Vance Worley

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86+23 innings pitched. On December 2, 2016, Worley was non-tendered by the Orioles, making him a free agent. [18]

Washington Nationals

Worley signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on January 28, 2017. Under the terms of the deal, he participated in major league spring training and could have received a $1 million salary if promoted to the major league roster, along with $1.65 million more in possible incentives. [19] However, Worley was released toward the end of the Nationals' spring training on March 29, 2017. [20]

Miami Marlins

On April 2, 2017, Worley signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. [21] In Triple-A with New Orleans, he was 2–5 with a 4.43 ERA and 22 strikeouts. [12] Worley struggled flipping in between the rotation and the bullpen for Miami, going 2–6 and pitching to a 6.91 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 24 games (12 starts). [14] On October 7, Worley was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 9, 2018, Worley signed a minor league deal that included an invite to spring training with the Cincinnati Reds. [22] On April 3, Worley exercised the opt-out clause in his contract with the Reds, making him a free agent. [23]

New York Mets

On April 19, 2018, Worley signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. [24] He made just four starts for the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s before he was placed on the disabled list, and was later released on June 22. [25]

Somerset Patriots

On March 26, 2020, Worley signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [26] He did not play a game for the team because of the cancellation of the ALPB season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and became a free agent after the year.

Kane County Cougars

On April 26, 2021, Worley signed with the Kane County Cougars of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [27] Worley recorded a 2–2 record and 4.01 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 5 appearances with the Cougars.

New York Mets (second stint)

On June 23, 2021, Worley's contract was purchased by the New York Mets organization. [28]

Kane County Cougars (second stint)

On May 5, 2022, Worley signed with the Kane County Cougars of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [29] He made 18 starts and went 6–9 with a 4.89 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 114 innings. Worley was released by the Cougars on September 13.

International career

Worley was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification. [30]

Pitching style

Worley throws four pitches routinely. His primary pitch, a four-seam fastball runs 89–92 mph. He also has a two-seam fastball at 88–92, and his main off-speed pitch is a slider at 85–87  mph. Worley also sometimes adds a curveball in the mid-to-upper 70s. On rare occasions, he also features a changeup against left-handed hitters. [31]

Personal life

Worley's mother, Shirley, is Chinese. She was born in Hong Kong and moved to the United States as a child. His father's name is Scott. [2] He lives in Philadelphia. [32]

His nickname is "The Vanimal." [33] [1]

References

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  9. Radano, Mike (September 6, 2010). "Phillies' bats stifled in Game 1 loss to Fish: Worley's solid first start goes for naught vs. Mendez and Co". Phillies.com. MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Archived from the original on September 9, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
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  11. Eddy, Matt (October 21, 2011). "Infield, Pitching Staff Highlight 2011 Rookie Team". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
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  13. Goessling, Ben (December 6, 2012). "Minnesota Twins trade Ben Revere for Phillies' Vance Worley, Trevor May". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
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  17. Gleeman, Aaron (October 20, 2015). "Orioles claim Vance Worley off waivers from Pirates". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  18. "2016-17 American League Non-Tenders". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  19. Byrne, Connor (January 28, 2017). "Nationals, Vance Worley Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  20. Todd, Jeff (March 29, 2017). "Nationals Release Vance Worley". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  21. Marlins Sign Vance Worley To Minors Deal – MLB Trade Rumors
  22. "Reds sign pitcher Vance Worley to minor-league deal". cincinnati.com. January 9, 2018.
  23. "Vance Worley Opts Out Of Reds Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. April 3, 2018.
  24. Adams, Steve (April 19, 2018). "Mets Sign Vance Worley To Minor League Deal, Release A.J. Griffin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  25. Adams, Steve (June 22, 2018). "Mets Release Vance Worley". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  26. "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  27. "American Association of Professional Baseball – 2021 Transactions".
  28. "American Association of Professional Baseball – 2021 Transactions".
  29. "American Association of Professional Baseball – 2022 Transactions".
  30. "Great Britain baseball men's team announces roster for 2022 World Baseball Classic qualifier". British Baseball Federation. September 15, 2022. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  31. "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Vance Worley". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  32. "Back home, Worley keeps Phils' bats in check".
  33. "Vance Worley Promptly Optioned to Lehigh Valley". Philly Sports Daily. July 4, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2011.

Further reading

Vance Worley
Vance Worley on May 1,2016.jpg
Worley with the Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-25) September 25, 1987 (age 37)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 24, 2010, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2017, for the Miami Marlins