McCoy Signs Free Agent Deal With Padres

7/17/2024 1:45:00 PM | By: Len Skoros

Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University senior outfielder Alex McCoy has signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres, The deal is official, pending a physical. McCoy is the 12th player in program history to sign a free agent contract with a Major League Baseball team and the third in the last four years, joining Austin Gauthier (2021, Los Angeles Dodgers) and Kevin Bruggeman (2023, Los Angeles Angels).

"I am so happy for Alex and his family," said Hofstra Head Coach Frank Catalanotto. "He put in a lot of hard work to prepare for this moment and we wish him all the best in his professional career. The Padres are getting a special player."

Having completed his only season at Hofstra in 2024 after beginning his career at Maryland Eastern Shore, McCoy batted .306 with 12 doubles, a team-high 11 home runs, 40 runs scored, and 44 RBIs. His 44 RBIs were second on the team, the 40 runs ranked third, while the 12 doubles were fourth. The Baltimore, Maryland native also stole 22 bases, ranking second on the team. McCoy also excelled in the classroom, earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Honors as well as being a member of the Hofstra Dean's List in each semester.

McCoy joins Don Taussig (New York Yankees, 1950), Irving Burton (New York Giants, 1951), Brant Alyea (Cincinnati Reds, 1962), Paul Ciofrone (Philadelphia Phillies, 2001), Kevin Reinking (San Diego Padres, 2002), Kevin Flynn (Washington Nationals, 2013), Matt Reistetter (Washington Nationals, 2013), Matt Ford (Tampa Bay Rays, 2014), David Leiderman (Miami Marlins, 2018), Austin Gauthier (Los Angeles Dodgers, 2021), and Kevin Bruggeman (Los Angeles Angels, 2023) as MLB free agent signees.

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