Jason Berken

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2⁄3 innings with Clemson, Berken pitched to an 18–6 record, 3.04 ERA, and 156 strikeouts. [1]

Professional career

Baltimore Orioles

Berken was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2006 MLB draft. On May 26, 2009, after pitching just 252⁄3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk, he was called up to the Orioles' roster to replace injured outfielder Lou Montanez. Berken earned his first major league win that day, giving up two runs in five innings in a 7–2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he finished the year with a 6–12 record, along with a 6.54 ERA in 1192⁄3 innings pitched. This led to Berken being named the "AL Les Sweetland Award winner" by SI writer Joe Posnanski for finishing the year as the worst starting pitcher in the American League. [2]

Chicago Cubs

On September 7, 2012, Berken was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs. [3] On September 20, Berken recorded four strikeouts in an inning.

Chicago White Sox

On April 2, 2013, Berken signed as a minor league free agent with the Chicago White Sox for 2013 season.

San Francisco Giants

On November 15, 2013, Berken signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. On March 31, 2014, he was assigned to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.

Philadelphia Phillies

On February 24, 2015, Berken signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. On March 2, 2015, he was assigned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He elected free agency on November 6. [4]

Toronto Blue Jays

On February 17, 2016, Berken signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. [5] In 29 appearances split between the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he accumulated a 2–9 record and 4.43 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 105+2⁄3 innings pitched. Berken elected free agency following the season on November 7. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Former Tiger Jason Berken to Start for Baltimore Orioles". tigernet.com. May 26, 2009. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Joe Posnanski: My Least Valuable Players, '09 'anti-award' winners". November 20, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Cubs claim right-handed pitcher Jason Berken off waivers from Baltimore". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012.
  4. ↑ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Toronto Blue Jays Transactions February 2016". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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Jason Berken
Jason Berken 2009.jpg
Berken with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009
Relief pitcher
Born: (1983-11-27) November 27, 1983 (age 41)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 26, 2009, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs