Mike Baumann

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3+23 innings and allowed two hits and one walk. [11] Baumann struck out one batter and retired 11 of the 14 batters he faced. He also earned his first Major League win. In his rookie campaign, Baumann recorded a 9.90 ERA in four games.

Baumann pitched in 14 contests for Baltimore in 2022, registering a 4.72 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 34+13 innings of work. [12] On March 16, 2023, it was announced that Baumann would shift to a short-relief role rather than being a starter. [13] He made 60 appearances out of the bullpen for the Orioles, compiling a 10–1 record and 3.76 RRA with 61 strikeouts across 64+23 innings pitched. [14]

In 2024, Baumann made 17 relief appearances for Baltimore, logging a 3.44 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 18+13 innings pitched. On May 18, 2024, Baumann was designated for assignment by the Orioles. [15]

Seattle Mariners

On May 22, 2024, Baumann and Michael Pérez were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Blake Hunt. [16] In 18 appearances for Seattle, he logged a 5.51 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 16+13 innings pitched. Baumann was designated for assignment by the Mariners on July 19. [17]

San Francisco Giants

On, July 21, 2024, Baumann was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. [18] He made one appearance for the Giants, allowing two runs and recording two outs in a blowout victory against the Colorado Rockies on July 26. The following day, Baumann was designated for assignment. [19]

Los Angeles Angels

On July 30, 2024, Baumann was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. [20] In 10 games for the Angels, he worked to a 6.75 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 9+13 innings. Baumann was designated for assignment following the promotion of Ryan Zeferjahn on August 23. [21]

Miami Marlins

On August 25, 2024, Baumann was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins. [22] He tied Oliver Drake and Bobo Leonard's record for appearing with five different teams in a single season. [23] Baumann was responsible for giving up the historic 50th home run of the season to Shohei Ohtani as part of the first ever 50-50 season in the major league history. [24] In 11 appearances for Miami, he struggled to a 6.59 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 13+23 innings pitched. Baumann was released by the Marlins organization on December 9, in order to pursue an opportunity in Japan. [25] [26]

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

On December 9, 2024, Baumann signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball. [27]

Personal life

His older brother, Nick, also played baseball and football at Mahtomedi and starred on the defensive line for the Concordia Cobbers. [2]

Baumann married his fiancée, Nicole, in December 2023. [28] The wedding took place in Florida, where he resides in the offseason.

Their first child, a son, was born in September 2024. [29]

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Mike Baumann
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Baumann with the Frederick Keys in 2018
Tokyo Yakult Swallows – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-10) September 10, 1995 (age 29)
Mahtomedi, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles