Tim Hummel
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Timothy Robert Hummel is a former Major League Baseball
player who played for the Cincinnati Reds
in and . He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox
in the 2nd round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft
and made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds on August 26, 2003.
Hummel was drafted out of high school in the 5th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
by the San Diego Padres
, but did not sign. He attended Old Dominion University
and spent four years in the White Sox minor league system, including a Double-A All-Star berth in and being ranked the #6 prospect in the White Sox's organization in , before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds on August 21, , for Scott Sullivan. He made his debut for the Reds on August 26 and Batting average
.226 in 84 at-bats. In 2004, he batted .218 in 110 at-bats and was selected off waivers by the Boston Red Sox
on September 3. In , Hummel played 64 games for Triple-A Pawtucket
before being sent to the St. Louis Cardinals
on June 22 as part of a conditional deal. He was taken in the 2005 rule 5 draft
by his original team, the White Sox. He played 28 games for Triple-A Charlotte
in .
A former instructor at Frozen Ropes, a noted chain of training centers for aspiring baseball players, and former Director of 7 City Sports, Hummel is now the varsity Cape Henry Collegiate Baseball coach.
In 2011 the 7 City owners BJ Upton, Justin Upton, and Micheal Cuddyer agreed with Tim to pursue other opportunities.
Major League Baseball
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player who played for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in and . He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in the 2nd round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft
2000 Major League Baseball Draft
-First Round Selections:-Compensation picks:- Background :The Florida Marlins made Adrian Gonzalez of Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, CA the first overall selection in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft...
and made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds on August 26, 2003.
Hummel was drafted out of high school in the 5th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1997...
by the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, but did not sign. He attended Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University is a state university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
and spent four years in the White Sox minor league system, including a Double-A All-Star berth in and being ranked the #6 prospect in the White Sox's organization in , before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds on August 21, , for Scott Sullivan. He made his debut for the Reds on August 26 and Batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.226 in 84 at-bats. In 2004, he batted .218 in 110 at-bats and was selected off waivers by the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
on September 3. In , Hummel played 64 games for Triple-A Pawtucket
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
before being sent to the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
on June 22 as part of a conditional deal. He was taken in the 2005 rule 5 draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
by his original team, the White Sox. He played 28 games for Triple-A Charlotte
Charlotte Knights
The Charlotte Knights are a minor league baseball team representing Charlotte, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox of the American League...
in .
A former instructor at Frozen Ropes, a noted chain of training centers for aspiring baseball players, and former Director of 7 City Sports, Hummel is now the varsity Cape Henry Collegiate Baseball coach.
In 2011 the 7 City owners BJ Upton, Justin Upton, and Micheal Cuddyer agreed with Tim to pursue other opportunities.