29+1⁄3innings 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+2⁄3 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 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] In 40 games for Louisville, he compiled a 5–2 record and 3.93 ERA with 51 strikeouts over 55 innings pitched. On August 23, the Reds selected Busenitz's contract, adding him to their active roster. [19] He allowed 4 runs (3 earned) in one inning pitched and was designated for assignment the following day. [20] Busenitz cleared waivers and was sent outright to Louisville on August 29. [21] On September 20, Busenitz was added back to the major league roster. [22] After two more outings, he was designated for assignment on September 22. [23] Busenitz cleared waivers and was sent outright to Louisville on September 24. [24] On October 28, Buesnitz re-signed with the Reds on a minor league contract for the 2025 season. [25]
References
- ↑ "Hangin' with: Athens Christian's Alan Busenitz". Online Athens. May 4, 2007. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Offense a plus for KSU roster | Sports". mdjonline.com. February 17, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "CAL LEAGUE: Development even more of a focus late in season – Press Enterprise". Pe.com. August 1, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Alan Busenitz back in bullpen with 66ers after experimenting as a starter in Double-A – Orange County Register". ocregister.com. July 29, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ↑ "Hard-throwing Salt Lake relief pitcher Alan Busenitz has the mentality to go with his 99-mph fastball – Orange County Register". ocregister.com. July 20, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ↑ "Minnesota Twins acquire Hector Santiago, Alan Busenitz from Los Angeles Angels". Azcentral.com. August 1, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Twins select contract of RHP Busenitz, designate Wilk for assignment". June 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Twins trade Nick Anderson, release Alan Busenitz". Star Tribune .
- ↑ "外国人選手の契約更新に関して". 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ↑ "Cincinnati Reds on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ↑ "Reds' Alan Busenitz: Contract selected from Triple-A". cbssports.com. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Reds' Alan Busenitz: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Reds' Alan Busenitz: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Reds Select Alan Busenitz". thebaseballcube.com. October 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Reds' Alan Busenitz: Added to 40-man roster". cbssports.com. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Reds' Alan Busenitz: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Transactions".
- ↑ "Reds add more pitching depth with another signing". redlegnation.com. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ↑ "Reds Place Andrew Abbott On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Reds Select Casey Kelly". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Reds Outright Alan Busenitz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ↑ "Reds Select Alan Busenitz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Reds Activate Hunter Greene, DFA Alan Busenitz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ↑ "Reds Outright Alan Busenitz". mlbtraderumors.com. September 26, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Minor League Transactions: Oct. 1–29, 2024". October 30, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Alan Busenitz on Twitter
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| Alan Busenitz | |
|---|---|
 Busenitz with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles | |
| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 22, 1990 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 |