Tulsa Drillers. This team is in Double-A Central. He played 57 games, hitting 10 home runs and getting 35 RBIs. In 2022, he played 84 games for Tulsa. Jeren Kendall decided to retire from baseball on December 16, 2022.
Family Life
Jeren's father, Jeremey Kendall, also played baseball. He played Minor League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
