D. J. Snelten

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29+1⁄3 innings pitched. On March 25, 2019, Snelten was released by the Orioles organization. [13]

Chicago Dogs

On April 15, 2019, Snelten signed with the Chicago Dogs of the independent American Association.

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 29, 2019, Snelten signed with the Tampa Bay Rays, getting exposure after throwing 99 mph in viral videos seen on Rob Friedman's FlatGround Twitter account. [14] [15] Snelten did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [16] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020. [17]

Chicago Cubs

On November 19, 2020, Snelten signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. However, he did not appear in a game for the organization during the 2021 or 2022 seasons.

New York Yankees

On August 5, 2022, Snelten signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. [18] He did not appear in a game for the Yankees organization in 2022.

In 2023, Snelten played in 30 games for the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, struggling to a 7.50 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 2 saves in 36.0 innings of work. On July 24, 2023, Snelten was released by New York. [19]

Chicago Dogs (second stint)

On July 31, 2023, Snelten signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [20] In 14 games for the Dogs, Snelten pitched to a 3.33 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 24+1⁄3 innings of work.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On December 12, 2023, Snelten signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [21] However, on April 10, 2024, Snelten signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. [22] In 15 games for Monterrey, he recorded a 5.23 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 10+1⁄3 innings pitched. Snelten was released by the Sultanes on June 3. [23]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On June 15, 2024, Snelten signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. [24] In 10 relief appearances, he posted a 3.24 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 8+1⁄3 innings. Snelten was released by Oaxaca on July 5. [25]

Chicago White Sox

On January 16, 2025, Snelten signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [26]

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D. J. Snelten
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Snelten with the San Francisco Giants in 2018
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: (1992-05-29) May 29, 1992 (age 32)
Ingleside, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 28, 2018, for the San Francisco Giants