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3+1⁄3 innings. [19] After striking out the side in the 9th inning of Game 4, he allowed the series-winning run in the 10th and took the loss. [20] Coke finished the 2012 Postseason allowing one run in 10+2⁄3 innings (0.84 ERA) and striking out 13 batters, setting a Tigers record. [19]

Coke struggled throughout the 2013 season, failing as a setup man and lefty specialist. He suffered a groin injury in late April and was placed on the disabled list on May 1. [21] Tossing only 38+1⁄3 innings on the year, Coke's ERA ballooned to a career-high 5.40. On August 20, the Tigers demoted him to Triple-A and promoted left-handed pitcher José Álvarez to the major league roster. [22] He returned as a September call-up, but suffered an elbow injury on September 18. [23] Following a setback, he was unable to return for the regular season. [24] Coke was added to the Tigers roster for the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox. [25] He was used exclusively against left-handed batters, allowing one run in an inning of work spread across four games. [26]

In 2014, his final season with the Tigers, Coke posted a 5–2 record with 41 strikeouts and a 3.88 ERA in 58 innings pitched.

Chicago Cubs

In March 2015, Coke signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, receiving a non-roster invitation to spring training. [27] Coke earned a $2.25 million salary upon making the team. [28] [29] Coke had a 6.30 ERA in 16 appearances, allowing left-handed batters to hit .304 (7-for-23) against him. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs on May 18, and released by the club on May 26. [30] [31]

Toronto Blue Jays

On May 30, 2015, Coke signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. [32] [33] On June 11, the Blue Jays purchased Coke's contract from Triple-A. [34] He took the mound for the first time with Toronto on June 14, pitching two scoreless innings in a 13–5 win over the Boston Red Sox. [35] He became a free agent again on June 22, after he declined his minor-league assignment by the Blue Jays. [36]

Oakland Athletics

On June 27, 2015, Coke signed a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics. [37] He was initially assigned to High-A Stockton. [38] He later joined the Triple-A Nashville Sounds [39] but was released on August 18. [40]

Atlanta Braves

Coke signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on March 11, 2016. [41] On March 26, 2016, he was released. [40]

Lancaster Barnstormers

On April 10, 2016, Coke signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [42] [43]

New York Yankees (second stint)

On April 25, 2016, the Yankees acquired Coke from the Atlantic League, and assigned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. [44] The Yankees promoted Coke to the major leagues on May 6. [45] [46] After allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks in six innings, he was designated for assignment on May 17. [47] On May 20, he was outrighted from the 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. [48]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On September 22, 2016, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Coke from the Yankees for cash considerations. [49]

Orix Buffaloes

On December 13, 2016, Coke signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. [50] [51]

On December 2, 2017, he became a free agent. [52]

Acereros de Monclova

In an attempt to return to the big leagues, Coke started throwing a knuckleball. [53] When no teams were willing to sign him, Coke joined the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [54] He was released on May 4, 2018. [55]

In August 2018, Coke underwent Tommy John surgery. [56]

Pitch selection

Coke threw mostly four-seam and two-seam fastballs. His four-seamer was thrown in the 93 to 95 miles per hour (150 to 153 km/h) range, occasionally reaching 97 miles per hour (156 km/h). The two-seamer was a shade slower, averaging 92 to 93 miles per hour (148 to 150 km/h). He mixed in a slider in the 78 to 83 miles per hour (126 to 134 km/h) range and an occasional changeup between 83 miles per hour (134 km/h) and 86 miles per hour (138 km/h). [57]

Personal life

Coke married Bobbie Brough in 2011. [58] When he was still pitching in the minors, Coke worked as a chimney sweep in the offseason. [59] [2]

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Phil Coke
Phil Coke on June 9, 2013.jpg
Coke with the Detroit Tigers in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1982-07-19) July 19, 1982 (age 41)
Sonora, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: September 1, 2008, for the New York Yankees
NPB: April 1, 2017, for the Orix Buffaloes
Last appearance
MLB: September 26, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
NPB: May 13, 2017, for the Orix Buffaloes
Manager 27 Joe Girardi
Bench coach 56 Tony Peña
First base coach 50 Mick Kelleher
Third base coach 59 Rob Thomson
Hitting coach 54 Kevin Long
Pitching coach 58 Dave Eiland
Bullpen coach 57 Mike Harkey
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