• Full name Riley Timothy Unroe
  • Born 08/03/1995 in New Orleans, LA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School Desert Ridge
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013 (signed for $997,500).
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    Unroe's father Tim played mostly first base and third base professionally for 11 years, including a brief time in the majors in five different seasons with the Brewers, Angels and Braves. Riley is a better defender, and some scouts say he'll be able to stay at shortstop. He has soft hands and a strong arm and is a heady player who is always in the right position. He's versatile enough that he could play second base or center field and is a well above-average runner. A lifelong switch-hitter, Unroe shows electric bat speed and profiles to hit 12-15 home runs as a pro, even though he's just 6 feet and 180 pounds. Scouts and coaches love the way he plays the game, and he has excellent makeup and international experience as a two-time member of Team USA with the 14-and-under in 2009 and the 18-and-under team last summer. It will likely take a seven-figure bonus to pry Unroe away from his commitment to Southern California.

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Career Transactions

  • 2B Riley Unroe assigned to Tacoma Rainiers from Arkansas Travelers.
  • 2B Riley Unroe assigned to Tacoma Rainiers from Arkansas Travelers.
  • 2B Riley Unroe and assigned to Arkansas Travelers.
  • 2B Riley Unroe and assigned to Seattle Mariners.
  • Salt Lake Bees released 2B Riley Unroe.

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