Edouard Julien Bio
Edouard Julien is a Canadian professional baseball second baseman for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023. Julien played for the Canadian national team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, where he finished as the tournament’s statistical leader in slugging percentage and OPS while showcasing his strong potential in his rookie season.
Early Life and Background
Edouard Julien was born on April 30, 1999, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. He attended Cardinal-Roy Secondary School, where he began to develop his skills in baseball. Julien’s early exposure to the sport laid the foundation for his future career. After high school, he enrolled at Auburn University, where he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers. Upon arriving at Auburn, Julien faced the challenge of adapting to a new language, as he could not speak English at the time.
Path to Baseball
Julien’s journey to professional baseball began when he was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 37th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. However, he chose not to sign and instead pursued his education and baseball career at Auburn University. During his college years, he played summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2018 and returned to the league in 2019 with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks. After his sophomore year, the Minnesota Twins drafted Julien in the 18th round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Initially, he planned to return to Auburn for his junior year, but the Twins offered him a signing bonus of $493,000, which he accepted.
Edouard Julien Career
Early Career (2021-2022)
Due to surgery and the COVID-19 pandemic, Edouard Julien did not make his professional debut until 2021, playing for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. He later received a promotion to the Cedar Rapids Kernels during the season. In 2022, he played for the Wichita Wind Surge and participated in the Arizona Fall League, where he had an impressive performance, batting .365 with a .535 on-base percentage and leading the league in runs and walks. On November 15, 2022, the Minnesota Twins added Julien to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Breakthrough (2023)
Julien began the 2023 season with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints but was promoted to the major leagues on April 12 after a strong start, batting 9-for-29. He made an immediate impact, recording his first major league hit and home run in the same inning against the New York Yankees on April 13. Over the course of his rookie season, Julien finished with a .263 batting average, .381 on-base percentage, and .459 slugging percentage, alongside 16 home runs and 37 RBIs. His performance earned him recognition, as he received votes for the American League Rookie of the Year award, finishing in seventh place.
Notable Works and Milestones
Edouard Julien’s signature achievements include winning a silver medal with the Canadian national team at the 2019 Pan American Games and being the statistical leader in slugging percentage and OPS during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. His impressive rookie season with the Minnesota Twins has positioned him as a promising player in Major League Baseball.
Edouard Julien Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Edouard Julien has received recognition for his achievements, including votes for the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2023.
Edouard Julien Awards Won
Edouard Julien has won a silver medal at the 2019 Pan American Games while representing the Canadian national team.
Edouard Julien Family
Information regarding Edouard Julien’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
In August 2018, Edouard Julien was arrested in Auburn, Alabama, for public intoxication and criminal littering, resulting in a sentence to perform community service.
