| Christian Cairo | |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves – No. 70 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born:June 11, 2001 Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Christian Miguel Cairo (born June 11,2001) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Cairo attended Calvary Christian High School in Clearwater,Florida. [1] The Cleveland Indians drafted him in the fourth round,with the 130th overall selection,of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. [2] At the time of his selection,MLB.com ranked Cairo 99th on the draft prospect list. [3] Though he was prepared to follow through on his commitment to play college baseball for Louisiana State University,Cleveland signed him for a signing bonus reportedly close to $1 million. [4] [5] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Indians. Cairo did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6]
Cairo returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Lynchburg Hillcats and High–A Lake County Captains. In 79 games split between the two affiliates,he slashed .226/.371/.357 with six home runs,24 RBI,and 19 stolen bases. [7] Cairo split the 2022 campaign between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Guardians and Lake County,playing in 63 games and hitting .198/.362/.277 with two home runs,21 RBI,and 10 stolen bases. [8]
Cairo returned to Lake County in 2023,playing in 61 games and batting .239/.376/.351 with three home runs,13 RBI,and 10 stolen bases. In 2023,he played in the Arizona Fall League with the Peoria Javelinas. [9] Cairo split 2024 between the Double–A Akron RubberDucks and Triple–A Columbus Clippers. In 108 appearances split between the two affiliates,he slashed .241/.354/.326 with four home runs,39 RBI,and 26 stolen bases. [10]
On December 11,2024,the Atlanta Braves selected Cairo from Cleveland in the Rule 5 draft. [11] [12]
Cairo's father,Miguel Cairo,played in the major leagues. [13] [14]