[6], After working out with various Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs, he turned down offers of $5,000 from the New York Yankees and $42,000 from the Arizona Diamondbacks. [10] In 2003, he played for the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League. [21] Eventually, the Chicago White Sox claimed Rios off waivers, the Blue Jays assigned Lind to the role of designated hitter, and an injury to Marco Scutaro led to an increase in Bautista's playing time and making him the leadoff hitter. [66] On July 2, Bautista was named American League Player of the Month for June. [65], Bautista was voted an American League starter in the All-Star Game for the second consecutive year and his third overall All-Star selection. Bautista was optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on August 13. Hes a smiley-faced power hitter surrounded by extended family who hang on his every move, hoping (demanding, really) that he will be their ticket to a better life. Nothing else." People are open about their desperation in "Ballplayer: Pelotero," a scrappy documentary about teenage ballplayers in the Dominican Republic, including Jean Carlos Batista, who was . The Astros, who have three or four catchers per Minor League affiliate, prefer their catching prospects be able to play other positions so they can get consistent at-bats -- top prospect Korey Lee has played some first and third base, C.J. Defensively, he led AL right fielders with five double plays turned and placed fourth in assists with 13 and fifth with six errors. SS Jean Batista assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Astros Extended Spring Training. Thats why we need Ballplayer: Pelotero, a well-crafted, bravely revealing little film that could be considered essential education for baseball fans. [71][72] In 2012, Bautista batted .241 with 27 home runs and 65 RBI in 92 games. Ask him what hes going to do with the money he gets, he says, Buy a house for my mom. Batista grew up about 45 minutes away in a town call La Romana. Correa played all four spots on the infield last year and was . But as a new documentary reveals, the players' dream of joining the majors wasn't quite as they imagined: Wealth and prestige were waiting for them on the ball field, but they had to face down corruption, lies and betrayal to get there. On August 28, the Jays announced that he would undergo season-ending surgery on the wrist. 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The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. "Ballplayer: Pelotero," a documentary film to be screened at Stamford's Avon Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 23, provides an intimate portrait of two Dominican prospects as they navigate the calculating, mercenary and often corrupt elements that surround Major League Baseball's recruitment of the island's top talent. After batting .287 with 25 stolen bases in his first 69 games of the season, he was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game. Batista wears that responsibility like a hat full of stones hes a bright young man with shimmering eyes, but he doesnt always seem emotionally equipped for the harsh realities of a career in baseball. When it comes down to it, the peloteros are nothing more than commodities. [8] He signed with the Pirates for a $500,000 signing bonus. [16] For the season, he had the lowest line drive percentage of all major league hitters (13.9%). 8:59 AM EDT. Or is this an unsustainable system that, like so much of pro sports compensation, begs to be revisited? [91] However, on July 11, it was announced that he would sit out the game due to a shoulder injury. Jean Carlos Batista, a 16-year-old switch-hitting shortstop whom Jacobo compares to a young Carlos Beltran. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [22][23], As the season drew to a close, the Blue Jays made changes to their coaching staff. Jean Batista assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats from Greeneville Astros. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Hamilton surpassed Bautista's record vote total of the prior year. . [21] However, his numbers fell off, as he batted between .167 and .231 each month from May through August with two total home runs. One was to move first base coach Dwayne Murphy to replace the retiring Gene Tenace as hitting coach. Look through clothes in your own wardrobe. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Why does Jean Carlos feel so much pressure to earn money? Although major league scouts initially took note of Bautista while he was in junior college for his batting skills including power hitting potential and a strong throwing arm his career would take many detours, until Bautista finally realized his potential, in 2010. We present them here for purely educational purposes. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Their film doesnt deliver the kind of richly rewarding character portrait we saw in Sugar, Anna Boden and Ryan Flecks 2009 film about fictional Dominican pitcher Miguel Sugar Santos. This ignited a bench-clearing brawl. Learn more. Jean Carlos Batista. [69], Bautista was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 17 with inflammation in his wrist. He made his MLB debut with Baltimore on April 4, 2004. [123] After playing a few games for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves promoted Bautista to start at third base for the first of a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on May4. Batista was a self-proclaimed captain of Los Potros, not by words but by action. It will be probably four or five years before he has any real chance of playing for the 'stros, assuming he is everything they project him to be. [46] Bautista walked 28 times in the month of April, breaking a club record that was set when Carlos Delgado collected 26 bases on balls in April 2001. At the time of his selection, he led all major league players with 26 home runs. [94], On September 30, Bautista surpassed the 40 home run mark for the third time in his career, hitting a solo shot in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles to extend the Blue Jays lead to 111. But it makes us care quite a lot about Batista and Sano and even a few others, no small accomplishment in a fast-paced film of only 72 minutes. [54] At the time of his selection, he led the MLB in home runs (26), walks (70), OBP (.471), slugging percentage (.679), OPS (1.150), times on base (160) and was also in second place for runs scored (64), total bases (182) and extra base hits (41). From June 14 to 24, he hit five home runs in a span of nine games against interleague opponents Baltimore, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and the New York Yankees. Jean Batista assigned to GCL Astros from DSL Astros. Thursday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. $11; $8 seniors, students; $6 members. [92] Bautista tied Vernon Wells for second place on the Blue Jays' all-time home run list on July 21, when he hit his 223rd home run for Toronto in a 71 win over the Athletics. Jean Batista Overview Team. [78], Bautista opened the 2014 season with a streak of 37 games in which he reached base safely. He batted .302 and also placed in the top ten in the league in runs scored (105), total bases (312) and times on base (293). In order to buy his first glove, he had to collect and turn in bottles for money. 203-967-3660, www.avontheatre.org www.beatleslectures.com. Market value details. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. SS Jean Batista assigned to Estrellas de Oriente. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [82], On August 10, Bautista ended the longest game in franchise history by hitting an opposite field single to drive in Munenori Kawasaki in the 19th inning, and gave the Jays the 65 win over the Detroit Tigers. With the Jays, Bautista primarily played Right Field or Third Base, though during his first Olympic game he started at First where he went 0/3 with a strikeout as the Dominican Republic lost 4-3. "I spent a lot of time in the Dominican Republic," said Valentine, who was the subject of the documentary, "The Zen of Bobby V." "It's great for people to see the baseball culture of this small country that has produced so many great ballplayers.". Bautista's professional career began when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB draft. Paul in the St. Anthony Main Theater.[1]. Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by rockets934life, May 10, 2010. But how many of us knew that 20 percent of major and minor leaguers in the United States now come from there. A similar prospect would be Jay Austin (second round pick a few years ago), who sucked his first two years, and is just now beginning to put it together as he gets closer to 20yo at high A. Why does Jean Carlos feel so much pressure to earn money? Batista will be starting his milb career in the Dominican Summer League this June. [105] A vital symbol of Toronto's first postseason appearance since 1993,[106] the bat flip was voted Esurance's MLB Award for Best Play on Offense for 2015. Jean Carlos Batista Agrees to Terms with Astros. This is a carousel. Name: Jean Carlos Batista Born: Nov 15, 1991 in La Romana, Dominican Republic Ht. [16] The following season in 2007, he posted similar numbers in 142 games, finishing the season with a batting average of .254, 15 home runs and 63 RBI. Bautista received a cortisone shot on May 24 and returned to the outfield on June 2, against the Washington Nationals. Find out more. [131] He batted .244 with two home runs and 6 RBI in 27 games with the Phillies, and posted a .404 OBP and .870 OPS. Many thanks to him. The film follows Jean Carlos Batista and Miguel Angel Sano, two 16 year-old baseball prodigies stuggling just to eat in their native Dominican Republic, let alone devote their waking lives to baseball. [109], On November 3, 2015, Toronto exercised Bautista's $14 million option for 2016. You see where this is headed. See production, box office & company info, excellent movie, another insight into MLB and collusion. See full bio . In the Dominican Republic, baseball is king. [120], Bautista ended the year batting .203 with 23 home runs and 65 RBI in 157 games. As one Dominican trainer explains, the young men are a lot like sugar cane, the country's other main cash crop -- you raise them, and then, when the time is right, you harvest and sell. [35] Bautista became the only Blue Jays player to ever win the award three times in one season. [36] He also won the Honda Player of the Month Award, his second such award in as many months. EXACTLY!! What kind of dishonesty has come about due to the strict age requirements for Dominican players? He later scored on a sacrifice fly. [85] He would go on to hit a home run on August 31, extending his home run streak to five games and establishing a new career-high. Is compromise the solution to every family problem? Sano is less mature (his nickname is Bocatn Big Mouth). Jean Carlos, 18, will start at second base and hit leadoff for Alvin when the Dolphins open their season on Friday. Quad Cities River Bandits activated SS Jean Batista from the 7-day disabled list. [132] Bautista elected free agency on October 29. Paley begged to differ, saying Selig and MLB, "Haven't said what they think is inaccurate or incorrect about the film. How much time does Jean Carlos spend with his trainer each day? On February 7, 2017, he was selected to play at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Ultimately thats for MLB and its partners to answer. . [3] After making adjustments to his swing, he broke through with ten home runs in September 2009. [16] He also walked more than he struck out for the second consecutive year, totaling 110 walks to 106 strikeouts. Almost everyone has an interest in the financial outcome of the process, and that includes the Dominican government, which shrugs off complaints about the MLB monopoly, which is pumping cash into the country, and all those who benefit, directly or indirectly, when a player signs. He placed second in OBP (.447)[16] behind Cabrera. I believe it's an unfair system. [129] On July 6, Bautista hit a walk off grand slam against the Rays, the first walk off home run of his career. [135], On May 12, 2022, Bautista was named a special advisor to the general manager for the Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Professional Baseball League.[136]. He went on to finish the month with 14 home runs, one short of the American League record for June. Ultimately, Paley said, it all depends on how you look at it. He batted .274 with 14 home runs and 30 RBI in the month of June. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [11], After the 2003 season, the Baltimore Orioles selected Bautista in the Rule 5 draft and carried him on their Opening Day roster. Join us! Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams. More Carlos Batista Pages at Baseball Reference. [13] Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. But . [103] Bautista watched the home run and flipped his bat high into the air before running the bases, a celebratory gesture that was applauded by Jays fans and media outlets,[1][104] while drawing the ire of Rangers players as unsportsmanlike, in the midst of a 53-minute seventh inning laden with controversy. The Cincinnati Reds offered him $300,000, which Bautista accepted; however, before the contract could become official, the team changed ownership and subsequently rescinded the offer. The San Francisco Giants. Compare these costs to the cost of buying a new or used tuxedo. "It's not a black-and-white issue," said co-director Jonathan Paley, who will be on hand for a post-film Q-and-A. [31][32] With his 12 home runs in May and 11 in July, Bautista became only the third Blue Jay player in franchise history to have two months with at least 10 home runs. [15] (Drake, however, actually played for all five teams, while Bautista only played for four; he never actually suited up or played for the Mets.). He played for four different clubs before joining the Blue Jays in 2008. "The MLB does provide a lot of opportunity and money to a country that desperately needs it. [119] On August 11, Bautista reached the 20 home run mark for the eighth consecutive season. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. In the fifth and final game of the series on October 14, Bautista hit a three-run home run off Sam Dyson that gave the Jays a 63 lead that they would not relinquish, sending Toronto to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). [33] On August 26, Bautista hit his 100th career home run against the Detroit Tigers. "If I do something wrong he's right there supporting me. [148], A species of weevil, Sicoderus bautistai, was named for Bautista in 2018.[149]. As the documentary explains, baseball is a huge money maker for the Dominican Republic; it has lifted hundreds of young men and their families out of poverty. Sanos supporters insist hes worth as much as $6 million. I understand that it is pretty much a rule that high school/international shortstops have a ton of errors in the low minors. Jean Carlos Batista is a 16 year old short stop who moved into the dorms at Astn Jacobo's Baseball Academy in San Pedro de Macors inspired to play by his father who died when he was ten. [34] Bautista was again named player of the week for the week ending August 29; in seven games that week, Bautista led the American League with a .500 batting average (10-for-20) and hit four home runs. Although major league scouts initially took note of Bautista while he was in junior college for his batting skills - including power hitting potential and a strong throwing arm - his career would take many detours, until Bautista finally realized his potential, in 2010. "Until they want to have an open conversation about that, we stand by the documentary," Paley said, stressing that it is not meant as a "one-handed polemic demonizing MLB." [27], Bautista was selected as a reserve for the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. [51] Bautista also won the Blue Jays' Player of the Month award for the second consecutive month. The last of those clubs was the Pirates, where he would spend four-plus seasons, seeing time as a utility player, while playing at six different positions, including designated hitter (DH). [2], Bautista was then traded to the Blue Jays, in August 2008. ). Jean Batista assigned to Greeneville Astros from GCL Astros. [3] For the season in AA, he batted .304/.358/.413 with 37 stolen bases in 404 at-bats. Its like when you go and harvest the land, one trainer says of the players he has helped broker for Major League Baseball. [137], On March 12, 2020, he was selected to play for the Dominican Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics Americas Qualifying,[138] but on the same day, qualifying was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Prospect Rankings Depth Charts MLB Players Association Negro Leagues. [68] Bautista finished second to Prince Fielder. Despite his age, Batista deals with some adult pressure. Ballplayer: Pelotero follows two prospects, Jean Carlos Batista and Miguel Angel Sano, who are both on the cusp of signing with major league teams, something these players can only do once they're 16 years old. If we want to break that cycle of distrust and cut off the pipeline funneling too many of our students into the criminal legal system, we need to Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, CT Democrats hike spending in Gov. He became the first Blue Jay in history to lead the league in All-Star voting. 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Data Provided By Batista reportedly led the league in average and led his team in . Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [93] He surpassed Wells on July 24 in a 52 loss to the Seattle Mariners. March 18, 2014. Signing a bunch of Batistas at 500k apiece and a replacement level player is MUCH BETTER than giving career mediocrity Feliz $4.5 mil. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups Transactions Injury Report World Baseball Classic MLB Draft All-Star Game MLB Pipeline Postseason . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The film portrays the commodification of players and profit-driven motives of baseball executives, as Jean Carlos Batista and Miguel Angel Sano face competition and corruption to achieve. Photo courtesy of 'Baseball: Pelotero' website. [133], In March 2020, reports surfaced he was hoping to return as a two-way player. [74] On July 6, he was elected to his fourth consecutive All-Star Game, and his third as the starting right fielder for the American League. Batistas father died when the boy was 10, after teaching him to play ball and imploring him to take care of the family. Switch-hitting shortstop Jean Carlos Batista has agreed to terms with the Astros, according to the Dominican Prospect League site. [107] In the five games of the ALDS, Bautista batted .273 with two home runs and five RBI. Transaction. The shortstops, both Dominican, trained. The documentary film, to be screened at Stamford's Avon Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 23, provides an intimate portrait of Batista and fellow prospect Miguel Angel Sano as they navigate the calculating, mercenary and often corrupt elements that surround Major League Baseball's recruitment of the Dominican Republic's top talent. How much time does Jean Carlos spend with his trainer each day? Houston Astros signed free agent SS Jean Batista to a minor league contract. Having worked for a Major League ballclub as one of the front-line employees, I know very well that "MLB" is "the owners", and the owners are all about the money. [16] His .203 batting average was the lowest of all qualified major league batters. [64] Bautista also took over the MLB lead in home runs for 2012, hitting his 25th on June 27 against the Boston Red Sox, which broke the Blue Jays club record for home runs in a month, with 13. [16] He was the ninth-oldest player in the National League. Although he invested much time in pursuing professional baseball, Bautista studied business at Mother and Teacher Pontifical Catholic University in the event a career in baseball did not materialize. The film follows the story of two top shortstops, Miguel Angel Sano and Jean Carlos Batista, who are about to turn 16 years of age. [54] Bautista participated in the Home Run Derby; he hit four home runs and was eliminated in the first round. Stay up to date with everything Boston. By what name was Ballplayer: Pelotero (2011) officially released in Canada in English? Shockingly, Dominican superstars like Vladimir Guerrero, Danny Ortiz and Miguel Cabrera signed for just $4,000 dollars each, according to the film. [39] His 52nd home run set a new MLB record for the largest single-season increase in home runs, eclipsing Davey Johnson's 38 home run increase from 1972 to 1973. [14] This series of transactions made him the first player to appear on five different Major League Baseball rosters in one season, only since matched by Oliver Drake in 2018. [130] He batted .204 with nine home runs, 37 RBI and a .351 OBP in 83 games with the Mets.[16]. "It's a nuanced system, with pluses and minuses.". On August 2, Bautista hit his 300th career home run, a solo shot off Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr.[116] He would finish the season batting .234 with 22 home runs and 69 RBI in 116 games, helping the Blue Jays to a second consecutive appearance in the ALCS. . Jean Batista assigned to Lancaster JetHawks from Tri-City ValleyCats. At the time of his selection, he batted .264 with 20 home runs and 52 RBI. Why does Jean Carlos turn down the Houston Astros? Why is the long groove on a sewing machine needle significant? The Dodgers, Rangers, A's, Indians and Yankees are among the suitors for the Dominican prospect. This article about a sports-related documentary film is a stub. Say he is really 19 and sign with the Pirates. He was aided by the Latin Athletes Education Fund,[5] designed for players from Spanish-speaking countries aspiring to play college baseball in the United States. He finished tied for second with 23 runs and was third with 23 walks. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [16][20], Starting the 2009 season on the bench, manager Cito Gaston assigned Bautista to back up Rolen and outfielders Alex Ros and Adam Lind. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. The documentary film, to be screened at Stamford's Avon Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 23, provides an intimate portrait of Sano and fellow prospect Jean Carlos Batista as they navigate the calculating, mercenary and often corrupt elements that surround Major League Baseball's recruitment of the Dominican Republic's top talent. Bautista hit .545 with five homers and 13 RBI during that span. At 5-foot-10, Jean Carlos is 6 inches shorter than his 22-year-old brother, who won the 2015 American League Rookie of . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [111] Bautista was handed a one-game suspension by the league for his part in the melee, which he appealed. The Blue Jays would win the game, 118. Quad Cities River Bandits sent SS Jean Batista on a rehab assignment to GCL Astros. [79] On June 18, he recorded his 1,000 career hit in a game against the New York Yankees. ), Sano cooperates fully but the lingering uncertainty threatens his July 2 value. Why does the Dominican Baseball Commission think this is happening to Miguel? His 14 home runs in June set a new Blue Jays franchise record for home runs in a month. How much money does a trainer get if their player does NOT get signed? Full name: Jean Carlos Batista Date of birth: Jul 24, 2000 Place of birth: Edia Age: 22 Height: 1,96 m Citizenship: Brazil Position: Goalkeeper Foot: right Current club: Tombense Futebol Clube (MG) Joined: Apr 10, 2023 Contract expires: -. won't soon forget Bautista", "Jose Bautista Game by Game Stats and Performance", "Jays re-sign Bautista, McGowan, Chavez, add Gathright", "Bautista, Prado named Players of the Week", "Bautista's two homers not enough for Jays against Cardinals", "Blue Jays' Vernon Wells, Jose Bautista and John Buck earn All-Star spots", "Bautista named July Player of the Month", "Jose Bautista Named Honda Player of the Month", "Jay's Bautista shares Player of the Week honour", "Peralta, Scherzer Lead Tigers Over Blue Jays", "Jays' Bautista wins AL's monthly honour", "Jose Bautista named Honda player of the month", "Bautista hits club record 48th homer as Jays thump Red Sox", "Bautista blasts Nos. Quad Cities River Bandits released SS Jean Batista. Bautista won the AL Hank Aaron Award and a Silver Slugger Award, awards for his offensive performance,[41][42] and finished fourth in the AL Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) voting, behind Hamilton, Miguel Cabrera and Robinson Can. His mother was an accountant and financial planner, and his father, who had earned a master's degree in agricultural engineering in Hungary, ran poultry farms. [31], Bautista was named co-winner of the American League Player of the Week award for the period ending August 1. Actor. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. : 6'2" / Wt. Says Martin, When you ask him what he wants out of baseball, he says he wants to make it to the big leagues. He's 17yo, so don't get too excited. Favorite fibers. And, not surprisingly, MLB has cried foul. But that "business trick," as Paley described it, creates the opportunity for exploitation. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. 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