James Quinn-Irons
| James Quinn-Irons | |
|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots – No. 10 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: July 14, 2004 Reston, Virginia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| NCAA debut | |
| 2023, for the George Mason Patriots | |
| NCAA statistics (through 2025) | |
| Batting average | .366 |
| Home runs | 31 |
| Runs batted in | 153 |
| Stolen bases | 50 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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James Quinn-Irons (born July 14, 2004) is an American college baseball outfielder for the George Mason Patriots of the Atlantic 10 Conference. In 2025, he was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and became the first Golden Spikes Award semifinalist in George Mason history.
Early life
Quinn-Irons grew up in Reston, Virginia, and attended South Lakes High School, where he was a standout baseball player. As a senior, he hit .471 with six home runs and earned Concord Conference Player of the Year honors. He was named First Team All-Region, First Team All-State, and Second Team All-Met. He played club baseball with the MVP Dawgs.[1][2]
College career
2023 season
Quinn-Irons appeared in 37 games (36 starts) as a freshman, leading the Patriots with a .380 batting average. He hit four home runs, drove in 32 runs, and stole 10 bases. He was named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team.[1]
2024 season
In 2024, he started 49 of 50 games and batted .302 with 13 home runs, 11 doubles, and 43 RBIs. He also stole 12 bases and improved his plate discipline, finishing among the A-10 leaders in home runs and slugging.[3]
2025 season
Quinn-Irons had a breakout junior campaign in 2025. He started all 55 games, hit .410, and led the team with 89 hits, 22 doubles, 14 home runs, and 78 RBIs. He also scored 67 runs, stole 28 bases, and posted a .515 OBP and .724 SLG. He earned Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors three times and was named the 2025 A-10 Player of the Year.[4][5] He became the first George Mason player to be named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.[6]
Scouting report
Quinn-Irons is praised for his physical tools. Standing 6 ft 5 in and weighing 230 pounds, he possesses plus bat speed and exit velocities over 114 mph. According to scouts, he profiles as a power-hitting corner outfielder with a high ceiling.[7]
Baseball analysts project him as a mid-round MLB Draft pick, with several sources highlighting his combination of power and improved contact skills. A report from Prospects Live noted he is “hard to find a better mid-major bat with power upside.”[8]
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | George Mason | 37 | 137 | 37 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 10 | .380 | .435 | .511 |
| 2024 | George Mason | 50 | 182 | 40 | 55 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 43 | 12 | .302 | .386 | .588 |
| 2025 | George Mason | 55 | 217 | 67 | 89 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 78 | 28 | .410 | .515 | .724 |
| Career | George Mason | 142 | 536 | 144 | 196 | 39 | 1 | 31 | 153 | 50 | .366 | .449 | .624 |
Personal life
Quinn-Irons is the son of Anne-Lise Quinn and John Irons. His brother Conor competed for the University of Virginia’s rowing team. He is majoring in computer science at George Mason and enjoys weightlifting and fitness outside of baseball.[1]
Honors and awards
- 2025 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year
- 2025 Golden Spikes Award semifinalist
- 2025 All-Atlantic 10 First Team
- 2023 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
- 2022–23 Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll
See also
- List of George Mason Patriots baseball players
- List of NCAA Division I baseball players in the MLB draft
References
- ^ a b c "James Quinn-Irons – Baseball". George Mason Patriots. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Jamie Quinn-Irons Profile". Prep Baseball Report. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "James Quinn-Irons College Baseball Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Quinn-Irons Named A-10 Player of the Year". Atlantic10.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "James Quinn-Irons Named Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist". George Mason Athletics. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Golden Spikes Award Semifinalists Announced". USA Baseball. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Doyle, Joe (March 10, 2025). "Keep an eye on George Mason CF James Quinn-Irons…". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Draft Board – Midseason Update". Prospects Live. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- George Mason Patriots bio
- The Baseball Cube profile