Christian Michael Prieto (born August 24, 1972) is a former professional
baseball player
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who played one season in
Major League Baseball
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for the
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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in . Prieto attended
Carmel High School, and the
University of Nevada
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. Prieto is currently the first base coach for the
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since its inception, the team's home v ...
.
Career
He was signed June 8, 1993 by
San Diego Padres
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scout
Don Lyle after being selected by the Padres in the 24th round of
1993 draft. Prieto was granted free agency, October 15, 1999, and subsequently signed by the
Los Angeles Dodgers
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, January 20, 2000. After being signed by the Dodgers, he was loaned to the
Mexico City Red Devils from July 18 – September 6, 2000. The Dodgers allowed him to go to free agency on October 15, 2001. Prieto was then signed by the
Houston Astros on December 17, 2001, then released on April 29, 2002. The
Oaxaca Guerreros
The Guerreros de Oaxaca (English: Oaxaca Warriors) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League based in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico. Their home field is Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos.
History
In October 1995, a group of businessmen, ...
signed him in May 2002, then he played for the independent
Chico Outlaws
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starting in August 2002. The
Oakland Athletics signed him on November 8, 2002, then was granted free agency, October 15, 2003. Signed by the
St. Louis Cardinals
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January 7, 2004, then granted free agency, October 15, 2004. Finally, the
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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signed him as a free agent on December 14, 2004, and then released him on October 15, 2005.
Preito made two appearances with the Angels during the 2005 season. Manager
Mike Scioscia
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noted at the time that Prieto would likely be used as a defensive replacement, or possibly as a situational hitter due to his
bunting abilities. His first roster appearance was made on May 14, 2005, at
Comerica Park
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History Construction
Founded in 1894, the Tigers had played at the c ...
against the
Detroit Tigers. His final MLB appearance was made on May 16, 2005, at
Jacobs Field against the
Cleveland Indians
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.
Coaching career
On October 24, 2021, Prieto was hired as the first base coach for the
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since its inception, the team's home v ...
.
References
External links
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1972 births
Living people
Albuquerque Dukes players
American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Baseball coaches from California
Baseball players from California
Chico Heat players
Diablos Rojos del México players
Las Vegas 51s players
Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players
Los Angeles Angels players
Major League Baseball center fielders
Memphis Chicks players
Memphis Redbirds players
Mexican League baseball center fielders
Minor league baseball managers
Mobile BayBears players
Nevada Wolf Pack baseball players
New Orleans Zephyrs players
People from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players
Sacramento River Cats players
Salt Lake Stingers players
Seattle Mariners coaches
Spokane Indians players