Jett Adam Bandy (born March 26, 1990) is an American former professional

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Early life

Jett Bandy was raised in

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, the second of four children. Bandy's first name is a portmanteau, after his father John, and grandfather Chet. John Bandy was responsible for teaching

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flair bartending for the 1988 film ''

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''. Jett's mother is Sheryl. Bandy first met his wife in 2012, while he was playing in the minor leagues.

Career

Amateur

Bandy attended

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. The

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selected him in the 41st round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign. Bandy enrolled at

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, and played

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for the

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. In 2010, he played

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in the

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for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.

Los Angeles Angels

The

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selected Bandy in the 31st round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He signed with the Angels and made his professional debut with the

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and also played for the Orem Owlz of the Pioneer League. He played for the

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in 2011 and

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in 2012. Bandy played for the Double-A

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in both 2013 and 2014. Bandy made his Major League debut on September 14, 2015. In 2016, he batted .234/.281/.392 in 209 at bats.

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 13, 2016, Bandy was traded to the

for Martín Maldonado and Drew Gagnon. He made the opening day roster, and began the 2017 season splitting playing time at catcher with Manny Piña. Following the acquisition of

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, formerly of the

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, and due in part to a recent slump, Bandy was optioned down to the Triple-A

Colorado Springs Sky Sox The Colorado Springs Sky Sox were a Minor League Baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team played in the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and was the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers (2015–2018), Colorado R ...

on June 25. Bandy, however, was recalled from the Sky Sox after Vogt went on the disabled list for neck and leg injuries on July 17. On May 25, 2018, Bandy was

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. On October 31, Bandy became a minor league free agent.

Texas Rangers

On November 7, 2018, Bandy signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He was assigned to the Triple-A

Nashville Sounds The Nashville Sounds are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the ci ...

for the 2019 season, hitting .231/.279/.430 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI. Bandy elected free agency following the season on November 4.

Boston Red Sox

On December 20, 2019, the

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signed Bandy to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. Bandy became a minor league free agent on November 2, 2020. On February 22, 2021, Bandy re-signed with the Red Sox on a minor league contract and was invited to spring training. Bandy played in 34 games for the Triple–A

Worcester Red Sox The Worcester Red Sox (nicknamed the WooSox) are a professional minor league baseball team based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Beginning play in 2021, the team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, succeeding the Pawtucket Red Sox. Th ...

, hitting .208 with three home runs and 16 RBI. On September 11, Bandy was released by the Red Sox.

References

External links

Arizona Wildcats bio
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