Mitch Spence

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130+1⁄3 innings of work. [7]

The Yankees invited Spence to spring training as a non-roster player in 2023. [8] He spent the year with Triple–A Scranton, making 29 starts and posting an 8–8 record and 4.47 ERA with 153 strikeouts across 163 innings pitched. [9]

Oakland Athletics

On December 6, 2023, the Oakland Athletics selected Spence with the first overall pick of the Rule 5 draft. [10] After competing in spring training in 2024 for a roster spot with the Athletics, [11] Spence made their Opening Day roster. [12] After pitching in relief, Spence made his first major league start on May 17. [13] The Athletics kept him in their starting rotation afterwards. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Mangan, Mike (May 4, 2016). "Mitch Spence flirts with no-hitter as Green Hope defeats Middle Creek baseball, assumes first place". The News & Observer . Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Pacers' Spence earns PBC honor". Post and Courier. March 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Pacers' Spence named PBC Pitcher of the Week again". Post and Courier. April 24, 2018.
  4. ↑ "USCA's Mitch Spence selected in 10th round of MLB Draft". Post and Courier. June 4, 2019.
  5. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Mitch Spence Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Mitch Spence - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Yanks invite top 2 prospects Volpe, Domínguez to camp". MLB.com.
  9. ↑ "Projecting A's Rule 5 Draftee Mitch Spence for 2024". si.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  10. ↑ Mayo, Jonathan (December 6, 2023). "2023 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Spence tries his luck in Vegas in bid for rotation spot". MLB.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Former Pacer makes Oakland A's Opening Day roster". Post and Courier. March 26, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ "'Excited' Spence strong in spot start for ailing staff". MLB.com.
  14. ↑ "Spence thriving as a starter -- just as he'd hoped". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
Mitch Spence
Athletics – No. 40
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-06) May 6, 1998 (age 26)
Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 29, 2024, for the Oakland Athletics
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