Addison Russell

Addison Wayne Russell (born January 23, 1994) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. Russell was drafted 11th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2014. In 2015, Baseball America listed Russell as the third-best prospect in professional baseball. He made his MLB debut with the Cubs in April 2015 and was an All-Star in 2016. That same year, Russell won the World Series with the Cubs. He has previously played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes.

This article is about the baseball player. For the Ohio author, see Addison Peale Russell. For the Connecticut politician, see Charles Addison Russell.

Addison Russell
Russell with the Chicago Cubs in 2017
Acereros de Monclova – No. 27
Second baseman / Shortstop
Born: (1994-01-23) January 23, 1994
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 21, 2015, for the Chicago Cubs
KBO: July 28, 2020, for the Kiwoom Heroes
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Batting average.242
Home runs60
Runs batted in253
KBO statistics
(through 2023 season)
Batting average.269
Home runs6
Runs batted in73
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All-Star (2016)
  • World Series champion (2016)
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