Anthony Bender

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3+2⁄3 scoreless innings for Sioux City, on May 29, the Milwaukee Brewers signed him to a minor league contract. [4] Bender played for the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the High-A Carolina Mudcats, and the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers, accumulating a 1.49 ERA in 29 appearances. After the minor league season was cancelled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, [5] Bender joined the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association for the 2020 season. Bender pitched to a 5.48 ERA with 25 strikeouts with the Milkmen in 2020, and won the American Association championship with the club. [6] On November 2, 2020, Bender elected free agency. [7]

Miami Marlins

On November 30, 2020, Bender signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. [8] On May 4, 2021, Bender was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [9] [10] He made his debut the next day, pitching a scoreless inning of relief. In the game, he notched his first MLB strikeout, punching out Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro. He did not allow an earned run until his 22nd appearance in the majors. [11] He finished his rookie campaign with a 3–2 record and 2.79 ERA with 71 strikeouts across 60 appearances.

In 2022, Bender pitched in 22 games for Miami, recording a 1–3 record and 3.26 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 6 saves in 19.1 innings of work. He was placed on the injured list in August with a right elbow strain. On August 30, 2022, Bender underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2022 season and 2023 seasons. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ Lesniewski, Kyle. "Milwaukee Brewers to sign Anthony Bender out of independent leagues". Brew Crew Ball.
  3. ↑ Journal, TERRY HERSOM Special to the. "Anthony Bender, Matt Pobereyko among five pitching additions for Sioux City Explorers". Sioux City Journal.
  4. ↑ "Anthony Bender to Join Brew Crew". OurSportsCentral. May 24, 2019.
  5. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors.
  6. ↑ "Padecky: Casa Grande, SRJC grad relishing life in the minor leagues". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. July 15, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Anthony Bender Home". NBC Sports.
  9. ↑ Sussman, Ely. "Anthony Bender called up by the Marlins". Fish Stripes.
  10. ↑ "Marlins Purchase Rob Zastryzny's Contract From Long Island Ducks". MLB Trade Rumors.
  11. ↑ McPherson, Jordan. "Marlins' Anthony Bender on four-run inning: 'Just didn't have my best stuff.' What happened?". Miami Herald.
  12. ↑ "Marlins' Anthony Bender: Undergoes Tommy John surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
Anthony Bender
Miami Marlins – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1995-02-03) February 3, 1995 (age 29)
Petaluma, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 2021, for the Miami Marlins
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