Alan Busenitz

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29+13innings pitched of the season. On June 17, 2017, he was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [7] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching 2.0 innings of 1-run ball against the Cleveland Indians. He finished his rookie season with a neat 1.99 ERA in 31.2 innings pitched across 28 contests. In 2018, Busenitz could not replicate his success from the previous year, struggling to a 4–1 record and 7.82 ERA in 23 major league appearances. He was granted his unconditional release on November 20, 2018, so he could sign with a team in Nippon Professional Baseball.

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

On November 20, 2018, Busenitz signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [8] In his first NPB season, Busenitz logged a 4–3 record and stellar 1.94 ERA in 54 appearances for Rakuten. On December 3, 2019, Busenitz signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Eagles. [9] By 2022, Busenitz had pitched in 165 games for the Eagles, recording a 9–8 record and 2.83 ERA in 155.2 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds

On December 27, 2022, Busenitz signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Cincinnati Reds. [10] He was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats to begin the 2023 season, where he recorded a 1.80 ERA with 13 strikeouts and 3 saves across 15 appearances. On May 14, 2023, Busenitz's contract was selected to the active roster. [11] In 5 games for Cincinnati, he registered a 3.60 ERA with 3 strikeouts in 5.0 innings of work. On September 1, Busenitz was designated for assignment. [12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Louisville on September 4. [13] On October 1, the Reds selected Busenitz back to the major league roster. [14] He struck out two in two perfect innings against the St. Louis Cardinals in Cincinnati's final game of the year. [15] On October 9, Busenitz was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Louisville. [16] He elected free agency on October 12. [17]

On January 3, 2024, Busenitz re–signed with the Reds organization on a minor league contract. [18]

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Alan Busenitz
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Busenitz with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-22) August 22, 1990 (age 33)
Watkinsville, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 17, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
NPB: May 15, 2019, for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles