Dillon Head
San Diego Padres
Outfielder
Born: (2004-10-11) October 11, 2004
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Dillon Head (born October 11, 2004) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization.

Amateur career

Head grew up in Glenwood, Illinois and attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School.[1] He batted 467 with six home runs, 28 RBIs, and 35 stolen bases as a junior.[2] Head committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[3]

Professional career

Head was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round, with the 25th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] On June 18, 2023, Head signed with the Padres on an under slot deal worth $2.8 million.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Fegan, James (July 8, 2023). "Homewood-Flossmoor phenom Dillon Head expected to be picked in first two rounds of MLB Draft". Chicago Sun Times.
  2. ↑ Millar, Steve (March 15, 2023). "Clemson recruit Dillon Head dials it up for H-F". Chicago Tribune.
  3. ↑ "Clemson recruit Dillon Head, an MLB prospect, is ready to dial it up a notch for H-F. 'There's just nothing he can't do.'". Boston Herald. March 15, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Padres' Dillon Head: Goes to san Diego". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Padres agree to terms with first-round pick Dillon Head". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.


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