Joe Bisenius

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64+13 innings. [2]

20062007

Bisenius earned a promotion to the High-A Clearwater Threshers for the 2006 season, where he pitched his way to a 41 record with a 1.93 ERA. He also struck out 62 batters, this time in only half a season before his promotion to the Double–A Reading Phillies. He posted a 42 record for the new team, pitching 23+13 innings and striking out 33 batters. In 2007, Bisenius made the Phillies' Opening Day roster, and made his Major League debut in a relief appearance on April 5, 2007. However, he returned to the minors, only to post a 34 record, struggling to a 5.48 ERA. [1] [2]

2008

Due to his pitching problems in the previous season, Bisenius started 2008 at Reading. After pitching to a 3.62 ERA, though with a losing record, he was promoted to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He posted an 01 record and an 11.81 ERA in 4 appearances, [2] but was recalled to the majors on July 13, 2008, replacing R. J. Swindle. [5] Bisenius became a roster victim when the Phillies acquired Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics, as he was optioned back to Lehigh Valley without pitching in a game.

2009

In 2009, Bisenius did not appear in the major leagues, and instead split the season between the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Phillies, High–A Clearwater, Double–A Reading, and Triple–A Lehigh Valley. In 20 combined appearances, he accumulated an 8.10 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 26+23 innings of work. [6]

On March 29, 2010, Bisenius was released by the Phillies organization. [7]

Washington Nationals

On May 7, 2010, Bisenius signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. He split time between the High–A Potomac Nationals, Double–A Harrisburg Senators, and Triple–A Syracuse Nationals, logging a cumulative 3.05 ERA in 34 appearances. On September 7, the Nationals selected Bisenius' contract, adding him to the major league roster. [8] In five appearances for Washington, he allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and six walks with five strikeouts across 4+23 innings of work. [9] Following the season on November 11, Bisenius was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A. However, Bisenius rejected the assignment and instead elected free agency. [10]

On December 20, 2010, Bisenius re–signed with the Nationals on a new minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training. Prior to the season on March 31, 2011, he was released by the Nationals organization. [11]

Chicago White Sox

On April 14, 2011, Bisenius signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. [12] In 19 games (16 starts) split between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he registered a 6–1 record and 3.00 ERA with 76 strikeouts across 87.0 innings of work. [13] Bisenius elected free agency following the season on November 2.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On March 16, 2012, Bisenius signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. In 15 starts for Aguascalientes, he posted a 6–6 record and 5.12 ERA with 66 strikeouts across 84+13 innings pitched. [14] On June 9, Bisenius was released by the Rieleros.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On June 14, 2012, Bisenius signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He made 7 starts for the club down the stretch, logging a 3–4 record and 4.53 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 43+23 innings of work. [15]

Lincoln Saltdogs

On February 13, 2013, Bisenius signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. [16] In 6 starts, he worked to a 3–2 record and 3.89 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 37.0 innings pitched.

Atlanta Braves

On June 20, 2013, the Atlanta Braves organization purchased Bisenius' contract from Lincoln. [17] He spent the remainder of the year with the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves, also appearing in one game for the Double–A Mississippi Braves. In 13 games for Gwinnett, he pitched to a 3–7 record and 6.00 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 48.0 innings of work.

Lincoln Saltdogs (second stint)

On March 7, 2014, Bisenius signed a contract to return to the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [18] In 13 starts for Lincoln, he recorded a 6–2 record and 3.46 ERA with 100 strikeouts in 80+23 innings of work.

Acereros de Monclova

On July 9, 2014, Bisenius signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [19] He made only one start for the team, allowing five runs on ten hits with one strikeout in 4+13 innings.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On July 15, 2014, Monclova traded Bisenius to the Olmecas de Tabasco. [20] He spent the remainder of the year with the team, making 5 appearances (4 starts) and registering a 5.95 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 19+23 innings pitched.

Post-playing career

In 2018, Bisenius was hired by the Minnesota Twins as an area scout. [21]

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Joe Bisenius
Joe Bisenius on October 2, 2010.jpg
Bisenius with the Nationals in 2010
Pitcher
Born: (1982-09-18) September 18, 1982 (age 41)
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2007, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last appearance
September 27, 2010, for the Washington Nationals