Garrett Olson

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4+1⁄3 innings, falling two outs shy of the five innings required to qualify for a win. [3] He earned his first career win in his next start, also against the White Sox, on July 15, giving up two runs in 5+1⁄3 innings, both on solo home runs by Jermaine Dye, and the Orioles went on to win 5–3. [4]

Olson committed his first career error in his debut on July 4. After allowing the first batter he faced in his career, left fielder Andy González, to reach base via a walk, he made a throwing error on a pickoff attempt, allowing Gonzalez to reach second base. His first career strikeout came three batters later, as Paul Konerko was called out on a 2–2 pitch.

On September 1, 2007, Olson made a start at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, where he was the opposing pitcher in Clay Buchholz's no-hitter. [5] On June 28, 2008, Olson earned his first career hit vs. the Washington Nationals against Jesús Colomé in the sixth inning. [6]

He went to 3–0 on 8% of all batters he faced in 2008, the highest percentage in the majors. [7]

Seattle Mariners

Olson pitching for the Mariners in 2010. Garrett Olson on August 7, 2010.jpg
Olson pitching for the Mariners in 2010.

On January 18, 2009, Olson was traded to the Chicago Cubs with a minor-leaguer for Félix Pie. [8] Just 10 days later, he was traded along with Ronny Cedeño to the Seattle Mariners for Aaron Heilman. [9] On April 1, 2009, Olson was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to begin the season. [10] He was called up on May 6 because of an injury to relief pitcher Shawn Kelley. Olson soon took the rotation spot from teammate Chris Jakubauskas. [11]

He compiled a 3.72 ERA in 12 relief appearances covering 191⁄3 innings. In 11 starts, he is 3–5 with a 6.49 ERA through August 10. Eventually, Olson was moved the bullpen to become a reliever. He stated that he felt comfortable in both roles. [12] Olson was again optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on August 20 to clear roster space for Infielder Bill Hall. [13]

On September 13, Olson was called up again to the Mariners, marking his third stint with the team in 2009. With Tacoma, Olson went 2–3 with a 4.94 ERA and notched the Rainiers' only playoff win against the Sacramento River Cats. [2]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On March 18, 2011, the Mariners placed Olson on waivers. He was later claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. [14] He was designated for assignment on April 17. [15]

New York Mets

Olson signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on December 12, 2011. [16] Olson began the year with Triple-A Buffalo. On August 7, 2012, Olson was called up from Triple-A to replace the injured Tim Byrdak. [17] Olson made his Mets debut on August 8, pitching one third of an inning, giving up four earned runs against the Miami Marlins. [18] Olson was designated for assignment on August 11 to create room on the roster for Johan Santana. [19] In October 2012, Olson elected minor league free agency. [20]

Oakland Athletics

In December 2012, Olson signed with the Oakland Athletics. [21]

Doosan Bears

On March 16, 2013, Olson was released by the Athletics to allow him to sign a contract with the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization. [22] He was released from Doosan in July 2013.

Personal life

He currently resides in Carson City, Nevada with his wife and daughter. He majored in mechanical engineering in college and he works for Baker Hughes in Minden, Nevada as a mechanical engineer.

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Garrett Olson
Garrett Olson on August 8, 2012.jpg
Olson with the New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (1983-10-18) October 18, 1983 (age 39)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: July 4, 2007, for the Baltimore Orioles
KBO: March 31, 2013, for the Doosan Bears
Last appearance
MLB: August 8, 2012, for the New York Mets
KBO: July 10, 2013, for the Doosan Bears
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