James Marvel

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118+2⁄3 innings.

In 2018, he pitched for both Bradenton and the Altoona Curve, compiling a 12–7 record and 3.55 ERA in 27 games (26 starts), and in 2019, he began the year with Altoona (with whom he was named an Eastern League All-Star) before being promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in July. [8] [9] Over 28 starts between the two clubs during the 2019 season, Marvel went 16–5 with a 2.94 ERA, striking out 136 over 162+1⁄3 innings. [10] [11] [12] [13] His 16 wins and two shutouts both led the minor leagues in 2019. [14]

On September 8, 2019, the Pirates selected Marvel's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [15] He made his major league debut that day versus the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing two runs over five innings pitched. [16] Marvel did not appear in a game in 2020, and spent all of the 2021 season with the Indians, going 7–7 with a 5.26 ERA and 98 strikeouts over 131+2⁄3 innings. He elected free agency on November 7, 2021.

Philadelphia Phillies

On March 8, 2022, Marvel signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [17] Marvel made 35 appearances (9 starts) for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, registering a 6–7 record and 6.05 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 93+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [18]

High Point Rockers

On April 28, 2023, Marvel signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [19] He made 1 start for the team, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk with 3 strikeouts in 5 innings pitched.

Texas Rangers

On May 7, 2023, Marvel signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. [20] In 6 starts for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, he struggled to a 7.88 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 24.0 innings pitched. Marvel was released by the Rangers on June 11. [21]

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

On June 19, 2023, Marvel signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. [22] In 8 games for the Fighters, he registered a 2.49 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 21+2⁄3 innings of work. Marvel became a free agent following the 2023 season. [23]

References

  1. ↑ Enos, Ben (June 26, 2012). "East Bay baseball player of the year: Campolindo's James Marvel". The Mercury News. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Abend, Harold; Muyskens, Paul (June 7, 2012). "Mr. Baseball Player of the Year Finalists". ESPN . Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  3. ↑ Tennis, Mark; Abend, Harold; Muyskens, Paul (July 3, 2012). "All-State Baseball: First Team". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  4. ↑ Hertzel, Bob (June 18, 2016). "Hertzel Column: Marvel overcomes injury to reach professional ranks". Times West Virginian. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Duke in the Pros: Six Blue Devils Taken in MLB Draft". Duke University . June 11, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ Hertzel, Bob (June 17, 2016). "Black Bears pitcher Marvel set for pro debut". WVNews.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  7. ↑ "WV Power open season tonight: Wilson vs. Marvel at 7:05 p.m." WVPress.org. April 6, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ Mansfield, Garett (June 24, 2019). "Curve sending three players to 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  9. ↑ Terpstra, Peter (July 1, 2019). "Curve's James Marvel called up to Triple-A". WTAJ. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  10. ↑ Schaeffer, Brenden (September 6, 2019). "Series Preview: Cardinals clash with the Pirates in Pittsburgh". KMOV.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2019.
  11. ↑ Berry, Adam (September 6, 2019). "Pirates hoping Marvel can live up to his name". MLB.com . Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  12. ↑ Mackey, Jason (September 5, 2019). "Pirates on the verge of rewarding James Marvel for terrific season". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  13. ↑ DiPaola, Jerry (September 5, 2019). "Pitcher James Marvel joins Pirates, reflects on 'unique, special' journey". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  14. ↑ "2019 Register Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  15. ↑ Wilborn, Nubyjas (September 7, 2019). "James Marvel to make MLB debut with Pirates on Sunday". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ Mackey, Jason (September 8, 2019). "'He was pitching': James Marvel impresses in MLB debut". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  17. ↑ Adams, Steve (March 8, 2022). "Phillies Sign Justin Williams, Four Others To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  18. ↑ Pontes, Geoff (November 13, 2022). "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". Baseball America. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  19. ↑ "James Marvel Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. May 7, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. June 11, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  22. ↑ Proctor, Darrell (March 7, 2025). "NPB Import Players: Foreign Players Currently Playing in Japan". japanball.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  23. ↑ 日本ハム ポンセ&マルティネス来季も残留へ アルカンタラ、マーベルは退団へ. スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). September 25, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
James Marvel
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Marvel with the Indianapolis Indians in 2021
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-17) September 17, 1993 (age 32)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 8, 2019, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
NPB: July 16, 2023, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Last appearance
MLB: September 28, 2019, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
NPB: August 28, 2023, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters