Justin O'Conner


Justin Douglas O'Conner is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees organization.

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

O'Conner attended Cowan High School in Cowan, Indiana. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round, 31st overall, of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut that season with the Gulf Coast Rays. He played in only 48 games for the Princeton Rays in 2011 after suffering a torn hip labrum. He played for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2012 and the Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2013. After the season, he played in the Australian Baseball League. O'Conner started 2014 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs. He was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in July.
The Rays designated O'Conner for assignment after the 2016 season. He was outrighted to the minors in December. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

San Francisco Giants

On January 25, 2018, O'Conner signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. He was released on March 26, 2018.

St. Paul Saints

On April 16, 2018, O'Conner signed with the St. Paul Saints of the independent American Association.

Chicago White Sox

On January 22, 2019, O'Conner's contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox. O'Conner had converted to pitching for the 2019 season. He elected free agency on November 4.

New York Yankees

On December 14, 2019, O'Conner signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees organization.