Chris Betts

Chris Betts
Tampa Bay Rays
Catcher
Born: (1997-03-10) March 10, 1997
Long Beach, California
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Chris Betts is an American professional baseball catcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the second round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.

Career

Betts attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California. In January 2013 he committed to the University of Tennessee to play college baseball.[1] After his junior year he played in the Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field.[2] In July he participated in the Junior Home Run Derby.[3] He also played on numerous United States national teams that played in numerous tournaments.[4][5]

Betts was considered one of the top catching prospects for the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.[6] He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the second round.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Baseball: Wilson's Chris Betts Verbals To Tennessee
  2. ↑ Wilson Baseball Star to Play at Wrigley Field in Under Armour All-America Game
  3. ↑ Area roundup: Wilson’s Chris Betts in junior home run derby
  4. ↑ FEATURE: Betts Tackles Overseas Baseball Opportunity
  5. ↑ Wilson High’s Chris Betts earns national baseball honor
  6. ↑ Boys baseball: Wilson catcher is among future's best Betts
  7. ↑ Rays pleasantly surprised to get C Chris Betts in 2nd round


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