| Tyler Kuhn | |
|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Utility player | |
| Born: (1986-09-09) September 9, 1986 (age 26) Louisville, Kentucky |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
Tyler Kuhn (born September 9, 1986 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a minor league baseball utility player in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
Kuhn was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 33rd round of the 2007 MLB Draft but did not sign. He was then drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 15th round of the 2008 MLB Draft, after attending West Virginia University. Kuhn started his baseball career in 2008 at the Rookie level with the Great Falls Voyagers. In 2008, Kuhn hit .375 in 256 at bats with 3 HRs, 46 RBI and 7 SBs. In 2009, Kuhn started the year at Low-A Kannapolis Intimidators but was later promoted to High-A, Winston-Salem Dash. In 2009 combined, Kuhn hit .289 in 477 at bats with 0 HRs, 76 RBI and 26 SBs. In 2010, Kuhn played the whole season with Double-A Birmingham Barons. In 2010, Kuhn hit .279 in 384 at bats with 5 HRs, 50 RBI and 6 SBs. In 2011, Kuhn started the season with Birmingham but was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte Knights for the last month of the season. In 2011 combined, Kuhn hit .333 in 505 at bats with 1 HR, 59 RBI and 16 SBs. In 2012, Kuhn hit .273 in 417 at bats with 4 HRs, 36 RBI and 6 SBs with Charlotte.
On August 9, 2012, Kuhn was released by the White Sox and the signed with the Diamondbacks. He was assigned to play with AAA Reno.
As of August 10, 2012, Kuhn has played in a total of 530 minor league games. He has played left field (215 games), second base (128 games), shortstop (75 games), third base (57 games) and DH (10 games).
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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