Matt Kroon
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| Matt Kroon | |
|---|---|
| Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: December 5, 1996 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Matthew James Kroon (born December 5, 1996) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Professional Baseball.
The son of MLB player Marc Kroon, Matt grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, and attended Horizon High School.[1][2] He received two all-state selections there and batted .412 as a senior; Kroon was selected in the 38th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds.[1][3] Rather than sign with the Reds, Kroon played college baseball with the Oregon Ducks, batting .184 in 35 games with the team in his first year.[4] He transferred to Central Arizona College as a sophomore and posted 20 runs batted in (RBI) and two home runs while batting .266 in 46 games for the school.[4]
Kroon was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 30th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, but remained in school, transferring a second time to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[4] He played 57 games with the Cowboys and batted .300 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI.[5]