Chris Kwitzer

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On July 31, 2018, Kwitzer appeared in his first game with the Pittsburg Diamonds of the Pacific Association. In his first game with the Diamonds, Kwitzer hit a grand slam in a 13–3 victory against the Vallejo Admirals. [9]

Over his first professional season across four teams and three leagues, Kwitzer had 33 extra base hits over 75 games while holding a .350 average and 65 runs batted in.

Sonoma Stompers

In 2019, the corner infielder produced at a .309/.385/.500 clip with 56 RBIs in 58 games for the Sonoma Stompers of the Pacific Association. His play earned him 2019 Gilded Glove winner at the third base position. [10]

In the winter, Kwitzer played for Aguilas Metropolitanas of the Panamanian Professional Baseball League. [11]

Washington Wild Things

In 2020, Kwitzer signed with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he played an abbreviated 18 games with the Wild Things where he held a .296 average over 71 at-bats.

He then joined the Jersey Wise Guys of the All-American Baseball Challenge where he hit .352 over 13 games. [12] In September, Kwitzer joined the Saranac Lake Surge of the Empire Professional Baseball League. Over 11 games, Kwizter went 17–44 with six home runs and 15 RBIs. [13]

Tri-City ValleyCats

On November 9, 2020, Kwizter signed with the Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League. [14] In April, Kwitzer appeared in games for the newly formed Party Animals who played against the Savannah Bananas. [15]

On May 21, 2021, the Lake Erie Crushers traded Kwitzer to the Tri-City ValleyCats before ever appearing in a game. [16] In June, Kwitzer served a three-game suspension for an on-field altercation against the New Jersey Jackals. In August, Kwitzer was suspended 12-games by the Frontier League for a benches-clearing fight in the ninth inning against the Sussex County Miners. [17]

New York Boulders (2022–present)

2022: RBI leader

In 2022, Kwitzer signed with the New York Boulders of the Frontier League. Over 92 games, Kwitzer had a career high 20 home runs, 24 doubles and a league leading 96 RBIs. He also stole a then career-high 13 bases in 14 attempts while holding a .301 average.

In the fall, Kwitzer signed with the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League. Over 37 games, Kwitzer had eight extra base hits and 19 RBIs. [18]

2023: First All-Star selection and award

In 2023, Kwitzer batted .301 for the second consecutive season over 95 games. He was successful in 21 of 23 stolen bases attempts, which was a career-high. On July 6, 2023, Kwitzer was named an Eastern Division alternate All-Star for the 2023 Frontier League All-Star game. [19] He also participated and won the Outfield throwing competition. [20] On August 7, Kwitzer was named Frontier League Player of the Week where he had a 1.429 OPS, nine RBIs, 2 home runs and a .455 average. [21]

2024 season

On April 8, 2024, Kwitzer re-signed with the Boulders. [22] On July 5, he was named an Eastern Division All-Star reserve for the 2024 Frontier League All-Star game. [23]

National team

Spain

Played for Spain in the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification. [24] Played in all four games as a right fielder and designated hitter. Held a .313 average (5 for 16, 2B, 2 RBI, BB). [25]

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Chris Kwitzer
New York Boulders – No. 9
infielder
Born: (1995-01-26) January 26, 1995 (age 29)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right