Mike Freeman | |
---|---|
Utility player | |
Born: Orlando, Florida, U.S. | August 4, 1987|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 17, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 4, 2021, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .225 |
Home runs | 5 |
Runs batted in | 32 |
Teams | |
Michael Barrett Freeman (born August 4,1987) is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Seattle Mariners,Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,Cleveland Indians,and Cincinnati Reds.
Freeman attended Edgewater High School in Orlando,Florida. Out of high school he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 41st round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign and played college baseball at Clemson University. [1] In 2008,he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [2] [3]
After his junior year he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 36th round of the 2009 MLB Draft but did not sign and returned to Clemson. He was then drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 11th round of the 2010 MLB Draft and signed. [4] Freeman was called up to the majors for the first time on July 17,2016. [5]
Freeman was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on August 1,2016. He was designated for assignment on March 1,2017. [6]
He was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 26,2017. [7] The Dodgers designated him for assignment him on July 31. [8]
On August 6,2017,Freeman signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. Freeman ultimately played in 15 games for the Cubs,but was not included on the playoff roster following the season. He elected minor league free agency on November 6,2017. [9] On January 25,2018,Freeman re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league deal and received an invitation to spring training. [10] He was designated for assignment after the season and then became a free agent. [11]
Freeman signed a minor-league deal with a spring training invitation with the Cleveland Indians on November 20,2018. He had his contract selected on April 16,2019. Freeman was designated for assignment on December 15,2019,and subsequently outrighted to the minor leagues on December 19,2019. The Indians selected Freeman's contract on July 23,2020. Overall with the 2020 Cleveland Indians,Freeman batted .237 with no home runs and 3 RBIs in 24 games. [12] On October 30,2020,Freeman was outrighted off of the Indians' 40-man roster;he subsequently elected free agency. [13] On February 4,2021,Freeman re-signed with the Indians on a minor league contract. [14]
On March 12,2021,Freeman was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash. [15] He did not make the Reds' opening day roster. [16] On June 1,Freeman was selected to the active roster. [17] [18] On August 15,Freeman was designated for assignment by the Reds. [19] On August 17,Freeman was sent outright to the Triple-A Louisville Bats. On October 12,Freeman elected free agency. [20]
On January 25,2023,Freeman was hired by the Seattle Mariners organization to serve as the manager for the Arkansas Travelers,Seattle's Double-A affiliate. [21]
Robert Meiklejohn MacDougal is a former relief pitcher in professional baseball. He is a switch hitter and throws right-handed. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Chicago White Sox,Washington Nationals,St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joshua Aaron Wilson is an American former professional baseball infielder. Wilson is a Mt. Lebanon,Pennsylvania native. He was part of the 1998 Pennsylvania state championship baseball team and Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Wilson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
Christopher Paul Gimenez is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners,Tampa Bay Rays,Texas Rangers,Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins.
Collin Brannen Cowgill is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current major league coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Oakland Athletics,New York Mets,Los Angeles Angels,and the Cleveland Indians. Prior to his professional career,Cowgill played college baseball for the University of Kentucky. Cowgill was the manager of the Arkansas Travelers,the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners,and is currently the first base coach for the Cincinnati Reds.
Scott Maine is an American professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians from 2010 to 2012.
Ryan William Cook,nicknamed "Cookie",is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Oakland Athletics,Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB) and for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He was an MLB All-Star in 2012.
Justin Scott Grimm is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Chicago Cubs,Kansas City Royals,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics.
Zachary Martin Rosscup is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,Colorado Rockies,Los Angeles Dodgers,Seattle Mariners,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Dominic Joseph Leone,nicknamed "Dominator",is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners,Arizona Diamondbacks,Toronto Blue Jays,St. Louis Cardinals,Cleveland Indians,San Francisco Giants,New York Mets,and Los Angeles Angels. Leone played college baseball for the Clemson Tigers. The Mariners selected Leone in the 16th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.
Casey Scott Sadler is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Tampa Bay Rays,Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners.
Erik Van Norman Goeddel is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jacob Ryan Lamb is an American professional baseball infielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014,and was an All-Star in 2017. He has also played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics,Chicago White Sox,Toronto Blue Jays,Los Angeles Dodgers,Seattle Mariners,and Los Angeles Angels.
Matthew Lee Andriese is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,Los Angeles Angels,Boston Red Sox,and Seattle Mariners. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.
Jake William Hager is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Chicago Cubs organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Daniel Casey Dorn is an American former professional baseball right fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and in KBO League for the Nexen Heroes.
John Patrick Reinheimer is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Chicago Cubs organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets. He played college baseball at East Carolina University.
Samuel John Moll is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Colorado Rockies selected Moll in the third round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Oakland Athletics.
Nabil Antonio Crismatt Abuchaibe is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tyson Marcus Miller is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers,Milwaukee Brewers,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.
Tayler James Scott is a South African professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners,Baltimore Orioles,San Diego Padres,Los Angeles Dodgers,Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He is the first South African baseball pitcher in MLB and NPB history.