{{Short description|German-American baseball player (born 1991)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Aaron Altherr |image = Aaron Altherr.png |caption = Altherr with the Phillies in 2017 |width = 250px |team = Chicago Dogs |number = |position = Outfielder |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|1|14}} |birth_place = Landstuhl, Germany |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = June 16 |debutyear = 2014 |debutteam = Philadelphia Phillies |debut2league = KBO |debut2date = May 5 |debut2year = 2020 |debut2team = NC Dinos |statyear = 2019 season |statleague = MLB |stat1label = Batting average |stat1value = .219 |stat2label = Home runs |stat2value = 37 |stat3label = Runs batted in |stat3value = 150 |stat2league = KBO |stat2year = 2021 season |stat21label = Batting average |stat21value = .275 |stat22label = Home runs |stat22value = 63 |stat23label = Runs batted in |stat23value = 192 |baseball_ref = altheaa01 |teams = * Philadelphia Phillies ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2019}}) * San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2019}}) * New York Mets ({{mlby|2019}}) * NC Dinos ({{kboy|2020}}–{{kboy|2021}}) |awards= * Korean Series champion ({{kboy|2020}}) }}
'''Aaron Samuel Altherr''' ({{IPAc-en|ɑː|l||ˈ|t|ɛər|}} {{respell|ahl|TAIR}}; born January 14, 1991) is a German-American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Altherr has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets. He has also played in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.
==Early life== Altherr was born in Germany, where his mother, Michelle, a member of the United States Air Force, was stationed. His father, Frank, is German and played twice in 2. Bundesliga for FC Homburg. Altherr grew up moving frequently, spending time in Kansas City and Arizona.<ref name="x371">{{cite web | last=Jee-ho | first=Yoo | title=(Yonhap Interview) New KBO outfielder Aaron Altherr feels no extra pressure as go-to guy | website=Yonhap News Agency | date=April 14, 2020 | url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200414002900315 | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>
==Career== ===Philadelphia Phillies=== ====2009–2012==== Altherr was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft out of Agua Fria High School in Avondale, Arizona.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Christopher |date=August 25, 2015 |title=A Former Owl Making Himself Known to the World |url=https://owlsathletics.org/2015/08/25/a-former-owl-making-himself-known-to-the-world/ |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=Agua Fria High School |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2013-06-24/sports/40168133_1_aaron-altherr-fresh-start-double-a-reading |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106051656/http://articles.philly.com/2013-06-24/sports/40168133_1_aaron-altherr-fresh-start-double-a-reading |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 6, 2013 |title=Aaron Altherr a rising prospect |publisher=Articles.philly.com |date=June 24, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013}}</ref> The Phillies pried him away from a commitment to the University of Arizona with a $150,000 signing bonus. Being a multi-sport athlete in high school and leading Agua Fria High School to the 4A state championship in 2008 he also received NCAA Division I scholarship offers for basketball.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.philly.com/2013-12-27/sports/45596224_1_kelly-dugan-phillies-prospect-aaron-altherr |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231050503/http://articles.philly.com/2013-12-27/sports/45596224_1_kelly-dugan-phillies-prospect-aaron-altherr |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 31, 2013 |title=Phils pin hopes on prospect Aaron Altherr |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |first=Matt |last=Gelb |date=December 27, 2013}}</ref> He was assigned to the GCL Phillies, where in 28 games to finish 2009, he hit .214 with 1 HR and 11 RBI.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=alther001aar |title=Aaron Altherr Minor, Fall, Winter & Korean League Statistics & History |work=Baseball-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference |accessdate=May 13, 2022}}</ref>
Altherr began 2010 back with the GCL team, where in 27 games, he hit .304 with 15 RBI and 10 SB, but he struck out 22 times to just 3 walks. He earned a promotion to Short-Season Williamsport on July 22. In 28 games with Crosscutters, he hit .287 with 10 RBI, and just 13 strikeouts to 8 walks. After the season, he was rated the Phillies 10th best prospect by ''Baseball America''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Forman |first=Matt |date=December 13, 2010 |title=Baseball America ranks Phillies Top 10 Prospects |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-16313232 |access-date=August 11, 2022 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}}</ref> Altherr began 2011 with Single-A Lakewood, but he hit poorly, hitting just .211 with 15 RBI and 12 SB in 41 games. By the time the New York–Penn League began in 2011, he was back with Williamsport, but he understood the demotion and worked to regain his confidence.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-16/sports/29892646_1_crosscutters-free-fall-spring-training |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107000109/http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-16/sports/29892646_1_crosscutters-free-fall-spring-training |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 7, 2012 |title=Williamsport's Altherr: From free fall to All-Star |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |first=Joe |last=Berkery |date=August 16, 2011}}</ref> He was an All-Star in 2011, and in 71 games with Williamsport, he hit .260 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, and 25 SB.
Altherr was given a second shot at Lakewood, and in 110 games, he hit .252 with 8 HR, 50 RBI, and 25 SB. He played mostly left field up to 2012, but he was used mostly at center field with Lakewood. He played 2013 with High-A Clearwater, where in 123 games, he hit .275 with 12 HR, 69 RBI and 23 SB, but he struck out 140 times.
====2013–2015==== Altherr played for the Germany national baseball team in the qualifying rounds for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Germany, France Release WBC Qualifier Rosters |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/germany-france-release-wbc-qualifier-rosters/ |access-date=November 20, 2013 |website=Baseball America}}</ref> He played in the Arizona Fall League during the offseason in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillies_zone/Dugan-Altherr-headline-Phillies-contingent-at-Arizona-Fall-League.html |title=Dugan, Altherr headline Phillies contingent at Arizona Fall League |publisher=Philly.com |date= |access-date=November 20, 2013}}</ref> He was added to the Phillies 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.<ref name="z771">{{Cite web |last=Zolecki |first=Todd |date=November 20, 2013 |title=Phillies add four prospects to 40-man roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-add-four-prospects-to-40-man-roster-protecting-them-from-rule-5-draft/c-64078018 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> He played in the Arizona Fall League in 2013 with the Peoria Javelinas. In 12 games, he hit 9–45 (.200) with 3 RBI, 2 SB and 3 2B.
Altherr was set to begin 2014 with Double-A Reading, but he was sent to Clearwater before playing a game with Reading on April 13. However, after 7 games, he was quickly promoted back to Reading. He was hitting .245 in 52 games with 4 HR and 23 RBI, including hitting .417 with 9 RBI in his last 12 games, before he was promoted to Philadelphia.
On June 16, 2014, Altherr was recalled to Philadelphia to replace outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., who was placed on the bereavement list following the death of his father, Tony Gwynn.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2014 |title=Phillies place Tony Gwynn Jr. on bereavement list |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/06/16/phillies-place-tony-gwynn-jr-on-bereavement-list/10625143/ |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=USA TODAY|agency=Associated Press |language=en-US}}</ref> He made his major league debut that night, appearing as a pinch-hitter in the 12th inning against the Atlanta Braves. He flied out to center field, and was replaced by pitcher Antonio Bastardo in the lineup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL201406160.shtml |title=Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Box Score, June 16, 2014 |website=Baseball Reference |language=en |access-date=November 14, 2017}}</ref> He was optioned back to Reading on June 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/phils-recall-catcher-cameron-rupp-option-altherr |title=Phils recall catcher Cameron Rupp, option Altherr |work=CSN Philadelphia |first=Jim |last=Salisbury |date=June 19, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620221740/http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/phils-recall-catcher-cameron-rupp-option-altherr |archive-date=June 20, 2014 }}</ref>
thumb|180px|right After splitting the first four months of 2015 season between Reading and the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he was recalled to Philadelphia on August 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/maikel-franco-dl-fractured-wrist-aaron-altherr-recalled|title=Maikel Franco to DL with fractured wrist; Aaron Altherr recalled|publisher=CSNphilly.com|date=August 18, 2015|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> The following day, he recorded his first Major League hit, an RBI double against Mark Buehrle of the Toronto Blue Jays. He hit his first major league home run that same game against reliever Bo Schultz. On September 25, Altherr hit an inside-the-park grand slam off Jordan Zimmermann in an 8–2 win over the Washington Nationals, driving in Brian Bogusevic, Cameron Rupp, and Jerad Eickhoff. The grand slam was the 225th inside-the-park grand slam in Major League history, and the first since Randy Winn did so for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in a 6–2 win over the New York Yankees on October 3, 1999. Altherr hit a second home run in the fifth inning of the game, becoming the first player to record a multi-home run game including an inside-the-park grand slam since Bob Brower of the Texas Rangers did so in a 13–3 win over the Oakland Athletics on June 21, 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/aaron-altherr-philadelphia-phillies-inside-the-park-grand-slam|title=Phillies rookie Aaron Altherr hits first inside-the-park grand slam since 1999|first=Avery|last=Stone|work=USA Today|date=September 25, 2015|access-date=September 25, 2015}}</ref>
====2016–2019==== During spring training in 2016, Altherr tore a ligament in his left wrist, requiring surgery that caused him to miss the first half of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2016 |title=Phillies OF Aaron Altherr out 4-6 months with left wrist injury |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rightfielder-aaron-altherr-out-4-6-months-left-wrist-injury-surgery-philadelphia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309082018/http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rightfielder-aaron-altherr-out-4-6-months-left-wrist-injury-surgery-philadelphia |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=March 8, 2016 |website=CSN Philly}}</ref> He was activated from the disabled list on July 28.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/07/28/phillies-place-peter-bourjos-on-the-dl-and-activate-aaron-altherr/ |title=Phillies place Peter Bourjos on the DL and activate Aaron Altherr |last=Baer |first=Bill |date=July 28, 2016 |website=HardballTalk |language=en-US |access-date=November 13, 2017}}</ref>
On September 18, 2017, in a 4–3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Altherr hit a grand slam, the first one ever given up by Clayton Kershaw, who was then making his 288th regular-season start, having pitched 1,917 innings in 10 seasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aaron Altherr hit the first grand slam ever off Clayton Kershaw and so Jim Palmer's record is safe |first=Jessica |last=Kleinschmidt |date=September 18, 2017 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media, LP |url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/aaron-altherr-s-grand-slam-off-clayton-kershaw-reminds-us-of-some-weird-history- |access-date=September 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kershaw surrenders 1st career grand slam in 288th start |first=Brandon |last=Wile |date=September 18, 2017 |work=theScore.com |publisher=Score Media Ventures Inc. |url=https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1377086 |access-date=September 19, 2017}}</ref> In 2017, in 372 at bats, Altherr batted .272/.340/.516 with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs.<ref>[https://www.mlb.com/player/aaron-altherr-571437 Aaron Altherr Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
On July 22, 2018, Altherr was sent down to the Phillies Triple A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, but was brought back up in September. In 2018, he batted .181/.295/.333 for the Phillies with 8 home runs, 3 stolen bases, and 37 RBIs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Altherr Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/altheaa01.shtml |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=Baseball Reference |language=en}}</ref> He was tied for 4th in MLB with four extra-base-hits as a pinch-hitter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/aaron-altherr-571437?season=2019&team=143 |title=Aaron Altherr Stats, Fantasy & News |work=MLB.com |date= |access-date=October 5, 2019}}</ref>
On April 10, 2019, in the ninth inning of a game where the Washington Nationals were blowing out the Phillies 14–0, Altherr was called upon to pitch. He gave up one run and notched two strikeouts, with his fastball topping out at 90.5 mph.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mearns |first=Andrew |date=April 11, 2019 |title=Aaron Altherr excels in pitching appearance |url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/aaron-altherr-excels-in-pitching-appearance |access-date=October 5, 2019 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> On May 4, 2019, Altherr was designated for assignment by the Phillies.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zolecki |first1=Todd |title=Phils activate Herrera off IL; Altherr designated |url=https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/odubel-herrera-activated-off-injured-list |access-date=May 5, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=May 4, 2019}}</ref>
===San Francisco Giants=== On May 11, 2019, Altherr was claimed on waivers by the San Francisco Giants.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2019 |title=Giants' Aaron Altherr: Claimed by Giants |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/giants-aaron-altherr-claimed-by-giants |access-date=May 11, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> After a single at-bat with the Giants, he was again designated for assignment on May 19.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Giants' Aaron Altherr: Exiled from 40-man roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/giants-aaron-altherr-exiled-from-40-man-roster/ |access-date=May 19, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
===New York Mets=== The New York Mets claimed Altherr off of waivers on May 23, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|last=Braziller|first=Zach|title=Mets add Aaron Altherr from Giants for outfield depth|url=https://nypost.com/2019/05/23/mets-add-aaron-altherr-from-giants-for-outfield-depth|access-date=August 25, 2019|work=New York Post|date=May 23, 2019}}</ref> He homered in his first at-bat with the team, on May 25.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kussoy|first=Howie|title=Newest Met belts a homer in his first swing with new team|url=https://nypost.com/2019/05/25/newest-met-belts-a-homer-in-his-first-swing-with-new-team|access-date=August 25, 2019 |work=New York Post |date=May 25, 2019}}</ref> His contract was purchased on July 27.<ref>{{cite news|last=DiComo|first=Anthony|title=Dominic Smith (foot) heads to injured list|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/dominic-smith-to-injured-list-with-stress-reaction-in-foot |access-date=August 25, 2019|work=MLB.com|date=July 27, 2019}}</ref> Altherr was designated for assignment on August 24.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cervelli sparks Braves to 9-5 win over Mets in Atlanta debut |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401076668 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=August 24, 2019}}</ref> In 31 at bats with the Mets he batted .129/.200/.258.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Altherr Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/altheaa01.shtml |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Baseball Reference |language=en}}</ref> He elected free agency on October 1.
===NC Dinos=== On November 22, 2019, Altherr signed a one-year contract with the NC Dinos of the KBO League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.news.naver.com/news.nhn?oid=477&aid=0000219764|title=[오피셜] NC 투수 라이트-외야수 알테어, 각 80만 달러에 영입|website=NAVER Sports|date=November 22, 2019|access-date=November 22, 2019}}</ref> On January 1, 2021, Altherr re-signed with the Dinos on a one-year, $1.3MM contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=January 1, 2021 |title=NC Dinos Re-Sign Aaron Altherr, Drew Rucinski |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/nc-dinos-re-sign-aaron-altherr-drew-rucinski-kbo.html |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He slashed .272/.358/.514 with 32 home runs and 84 RBIs over 143 games. Altherr was not re-signed following the 2021 season and became a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211221004800315|title=NC Dinos sign new American outfielder, bring back 2 starters|work=Yonhap News Agency |publisher=English.yonhapnews.co.kr |date=December 21, 2021 |accessdate=December 21, 2021 |author1=유지호 }}</ref>
===Tri-City ValleyCats=== On March 29, 2023, Altherr signed with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Frontier League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Transactions |url=https://www.frontierleague.com/information/Transactions/index |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Frontier League |language=en}}</ref> In 82 games for the club, he batted .294/.385/.555 with 21 home runs, 70 RBI, and 8 stolen bases. On December 15, the ValleyCats declined their option on Altherr, making him a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 Transactions|url=https://frontierleague.com/information/Transactions/index|access-date=March 18, 2024|website=frontierleague.com|language=en|archive-date=April 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426220615/https://www.frontierleague.com/information/Transactions/index|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Algodoneros de Unión Laguna=== On March 19, 2024, Altherr signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 19 de marzo de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-19-de-marzo-de-2024|access-date=March 20, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}</ref> On June 10, Altherr was deactivated by the club in order to be present for the birth of his second son.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=AlgodonerosUL|number=1800304001302278624|title=Aaron Altherr ha sido dado de baja del equipo, debido a decisión personal del jugador por el nacimiento de su bebé. Los derechos del outfield alemán siguen perteneciendo a nuestra organización. Felicitamos a Aaron por el próximo nacimiento de su hijo y le deseamos éxito.|date=June 10, 2024|language=ES|access-date=June 10, 2024}}</ref> He was reactivated on July 25.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 25 de julio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-25-de-julio-de-2024|access-date=July 26, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}</ref> In 45 games for the Algodoneros, Altherr hit .259/.412/.531 with nine home runs, 20 RBI, and four stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season.
===Cleburne Railroaders=== On March 14, 2025, Altherr signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2025 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/2025-transactions/|access-date=March 14, 2025|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref> In 96 appearances for the Railroaders, Altherr slashed .260/.336/.493 with 20 home runs, 76 RBI, and one stolen base. He became a free agent following the season.
===Chicago Dogs=== On March 16, 2026, Altherr signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2026 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/2026-transactions/|access-date=March 16, 2026|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref>
==International== Altherr played for the Germany national baseball team during the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualification.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2012 |title=WBCQ Regensburg: Local Pitching, Weaver lift Germany to big Win in Opener |url=https://www.mister-baseball.com/wcbq-regensburg-local-pitching-weaver-lift-germany-big-win-opener/ |access-date=February 18, 2021 |website=Mister Baseball}}</ref>
==Personal life== Altherr was born in Landstuhl, Germany, where his mother, Michelle, a native of Baltimore, was stationed as a member of the United States Air Force.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salisbury |first=Jim |date=May 8, 2017 |title=Achtung Baby: Comfortable and confident, Aaron Altherr finally knows he belongs |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/achtung-baby-comfortable-and-confident-aaron-altherr-finally-knows-he-belongs/382573/ |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Philadelphia |language=en-US}}</ref> His father, Frank, was a German former professional soccer player for FC Kaiserslautern.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breen |first=Matt |date=February 26, 2015 |title=Diekman battles more than hitters |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/phillies/20150227_Larry_Bowa_talks_Chase_Utley.html |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Inquirer.com |language=en}}</ref>
On November 20, 2016, Aaron married his girlfriend, Samantha Chavez.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leon |first=Matt |date=July 19, 2012 |title=Aaron Altherr Full Of Potential For Lakewood |url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/07/19/aaron-altherr-full-of-potential-for-lakewood/ |access-date=November 20, 2013 |website=Philadelphia - CBS}}</ref><ref name="Pleskoff">{{cite web|last=Pleskoff |first=Bernie |url=http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140108&content_id=66394170&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi&tcid=tw_article_66394170 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201203512/http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140108&content_id=66394170&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi&tcid=tw_article_66394170 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |title=Prospect Altherr offers speed, power to Phillies |work=MLB.com |date=January 8, 2014 |access-date=January 22, 2014}}</ref> Their son, Isaiah, was born in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singelais |first=Mark |date=May 4, 2023|title=Aaron Altherr, who had grand moment in majors, joins ValleyCats|url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/aaron-altherr-grand-moment-majors-joins-18074903.php |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=timesunion.com |language=en}}</ref>
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