Brandon Mann

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143+2⁄3innings pitched.

Oakland Athletics

After the season on October 6, 2015, his contract was purchased by the Oakland Athletics. [12] On February 16, 2016, Mann received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing substance. [13] After serving his suspension, he was activated on June 30 and assigned to the Arizona League Athletics. [14] In his first start for the rookie league team, Mann pitched five innings and allowed no runs on two hits while walking two batters and striking out five. [15] He was then promoted to the Midland RockHounds of the Double–A Texas League for his next start. [16]

Mann spent the 2017 season with Double–A Midland, posting a 3–8 record and 4.40 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 75+2⁄3 innings pitched across 46 appearances. On November 6, 2017, Mann elected free agency. [17]

Texas Rangers

On January 10, 2018, Mann signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [18] He began the season with the Round Rock Express of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League, and pitched to a 1–0 win–loss record and a 1.04 earned run average before he was promoted to MLB on May 13. [16] He made his MLB debut that same day against the Houston Astros, pitching 1+2⁄3 innings without allowing a run. [10] At 33 years and 362 days old, Mann became the oldest player to make his MLB debut since Chang-Yong Lim in 2013 [19] and the oldest North American player to make his MLB debut since Alan Zinter in 2002. [20] On August 7, 2018, Mann was designated for assignment. [21] He elected free agency following the season on November 2. [22]

Chiba Lotte Marines

On January 14, 2019, Mann signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of NPB for the 2019 season. [23] On November 30, Marines announced that team will not signed with Mann for next season. [24] On December 2, 2019, he become free agent. [25] In 2019 with the Marines, Mann pitched to an 0-2 record with a 3.94 ERA and 20 strikeouts. [26]

Texas Rangers (second stint)

On February 7, 2020, Mann signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [27] He did not appear for the organization due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [28] Mann was released by the Rangers organization on June 1. [29]

Rakuten Monkeys

On August 1, 2020, Mann signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [30] In 2020 for the Monkeys, Mann pitched to an 0–2 record with a 7.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts. He became a free agent after the season.

Coaching career

Lotte Giants

On January 12, 2021, Mann was announced as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. [31]

Miami Marlins

Mann subsequently worked with Driveline Baseball, then joined the Miami Marlins as a pitching strategist prior to the 2024 season. [32] On December 21, 2024, Mann was promoted to the role of bullpen coach. [33]

Personal life

Mann and his wife, Sarah, were married in November 2017. [34] He is a devout Christian, and has noted on his profile page for Chiba Lotte Marines that Philippians 4:13 is his favorite Word in the Scriptures.

References

  1. ↑ Ken Mcmillan. "Renegades add new Mann to pitching staff". recordonline.com. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Brandon Mann Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com .
  3. ↑ Kolko, Dan (February 25, 2013). "From D.C. to Japan and back – Nationals Pastime". Masnsports.com. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Blue Crabs Set Franchise Wins Record in Season Finale". September 16, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Usatoday.Com". Usatoday30.usatoday.com. March 17, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Changes for 2012: Yokohama DeNA Baystars". NPB Tracker. January 28, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Brandon Mann in Japan | The Highline Times / Des Moines News". Highlinetimes.com. April 16, 2012. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Nationals | Brandon Mann signs – MLB Hot off the Wire". Kffl.com. January 9, 2013. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Minor Moves: Ryan Beckman to Altoona, Brandon Mann Released".
  10. 1 2 "After 16 years in minors, former Barnstormer Brandon Mann makes MLB debut with Rangers | MLB". lancasteronline.com. May 15, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  11. ↑ "RedHawks Sign Mann, Acquire Kelley From N.J." fmredhawks.com. April 20, 2021. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021.
  12. ↑ "RedHawks' Mann has contract bought by Oakland A's". WDAY. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  13. ↑ Wild, Danny (February 19, 2016). "A's Mann, Braves' Tate suspended by MLB". Minor League Baseball . Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Brandon Mann Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Brandon Mann Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  16. 1 2 "Texas Rangers: Years on the bus, seasons in Japan and a banned substance didn't stop Brandon Mann from realizing major-league dreams | SportsDay". Sportsday.dallasnews.com. May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Brandon Mann: Signs with Rangers". CBSSports.com. January 10, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  19. ↑ "2013 Major League Baseball New Debuts". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference, LLC . Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  20. ↑ "2002 Major League Baseball New Debuts". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference, LLC . Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  21. ↑ "Texas Rangers claim Zac Curtis, designated Brandon Mann for assignment". Lone Star Ball. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Rangers Outright R.J. Alvarez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  23. ↑ "ブランドン・マン投手 獲得について". 千葉ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  24. ↑ "レイビン投手・ブランドン投手・ボルシンガー投手・バルガス選手 来季契約について". 千葉ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  25. ↑ "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  26. ↑ "Brandon Mann Minor, Independent, Japanese & CPBL Leagues Statistics & History".
  27. ↑ "Cody Allen, Brandon Mann sign minor league deals". February 8, 2020.
  28. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  29. ↑ "Star Telegram". Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  30. ↑ "補強投手戰力 左投Brandon Mann抵台". Rakuten Monkeys 樂天桃猿官方網站 (in Chinese). August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  31. ↑ "Sunday Notes: Chris Perez Had Two PAs (He's Bitter About One of Them)". January 17, 2021.
  32. ↑ "Miami Marlins add Sam Mondry-Cohen as VP of player personnel". ESPN.com. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Marlins Make Two Additions To Coaching Staff". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  34. ↑ Stevenson, Stefan (January 5, 2018). "Texas Rangers: Brandon Mann, 34, close to MLB debut | Fort Worth Star-Telegram". Star-telegram.com. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
Brandon Mann
Brandon Mann pitching for the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays in 2005 (Cropped).jpg
Mann with the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays
Miami Marlins – No. 52
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1984-05-16) May 16, 1984 (age 40)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
NPB: August 27, 2011, for the Yokohama BayStars
MLB: May 13, 2018, for the Texas Rangers
Last appearance
NPB: August 16, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
MLB: September 29, 2018, for the Texas Rangers
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