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Cory Rasmus

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Cory Rasmus
Rasmus with theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheimin 2014
Pitcher
Born:(1987-11-06)November 6, 1987(age 36)
Columbus, Georgia,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
MLB debut
May 22, 2013, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2016, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–5
Earned run average4.17
Strikeouts121
Teams

Cory Taylor Rasmus(born November 6, 1987) is an American formerprofessional baseballpitcher.He has played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theAtlanta BravesandLos Angeles Angels.

Professional career[edit]

Atlanta Braves[edit]

Rasmus was drafted by theAtlanta Bravesin the first round of the2006 Major League Baseball Draftout ofRussell County High School.The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.[1]

Rasmus played for the Triple-AGwinnett Bravesuntil he was called up to the Braves on May 18, 2013.[2]He made his major league debut on May 22, 2013, working one and two-thirds innings, and striking out three while giving up home runs toAaron HicksandOswaldo Arcia.[3]

On May 27, 2013, Cory pitched to his older brotherColby Rasmusfor the first time in an MLB game. Colby hit a double.[4]This was the first time that one brother pitched to another brother in the MLB since June 13, 2010.[5]

He was optioned back to Gwinnett on May 29 whenJordan Waldenwas activated from the disabled list.[6]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels[edit]

On July 29, 2013, Rasmus was traded to theLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimforScott Downs.[7]He was then optioned to the Triple-ASalt Lake Bees.[8]He was called up on August 23.[9]

Rasmus started the 2014 season at Triple-A Salt Lake. He was recalled by the Angels on May 5.[10]After being called up, Rasmus shifted between the bullpen and the rotation, spot starting in 6 games for the Angels. As a starter, he averaged less than 5 innings in each start. He finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 30 games, 6 starts for the Angels. Between the 2015 and 2016 season, Rasmus hasn't shown the same level of success from his 2014 season. On July 6, 2016, it was announced by the team that Rasmus would need core muscle surgery, effectively ending his season. Rasmus was designated for assignment on November 7.[11]After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Triple-A.[12]Rasmus rejected his minor league assignment and became a free agent on November 16.[13]

Tampa Bay Rays[edit]

On February 1, 2017, Rasmus signed a minor league contract with theTampa Bay Rays.[14]He was released on April 7, 2017.

Personal[edit]

Rasmus is the younger brother of retired center fielderColby Rasmus.[15]Both brothers played forPhenix CityNational Little League during the1999 Little League World Series.Phenix City won the United States championship game,[16]before losing in the finals toOsaka, Japan,5–0.[17]His younger brother, Casey, was a catcher in theSt. Louis Cardinals' organization until retiring in June 2014.[18]His father Tony was drafted by the Angels in 1986,[19]playing three seasons of minor league baseball before retiring.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^Bowman, Mark (November 20, 2012)."Bethancourt among five added to Braves' 40-man".atlanta.braves.com.RetrievedMay 22,2012.
  2. ^Price, Kevin; Mitchell, David (May 18, 2013)."Update:Braves call up Cory Rasmus; his debut will have to wait".Ledger-Enquirer.com. Archived fromthe originalon June 29, 2013.RetrievedMay 20,2013.
  3. ^Price, Kevin (May 22, 2013)."Update: Cory Rasmus talks about making his Major League debut for Atlanta Braves".Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.Archived fromthe originalon June 29, 2013.RetrievedMay 27,2013.
  4. ^"Oh, brothers: Colby Rasmus doubles against Cory Rasmus in rare fraternal matchup".Yahoo! Sports.May 28, 2013.RetrievedJune 1,2013.
  5. ^"Angels handle crosstown rival to wrap up 14-game road trip".Associated Press. June 13, 2010.RetrievedJune 1,2013.
  6. ^"Atlanta activates RHP Jordan Walden from DL, sends RHP Cory Rasmus back to Triple-A Gwinnett".The Washington Post.Associated Press. May 29, 2013.RetrievedMay 29,2013.[dead link]
  7. ^Bowman, Mark (July 30, 2013)."Braves get their lefty reliever, trade for Downs".MLB.com.RetrievedNovember 9,2013.
  8. ^"Tuesday's Sports Transactions".The Associated Press.July 30, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon July 31, 2013.RetrievedJuly 30,2013.
  9. ^Price, Kevin (August 23, 2013)."Angels call up Cory Rasmus".Ledger-Enquirer.Archived fromthe originalon November 10, 2013.RetrievedAugust 24,2013.
  10. ^Gonzalez, Alden (May 5, 2014)."Halos bolster bullpen with righty Rasmus".mlb.com.RetrievedMay 5,2014.
  11. ^Dierkes, Tim (November 7, 2016)."Angels Designate Cory Rasmus For Assignment".mlbtraderumors.com.RetrievedNovember 7,2016.
  12. ^Todd, Jeff (November 14, 2016)."Minor MLB Transactions: 11/14/16".mlbtraderumors.com.RetrievedNovember 14,2016.
  13. ^Adams, Steve (November 16, 2016)."Shane Robinson, Cory Rasmus Elect Free Agency".mlbtraderumors.com.RetrievedNovember 16,2016.
  14. ^Sanford, Adam (February 1, 2017)."Tampa Bay Rays Sign Cory Rasmus and David Carpenter to Minor League Deals".draysbay.com.RetrievedFebruary 1,2017.
  15. ^abToman, Chris (May 28, 2013)."Colby bests Cory in Rasmus family face-off".MLB.com.RetrievedJuly 11,2014.
  16. ^Phenix City Upsets Tom's River to Reach LLWS Finals,sportsillustrated.cnn.com; retrieved March 2008
  17. ^Osaka Wins Little League Title Game,nytimes.com; retrieved March 2008
  18. ^Karraker, Patrick (June 11, 2014)."Cardinals Minor-Leaguer Casey Rasmus Retires".Fansided. Sports Illustrated Network.
  19. ^Matthews, Alan (March 2, 2005)."Rasmus Brothers Keep It In The Family".Baseball America.RetrievedJuly 11,2014.

External links[edit]

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