14 Facts About Jared Walsh

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Jared James Walsh was born on July 30,1993 and is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball.

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Jared Walsh played college baseball for the University of Georgia, serving as a two-way player and a four-year letterman.

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Jared Walsh was selected by the Angels in the 39th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.

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Jared Walsh made his major league debut in 2019, initially serving as a backup first baseman behind Albert Pujols and occasionally pitching out of the bullpen.

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Jared Walsh attended Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia and played college baseball at the University of Georgia.

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Jared Walsh was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.

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Jared Walsh spent his first professional season with the Arizona League Angels and Orem Owlz.

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Jared Walsh played 2016 with the Burlington Bees, 2017 with the Inland Empire 66ers and Mobile BayBears, and 2018 with Inland Empire, Mobile and the Salt Lake Bees.

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Jared Walsh appeared in eight games as a relief pitcher in 2018.

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Jared Walsh made his debut that day versus the Minnesota Twins, where he went 3 for 4.

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In 2020, Jared Walsh finished second on the team in home runs despite only playing in 32 games, batting.

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Jared Walsh made the 2020 Opening Day roster and performed well enough in the shortened season to finish seventh in voting for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

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Jared Walsh's season was described as a "breakout" and a "bright spot" in a disappointing year for the Angels.

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14.

On June 11,2022, Jared Walsh hit for the cycle against the New York Mets, becoming the 9th player in franchise history to do so.

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