Mike Baumann
Mike Baumann | |
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![]() Baumann with the Frederick Keys in 2018 | |
Baltimore Orioles – No. 53 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Mahtomedi, Minnesota | September 10, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 7, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 2–4 |
Earned run average | 5.89 |
Strikeouts | 28 |
Teams | |
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Michael Thomas Baumann (born September 10, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Amateur career
Baumann attended Mahtomedi High School in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, and played for the school's baseball and American football teams.[1] The Minnesota Twins selected him in the 34th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He did not sign, instead enrolling at Jacksonville University to play college baseball for the Jacksonville Dolphins.[2] In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]
Professional career
The Baltimore Orioles selected Baumann in the third round of the 2017 MLB draft.[4] In 2018, Baumann began the season with the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Class A South Atlantic League.[5] He received a promotion in May to the Frederick Keys of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League.[6] He combined to go 7–6 with a 2.98 ERA and 142 strikeouts over 124 innings in 2019.[7] On November 20, 2020, Baumann was added to the 40-man roster.[8]
On September 7, 2021, Baumann made his major league debut with the Orioles against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.[9] In his debut he pitched 3.2 innings and allowed two hits and one walk.[10] Baumann struck out one batter and retired 11 of the 14 batters he faced. He also earned his first Major League win.
Personal life
His older brother, Nick, also played baseball and football at Mahtomedi.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Mahtomedi star pitcher Baumann explodes with respect". Star Tribune. May 17, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Justin Barney (June 11, 2017). "Baseball draft feels different this time for JU's Michael Baumann". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "#15 Michael Baumann - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Justin Barney (June 13, 2017). "JU's Baumann drafted by Orioles; Middleburg, Suwannee grads drafted on Day 2". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "Delmarva's Baumann wins pitchers' duel". MiLB.com. May 15, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Steve Melewski (May 18, 2018). "O's promote righty Michael Baumann in series of minors pitching moves - Steve Melewski". MASN. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Dan Connolly (September 10, 2019). "Michael Baumann, Zac Lowther and Alex Wells: Buddies who have raised the Bowie Baysox bar". The Athletic. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Anthony Franco (November 20, 2020). "Orioles Designate Renato Nunez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Orioles' No. 10 prospect Mike Baumann wins MLB debut". Mlb.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Royals 3, Orioles 7 (Final Score) on MLB Gameday". MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
External links
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- Use mdy dates from September 2021
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Aberdeen IronBirds players
- Baltimore Orioles players
- Baseball players from Minnesota
- Bowie Baysox players
- Delmarva Shorebirds players
- Frederick Keys players
- Gulf Coast Orioles players
- Jacksonville Dolphins baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Norfolk Tides players
- People from Mahtomedi, Minnesota
- Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox players