D. J. LeMahieu
Encyclopedia
David John LeMahieu is an American
professional baseball
second baseman
for the Chicago Cubs
of Major League Baseball
. He was the second round draft of the Cubs in the 2009 MLB draft
.
LeMahieu attended Brother Rice High School (Michigan)
and Louisiana State University
. As a member of the LSU baseball program, LeMahieu participated in the 2008
and 2009 College World Series
. LeMahieu was named a pre-season All American by Collegiate Baseball prior to the 2009 season. He was also named the No. 6 prospect in the Cape Cod League in the summer of 2008 by Baseball America magazine. In 2009, he led the LSU Tigers to the NCAA National Championship and was named to the 2009 College World Series
All-Tournament Team.
He was the second selection for the Chicago Cubs in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, and the 79th player overall taken during the draft. He played for the Cubs affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs
, in 2009 for a brief stint after the Draft. In 38 games, he hit .316 with 30 RBI.
He spent the 2010 season with Chicago's High-level A affiliate, the Daytona Cubs
, batting .314 with 73 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 135 games.
Warriors. In his senior year, as a lead-off hitter he hit .574 with eight home runs, 16 doubles, seven triples, 70 runs, 32 RBI and 39 stolen bases. In 92 at-bats as a senior, LeMahieu struck out twice. His career average in high school was .459 with 201 hits. As a junior, he was an Aflac All-American. He was also a two time Gatorade player of the year and Louisville Slugger Player of the Year for the State of Michigan.
After his senior year at Rice, he was selected by the Tigers in the 2007 MLB draft in the 41st round.
All-Tournament team. He hit .444 in the series leading all players in the series with 12 hits. LeMahieu's biggest hit was a 2 run double with two outs in the 9th inning of the first game in the championship series against Texas. LeMahieu then walked in the 11th and scored the go-ahead run.
As a freshman at LSU, he started in 67 of 68 games. For the 2008 season, he hit .337 overall, and helped LSU reach the NCAA post-season play for the first time since 2005. In the post-season, he was selected to the All-Tournament team for the Baton Rouge regional after hitting .300 and scoring 7 runs during the regional.
During his sophomore campaign, LeMahieu started 72 of the 73 games LSU played. He led the team in batting average .350 and hits with 96. He had a 25-game hitting streak spanning the last 16 games of 2008 and the first 9 games of 2009.
, grounding into a double play. He did not stay in the game, a 12-7 loss to the Houston Astros
.
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professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
second baseman
Second baseman
Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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. He was the second round draft of the Cubs in the 2009 MLB draft
2009 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.The drafting order is as follows:-First-round selections:Key-Supplemental first-round selections:From Baseball America...
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LeMahieu attended Brother Rice High School (Michigan)
Brother Rice High School (Michigan)
Brother Rice High School is a Roman Catholic all-boys non-residential college prep school with approximately 700 students located in Bloomfield Township, Michigan . Until 1993 its address was in neighboring Birmingham, Michigan's postal district. In 1993 the U.S...
and Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
. As a member of the LSU baseball program, LeMahieu participated in the 2008
2008 College World Series
The 2008 College World Series was held June 14 through June 25, in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium...
and 2009 College World Series
2009 College World Series
The 2009 College World Series began on June 13, and was held through June 24, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska at historic Rosenblatt Stadium. As part of the 2009 collegiate baseball season, eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to crown a...
. LeMahieu was named a pre-season All American by Collegiate Baseball prior to the 2009 season. He was also named the No. 6 prospect in the Cape Cod League in the summer of 2008 by Baseball America magazine. In 2009, he led the LSU Tigers to the NCAA National Championship and was named to the 2009 College World Series
2009 College World Series
The 2009 College World Series began on June 13, and was held through June 24, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska at historic Rosenblatt Stadium. As part of the 2009 collegiate baseball season, eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to crown a...
All-Tournament Team.
He was the second selection for the Chicago Cubs in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, and the 79th player overall taken during the draft. He played for the Cubs affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs
Peoria Chiefs
The Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Midwest League....
, in 2009 for a brief stint after the Draft. In 38 games, he hit .316 with 30 RBI.
He spent the 2010 season with Chicago's High-level A affiliate, the Daytona Cubs
Daytona Cubs
The Daytona Cubs are a minor league baseball team based in Daytona Beach, Florida. The team plays in the Florida State League , and is the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs major league club. The Cubs play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark; opened in 1914, the park seats 5,100 fans.The...
, batting .314 with 73 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 135 games.
High school career
LeMahieu played shortstop/pitcher for the Brother Rice High School (Michigan)Brother Rice High School (Michigan)
Brother Rice High School is a Roman Catholic all-boys non-residential college prep school with approximately 700 students located in Bloomfield Township, Michigan . Until 1993 its address was in neighboring Birmingham, Michigan's postal district. In 1993 the U.S...
Warriors. In his senior year, as a lead-off hitter he hit .574 with eight home runs, 16 doubles, seven triples, 70 runs, 32 RBI and 39 stolen bases. In 92 at-bats as a senior, LeMahieu struck out twice. His career average in high school was .459 with 201 hits. As a junior, he was an Aflac All-American. He was also a two time Gatorade player of the year and Louisville Slugger Player of the Year for the State of Michigan.
After his senior year at Rice, he was selected by the Tigers in the 2007 MLB draft in the 41st round.
College career
LeMahieu helped lead LSU to the 2009 National Championship. LeMahieu was selected to the 2009 College World Series2009 College World Series
The 2009 College World Series began on June 13, and was held through June 24, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska at historic Rosenblatt Stadium. As part of the 2009 collegiate baseball season, eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to crown a...
All-Tournament team. He hit .444 in the series leading all players in the series with 12 hits. LeMahieu's biggest hit was a 2 run double with two outs in the 9th inning of the first game in the championship series against Texas. LeMahieu then walked in the 11th and scored the go-ahead run.
As a freshman at LSU, he started in 67 of 68 games. For the 2008 season, he hit .337 overall, and helped LSU reach the NCAA post-season play for the first time since 2005. In the post-season, he was selected to the All-Tournament team for the Baton Rouge regional after hitting .300 and scoring 7 runs during the regional.
During his sophomore campaign, LeMahieu started 72 of the 73 games LSU played. He led the team in batting average .350 and hits with 96. He had a 25-game hitting streak spanning the last 16 games of 2008 and the first 9 games of 2009.
Chicago Cubs
On May 30, 2011, LeMahieu was called up to the majors when Jeff Baker was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain. That day, LeMahieu made his major league debut pinch-hitting for the pitcher John GrabowJohn Grabow
John William Grabow, nicknamed "Grabes" , is a Major League Baseball left-handed reliever....
, grounding into a double play. He did not stay in the game, a 12-7 loss to the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
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.