Jeff Locke (baseball)

Last updated

5+2⁄3 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

On July 3, 2017, against the St. Louis Cardinals, Locke surrendered 11 earned runs over 2.2 innings as the Cardinals beat the Marlins 14–6, bringing his ERA up to 8.16 for the season. In his career against the Cardinals, he has an 0–7 record. This also gave the Marlins a record of 0–6 in games started by Locke in the 2017 season. [23] The next day, he was designated for assignment. [24] Locke cleared waivers and was sent down to the Jupiter Hammerheads, the Marlins' Class A-Advanced affiliate, but never pitched for the team in a game.

Locke sat out the 2018 season, dealing with a partially torn labrum in his shoulder. Although he received offers from multiple Major League teams Locke chose not to sign with another team until he felt fully healthy. [25]

Pitching style

Prior to 2009, Locke used an over-the-head pitching delivery. Upon his trade to the Pirates, pitching coach Wally Whitehurst recommended that Locke change his pitching style to incorporate a turn toward first base. which would aid in deceptiveness. Locke returned to the overhead delivery during spring training in 2016, because he had gotten increasingly inconsistent results over the years by looking toward first base. [26] Locke throws a two-seam fastball (88–95), a circle changeup (79–82), and a knuckle curveball (77–84). In 2016, Locke's knuckle curve has become more of a slurve.

Awards

Related Research Articles

Mark Allen Redman is an American former professional baseball left-handed starting pitcher.

John Wesley Van Benschoten is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Grilli</span> American baseball player (born 1976)

Jason Michael Grilli is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers. Taken as the fourth overall selection of the 1997 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants, Grilli was one of the top starting pitcher prospects in all of Minor League Baseball, ranked 54th in 1998 and 44th in 1999. The Giants traded him to the Florida Marlins in 1999, for whom he debuted on May 11, 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Meyer (pitcher)</span> American baseball player & coach (born 1981)

Daniel Livingston Meyer is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2010 for the Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, and Florida Marlins. Meyer's coaching career began in 2014, within the Braves organization. Prior to the 2022 season, he was hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 1996 Atlanta Braves season was the 126th season in the history of the franchise and 31st season in the city of Atlanta. They secured a regular season record of 96–66 and reached the World Series, where they lost to the underdog New York Yankees in six games, failing to defend its championship in 1995. Heavily favored and seen as one of the greatest Braves teams in history and despite taking a 2–0 lead, the Braves unexpectedly lost the next 4 games. This World Series appearance was their fourth appearance in the last 5 years as a franchise, excluding the strike shortened season. Atlanta won its seventh division title and its fifth in six years. In the previous round, Atlanta completed a miraculous comeback. After trailing in the NLCS to St. Louis three games to one, Atlanta outscored St. Louis 32–1 in games five through seven to complete the comeback. The collapse was remembered as one of the largest in North American sports history.

Neal Alden Huntington is an American former General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball and currently works in the front office of the Cleveland Guardians as a special assistant to baseball projects.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charlie Morton (pitcher)</span> American baseball player (born 1983)

Charles Alfred Morton IV is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Braves selected Morton in the third round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft. He has also previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay Rays. Morton was a World Series champion in 2017 and 2021 and an All-Star in 2018 and 2019.

Jeffrey J. Andrews is an American former professional baseball player and current coach. He was the pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008, having been fired after one season at the position. Andrews spent each of the last 22 years as a minor league pitching coach/coordinator, the last five in the Pittsburgh organization. On May 20, 2009, he was hired by the Frisco RoughRiders (AA), replacing Joe Slusarski, marking his return to the Texas Rangers organization.

Below are the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates:

Brett Sinkbeil is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Donnie Veal</span> American baseball player (born 1984)

Donald Tyrone Veal is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Veal played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, and Atlanta Braves. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft and is currently a minor league pitching coach for the White Sox.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryan Morris</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Avery Bryan Morris is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Starling Marte</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1988)

Starling Javier Marte is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, and Oakland Athletics. He made his MLB debut in 2012 with the Pirates. Marte is a two-time MLB All-Star and a two-time Gold Glove Award winner. In 2021, he led the major leagues with 47 stolen bases.

Nicholas Gordon Kingham is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Toronto Blue Jays, in the KBO League for the SK Wyverns and Hanwha Eagles, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the CTBC Brothers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Pittsburgh Pirates season</span> Major League Baseball team season

The 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 135th season overall, the 130th season as a member of the National League, and the 16th season at PNC Park. The regular season started with a win at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 3 and ended with a loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 2. The Pirates finished the regular season third in the National League Central with 78 wins, 83 losses and one tie. For the first time since the 2012 season, the Pirates finished with a losing record and did not qualify for the postseason.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitch Keller</span> American baseball player (born 1996)

Mitch Thomas Keller is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jared Lakind</span> American baseball player

Jared Talor Lakind is an American-Israeli professional baseball pitcher for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He also plays for Team Israel.

Edgar Santana Familia is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">JT Brubaker</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Jonathan Trey Brubaker is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luis Ortiz (pitcher, born 1999)</span> Dominican baseball player

Luis Leandro Ortiz is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.

References

  1. 1 2 Jones, Lloyd. "Locke dominates again; now third in league in ERA". Archived from the original on December 27, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Jones, Lloyd (June 15, 2012). "Baseball Eagles honored under Burns".
  3. ↑ Jones, Lloyd (June 15, 2012). "A flock of baseball captains during the Burns years".
  4. ↑ Jones, Lloyd. "The history of Jack Burns". Archived from the original on November 5, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Jeff Locke wins pro debut" . Retrieved July 15, 2006.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ "Locke is perfect in 2.1 innings of Major League relief". August 10, 2012.
  7. ↑ Jones, Lloyd (April 6, 2012). "Locke graces Conway Town Report cover".
  8. ↑ Scione, George (August 15, 2014). "Pittsburgh Pirates Jeff Locke suffered from envy of childhood friend from Conway" . Nashua Telegraph.
  9. ↑ Sanserino, Michael (June 25, 2013). "Pirates' Locke climbing to stardom in big leagues". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  10. ↑ Callis, Jim; Lingo, Will; Manuel, John; Badler, Ben (2008). Baseball America Prospect Handbook 2008. Simon and Schuster. p. 37. ISBN   9781932391190.
  11. 1 2 First Inning : Jeffrey Locke
  12. ↑ "Atlanta Braves Top 10 prospects". November 5, 2007.
  13. ↑ "Atlanta Braves Top 10 prospects". December 15, 2008.
  14. ↑ "Pirates acquire three players from Atlanta in deal for Nate McLouth". June 3, 2009.
  15. ↑ "McLouth expected in Atlanta on Thursday" . Retrieved June 4, 2009.
  16. ↑ Lembo, Jason (April 9, 2010). "Marauders score resounding win in debut". The Bradenton Herald.
  17. ↑ Maley, Dennis (July 15, 2010). "Bradenton Marauders' Pitcher Jeff Locke to Get Shot at Double A". The Bradenton Times. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  18. ↑ "Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 prospects". January 12, 2011.
  19. ↑ "Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 prospects". November 21, 2011.
  20. ↑ "Yovani Gallardo outduels Jeff Locke in Pirates' loss". wtae. June 8, 2014.
  21. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 29, 2016). "Pirates Designate Jeff Locke For Assignment, Sign Lisalverto Bonilla". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  22. ↑ Frisaro, Joe (December 12, 2016). "Marlins announce deals with Locke, Ellis, McGowan". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on December 13, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  23. ↑ Healey, Tim (July 4, 2017). "Marlins' Jeff Locke trucked by Cardinals as season hits halfway point with another loss". Sun-Sentinel.
  24. ↑ "Marlins throw in the towel on pitcher Jeff Locke". The Miami Herald.
  25. ↑ Lloyd Jones (March 27, 2018). "Shoulder puts Locke in MLB limbo, but he still longs to play". Conway Daily Sun. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  26. ↑ Brink, Bill (March 3, 2016). "Pirates starter Jeff Locke tests a new delivery". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.
Jeff Locke
Jeff Locke on May 19, 2016.jpg
Locke with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-20) November 20, 1987 (age 36)
North Conway, New Hampshire, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 10, 2011, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 3, 2017, for the Miami Marlins