Perci Garner

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9+13 innings pitched.

On July 31, 2017, Garner was designated for assignment by the Indians, in order to make room on their 40-man roster for Joe Smith. The Indians released Garner on August 3, and re-signed him to a minor league contract on August 5. [8] In 13 games split between Akron and Columbus, he struggled to a 6.89 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 15+23 innings pitched. [9] Garner elected free agency following the season on November 6. [10]

Baltimore Orioles

On November 30, 2017, Garner signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. [11] He was released without making an appearance for the organization on June 6, 2018.

After baseball

Since his career ended he has started a podcast available on Youtube, Spotify, and his personal website https://www.percigarner.com/ called 99MPH.

On December 3, 2020, Garner became the executive director of the Rainbow Connection, an organization that provides assistance to those needing help with medical bills or expenses. [12] On December 28, 2023, Garner was selected as a councilman at-large for the Dover Democratic Committee. [13]

References

  1. "Ball State 2008 Football Statistics". Ball State University. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  2. Cahill, Teddy. "BASEBALL: Rough start in football leads Garner to mound". Ball State Daily. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
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  4. Williams, Jeff (June 8, 2010). "Garner drafted by the Phillies". The Times-Reporter . New Philadelphia, Ohio: GateHouse Media . Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  5. Metzger, Roger (April 18, 2015). "Perci Garner signs free agent contract with Indians' organization". The Times-Reporter . New Philadelphia, Ohio: GateHouse Media . Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  6. Hoynes, Paul (August 31, 2016). "Cleveland Indians promote RHP Perci Garner; move Yan Gomes to 60-day disabled list". Cleveland.com . Cleveland: Advance Publications (Newhouse Newspapers). Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  7. "Twins vs Indians 8/31/16". MLB.com . United States: Major League Baseball. August 31, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  8. "Indians' Perci Garner: Brought back on minors deal". CBSSports.com. August 10, 2017.
  9. "After tough 2017, Garner eyes big things in 2018". cantonrep.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  10. "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  11. Todd, Jeff (November 30, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/30/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  12. "Perci Garner takes post as Rainbow Connection executive director". timesreporter.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  13. "Perci Garner selected to fill role of Dover councilman at large". timesreporter.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
Perci Garner
Relief pitcher
Born: (1988-12-13) December 13, 1988 (age 36)
Dover, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 31, 2016, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2016, for the Cleveland Indians