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| Jarryd Dale | |
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 Dale with the Orix Buffaloes in 2025 | |
| Kia Tigers | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: (2000-09-11) 11 September 2000 Melbourne, Australia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Jarryd James Dale (born 11 September 2000) is an Australian professional baseball infielder for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.
Career
San Diego Padres
On 2 July 2017, Dale signed with the San Diego Padres organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut in 2018 with the rookie-level Arizona League Padres. Dale made 31 appearances for the AZL Padres in 2019, slashing .301/.358/.345 with 16 RBI and six stolen bases.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Dale returned to action in 2021 with the Single-A Lake Elsinore Storm, playing in 102 games and batting .269/.330/.381 with six home runs, 60 RBI, and 31 stolen bases.[4] He split the 2022 campaign between the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps and Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, batting a combined .199/.318/.279 with four home runs, 39 RBI, and 27 stolen bases across 134 total appearances.[5]
In 2023, Dale played in only 24 games split between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Padres, Fort Wayne, and El Paso, hitting .244/.366/.396 with one home run, seven RBI, and seven stolen bases.[6] He split the 2024 season between Fort Wayne and the Double-A San Antonio Missions, batting a cumulative .171/.225/.288 with three home runs, nine RBI, and two stolen bases. Dale was released by the Padres organization on 4 August 2024.[7]
Orix Buffaloes
On 16 February 2025, Dale signed a development contract with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball.[8] Dale played in 41 games for Orix's farm team, batting .297/.357/.398 with two home runs, 14 RBI, and one stolen base.
Kia Tigers
On 24 December 2025, Dale signed with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[9][10]
International career
Dale played for Team Australia in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[11] He also represented Australia at the 2024 WBSC Premier12.[12]
Personal life
Dale's father, Philip, played professionally in the Cincinnati Reds organization, later setting several records in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) and winning a silver medal at the Athens 2004 Olympics as a coach for the Australian Olympic baseball team.[13] Dale's brother, Ryan, played professionally in the Kansas City Royals organization.[14] His cousin, Jon Kennedy, played professionally for the Atlanta Braves organization.[15]
References
- ^ "Padres' Minor League Depth: Top 5 Shortstops". eastvillagetimes.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Jarryd Dale - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Jarryd Dale: The Man from Down Under". madfriars.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Jarryd Dale Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Jarryd Dale - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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- ^ "KIA signs Australian shortstop Jarryd Dale as Asia quota alternative to Park Chan-ho". biz.chosun.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Kia Tigers bring back pitcher, sign 2 new hitters to complete foreign player signings". koreatimes.co.kr. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. & Brady Singer headline 2023 World Baseball Classic rosters". MLB.com.
- ^ "MLB Draft first pick Travis Bazzana makes Australia's WBSC Premier12 roster". wbsc.org. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Young Waverly Wildcats stats continue the family tradition". heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Twenty six young Australians will pitch talents to Major League Baseball scouts". couriermail.com. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "MLB World Select tour is valuable experience for Aussie prospects". espn.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
