Phil Klein

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1⁄3 innings while allowing 1 run and striking out 4 batters with a win.

Philadelphia Phillies

Klein was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 19, 2016. He was then optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. [3] He was called up to the Phillies on August 3 and was the starting pitcher the same night. [4] Klein was released by the Phillies on December 14, 2016, to pursue an opportunity to play baseball in Asia. [5]

Yokohama DeNA BayStars

Klein signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2017 season. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.

References

  1. ↑ Phil Klein Selected By Texas Rangers In MLB Draft
  2. ↑ Prospect parade begins as Texas Rangers call up reliever Phil Klein Archived 2014-08-03 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Neiburg, Jeff (June 19, 2016). "Phillies Claim RHP Phil Klein Off Waivers From Rangers, Option Him to Triple A". NBC Philadelphia . Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  4. ↑ Zolecki, Todd (August 3, 2016). "Nola Goes on DL; Thompson to Debut Soon?". MLB.com . Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 14, 2016). "Phillies Claim Richie Shaffer, Release Phil Klein To Pursue Asian Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 15, 2016.


Phil Klein
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Klein with Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-30) April 30, 1989 (age 36)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 1, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
NPB: April 1, 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Last appearance
MLB: October 1, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies
NPB: 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars
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