Buddy Baumann (baseball)

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Buddy Baumann
Buddy Baumann on August 30, 2015.jpg
Baumann pitching for the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2015
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-12-09) December 9, 1987 (age 36)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: July 16, 2016, for the San Diego Padres
CPBL: October 21, 2022, for the Wei Chuan Dragons
Men's Baseball
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Pan American Games
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George Charles Baumann IV [1] (born December 9, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets.

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Career

Amateur

Prior to playing professionally, he attended Logan-Rogersville High School and then Missouri State University. In 2008, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star. [2] [3] In 2009, Baumann was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year, a finalist for the National Pitcher of the Year Award and a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. [4] [5]

Kansas City Royals

He was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 7th round of the 2009 MLB draft and was signed by scout Scott Melvin.

He allowed three runs (one earned) in five innings for the Burlington Royals that summer, throwing three wild pitches. In 2010, he was 4–2 with four saves and a 2.24 ERA in 31 games (14 starts) for the Wilmington Blue Rocks. He struck out 113 batters in 100 1/3 innings. In 2011, he was 4–3, with 2 saves and a 4.29 ERA in 25 games for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and 0–1 with 3 runs in 4.2 IP for the AZL Royals.

He went 3–2 with two saves and a 4.12 ERA for Northwest Arkansas in 2012, walking 33 in 59 IP. In 2013, Baumann was 3–0 with a save and a 2.55 ERA in 32 games split between the Naturals and Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers. He struck out 72 batters in 53 innings.

Baumann elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015. [6]

San Diego Padres

On December 21, 2015, he signed a one-year major league contract with the San Diego Padres. [7]

On July 15, 2016, Baumann was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [8] He made his MLB debut on July 16, throwing one pitch to Brandon Crawford of the San Francisco Giants and recording an out. He was demoted on the following day. [9] He became only the twelfth player to throw only one pitch in his MLB debut. [10]

Baumann was a solid reliever ending the 2016 season with a 3.74 ERA in 9.2 innings pitched, allowing a .200 batting average against batters. [11]

On April 13, 2018, Baumann was suspended for one game for his involvement in a brawl with the Colorado Rockies two days prior. He was designated for assignment on April 24.

New York Mets

The New York Mets claimed Baumann off waivers on April 27, 2018. The Mets added Baumann to their active roster on May 11 after placing Hansel Robles on the disabled list. [12] On June 5, Baumann was designated for assignment. [13] He elected free agency following the season on November 2. [14]

Lancaster Barnstormers

On April 5, 2019, Baumann signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [15] He announced his retirement from professional baseball on August 6, 2019.

Baltimore Orioles

On March 2, 2022, Baumann came out of retirement to sign a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. [16] Baumann was released by the Orioles on April 6, before he made an appearance for the organization. [17]

Lincoln Saltdogs

On April 18, 2022, Baumann signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [18] In a May 28 start against the Winnipeg Goldeyes, Baumann set the Lincoln single–game franchise record for strikeouts, punching out 15 in the appearance. He was named the Pitcher of the Week following the performance. [19] In 5 appearances for the Saltdogs, Baumann recorded a 1–1 record and 2.03 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 26+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Acereros de Monclova

On June 12, 2022, Baumann signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [20]

Wei Chuan Dragons

On September 19, 2022, Baumann signed with the Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. He became a free agent following the 2022 season.

Coaching career

In 2020, Baumann served as the pitching coach for the Arizona Complex League Angels of the Los Angeles Angels organization. Baumann reprised the role for the 2021 season. [21]

Pitching style

Baumann has five pitches: a four-seam fastball that tops off at 92 mph, cutter which hovers around 81 mph, a two-seam fastball around 81 mph, a changeup hovering at 82 mph, and a slider that is around 86 mph. [22]

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References

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  2. ↑ "2008 Brewster Whitecaps". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ "CCBL All-Star Roster". Yarmouth Register. Yarmouth, MA. July 24, 2008. p. 19.
  4. ↑ "Missouri State's Baumann a Finalist for National Pitcher of the Year Award". Missouri Valley Conference . Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Missouri State's Baumann Named a Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist". Missouri Valley Conference . Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "Dusty Coleman heads list of Royals minor league free agents". royalsreview.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  7. ↑ Padres press release (December 21, 2015). "Padres sign LHP Buddy Baumann to one-year contract for 2016 season". mlb.com.
  8. ↑ "Buddy Baumann is called up to the Padres". 15 July 2016.
  9. ↑ Collazo, Carlos (July 17, 2018). "Buddy Baumann sent down after one-pitch debut". MLB.com . Major League Baseball . Retrieved 12 May 2018.
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  11. ↑ "Buddy Baumann Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com .
  12. ↑ Drimalitis, Vasilis (May 11, 2018). "Mets call up Smith and Baumann, place Hansel Robles on the DL". Amazin' Avenue. SB Nation . Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  13. ↑ "Mets' Buddy Baumann: Designated for assignment Tuesday".
  14. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Barnstormers Add Big League Lefty, Catcher to Roster". Lancaster Barnstormers. 5 April 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Orioles' Buddy Baumann: Signs with Orioles".
  17. ↑ "Minor League Transactions: April 4-17, 2022". Baseball America. April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  18. ↑ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
  19. ↑ "Buddy Baumann Named Pitcher Of The Week". saltdogs.com. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  20. ↑ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
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