Andrew Saalfrank

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11+2⁄3 innings pitched. [4]

Saalfrank underwent Tommy John surgery prior to the 2021 season and missed the entire year as a result. [5] He returned to action in 2022, splitting the season between High–A Hillsboro and the Double–A Amarillo Sod Poodles. In 38 total relief appearances, he registered a 3.52 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 53+2⁄3 innings pitched. [6]

In 2023, Saalfrank split time between Amarillo and the Triple–A Reno Aces. In 44 combined appearances, he logged an 8–2 record and 2.53 ERA with 93 strikeouts and 2 saves in 64.0 innings of work. [7] On September 4, 2023, Saalfrank was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [8] In 10 appearances during his rookie campaign, he did not cede an earned run, striking out six in 10+1⁄3 innings.

Saalfrank was optioned to Triple–A Reno to begin the 2024 season. [9] He made only two appearances for Arizona, surrendering four runs on four hits with no strikeouts in one inning pitched. On June 4, 2024, MLB suspended Saalfrank for one year for violating the league's gambling policy. [10]

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  3. ↑ "Diamondbacks call up Andrew Saalfrank, option Slade Cecconi". ESPN.com. September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023– via Reuters.
  4. ↑ "Andrew Saalfrank Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Saalfrank continues to climb ladder of pro baseball". wzbd.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Andrew Saalfrank - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Diamondbacks' Andrew Saalfrank: Added to roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Diamondbacks Select Andrew Saalfrank". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Diamondbacks release Elvis Andrus; Andrew Saalfrank, Pavin Smith optioned to Triple-A Reno". arizonasports.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ "MLB announces sports betting suspensions for 5 players". MLB.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
Andrew Saalfrank
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 27
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-18) August 18, 1997 (age 26)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 5, 2023, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
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