Brandon Mann

Last updated

143+23innings pitched.

Oakland Athletics

After the season on October 6, 2015, his contract was purchased by the Oakland Athletics. [12] On February 16, 2016, Mann received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing substance. [13] After serving his suspension, he was activated on June 30 and assigned to the Arizona League Athletics. [14] In his first start for the rookie league team, Mann pitched five innings and allowed no runs on two hits while walking two batters and striking out five. [15] He was then promoted to the Midland RockHounds of the Class AA Texas League for his next start. [16] On November 6, 2017, Mann elected free agency.

Texas Rangers

On January 10, 2018, Mann signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [17] He began the season with the Round Rock Express of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, and pitched to a 1–0 win–loss record and a 1.04 earned run average before he was promoted to MLB on May 13. [16] He made his MLB debut that same day against the Houston Astros, pitching 1+23 innings without allowing a run. [10] At 33 years and 362 days old, Mann became the oldest player to make his MLB debut since Chang-Yong Lim in 2013 [18] and the oldest North American player to make his MLB debut since Alan Zinter in 2002. [19] On August 7, 2018, Mann was designated for assignment. [20] He became a free agent after the season.

Chiba Lotte Marines

On January 14, 2019, Mann signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of NPB for the 2019 season. [21] On November 30, Marines announced that team will not signed with Mann for next season. [22] On December 2, 2019, he become free agent. [23] In 2019 with the Marines, Mann pitched to an 0-2 record with a 3.94 ERA and 20 strikeouts. [24]

Second Stint with Rangers

On February 7, 2020, Mann signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [25] He was released by the Rangers organization on June 1, 2020. [26]

Rakuten Monkeys

On August 1, 2020, Mann signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the CPBL. [27] In 2019 for the Monkeys, Mann pitched to a 0-2 record with a 7.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts. He became a free agent after the season.

Coaching career

On January 12, 2021, Mann was announced as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. [28]

Personal life

Mann and his wife, Sarah, were married in November 2017. [29] He is a devout Christian, and has noted on his profile page for Chiba Lotte Marines that Philippians 4:13 is his favorite Word in the Scriptures.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Koji Uehara</span> Japanese baseball player

Koji Uehara is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), as well as the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yoshihisa Hirano (baseball)</span> Japanese baseball player (born 1984)

Yoshihisa Hirano is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Buffaloes from 2006-2007, 2009-2017, and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 and 2019, and the Seattle Mariners in 2020 in Major League Baseball (MLB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frank Herrmann</span> American baseball player (born 1984)

Frank Joseph Herrmann, is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandon Dickson</span> American baseball player (born 1984)

Brandon Lee Dickson is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yoshinori Tateyama</span> Japanese baseball player

Yoshinori Tateyama is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and the Hanshin Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanner Scheppers</span> American baseball player

Tanner Ross Scheppers is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Chiba Lotte Marines. Prior to playing professionally, he played college baseball at Fresno State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taylor Jungmann</span> American baseball player (born 1989)

Taylor Heath Jungmann is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Prior to playing professionally, Jungmann played college baseball for the Texas Longhorns, where he was a consensus All-American and won the Dick Howser Trophy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Cook (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Ryan William Cook, nicknamed "Cookie", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB) and for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He was an MLB All-Star in 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Ravin</span> American baseball player

Joshua Joseph Ravin is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves and for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Enny Romero</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1991)

Enny Manuel Romero Hernandez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gonzalez Germen</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1987)

Gonzalez Germán Germen Figao is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edwin Escobar</span> Venezuelan baseball player (born 1992)

Edwin José Escobar is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks and for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kodai Senga</span> Japanese baseball player

Kodai Senga is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) debut in 2012 for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, and played for them until 2022. He is a three-time NPB All-Star.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Martinez (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1990)

Nicholas Andres Martinez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres, and for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Bolsinger</span> American baseball player (born 1988)

Michael P. Bolsinger is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays and for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Spencer Patton</span> American baseball player

Spencer Burdette Patton is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and the Chicago Cubs, and for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kohei Arihara</span> Japanese baseball player

Kohei Arihara is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball (MLB) and for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters NPB.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jay Jackson (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Randy "Jay" Jackson is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Jackson played college baseball at Furman University. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the ninth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves, and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Chiba Lotte Marines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Bird</span> American baseball player

Ronald Kyle Bird is an American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reed Garrett</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Reed Garrett is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.

References

  1. Ken Mcmillan. "Renegades add new Mann to pitching staff". recordonline.com. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. "Brandon Mann Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com .
  3. Kolko, Dan (February 25, 2013). "From D.C. to Japan and back – Nationals Pastime". Masnsports.com. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  4. "Blue Crabs Set Franchise Wins Record in Season Finale". September 16, 2010.
  5. "Usatoday.Com". Usatoday30.usatoday.com. March 17, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  6. "Changes for 2012: Yokohama DeNA Baystars". NPB Tracker. January 28, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  7. "Brandon Mann in Japan | The Highline Times / Des Moines News". Highlinetimes.com. April 16, 2012. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  8. "Nationals | Brandon Mann signs – MLB Hot off the Wire". Kffl.com. January 9, 2013. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  9. "Minor Moves: Ryan Beckman to Altoona, Brandon Mann Released".
  10. 1 2 "After 16 years in minors, former Barnstormer Brandon Mann makes MLB debut with Rangers | MLB". lancasteronline.com. May 15, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  11. "RedHawks Sign Mann, Acquire Kelley From N.J." fmredhawks.com. April 20, 2021. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021.
  12. "RedHawks' Mann has contract bought by Oakland A's". WDAY. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  13. Wild, Danny (February 19, 2016). "A's Mann, Braves' Tate suspended by MLB". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  14. "Brandon Mann Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. June 30, 2016.
  15. "Brandon Mann Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  16. 1 2 "Texas Rangers: Years on the bus, seasons in Japan and a banned substance didn't stop Brandon Mann from realizing major-league dreams | SportsDay". Sportsday.dallasnews.com. May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  17. "Brandon Mann: Signs with Rangers". CBSSports.com. January 10, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  18. "2013 Major League Baseball New Debuts". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference, LLC . Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  19. "2002 Major League Baseball New Debuts". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference, LLC . Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  20. "Texas Rangers claim Zac Curtis, designated Brandon Mann for assignment". Lone Star Ball. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  21. "ブランドン・マン投手 獲得について". 千葉ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  22. "レイビン投手・ブランドン投手・ボルシンガー投手・バルガス選手 来季契約について". 千葉ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  23. "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  24. "Brandon Mann Minor, Independent, Japanese & CPBL Leagues Statistics & History".
  25. "Cody Allen, Brandon Mann sign minor league deals". February 8, 2020.
  26. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article243179716.html [ bare URL ]
  27. "補強投手戰力 左投Brandon Mann抵台". Rakuten Monkeys 樂天桃猿官方網站 (in Chinese). August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  28. "Sunday Notes: Chris Perez Had Two PAs (He's Bitter About One of Them)". January 17, 2021.
  29. Stevenson, Stefan (January 5, 2018). "Texas Rangers: Brandon Mann, 34, close to MLB debut | Fort Worth Star-Telegram". Star-telegram.com. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
Brandon Mann
Brandon Mann pitching for the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays in 2005 (Cropped).jpg
Mann with the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays
Pitcher
Born: (1984-05-16) May 16, 1984 (age 38)
Tacoma, Washington
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
NPB: August 27, 2011, for the Yokohama BayStars
MLB: May 13, 2018, for the Texas Rangers
Last appearance
NPB: August 16, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
MLB: September 29, 2018, for the Texas Rangers