Mason Miller

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1⁄3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits, a walk, and five strikeouts. [10] He also became the 10th starting pitcher since the debut of Statcast to throw 15 pitches above 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). [11] After a May 8 start against the Kansas City Royals, [12] it was reported that Miller was dealing with elbow tightness. [13] He was later diagnosed with a mild sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow and promptly shut down from throwing. [14] On June 30, he was transferred to the 60-day injured list. [15] On September 6, Miller was activated from the injured list, with manager Mark Kotsay noting that Miller would be slated for a relief role. [16]

In an effort to maintain Miller's health, the A's announced that Miller would be a reliever during the 2024 season. [17] Beginning the season as the team's closer, Miller earned his first career save in a 4–3 win at Texas on April 9. [18] Miller was named MLB Reliever of the Month for April 2024 after earning 8 saves in 8 opportunities and 28 total strikeouts. [19]

Personal life

Miller is an Eagle Scout. [20]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bethel Park's Miller takes talents to Gardner-Webb".
  2. ↑ "How fate and a fastball converged to turn a Gardner-Webb pitcher into a MLB prospect".
  3. ↑ "Bethel Park's Mason Miller evolving into legitimate MLB prospect at Gardner-Webb".
  4. ↑ "Waynesburg pitcher striking out opponents, including diabetes".
  5. ↑ "Mason Miller drafted in third round by Oakland".
  6. ↑ "3rd-round pick Miller a tale of perseverance". MLB.com .
  7. ↑ "Bethel Park's Mason Miller taken in 3rd round of MLB draft by Athletics". July 12, 2021.
  8. ↑ "A's prospect Mason Miller riding a 100-MPH fastball into the AFL spotlight".
  9. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: MLB debut imminent". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Cubs 12, Athletics 2 Final Score (04/19/2023) on MLB Gameday". MLB.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Miller hits triple-digits 15 times in electrifying debut". MLB.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: Handed loss No. 2". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: Dealing with elbow tightness". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: Has mild UCL sprain". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: Moved to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: Activated, but slated for relief". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  17. ↑ Burke, Jason (December 5, 2023). "A's Mason Miller Moving to Bullpen in 2024". Sports Illustrated Oakland Athletics News, Analysis and More.
  18. ↑ "Athletics' Mason Miller: Locks down first career save". CBSSports.com. April 10, 2024.
  19. ↑ Delos Santos, Justice (May 3, 2024). "Mason Miller wins American League Reliever of the Month". The Mercury News.
  20. ↑ Destin, Andrew (April 19, 2023). "How Bethel Park's Mason Miller has overcome all odds to make the school's first MLB debut". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Mason Miller
Oakland Athletics – No. 19
Pitcher
Born: (1998-08-24) August 24, 1998 (age 25)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics
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