Mitch Spence

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130+13 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] In 35 appearances (24 starts) for Oakland during his rookie campaign, Spence compiled an 8-10 record and 4.58 ERA with 126 strikeouts across 151+13 innings pitched. [15]

See also

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.
  15. "Mitch Spence 2024 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
Mitch Spence
Athletics – No. 28
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-06) May 6, 1998 (age 27)
Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 29, 2024, for the Oakland Athletics