Rory Elias Rhodes (born 28 July 1991) is an Australian former professional baseball infielder. He has played for the Minnesota Twins organisation and for the Brisbane Bandits in Australia. Rhodes is one of the tallest players in the Australian Baseball League and the tallest position player at and although primarily is a third baseman, plays first base regularly.
Rhodes has represented his country at both Australia U17 and Australia U19 levels. He has also played for the Queensland Rams in the Claxton Shield and in 2007 won Rams Junior Player of the Year.Rory Rhodes QAS Profile
In his first season with the Bandits, he finished with 5 home-runs and slugging .514 and was runner-up for the 2010–11 seasons Rookie of the Year behind Trent Schmutter of the Sydney Blue Sox.Schmutter takes Home ABL Rookie of the Year – Australian Baseball League
Rory's older brother Ricky also briefly played in the Cincinnati Reds minor league system as a pitcher.
References
External links
Rory Rhodes – Australian Baseball League Stats Australian Baseball League