Tim Melville

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129+1⁄3 innings. [6]

Detroit Tigers

On November 19, 2014, Melville signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization, [7] and played for the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple–A International League. [6] He became a free agent following the season.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 25, 2015, Melville signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [2] The Reds considered adding Melville to their Opening Day starting rotation, but instead chose Robert Stephenson, who was already on the Reds' 40-man roster. [8] Melville was assigned to the Triple–A Louisville Bats of the International League. [9]

On April 8, the Reds announced Melville would start in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in place of Anthony DeSclafani, on April 10. The start marked Melville's MLB debut. [10] He threw 4 innings, giving up 1 run in a no-decision vs. Pittsburgh. Melville was designated for assignment by the Reds on April 22. After clearing waivers on April 24, he spent the remainder of the year with Louisville and the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, logging a combined 4.85 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 38 appearances out of the bullpen. Melville elected free agency following the season on November 7. [11]

Long Island Ducks

On April 6, 2017, Melville signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[ citation needed ]

Minnesota Twins

On June 12, 2017, the Minnesota Twins signed him to a minor league contract, assigning him to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. After allowing 5 runs (4 earned) to the Chicago White Sox,[ when? ] Melville was designated for assignment by the Twins to make room for John Curtiss on the roster on August 22. [12]

San Diego Padres

On August 26, 2017, Melville was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. [13] He made only two appearances for the Padres, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits with three strikeouts. On November 6, Melville was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas. [14] However, Melville rejected the assignment and subsequently elected free agency the following day.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 22, 2017, and signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. [15] He spent the entire season with the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, making 40 appearances and registering a 9–6 record and 5.33 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 4 saves across 104+2⁄3 innings pitched. [16] Melville elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018. [17]

Long Island Ducks (second stint)

On February 5, 2019, Melville signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [18] In two starts, he posted a strong 2–0 record and 0.75 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 12 innings of work.

Colorado Rockies

On May 3, 2019, Melville's contract was purchased by the Colorado Rockies, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. [19] On August 21, the Rockies selected Melville's contract and promoted him to the major leagues as an emergency starter. [20] In his Rockies debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Melville pitched 7 innings and allowed only 1 run on 2 hits as the Rockies won 7–2, giving Melville his first major league win. 5 days later, Melville made his debut at Coors Field and had another impressive performance against the Atlanta Braves, pitching 5 shutout innings and striking out 6 as the Rockies went on to defeat the Braves 3–1. Melville's ERA of 0.75 is the 3rd lowest ERA posted by a Rockies pitcher through his first two starts with the club. On October 30, Melville was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Albuquerque. [21]

Melville re-signed with the Rockies on a minor league contract on February 5, 2020. He did not play in a game for the organization in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [22] Melville was released by the Rockies organization on May 18.

Uni-President Lions

On July 12, 2020, Melville signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [23] He re-signed with the team for the 2021 season. [24] On April 2, 2021, Melville pitched a no-hitter against Wei Chuan Dragons becoming the 10th player to do so in Chinese Professional Baseball League history. He also set the record of most pitches thrown in a no-hitter in the league, with 142 pitches. [25] For the season, Melville posted a 8–7 record with a 3.74 ERA and 84 strikeouts over 122.2 innings. He was not re-signed for the 2022 season and became a free agent.

Wei Chuan Dragons

Melville took the 2022 season off as he dealt with elbow inflammation. He received platelet-rich plasma treatment for the injury. On February 8, 2023, Melville signed with the Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [26] Pitching in 3 games, he registered a 9.24 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 12+2⁄3 innings of work. On May 27, it was announced that Melville would miss 3–4 months after suffering injuries in his right elbow and tendon, and he was subsequently released by the team. [27]

Long Island Ducks (third stint)

On August 8, 2024, Melville signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [28] In 12 games for the Ducks, he struggled to an 0–1 record and 11.17 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 9+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Personal life

When Melville was 11 years old, he had surgery to correct his pectus excavatum at the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. [29] A steel rod was implanted in his chest, and removed one and a half years later. [2] [5]

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  2. 1 2 3 "Tim Melville overcoming odds, on brink of big-league debut". Cincinnati.com. March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
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  4. 1 2 Dave Benson (August 17, 2008). "Melville a millionaire". stltoday.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Kaegel, Dick (January 11, 2012). "Prospect Melville takes pride in helping others". MLB.com. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
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Tim Melville
Tim Melville (48011042722) (cropped).jpg
Melville with the Albuquerque Isotopes in 2019
Long Island Ducks – No. 51
Pitcher
Born: (1989-10-09) October 9, 1989 (age 35)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 10, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds
CPBL: August 23, 2020, for the Uni-President Lions