Damien Magnifico
| Damien Magnifico | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:May 24, 1991 Dallas, Texas,U.S. | |
Batted:Right Threw:Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 16, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 3, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
Damien Jack Magnifico(born May 24, 1991) is an American formerprofessional baseballpitcher.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theLos Angeles Angelsand theMilwaukee Brewers.
Career
[edit]Magnifico was drafted by theNew York Metsin the fifth round of the2009 Major League Baseball Draftout ofNorth Mesquite High SchoolinMesquite, Texas.[1]He did not sign with the Mets and attendedHoward Collegeto playcollege baseball.[2][3]Prior to the 2012 season, he transferred to theUniversity of Oklahoma,where he played for theOklahoma Sooners.
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]After one year at Oklahoma, Magnifico was drafted by theMilwaukee Brewersin the fifth round of the2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[4]He signed with the Brewers and made his professional debut with theHelena Brewers.He spent 2013 with theWisconsin Timber RattlersandBrevard County Manatees,2014 with Brevard County and 2015 with theBiloxi Shuckers.The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[5]
Magnifico was promoted to the major leagues on August 16 and made his debut that day.[6]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]Magnifico was traded to theBaltimore Orioleson April 13, 2017.[7]In five appearances for the Triple–ANorfolk Tides,he struggled to a 9.95 ERA with 5 strikeouts across6+1⁄3innings pitched. Magnifico was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the promotion ofFrancisco Peñaon May 2.[8]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On May 6, he was traded to theLos Angeles Angelsfor minor leaguer Jordan Kipper.[9]On June 3, 2017, Magnifico was called up and made his Angels debut.[10]The Angels outrighted him to the minor leagues in August.
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]On December 14, 2017, thePittsburgh Piratesselected Magnifico from the Angels in the minor league phase of theRule 5 draft.[11]He was invited to spring training for the 2018 season but did not make the team. Magnifico made 42 appearances for the Triple–AIndianapolis Indians,logging a 3.57 ERA with 64 strikeouts across70+2⁄3innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[12]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On January 18, 2019, Magnifico signed a minor league deal with theArizona Diamondbacks.[13]Magnifico was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22, 2020.
On April 1, 2021, Magnifico announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Some info on Damien Magnifico".New York Post.June 10, 2009.RetrievedFebruary 13,2016.
- ^"OU baseball: Damien Magnifico's 100 mph pitch draws a crowd".NewsOK.com.RetrievedFebruary 13,2016.
- ^John ShinnThe Norman Transcript (April 12, 2012)."Magnifco is learning to do more on mound".Norman Transcript.RetrievedFebruary 13,2016.
- ^Fox Sports."brewers-continue-to-chase-talent-on-day-3".FOX Sports.RetrievedFebruary 13,2016.
- ^"Brewers protect Orlando Arcia for Rule 5 Draft".Milwaukee Brewers.Archived fromthe originalon November 24, 2015.RetrievedFebruary 13,2016.
- ^"Milwaukee Brewers call up former North Mesquite, OU star Damien Magnifico; his first day includes pitching vs. Cubs, fetching coffee | SportsDay".Sportsday.dallasnews.com.RetrievedDecember 15,2017.
- ^"Orioles acquire pitcher Damien Magnifico, trade Oliver Drake in two deals with Brewers".Baltimore Sun. Archived fromthe originalon December 4, 2017.RetrievedDecember 15,2017.
- ^"Orioles Place Welington Castillo On DL, Purchase Contract of Francisco Peña, Designate Damien Magnifico".mlbtraderumors.com.RetrievedMay 20,2024.
- ^Mark Polishuk (May 6, 2017)."Angels Acquire Damien Magnifico; Designate Jose Valdez For Assignment".MLB Trade Rumors.RetrievedDecember 15,2017.
- ^"Angels' Damien Magnifico: Recalled from Triple-A".CBSSports.com.RetrievedJune 4,2017.
- ^"Pirates acquire Nick Burdi from Phillies, add two pitchers and catcher in Rule 5 draft | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette".Post-gazette.com.RetrievedDecember 15,2017.
- ^"Minor League Free Agents 2018".baseballamerica.com.RetrievedMay 17,2024.
- ^RotoWire Staff (February 25, 2019)."Diamondbacks' Damien Magnifico: Signs with Diamondbacks".CBS Sports.RetrievedMay 24,2019.
- ^@D_Magno32 (April 1, 2021)."✌🏼🤙🏼"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information fromMLB,orESPN,orBaseball Reference,orFangraphs,orBaseball Reference (Minors)
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- Living people
- Baseball players from Dallas
- Major League Baseball pitchers
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