Michael Thomas Baumann (born September 10, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants.
Mike Baumann | |
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![]() Baumann with the Frederick Keys in 2018 | |
Los Angeles Angels – No. 53 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Mahtomedi, Minnesota, U.S. | September 10, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 7, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
MLB statistics (through August 7, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 15–5 |
Earned run average | 4.61 |
Strikeouts | 126 |
Teams | |
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Amateur career
editBaumann 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
editBaltimore Orioles
editThe 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 Single-A South Atlantic League.[5] He received a promotion in May to the Frederick Keys of the High-A 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, the Orioles added Baumann to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[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+2⁄3 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. In his rookie campaign, Baumann recorded a 9.90 ERA in four games.
Baumann pitched in 14 contests for Baltimore in 2022, registering a 4.72 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 34+1⁄3 innings of work.[11] On March 16, 2023, it was announced that Baumann would shift to a short-relief role rather than being a starter.[12] He made 60 appearances out of the bullpen for the Orioles, compiling a 10–1 record and 3.76 RRA with 61 strikeouts across 64+2⁄3 innings pitched.[13]
In 2024, Baumann made 17 relief appearances for Baltimore, logging a 3.44 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 18+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 18, 2024, Baumann was designated for assignment by the Orioles.[14]
Seattle Mariners
editOn May 22, 2024, Baumann and Michael Pérez were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Blake Hunt.[15] In 18 appearances for Seattle, he logged a 5.51 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched. Baumann was designated for assignment by the Mariners on July 19.[16]
San Francisco Giants
editOn, July 21, 2024, Baumann was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.[17] He made one appearance for the Giants, allowing two runs and recording two outs in a blowout victory against the Colorado Rockies on July 26. The following day, Baumann was designated for assignment.[18]
Los Angeles Angels
editOn July 30, 2024, Baumann was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[19]
Personal life
editHis older brother, Nick, also played baseball and football at Mahtomedi and starred on the defensive line for the Concordia Cobbers.[1] He married his fiancée Nicole in the offseason following 2023 season. The wedding took place in Florida, where he resides in the offseason.
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Mike Baumann - Game Logs - Pitching - 2022". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles' Mike Baumann: Shifting roles". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Baumann - Game Logs - Pitching - 2023". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles activate RHP Grayson Rodriguez to start vs. Mariners". ESPN.com. May 18, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "Mariners acquire Mike Baumann, Michael Pérez in trade from Orioles". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Mariners Designate Mike Baumann For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Giants acquire veteran pitcher in trade with Mariners". nbcsportsbayarea.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Giants Designate Mike Baumann For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Acquire Mike Baumann From Giants". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet