Jeremy Fry
Overview
Jeremy Fry (Jeremy Fry, born July 24, 1985) is an American former professional baseball player who played as an infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He primarily played second base and shortstop, contributing to his team with outstanding defensive skills and speed. Currently, he works as a coach in the minor leagues and independent leagues, focusing on developing young players.
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Early Life and Amateur Career
Jeremy Fry was born in Los Angeles, California, and showed promise in baseball from high school. He began playing baseball at Notre Dame High School in Los Angeles, demonstrating excellent talent in hitting and baserunning. He later attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and played college baseball for the Bruins. During his time at UCLA, he primarily played shortstop and second base, serving as a key player for the team, and contributed to their advancement to the NCAA regional tournament in 2006.
Professional Career
Jeremy Fry was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 4th round (131st overall) of the 2007 MLB Draft. He began his professional career in the minor leagues, primarily playing at Double-A and Triple-A levels. In 2010, he was promoted to the major leagues after demonstrating excellent defense and on-base ability with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs. He made his MLB debut on September 6, 2010, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, entering the game as a pinch runner. He appeared in 13 games for the Cubs through 2011, recording a batting average of .222 and 1 RBI.
In 2012, Fry moved to the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, but did not receive a call-up to the major leagues. He then played in the Chicago White Sox minor league system in 2013, and in 2014, he played for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. In 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, but spent the season at Triple-A. He returned to independent baseball in 2016 and concluded his playing career.
Playing Style
Jeremy Fry was a player known for his defensive strengths. He had a wide infield range and excellent glove handling, allowing him to play both second base and shortstop reliably. At the plate, his strengths were on-base ability, bunting, and executing plays such as stealing bases, rather than pure hitting accuracy. In his minor league career, he posted a batting average of .254, an on-base percentage of .341, and a slugging percentage of .328, while successfully stealing over 150 bases. His baserunning, utilizing his speed, was his primary weapon.
Coaching Career
After retiring, Jeremy Fry pursued a career as a coach. From 2017 to 2019, he served as a hitting coach for the Evansville Otters of the independent Frontier League. In 2020, he joined the Miami Marlins minor league system as an infield coach for their rookie-level team. Since 2022, he has worked as a defensive coach for the Marlins' Double-A affiliate, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, helping develop young infielders. As of 2024, he is serving as an infield coach for the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Recent Developments
As of 2024-2025, Jeremy Fry is serving as an infield coach for the Miami Marlins' Triple-A affiliate, focusing on developing the team's prospects. He also serves as a defensive coordinator within the Marlins' farm system, contributing to the overall infield defensive strategy. Based on his coaching experience in the minor leagues in recent years, there is speculation about a potential move to the major league coaching staff. Additionally, he participates in mentoring programs for independent and minor league players, drawing on his playing experience.
Related Topics
- [[Chicago Cubs]]
- [[Miami Marlins]]
- [[Minor League Baseball]]
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