Brian Omogrosso

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120+13 innings. In 2008, he pitched for the Birmingham Barons, going 2-for-3 with a 3.69 ERA in 17 games (five starts). He split 2009 between the Barons and the Charlotte Knights, going a combined 72 with a 5.03 ERA in 17 games (13 starts). He missed most of the 2010 season while on the minor league disabled list.

Major leagues

Chicago White Sox

On June 29, 2012, Omogrosso was called up from Charlotte to replace the injured Brian Bruney. [1] Four days later, Omogrosso made his Major league debut during a 192 win over the Texas Rangers. After his 5th appearance, he was optioned to make room for the return of Jesse Crain. Omogrosso returned as a September call-up, and pitched solidly to finish the season. In 17 major league appearances, he had a 2.57 ERA and struck out 18 in 21 innings.

Omogrosso began the season with Charlotte, but was recalled on May 1 to replace Donnie Veal. After pitching 3 consecutive games, he was optioned to Charlotte on June 5, but was recalled on the June 21. He gave up 9 runs in an outing against Cleveland, and was optioned June 29. After being placed on the disabled list on July 10, he underwent season-ending elbow surgery on August 6, ending his season. [2] He was outrighted off the roster on October 3, 2013, and elected free agency on October 6. He was re-signed in January 2014. In April 2014 he was released. [3]

Bridgeport Bluefish

On April 18, 2014, Omogrosso signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He retired on May 27. In 7 games 6 innings of relief he struggled horribly going 0-3 with a 13.50 ERA with 7 strikeouts.

Pitching style

Omogrosso throws five pitches, leading with a four-seam fastball at 9396 mph. He also has a slider (mid 80s), a curveball (upper 70s), a changeup (upper 80s), and an occasional two-seam fastball. The slider is mostly used against right-handers, while the changeup is used mostly against lefties. The curve is a common two-strike pitch against hitters of both sides. [4]

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References

  1. "Bruney to DL, Omogrosso recalled". ESPNChicago.com. June 29, 2012.
  2. Van Schouwen, Daryl (August 6, 2013). "Brian Omogrosso out for season". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on August 25, 2013.
  3. "AL Notes: Davis, Kottaras, Omogrosso". MLBTradeRumors. April 6, 2014.
  4. "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Brian Omogrosso". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
Brian Omogrosso
Pitcher
Born: (1984-04-26) April 26, 1984 (age 40)
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 3, 2012, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
June 28, 2013, for the Chicago White Sox