Mitch Lively

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12+2⁄3 innings before signing a contract with the San Francisco Giants partway through the year. To finish the year, he pitched for the AZL Giants, allowing no runs in 2 2/3 innings, and Augusta Greenjackets, going 1–0 with a 1.42 ERA in 10 games. Overall, he had a 1.61 mark in 23 games. 2009 was split between Augusta, with whom he allowed 9 runs in 17 2/3 frames, the San Jose Giants (5.23 ERA in 16 games) and the Connecticut Defenders, with whom he had a 0.70 ERA in 14 games. Overall, he had a 3.23 mark in 43 games. He spent 2010 with Augusta (going 4–2 with a save and a 4.89 ERA in 24 games) and the Richmond Flying Squirrels (going 2–4 with three saves and a 3.90 ERA in 23 games). He had a 4.41 ERA in 47 games overall. In 2011, he had a 2.14 ERA [5] with nine saves in 56 appearances between San Jose and Richmond and in 2012, his first year at Triple-A Fresno, he was 8–4 with a 2.99 ERA in 47 relief appearances. He converted to starting pitching for 2013, going 7–5 with a 4.72 ERA in 30 games (20 starts) for Fresno. With the Navegantes del Magallanes during the Venezuelan Winter League, he went 6–1 with a 1.46 ERA and won Pitcher of the Year. [6] [7]

In late 2013, he adopted a windmill windup—rare in modern baseball, but reminiscent of players like Satchel Paige and Bob Feller—which he used through 2014. [8] He began the 2014 campaign in the Giants system, but after posting a 5.08 ERA in 22 games (15 starts) for Fresno, he was released.

Washington Nationals

On July 17, 2014, Lively signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, and was assigned to the Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs. He was 5–2 with a 3.86 ERA in 9 games (7 starts) for them and 11–6 with a 4.72 ERA in 31 games overall. He also averaged 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. After being granted free agency in November, the Nationals re-signed him to a minor league contract on December 16. Lively was released by the Nationals organization on June 17, 2015.

Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters

Following his release from the Nationals, Lively went to play for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball for the remainder of the 2015 campaign. He made 16 appearances for the Fighters (all in relief), pitched 18+2⁄3 innings, didn't have a decision, had an ERA of 5.30, struck out 22.

Vaqueros Laguna

On April 1, 2016, Lively signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League. In 12 appearances, he recorded a 3.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 12 innings of work. Lively was released by Laguna on April 28.

Broncos de Reynosa

On May 2, 2016, Lively signed with the Broncos de Reynosa of the Mexican Baseball League. In 32 appearances out of the bullpen for the Broncos, Lively logged a 1.72 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 8 saves across 36+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Washington Nationals (second stint)

On August 18, 2016, Lively signed a minor league contract to return to the Washington Nationals organization. In 6 appearances for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, he recorded a 5.79 ERA with 6 strikeouts and 1 save over 4+2⁄3 innings of work. Lively elected free agency following the season on November 7. [9]

Bravos de León

On March 7, 2017, Lively announced that he would return to the Mexican League with the Bravos de León. [10] He had a record of 7–2, and led the team in ERA (2.41). He tied for the team lead with 60 strikeouts, despite missing part of the season with an injury. He became a fan favourite in León, and acquired the nickname "The Boss".

Lively remained in Mexico to play for the Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League for the 2017–2018 season. [11] He had a 9–2 record, and the nine wins led the league. He had eight straight wins at one point in the season. His 2.50 ERA was second-lowest in the league, and his 63 strikeouts were second-best in the league. [12] Lively was subsequently named Pitcher of the Year by the Mexican Pacific League.

Chinatrust / CTBC Brothers

On February 9, 2018, Lively signed with the Chinatrust Brothers of Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League. [13] His record was 7–8, 4.05 ERA, and 119 strikeouts. Following the conclusion of the 2018 CPBL season, Lively returned to Mexico to pitch for the Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League for the 2018-19 winter season. He had a record of 3–1, 0.77 ERA, 44 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched.

On December 22, 2018, Lively re-signed with the Brothers for the 2019 season. [14] In 2019, he posted a 10–11 record with a 3.23 ERA and 140 strikeouts over 167 innings. Lively re-signed with the team, now named the CTBC Brothers, on January 7, 2020. [15] Lively pitched to a 6–1 record with a 3.94 ERA and 36 strikeouts before a shoulder injury ended his season prematurely in July. Lively again re-signed with the club for the 2021 season. [16] However, he struggled to an 8.35 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over 36 innings, and was released by the team on July 22, 2021, when Evan Grills was signed. [17]

On August 19, 2021, Lively signed a contract to return to the Venados de Mazatlán for the latter part of the 2021 season.

Bravos de León (second stint)

On December 18, 2021, Lively signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. [18] In 8 starts, Lively posted a 2–1 record with a 8.42 ERA and 14 strikeouts over 36+1⁄3 innings. He was waived by León on June 17, 2022.

Diablos Rojos del México

On June 28, 2022, Lively signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. [19] In 3 starts, Lively registered a 2–1 record with a 10.64 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 11 innings. He was released by México on July 14. [20]

El Águila de Veracruz

On August 1, 2022, Lively signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League. [21] In 2 starts for Veracruz, he allowed 5 runs on 12 hits with 6 strikeouts over 10 innings. Lively was released by the club on January 19, 2023. [22]

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  2. ↑ The Baseball Cube
  3. ↑ Lassen County Times article
  4. ↑ 2007 draft
  5. ↑ "Life in the minors for ex-Hornet". Archived from the original on January 19, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  6. ↑ MiLB.com
  7. ↑ Pitching in the Americas Archived 2015-01-19 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ Syracuse Chiefs pitcher Mitch Lively goes old school when a special delivery is needed
  9. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Donald Lutz signs with Bravos de Leon in Mexican League « Mister Baseball".
  11. ↑ Llega el lanzador Mitch Lively Venados press release, 4 October 2017
  12. ↑ LMP regular season ends, playoffs to begin Monday 1 January 2018
  13. ↑ "Chinatrust Brothers bring back Nick Additon, eyeing Mitch Lively". January 17, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Chinatrust Brothers Re-Sign Nick Additon, Mitch Lively for 2019 season". December 22, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Chinatrust Brothers Re-Sign Mitch Lively for 2020 Season". January 7, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Brothers Delist Mitch Lively, Re-Sign Him for 2021 Season". August 28, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Brothers Release Mitch Lively, Add Evan Grills to Active Roster". July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  18. ↑ "REGRESA MITCH ¨THE BOSS¨ LIVELY A LEÓN". bravosdeleon.com (in Spanish). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  19. ↑ "MITCH LIVELY LLEGA A LOS DIABLOS ROJOS". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  20. ↑ "DIABLOS CIERRA LISTA DE EXTRANJEROS". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  21. ↑ Movimientos en rosters y listas de reserva - 1 de agosto
  22. ↑ Mitch Lively Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
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Mitch Lively
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1985-09-07) September 7, 1985 (age 39)
Susanville, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
NPB: June 26, 2015, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
CPBL: March 28, 2018, for the Chinatrust Brothers