Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Derek Dietrich was born July 18, 1989, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is an infielder in the MLB.

He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers. Prior to playing professionally, Dietrich starred at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio and played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. While primarily a second baseman, he has also played left field and third base during his career.

In 2018, Dietrich batted .265/.330/.421. He tied for the major league lead in hit by pitch, with 21. Dietrich was designated for assignment on November 20. After clearing waivers, Dietrich elected free agency on November 26.

Dietrich signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees for the 2021 season, receiving a non-roster invitation to spring training.