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Jeremy Horst

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Jeremy Horst
Pitcher
Born:(1985-10-01)October 1, 1985(age 38)
Cheyenne, Wyoming,U.S.
Batted:Left
Threw:Left
MLB debut
May 28, 2011, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
June 15, 2013, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average3.34
Strikeouts70
Teams

Jeremy M. Horst(born October 1, 1985) is an American formerprofessional baseballpitcher.He attendedIowa Western Community CollegeandArmstrong Atlantic State University.TheCincinnati Redsdrafted him in the 21st round of the2007 Major League Baseball Draft.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for the Reds and thePhiladelphia Phillies.

High school[edit]

Horst played high school baseball atDes Lacs-Burlington High SchoolinDes Lacs, North Dakotawhere they took second in state his senior year, behind his pitching. That same year he was named Mr. Baseball in North Dakota. He also played Legion baseball for theBurlingtonBulldogs.

Playing career[edit]

Cincinnati Reds[edit]

Horst started his professional career in 2007. He played one game for theGulf Coast League Redsand 16 for rookie-classBillingsin '07, going a combined 3–2 with a 3.24 ERA in 17 relief appearances.[1]

He played 2008 for the single-ADayton Dragons,starting 10 games and appearing in 36 total. He went 8–2 with a 2.38 ERA. He started all of his games in 2009. In 23 starts for the single-A advancedSarasota Reds,he went 6–13 with a 3.25 ERA; in 5 starts for double-ACarolina,he went 1–4 with a 6.21 ERA.[1]

Horst started 2010 with the single-A advancedLynchburg Hillcats.In 11 relief appearances, he was 0–2 with a 4.30 ERA. He was promoted to Carolina, and in 27 relief appearances, he was 3–2 with a 2.09 ERA. Horst was then promoted to triple-ALouisvilleand went 1–0 with a 2.51 ERA in 6 appearances (2 starts).[1]

He received a non-roster invitation tospring trainingfor 2011. On May 28, the Reds purchased his contract from the minors.[2]

Horst made his debut on May 28, 2011, in relief ofBronson Arroyoagainst theAtlanta Braves.Horst pitched the 4th and 5th and two outs of the 6th before being relieved byJosé Arredondo.His first major league strike out was ofJordan Schafer,his first batter faced. In total, Horst pitched 2.2 innings, giving up 2 hits and one run, walking 0 and striking out 4. He also got his first major league hit, an RBI single fromCristhian Martínez.The Reds ended up losing in the 12th inning by a score of 7 to 6.[3]He was optioned on June 24 when the Reds activatedAroldis Chapmanfrom the DL.[4]Horst was recalled on July 15 when the Reds placedJosé Arredondoon the DL.[5]

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

Horst was traded to thePhiladelphia Phillieson January 25, 2012, for infielderWilson Valdez.On June 28, Horst andBrian Sancheswere called up afterChad Quallswas Designated for Assignment andJoe Saverywas optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In his debut with the Phillies, he pitched a scoreless ninth against the Pirates.

In 2013, Horst had several setbacks, culminating in an elbow injury[6]which ended his 2013 season.[7]

AfterCesar Jimenezpassed Horst on the organizationaldepth chart,the Philliesdesignated Horst for assignmenton June 1, 2014.[8]He elected free agency in October 2014.[9]

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

In January 2015, Horst signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers[10]and was assigned to the AATulsa Drillersto start the season.[11]He was named to the mid-seasonTexas Leagueall-star team after producing a 1.64 ERA in 32 games with nine saves.[12]He was released on July 15, 2015.[13]

Milwaukee Brewers[edit]

Horst signed a minor league deal with theMilwaukee Brewerson July 21, 2015.

Somerset Patriots[edit]

On March 15, 2016, Horst signed with theSomerset Patriotsof theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Vaqueros Laguna[edit]

On June 24, 2016, Horst signed with theVaqueros Lagunaof theMexican Baseball League.He was released on February 18, 2017.

References[edit]

  1. ^abcJeremy HorstArchived2009-10-15 at theWayback Machine,MiLB.
  2. ^Injuries come at bad time for Willis,Rotoworld, May 28, 2011.
  3. ^Cox, Chris (May 29, 2011)."Horst has debut to remember".reds.RetrievedMay 29,2011.
  4. ^Sheldon, Mark (June 24, 2011)."Reds activate Chapman from disabled list".MLB.RetrievedMarch 7,2014.
  5. ^Sheldon, Mark (July 16, 2011)."Reds send Arredondo to DL, recall Horst".MLB.RetrievedMarch 7,2014.
  6. ^Seidman, Corey (June 17, 2013)."Phillies place Horst on DL with elbow strain".CSNPhilly.Archived fromthe originalon June 21, 2013.RetrievedMarch 7,2014.
  7. ^Baer, Bill (October 1, 2013)."2013 Phillies Report Card: Jeremy Horst".Crashburn Alley.RetrievedMarch 7,2014.
  8. ^Gelb, Matt (June 1, 2014)."Darin Ruf falls victim to roster crunch".The Philadelphia Inquirer.RetrievedJune 1,2014.
  9. ^Polishuk, Mark (October 6, 2014)."Players Who Have Elected Minor League Free Agency".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedOctober 6,2014.
  10. ^Hoornstra, J.P. (January 27, 2015)."Dodgers sign left-hander Jeremy Horst to minor-league contract".LA Daily News.
  11. ^"Drillers Opening Roster Taking Shape".Drillers News.RetrievedApril 8,2015.
  12. ^Tulsa Drillers (June 15, 2015)."Four Drillers Named All-Stars".milb.RetrievedJune 15,2015.
  13. ^Lewis, Barry (July 15, 2015)."Pro baseball: Dodgers release Drillers saves leader Jeremy Horst; Tulsa receives Juan Jaime".Tulsa World.RetrievedJuly 22,2015.

External links[edit]

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