Austin Gauthier #2

Austin James Gauthier…born May 7, 1999 in Cheyanne, Wyo.…played four seasons at Hofstra…signed with Austin James Gauthier…born on May 7, 1999 in Cheyenne, Wyo.…attended Hofstra College and was named to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll in 2020, ABCA/Rawlings All-Northeast Region First Team and All-Colonial Athletic Associate First Team in 2021…attended South County High School in Fairfax, Va., where he was named to the all-conference team as a junior and senior…has one brother…hobbies include boating and golfing…signed a Minor League contract with the Dodgers as a free agent in 2021.

2024

Started the season with Double-A Tulsa, playing in 24 games and hitting .280 (23-for-82) with eight extra-base hits and 17 RBI... Promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 7, slashing .247/.355/.330 with two home runs and 31 RBI in 106 games...Had his best month in June with Triple-A Oklahoma City, slashing .272/.422/.383 in 24 games with a home run and eight RBI.

2023

Began the season with Advanced-A Great Lakes before being promoted to Double-A Tulsa. With Advanced-A Great Lakes, slashed .365/.487/.568 with a 1.055 OPS in 40 games. In 84 games with Double-A Tulsa, hit .293 (94-for-321) with 19 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 34 RBI. Spent the most combined time at third base (32 G, 31 GS), committing five errors over 121 total chances in 249.0 innings. Named MiLB Organization All-Star with the Dodgers. Named Midwest League Player of the Month for May, including Player of the Week for May 7 and May 28, after slashing .349/.491/.614 with a 1.105 OPS and 23 RBI. Went 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI on May 3 against Quad Cities … hit .485 (16-for-33) with runners in scoring position with Advanced-A Great Lakes … had his best month with Double-A Tulsa, slashing .337/.465/.408 in 26 games with a .873 OPS.