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Josh Outman
American baseball player (born 1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joshua Stephen Outman (born September 14, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics (2008-2009, 2011), Colorado Rockies (2012-2013), Cleveland Indians (2014), and New York Yankees (2014).
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Early life
Outman graduated from Lindbergh High School and then pitched for Forest Park Community College in Saint Louis before transferring to the Central Missouri State. While playing for the Central Missouri State Mules, he posted a 10-2 record and helped the Mules finish third in the NCAA Division II World Series. Outman was one of five Mules drafted in the 2005 MLB Draft.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Outman was a prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, and was named the 12th-best prospect in the Phillies organization in 2007.[1]
Oakland Athletics
On July 17, 2008, Outman was traded, along with fellow prospects Adrian Cardenas and Matthew Spencer, to the Oakland Athletics for starting pitcher Joe Blanton.[2]
Outman was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2008, and pitched two scoreless innings that night against the Kansas City Royals, striking out two. Outman's performance in the 2009 season gave him the fan nickname "Out-Man", because of his ability to get the easy outs [citation needed]. Outman's brother, Zachary, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays, in the 28th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, out of Saint Louis University.
After a successful first half of the 2009 season starting 12 games for the Athletics. Outman was placed on the disabled list with an injury to his pitching elbow. Outman underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season on June 30.[3]
Outman, recovering from surgery, missed the entire 2010 season.
In 2011, Outman pitched 58.1 innings (starting 9 games), with a 3–5 record, 35 strikeouts and 3.70 ERA.
Colorado Rockies
On January 16, 2012, Outman, along with pitcher Guillermo Moscoso, was traded to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Seth Smith.[4]
Cleveland Indians
Outman was traded to the Cleveland Indians on December 18, 2013 in exchange for outfielder Drew Stubbs.[5] On January 14, 2014, Outman avoided arbitration, signing a one-year, $1.25 million contract.[6] In 31 appearances out of the bullpen for the Indians, he compiled a 4-0 record and 3.28 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 18, Outman was designated for assignment by Cleveland.[7] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on June 25.[8]
New York Yankees
On August 28, 2014, Outman was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[9] He made nine scoreless appearances for the Yankees, recording two strikeouts over 3+2⁄3 innings pitched. Outman was designated for assignment by New York on September 22, and elected free agency on September 30.[10]
Atlanta Braves
Outman signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on January 7, 2015.[11] He was released on August 4, 2015.
New Britain Bees
On April 7, 2016, Outman signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 14 starts for the Bees, he went 3-3 with a 4.24 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 85 innings pitched.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On July 9, 2016, Outman signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[12] In 10 appearances for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, he logged an 0-1 record and 4.95 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 20 innings of work. Outman was released by the Pirates organization on August 18.[13]
Sugar Land Skeeters
On December 31, 2016, Outman signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[14] He was released without making an appearance for the organization on May 2, 2017.
On May 7, 2017, Outman signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In two games (one start) for Sugar Land, Outman recorded a 1.29 ERA and five strikeouts over seven innings of work.
Acereros de Monclova
On June 2, 2017, Outman signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[13] In 7 appearances for Monclova, he posted a 2-0 record and 3.24 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 8+1⁄3 innings of relief.
Pericos de Puebla
Outman was traded to the Pericos de Puebla on June 24, 2017. In 8 starts for Puebla, Outman logged a 5-1 record and 5.36 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 43+2⁄3 innings pitched.
New Britain Bees (second stint)
On November 11, 2017, Outman was traded to the Rieleros de Aguascalientes along with Andres Ivan Meza, Julio Felix, and Ramon Delgado. He was released prior to the 2018 season.
On June 1, 2018, Outman signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] In 21 games (5 starts) for New Britain, he posted a 4-4 record and 5.79 ERA with 37 strikeouts over 42 innings of work.
Pericos de Puebla (second stint)
On August 16, 2018, Outman's contract was purchased by the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. In 3 starts for the Pericos, he registered a 1-2 record and 4.50 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 16 innings pitched. Outman became a free agent following the season.
Piratas de Campeche
On May 15, 2019, Outman signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. In 10 appearances (9 starts) for Campeche, he struggled to a 2-4 record and 9.26 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 34 innings of work. Outman was released by the Piratas on July 16.
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Pitching style
Outman threw five pitches, relying most heavily on a four-seam fastball at 93–96 mph. He also threw a two-seamer (90–95), a slider (80–83), a changeup (78–83), and a curveball (low-to-mid 70s). His changeup was not thrown to left-handed hitters, but was a common pitch against right-handers. He used his slider a great deal against lefties but typically used it against righties only in 2-strike counts. His slider was his best swing-and-miss pitch, with a swinging strike rate of 24.8 percent.[16]
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