Derek Law | |
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Washington Nationals – No. 58 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | September 14, 1990|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 15, 2016, for the San Francisco Giants | |
MLB statistics (through July 7,2024) | |
Win–loss record | 20–16 |
Earned run average | 3.95 |
Strikeouts | 288 |
Teams | |
Derek Robert Law (born September 14,1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants,Toronto Blue Jays,Minnesota Twins,Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds.
Law attended Seton-La Salle Catholic High School in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,and played for the school's baseball team. He was a two-time Pittsburgh All-Area baseball selection (2008 and 2009), [1] The Texas Rangers selected Law in the 28th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft,but he did not sign.
Law attended Miami Dade College. [2] In his sophomore year at Miami Dade,Law posted an 8–5 win–loss record with a 2.35 earned run average (ERA) while striking out 121 batters in 92 innings pitched. [3]
The San Francisco Giants selected Law in the ninth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft,and he signed with the Giants. He made his professional debut with the Arizona League Giants in 2011. In 15 games he had a 2.50 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 18 innings pitched. In 2012,he pitched for the Augusta GreenJackets,posting a 2.91 ERA with 67 strikeouts over 55+2⁄3 innings.
Law spent the 2013 season pitching for the GreenJackets, AZL Giants and San Jose Giants. He finished the year with 2.31 ERA, 14 saves and 102 strikeouts over 66+1⁄3 innings. At San Jose, Law struck out 45 hitters while only walking one hitter. Prior to the 2014 season, he was invited to the Giants spring training, where he has competed for a spot in the Giants Opening Day bullpen. [4] [5] [6]
In 2014, Law pitched for the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, recording 13 saves in 14 opportunities and striking out 29 in 28 innings pitched. [7] Law underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2014 and did not return until June 2015. [7] Law was added to the Giants' 40-man roster in November 2014 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [8] In 2015, Law recorded 32 strikeouts in 252⁄3 innings for the Flying Squirrels.
Law started the 2016 season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. [9]
Law was called up to the San Francisco Giants on April 15, 2016, to replace the injured Sergio Romo. [10] Law made his major league debut in a game later that day against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He entered the game in the bottom of the seventh inning and allowed one hit while striking out three batters. [11]
On May 7, Law earned his first major league victory by holding the Colorado Rockies scoreless in one inning of relief. [12] On June 13, Law pitched 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings against the Milwaukee Brewers to record his first major league save. [13] In 61 games, he posted an ERA of 2.13 in 55 innings.
The following season, he struggled with inconsistency, posting an ERA of 5.06 in 37+1⁄3 innings. In 2018, he only appeared in 7 games for the Giants, spending most of his time with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats.
Law was designated for assignment on February 1, 2019, following the waiver claim of John Andreoli and outrighted on February 10. On April 2, 2019, the Giants traded Law, Alen Hanson, and Juan De Paula to the Toronto Blue Jays for Kevin Pillar. [14] He was called up from the Triple A Buffalo Bisons on May 3. [15] Law was non-tendered by the Blue Jays on December 2, making him a free agent. [16]
On January 30, 2020, Law signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers organization. Law did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [17] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.
On November 23, 2020, Law announced on Twitter that he had signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization. [18] On May 8, 2021, Law was selected to the active roster. [19] After recording an 8.53 ERA in 5 games, Law was designated for assignment on May 18, 2021. [20] He was outrighted to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints on May 20. [21] On July 1, Law was re-selected to the active roster. [22] Law was again designated for assignment by the Twins on September 5, after Luke Farrell was activated off of the injured list. [23] Law made 9 appearances for the Twins in 2021, recording a 4.20 ERA with 14 strikeouts. On October 4, Law elected free agency. [24]
On April 9, 2022, Law signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. [25] Law was assigned Rookie-Level FCL Tigers East. On April 14, 2022, Law was sent to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens. The Tigers promoted Law to the major leagues on July 30. [26] Law was designated for assignment by the Tigers on August 5, 2022. [27] He was released on August 7.
On August 14, 2022, Law signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds and was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats. [28] He had his contract selected on August 30. He made 15 appearances for Cincinnati down the stretch, recording a 2–2 record and 4.08 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 17.2 innings pitched. On November 15, Law was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non-tendered and became a free agent.
On January 23, 2023, Law re-signed with the Reds organization on a minor league contract. [29] On March 27, the Reds announced that Law had made the Opening Day roster, and would have his contract selected to the 40-man roster. [30] In 54 appearances for Cincinnati, he logged a 4–6 record and 3.60 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 55.0 innings pitched. Following the season on November 17, Law was non-tendered and became a free agent. [31]
On February 21, 2024, Law signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. [32] On March 26, Washington selected Law's contract after he made the team's Opening Day roster. [33]
His father, Joe Law, played minor league baseball in the Oakland Athletics organization. He was called up to the majors for four days but never appeared in a game [34] making him a phantom ballplayer.
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