Alex Yarbrough
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| Alex Yarbrough | |
|---|---|
| Second baseman | |
| Born: August 3, 1991 Allen, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Alexander Wyatt Yarbrough (born August 3, 1991) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Minor League Baseball for the Miami Marlins organization.
A three-year starter for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2010 to 2012, Yarbrough earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a sophomore, leading the Rebels in extra-base hits and multiple-hit games.[1][2]
Yarbrough became one of the best infielders in college baseball as a junior, hitting .380 while committing only three errors all season.[2] He earned first-team All-American honors.[2][3] He was also a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award.[2][4] Yarbrough also earned first-team All-SEC honors and was named the SEC all-defensive team.[2][5] After the 2011 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[6]