Shea Spitzbarth

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69+2⁄3 innings of work. The following season, Spitzbarth split time between Tulsa and Oklahoma City, registering a 4.32 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 66+2⁄3 innings pitched across 40 appearances. He returned to the two affiliates for the 2019 season, working to a 4.09 ERA with 89 strikeouts across 52 contests. [3] Spitzbarth did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 10, 2020, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Spitzbarth in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft. He was assigned to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians to begin the season, where he pitched to a 2.12 ERA in 42 games. Spitzbarth was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on August 2, 2021. [5] He made his Major League Baseball debut that day, pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers. Spitzbarth posted a 3.60 ERA with 1 strikeout in 5 innings of work across 5 appearances for Pittsburgh. On November 6, Spitzbarth was outrighted off of the 40-man roster [6] and elected free agency the next day.

Detroit Tigers

On April 3, 2022, Spitzbarth signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. [7] Spitzbarth made 44 combined appearances for the Double–A Erie SeaWolves and the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, logging a 6–0 record and 2.85 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 53+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [8]

Cincinnati Reds

On May 14, 2023, Spitzbarth signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. [9] However, prior to making an appearance for the team, on May 20, Spitzbarth signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. [10] In 12 games for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he struggled to a 7.20 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 15 innings of work. On July 14, Spitzbarth was released by the Reds. [11]

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On March 7, 2024, Spitzbarth signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. [12] In 30 appearances for Aguascalientes, Spitzbarth logged a 2.64 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 3 saves across 30+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Staten Island FerryHawks

On September 4, 2024, Spitzbarth signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [13]

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  2. ↑ "Shea Spitzbarth – Flying Under the Radar". Thinkbluela.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Shea Spitzbarth College, Amateur, Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". Mlbtraderumors.com. June 30, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Shea Spitzbarth gets first MLB nod; Staten Islander is active for Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night". Silive.com. August 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Pirates outright seven players; Southpaw Chasen Shreve elects free agency". Yardbarker.com. November 6, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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Shea Spitzbarth
Staten Island FerryHawks – No. 22
Pitcher
Born: (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 29)
Staten Island, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 2, 2021, for the Pittsburgh Pirates