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⚫ | The [[Chicago Cubs]] selected Báez in the first round, with the ninth overall selection, of the [[2011 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref name=mlb>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110606&content_id=20105778&vkey=draftcentral2011 |title=Cubs tab high school shortstop Javier Baez with ninth pick | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2013 |accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=powersurge>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/21998224-573/power-surge-down-on-the-farm-by-ss-javier-baez.html |title=Power surge down on the farm by SS Javier Baez — Chicago Sun-Times |publisher=Suntimes.com |accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref> He began his professional career by playing [[shortstop]] for the [[Arizona League Cubs|Arizona Cubs]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]], where he only played in three games, recording three hits, including two doubles, in 12 at-bats and two [[stolen base]]s.<ref name="AC11">{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/teams/stats.asp?Y=2011&T=10094 |title=2011 Arizona Cubs Statistics and Team Info |publisher=The Baseball Cube |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> Promoted to the [[Boise Hawks]] of the [[Class A-Short Season]] [[Northwest League]], Báez recorded one single in six at bats across two games.<ref name="Boise">{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/teams/stats.asp?Y=2011&T=10112 |title=2011 Boise Hawks Statistics and Team Info |publisher=The Baseball Cube |date=January 9, 2011 |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The [[Chicago Cubs]] selected Báez in the first round, with the ninth overall selection, of the [[2011 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref name=mlb>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110606&content_id=20105778&vkey=draftcentral2011 |title=Cubs tab high school shortstop Javier Baez with ninth pick | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2013 |accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=powersurge>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/21998224-573/power-surge-down-on-the-farm-by-ss-javier-baez.html |title=Power surge down on the farm by SS Javier Baez — Chicago Sun-Times |publisher=Suntimes.com |accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref> He |
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===2012=== |
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⚫ | Before the 2012 season, [[MLB.com]] rated Báez as the 62nd best prospect in baseball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/index.jsp |title=2012 Prospect Watch | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2013 |accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> He remained with the Cubs |
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===2013=== |
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⚫ | Before the 2013 season, |
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⚫ | Before the 2012 season, [[MLB.com]] rated Báez as the 62nd best prospect in baseball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/index.jsp |title=2012 Prospect Watch | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2013 |accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> He remained with the Cubs in extended [[spring training]] with other [[prospect (sports)|prospects]], participating in 26 games and hitting 6 doubles, 3 triples and 8 home runs, with 28 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 23 strikeouts in 94 plate appearances.<ref name="EST12">{{cite web|url=http://www.thecubreporter.com/2012/06/09/2012-cubs-extended-spring-training-final-stats |title=2012 Cubs Extended Spring Training — Final Stats | The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog |publisher=The Cub Reporter |date=February 13, 2014 |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> He made his regular season debut with the [[Peoria Chiefs]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[Midwest League]].<ref name="Peoria">{{cite web|url=http://minorleaguecentral.com/player?pid=595879&gamelog=2012 |title=Javier Baez at Minor League Central |publisher=Minorleaguecentral.com |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> He was promoted to the [[Daytona Cubs]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Florida State League]] (FSL).<ref name="Peoria"/> ''[[Baseball America]]'' included Báez in two of its "Best Tools" lists, naming him the "Most Exciting Player in the Midwest League" and the "Best Defensive Infielder" in the Chicago Cubs system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/92359|title=Stats: Javier Baez|publisher=''[[Baseball America]]''|language=Spanish|accessdate=March 12, 2014}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On July 6, 2013, the Cubs promoted Báez to the [[Tennessee Smokies]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]] after displaying more plate discipline and walking more often during the previous month. |
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===2014=== |
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⚫ | Before the 2013 season, MLB.com rated Báez as the 16th best prospect in baseball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2013/index.jsp?c_id=chc#list=chc |title=2013 Prospect Watch | cubs.com: News |publisher=Chicago.cubs.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2013 |accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> The Cubs invited him to join their major league team in spring training, competing in the [[Cactus League]]. Báez hit four home runs in five at-bats over the course of two games,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chen-gives-4-homers-loss-232747221--mlb.html |title=Chen gives up 4 homers in loss to Cubs — Yahoo Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=March 16, 2013 |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> including in an unofficial exhibition game against the [[Japanese national baseball team]] that was preparing for the [[2013 World Baseball Classic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/03/15/cubs-minor-leaguer-javier-baez-hits-2-hrs-to-help-cubs-beat-japan-7-5/ |title=Cubs minor leaguer Javier Baez hits 2 HRs to help Cubs beat Japan 7–5 |publisher=Fox News |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecubreporter.com/03162013/bruce-chen-finds-out-javier-baez-can-do-whatever-he-wants |title=Bruce Chen Finds Out Javier Baez Can Do Whatever He Wants | The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog |publisher=The Cub Reporter |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> He concluded spring training with a .298 batting average and 10 RBIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/high-schools/2013-06-22/story/former-acd-slugger-javier-baez-major-league-future-when-not-if |title=For former ACD slugger Javier Baez, Major League future is when, not if | members.jacksonville.com |publisher=Jacksonville.com |date=June 22, 2013 |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> Báez returned to the Daytona Cubs to open the 2013 season. On June 10, 2013, Báez hit four home runs in one game, becoming the second player to do so in the history of the FSL.<ref>{{cite web|last=Corcoran |first=Cliff |url=http://mlb.si.com/2013/06/11/watch-cubs-prospect-javier-baez-bashes-four-home-runs-in-one-game/ |title=Watch: Cubs prospect Javier Baez bashes four home runs in one game |publisher=Mlb.si.com |date=June 11, 2013 |accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref> Báez was named one of the five finalists in the fan vote for the final spot on the World Team's roster for the 2013 [[All-Star Futures Game]], but he finished second to [[Carlos Correa (baseball)|Carlos Correa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130701&content_id=52389014&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Correa, Nimmo voted to Futures Game: Mets' No. 4 prospect headed to Citi Field after online fan vote|first=Danny |last=Wild |work=MiLB.com|date=July 1, 2013|accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The Cubs invited Báez to spring training in 2014. |
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⚫ | On July 6, 2013, the Cubs promoted Báez to the [[Tennessee Smokies]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]] after displaying more plate discipline and walking more often during the previous month..<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130706&content_id=52955024&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&sid=t553|title=Baez, Villanueva homer, but Smokies fall 8–2|first1=Matthew|last1=Shalbrack|first2=Adam|last=2Kline|publisher=Minor League Baseball|date=July 6, 2013|accessdate=March 12, 2014}}</ref> Báez was named to both the FSL and Southern League All-Star teams at the conclusion of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dykstra |first=Sam |url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130822&content_id=57935570&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb |title=Nicolino, Lawley take top FSL honors | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Milb.com |date=August 22, 2013 |accessdate=October 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Dykstra |first=Sam |url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130830&content_id=58997632&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb |title=Baez, Smokies dominate SL All-Stars | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Milb.com |date=August 30, 2013 |accessdate=October 30, 2013}}</ref> The Cubs named him their Minor League Player of the Year, closing the season as the top-ranked prospect in the team's system and third overall in the Southern League.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130913&content_id=60463096&vkey=pr_chc&c_id=chc |title=Cubs Name Javier Baez and Kyle Hendricks Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year | cubs.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=September 13, 2013 |accessdate=October 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-08/sports/chi-javier-baez-chicago-cubs-top-prospect-20131008_1_baez-arismendy-alcantara-class-a-daytona |title=Javier Baez Chicago Cubs top prospect — Chicago Tribune |publisher=Articles.chicagotribune.com |date=October 8, 2013 |accessdate=October 30, 2013}}</ref> On October 28, 2013, Báez won the [[MiLBY Awards|MiLBY Award for Best Minor League Game of the Year]], recognizing his four-home run game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2013/10/javier-baez-takes-home-milby-best-minor-league-game-year.php#.UnEEeiTEq1s |title=Javier Baez Takes Home a MiLBY for Best Minor League Game of the Year |publisher=Chicago Cubs Online |accessdate=October 30, 2013}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The Cubs invited Báez to spring training in 2014. An injury suffered by [[Starlin Castro]] allowed him regular playing time. To increase his versatility, Báez began practicing at [[second base]] and [[third base]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-03-06/sports/chi-javier-baez-playing-second-base-20140306_1_rick-renteria-opening-day-starter-cubs-park |title=Javier Baez playing second base — Chicago Tribune |publisher=Articles.chicagotribune.com |date=March 6, 2014 |accessdate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> He was reassigned to Minor League camp during the final week of spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/2014/03/22/69892798/baez-lauded-for-progress-takes-roster-move-in-stride|title=Baez lauded for progress, takes roster move in stride|author=Carrie Muskat|publisher=[[Major League Baseball]]|date=March 22, 2014|accessdate=March 23, 2014}}</ref> Bothered by a back injury, he opened his participation with the [[Iowa Cubs]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]] (PCL) immersed in a slump, with his only hit in 20 at bats being the first home run of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140406&content_id=71148220¬ebook_id=71150562&vkey=notebook_chc&c_id=chc|title=Baez homers for Triple-A Iowa to end slide|author=Carrie Muskat|publisher=[[Major League Baseball]]|date=April 6, 2014|accessdate=April 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2014/04/10/prospects-javier-baez-kyle-hendricks-cubs/7562491/|title=Prospects Javier Baez and Kyle Hendricks shine in win|author=Tommy Birch|publisher=''The Des Moines Register''|date=April 10, 2014|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref> During the second week of the season, Báez had his first multi-hit game and hit a second home run before being placed on the seven day disabled list with an ankle sprain. Báez slumped following his return, and his batting average fell below .150 in May, while his [[strikeout-to-walk ratio]] worsened. With a more patient approach at the plate, Báez began a hitting streak on May 16, 2014. On May 26, 2014, Báez was named the PCL Player of the Week for the previous week.<ref>[http://m.milb.com/t451/news/article/2014052676883000/pcl_honor_to_baez]</ref> |
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Javier Báez | |
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Born: Bayamón, Puerto Rico | December 1, 1992|
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Ednel Javier Báez (born December 1, 1992) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop who plays in Major League Baseball as a member of the organization of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He currently plays with the Chicago Cubs of the National League.
Born in Puerto Rico, Báez attended high school in Jacksonville, Florida, and starred for his school's baseball team. The Cubs selected Báez with the ninth overall selection of the 2011 MLB Draft. He has emerged as one of the best prospects in baseball. Prior to the 2014 season, he was ranked by Baseball Prospectus as the fourth-best prospect in baseball.[1]
Early life and introduction to baseball
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Báez moved to Florida in 2005 along his mother and siblings, three brothers and a sister.[2] The move was done so that his sister, Noely, could get medical treatment for her condition of spina bifida, since the costs of traveling back and forth between Puerto Rico and the United States for this purpose was draining their income.[3] He was introduced to baseball in that Caribbean island. Báez and his two brothers, Gadiel and Rolando, became familiar with the sport through their father, Ángel Luis Báez, who regardless of working until 6:00 P.M. frequently took them to practice in an adjacent park.[3] Despite dying when he was only ten, their father heavily influenced their life and was responsible for their interest in baseball.[3] The brothers would later immortalize this interest by getting tattoos of Major League Baseball's logo, which symbolized that "baseball has been in [their] lives forever."[3] Rolando was the first to become a professional baseball player, being drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2002.[4] As middle school student, it took time for Báez to adapt since he was unable to fluently speak or understand English.[2] Báez eventually learned the language through trial and error in a process that lasted for three years, memorizing words before knowing their actual meaning.[2]
Báez played the last two years of his secondary education for Arlington Country Day School (ACD) in Jacksonville, Florida. His coach at ACD, Ron Dickerson, noted that initially scouts were not impressed by him, noting his talent, but not believing he could become star.[2] Dickerson emphasized that Báez's work ethic was responsible for positioning him as a real prospect.[2] As a sophomore he had a .463 batting average with 38 hits, of which nine were doubles and 13 were home runs.[5] Making 82 plate appearances in 25 games, he also gathered 60 runs batted in (RBIs). By the time that his junior season was over, Báez was a highly rated Aflac All-American.[2] In his senior season, he recorded 64 hits in 83 at-bats for an average of .771, which included 20 doubles and 22 home runs. In total, Báez recorded 52 RBIs in 30 games.[5] During his time at ACD, he never played a position steadily. After working at second baseman, Báez was moved to shortstop once the team lost a player.[6] Besides these positions, he also played as a center fielder and as catcher.[7]
Professional career
Minor Leagues (2011-2014)
The Chicago Cubs selected Báez in the first round, with the ninth overall selection, of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[4][8] He began his professional career by playing shortstop for the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie-level Arizona League, where he only played in three games, recording three hits, including two doubles, in 12 at-bats and two stolen bases.[9] Promoted to the Boise Hawks of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, Báez recorded one single in six at bats across two games.[10]
Before the 2012 season, MLB.com rated Báez as the 62nd best prospect in baseball.[11] He remained with the Cubs in extended spring training with other prospects, participating in 26 games and hitting 6 doubles, 3 triples and 8 home runs, with 28 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 23 strikeouts in 94 plate appearances.[12] He made his regular season debut with the Peoria Chiefs of the Class A Midwest League.[13] He was promoted to the Daytona Cubs of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League (FSL).[13] Baseball America included Báez in two of its "Best Tools" lists, naming him the "Most Exciting Player in the Midwest League" and the "Best Defensive Infielder" in the Chicago Cubs system.[14]
Before the 2013 season, MLB.com rated Báez as the 16th best prospect in baseball.[15] The Cubs invited him to join their major league team in spring training, competing in the Cactus League. Báez hit four home runs in five at-bats over the course of two games,[16] including in an unofficial exhibition game against the Japanese national baseball team that was preparing for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[17][18] He concluded spring training with a .298 batting average and 10 RBIs.[19] Báez returned to the Daytona Cubs to open the 2013 season. On June 10, 2013, Báez hit four home runs in one game, becoming the second player to do so in the history of the FSL.[20] Báez was named one of the five finalists in the fan vote for the final spot on the World Team's roster for the 2013 All-Star Futures Game, but he finished second to Carlos Correa.[21]
On July 6, 2013, the Cubs promoted Báez to the Tennessee Smokies of the Class AA Southern League after displaying more plate discipline and walking more often during the previous month..[22] Báez was named to both the FSL and Southern League All-Star teams at the conclusion of the season.[23][24] The Cubs named him their Minor League Player of the Year, closing the season as the top-ranked prospect in the team's system and third overall in the Southern League.[25][26] On October 28, 2013, Báez won the MiLBY Award for Best Minor League Game of the Year, recognizing his four-home run game.[27]
The Cubs invited Báez to spring training in 2014. An injury suffered by Starlin Castro allowed him regular playing time. To increase his versatility, Báez began practicing at second base and third base.[28] He was reassigned to Minor League camp during the final week of spring training.[29] Bothered by a back injury, he opened his participation with the Iowa Cubs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL) immersed in a slump, with his only hit in 20 at bats being the first home run of the season.[30][31] During the second week of the season, Báez had his first multi-hit game and hit a second home run before being placed on the seven day disabled list with an ankle sprain. Báez slumped following his return, and his batting average fell below .150 in May, while his strikeout-to-walk ratio worsened. With a more patient approach at the plate, Báez began a hitting streak on May 16, 2014. On May 26, 2014, Báez was named the PCL Player of the Week for the previous week.[32]
References
- ^ McQuown, Rob; Rubio, Mauricio. "The Top 101 Prospects of 2014". baseballprospectus.com. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "For former ACD slugger Javier Baez, Major League future is when, not if | members.jacksonville.com". M.jacksonville.com. June 22, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Every day with sister Noely is special for Chicago Cubs player Javier Baez | cubs.com: News". Chicago.cubs.mlb.com. December 23, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ a b "Cubs tab high school shortstop Javier Baez with ninth pick | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ a b "Javier Baez's (Jacksonville, FL) High School Baseball Stats". Maxpreps.com. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ Carrie Muskat & AJ Cassavell (March 16, 2014). "Top prospect Baez getting work at second base". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ Patrick Mooney (March 17, 2014). "Cubs: Javier Baez ready for anything, getting closer to Wrigley". Comcast SportsNet Chicago. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Power surge down on the farm by SS Javier Baez — Chicago Sun-Times". Suntimes.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ "2011 Arizona Cubs Statistics and Team Info". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "2011 Boise Hawks Statistics and Team Info". The Baseball Cube. January 9, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Prospect Watch | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Cubs Extended Spring Training — Final Stats | The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog". The Cub Reporter. February 13, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ a b "Javier Baez at Minor League Central". Minorleaguecentral.com. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Stats: Javier Baez" (in Spanish). Baseball America. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
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(help) - ^ "2013 Prospect Watch | cubs.com: News". Chicago.cubs.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "Chen gives up 4 homers in loss to Cubs — Yahoo Sports". Sports.yahoo.com. March 16, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Cubs minor leaguer Javier Baez hits 2 HRs to help Cubs beat Japan 7–5". Fox News. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Bruce Chen Finds Out Javier Baez Can Do Whatever He Wants | The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog". The Cub Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "For former ACD slugger Javier Baez, Major League future is when, not if | members.jacksonville.com". Jacksonville.com. June 22, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ Corcoran, Cliff (June 11, 2013). "Watch: Cubs prospect Javier Baez bashes four home runs in one game". Mlb.si.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ Wild, Danny (July 1, 2013). "Correa, Nimmo voted to Futures Game: Mets' No. 4 prospect headed to Citi Field after online fan vote". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ 2Kline, Matthew (July 6, 2013). "Baez, Villanueva homer, but Smokies fall 8–2". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
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- ^ Dykstra, Sam (August 30, 2013). "Baez, Smokies dominate SL All-Stars | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Cubs Name Javier Baez and Kyle Hendricks Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year | cubs.com: News" (Press release). Mlb.mlb.com. September 13, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Javier Baez Chicago Cubs top prospect — Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Javier Baez Takes Home a MiLBY for Best Minor League Game of the Year". Chicago Cubs Online. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Javier Baez playing second base — Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. March 6, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ Carrie Muskat (March 22, 2014). "Baez lauded for progress, takes roster move in stride". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ Carrie Muskat (April 6, 2014). "Baez homers for Triple-A Iowa to end slide". Major League Baseball. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ Tommy Birch (April 10, 2014). "Prospects Javier Baez and Kyle Hendricks shine in win". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Javier Báez on Twitter