Brian Bass

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1⁄3), and led the team in strikeouts with 119. [3] On August 6, against the Winston-Salem Warthogs, Bass came within one out of a no-hitter. Baseball America named Bass as the Royals eighth best prospect.

Bass went winless in 2004 while playing for the Rookie League Arizona Royals and the Double-A Wichita Wranglers. Losing a combined 5 games, he had a 5.94 ERA in 14 starts. [2] In 2005, while playing for the Wranglers again, Bass had a 12–8 record and a 5.24 ERA in 27 starts. [2]

In 2006, Bass split the season between the Arizona Royals, the Wichita Wranglers, and the Triple-A Omaha Royals. Making a combined 15 starts in 16 games, Bass went 6–7 with a 5.70 ERA. [2] Bass became a minor league free agent after the season.

Minnesota Twins (2007–2008)

Bass, after leaving the Royals organization, signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins for the 2007 season. [4] Bass played the entire season for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. Bass made 10 starts and 27 relief appearances, finishing the season 7–3 with a 3.48 ERA. [2] Included in his 10 starts was a complete game shutout, the second in his career and the first since 2001. Bass became a minor league free agent after the season; but, was re-signed by the Twins to a major league contract on November 29, 2007. [4]

Bass won a long relief role out of spring training with the Minnesota Twins. He made his major league debut on April 1 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, pitching 1.1 innings in relief in a 9–1 loss. [5] Bass appeared in 44 games as a reliever for the Twins, going 3–4 with an ERA of 4.87 with one save before being sent outright to the minors on August 20. [4] [6]

Baltimore Orioles (2008–2009)

Bass was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on September 5, 2008, for a PTBNL or cash considerations. [7]

On December 12, 2009, Bass was non-tendered by the Orioles, making him a free agent. [8]

Pittsburgh Pirates (2010)

On January 12, 2010, Bass signed a minor-league contract with Pittsburgh which included an invitation to spring training. [9] He appeared in four games and was designated for assignment on September 13. [10]

Philadelphia Phillies (2011)

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Bass to a minor league contract after he had become a free agent following the 2010 season. [11] On January 6, 2011, the Phillies invited Bass to major league camp at spring training. [12]

Hanwha Eagles (2012)

Bass signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2012 season. [13] However, he was sent to their minor leagues and released after just a few games. [14]

Houston Astros (2012)

On May 27, 2012, Bass signed with the Houston Astros, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks. [15] In 17 games (13 starts) with the RedHawks, Bass went 2–5 with a 5.56 ERA. [2]

Philadelphia Phillies (second stint) (2013)

Bass signed a minor league contract to return to the Phillies in January 2013. [16]

Camden Riversharks (2013)

In April 2013, Bass signed with the independent Camden Riversharks. [17] Bass retired on July 6, 2013. [18]

Coaching career

On October 9, 2013, Bass accepted the pitching coach job at Stevenson University. He left after the 2019 season. [19]

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Brian Bass Minor, Fall, Winter, Korean & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com . Archived from the original on 2021-01-04. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  3. ↑ "2003 Wilmington Blue Rocks Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com . Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 "Brian Bass Stats". Baseball-Reference.com . Archived from the original on 2009-04-28. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ↑ Thesier, Kelly (April 2, 2008). "Bonser struggles early in loss". Minnesota Twins . MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  6. ↑ Thesier, Kelly (August 21, 2008). "Bass accepts Triple-A assignment". Minnesota Twins . MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  7. ↑ Fordin, Spencer (September 5, 2008). "O's make flurry of roster moves". Baltimore Orioles . MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  8. ↑ Axisa, Mike (December 13, 2009). "Non-Tendered Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on December 14, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  9. ↑ Dierkes, Tim (January 12, 2010). "Pirates Add Bass, Carlin, Myrow". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on January 15, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Pirates claim pitcher Chris Leroux off waivers from Florida". Pittsburgh Pirates . MLB.com. September 13, 2010. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
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  12. ↑ Levin, Michael (January 6, 2011). "Phillies Spring Training: Domonic Brown Ranked Baseball's 4th Best Prospect". SB Nation Philly. Archived from the original on January 14, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
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  18. ↑ "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball". Atlantic League of Professional Baseball . Archived from the original on May 3, 2013.
  19. ↑ @BBassFinPlan (October 10, 2013). "In addition to my work at Side Sessions, I have accepted the pitching coach position at Stevenson University. Excited to get started!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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Brian Bass
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Bass with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008
Pitcher
Born: (1982-01-06) January 6, 1982 (age 40)
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 1, 2008, for the Minnesota Twins
KBO: April 15, 2012, for the Hanwha Eagles
Last appearance
MLB: September 8, 2010, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
KBO: April 18, 2012, for the Hanwha Eagles