Bryce Rainer

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Bryce Rainer
Rainer pitching for Harvard-Westlake School in 2024
Detroit Tigers
Shortstop
Born: (2005-07-03) July 3, 2005 (age 19)
Simi Valley, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Bryce Michael Rainer (born July 3, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Detroit Tigers organization. He was drafted 11th overall by the Tigers in the 2024 MLB draft.

Amateur career

Rainer lives in Simi Valley, California and attended Harvard-Westlake School.[1][2][3] He batted .392 while also pitching for the Wolverines during his freshman season and had a 9-0 record.[4] Rainer did not pitch during his sophomore year due to an arm injury.[5][6] Rainer batted .436 with 34 hits and 19 RBI as a junior.[7] Rainer also returned to pitching and was part of a combined no-hitter.[8] During his senior season Rainer and Harvard-Westlake played in the National High School Invitational and batted .538 during the tournament.[9]

Rainer was committed to play college baseball at Texas.[10] He previously had committed to play at UCLA.[11]

Professional career

Rainer was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round, with the 11th overall selection, of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[12][13] On July 22, 2024, Rainer signed with the Tigers on a $5.8 million contract.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Harvard-Westlake's Bryce Rainer puts on a dominant show". Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Digging Into MLB Draft Risers Including Bryce Rainer & Walker Janek". Baseball America. April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Freshmen Bryce Rainer and Duncan Marsten could be Harvard-Westlake's next big stars". Los Angeles Times. October 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Harvard-Westlake freshman Bryce Rainer already showing signs of superstardom". Los Angeles Daily News. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Askeland, Kevin (July 14, 2021). "2021 Underclass MaxPreps All-America Team: Dylan Lesko, Max Clark, Bryce Rainer headline high school baseball's best young players". MaxPreps. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (February 2, 2022). "Elite sophomore Bryce Rainer of Harvard-Westlake High won't pitch this season". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (June 11, 2023). "The Times' All-Star baseball team". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  8. ^ "No-hitters for pitchers from Royal, Harvard-Westlake in baseball wins". Los Angeles Times. March 9, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Draft prospects stand out among NHSI '24 top performers". MLB.com.
  10. ^ "Bonita baseball falls short against Harvard-Westlake and Bryce Rainer in CIF-SS playoffs". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "HR celebration by Harvard-Westlake's Bryce Rainer goes viral, here's why". Los Angeles Daily News. March 2, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  12. ^ Trezza, Joe (April 24, 2024). "Who's the best Draft prospect at each position? Our experts make picks". MLB.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  13. ^ Law, Keith (April 15, 2024). "2024 MLB Draft notes on risers Kellon Lindsey, Trey Yesavage; plus NHSI notes and more". The Athletic. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Tigers Agree To Deal With First-Round Pick Bryce Rainer". mlbtraderumors.com. 22 July 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.


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