Education
Naquin attended Klein Collins High School, where he played for the school"s baseball team
Naquin attended Klein Collins High School, where he played for the school"s baseball team
He plays in minor league baseball for the Cleveland Indians organization. Prior to playing professionally, Naquin played college baseball for the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Aggies. He lettered in baseball for three years.
He was twice honored as All-State, three times honored as All-District, and three times named All-Greater Houston.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Naquin in the 33rd round of the 2009 MLB Draft. After considering signing with the Orioles, Naquin decided to enroll at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, to play college baseball for the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Aggies baseball team
The Cleveland Indians selected Naquin in the first round, with the 15th overall selection, of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. Naquin played for the Carolina Mudcats of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League and the Akron Aeros of the Class Associate of Arts Eastern League in 2013.
After the 2013 season, the Indians assigned Naquin to the Arizona Fall League, and he participated in the Fall Stars Game.
Naquin began the 2014 season with Akron, but suffered a broken hand in July. He required surgery, and missed the remainder of the 2014 season. Naquin began the 2015 season with Akron.
In June, the Indians promoted him to the Columbus Clippers of the Class American Automobile Association International League.
After the 2015 season, the Indians added Naquin to their 40-man roster.