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Logan Ondrusek
Ondrusek with theBaltimore Orioles in 2016
Uni-President Lions – No. 44
Pitcher
Born:(1985-02-13)February 13, 1985(age 39)
Hallettsville, Texas,U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Professional debut
MLB:April 5, 2010, for the Cincinnati Reds
NPB:March 27, 2015, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
CPBL:April 16, 2022, for the Uni-President Lions
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record21–11
Earned run average4.03
Strikeouts218
NPB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record8–3
Earned run average2.17
Strikeouts91
CPBL statistics
(through May 7, 2024)
Win–loss record15–7
Earned run average2.21
Strikeouts177
Teams

Logan Jared Ondrusek(born February 13, 1985) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcherwho plays for theUni-President Lionsof theChinese Professional Baseball League.He has played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theCincinnati RedsandBaltimore Orioles,and inNippon Professional Baseball(NPB) for theTokyo Yakult Swallows.Ondrusek currently lives inShiner, Texas.

Professional career[edit]

Ondrusek pitching for theDayton Dragons,Single-A affiliates of theCincinnati Reds,in2006

Cincinnati Reds[edit]

TheCincinnati Redsselected Ondrusek in the 13th round of the2005 MLB June Amateur Draft.[1]Ondrusek began his minor league career with the rookie leagueBillings Mustangs.In his first year with the Mustangs, he went 1–6 with a 6.02 ERA. In 2006, Ondrusek pitched for Billings, Single-ADaytonand Double-AChattanooga.In his second year, he went 4–6 with a 3.59 ERA. In 2008, Ondrusek was promoted to the Reds' Triple-A affiliate, theLouisville Bats,where he went 4–1 with a 1.50 ERA.[1]

Ondrusek was added to the Reds'40-man rosterafter the 2009 season to protect him from theRule 5 Draft.[2]

2010[edit]

In 2010, Ondrusek made the Reds' Opening Day roster with a strong showing in spring training, throwing 10 scoreless innings.[3]He made his first professional appearance on Opening Day atGreat American Ballpark,pitching a scoreless eighth inning against theSt. Louis Cardinals.However, with an 11.12 ERA through nine appearances, Ondrusek was sent down to Triple-ALouisvilleon April 22.[3]Due to injuries and struggles in the Reds' bullpen, Ondrusek was recalled to the majors on June 1.[4]Despite a rough initial appearance upon his return to the big leagues (giving up a home run toMatt Hollidayin his first game back), Ondrusek settled down, with a 1.27 ERA from his June 1 recall through August 10. This included a streak of 22 scoreless innings in 20 appearances.[5]

He earned the first win of his MLB career on July 23 against theHouston Astrosafter pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Ondrusek picked up four more wins over the rest of the season, finishing the 2010 regular season 5–0 with a 3.68 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 58.2 innings.[6]

Ondrusek pitched in both Game 1 and Game 2 of the2010 NLDSagainst thePhiladelphia Phillies.In the first game, he pitched 1.2 innings, allowing no hits or runs despite committing a throwing error. In Game 2, Ondrusek was brought in with two outs and the bases loaded in the sixth inning, and allowed a run on a hit batsman. However, he got the next batter to ground out, escaping the jam with minimal damage.[7]Ondrusek finished the 2010 postseason with a 0.00 ERA with no walks in two innings pitched in two games.[8]

2011[edit]

Ondrusek pitching for theCincinnati Reds in 2011

Ondrusek played all of 2011 with Cincinnati, where in 66 appearances, he went 5–5 with a 3.23 ERA and 14 holds, striking out 41 in 61.1 innings. Ondrusek was used mostly in the seventh and eighth innings, usually to pitch one inning per game.

2012[edit]

Ondrusek played most of 2012 with Cincinnati, but was optioned to Louisville on August 21 when the Reds were in need of a catcher afterDevin Mesoracowas suspended.[9]He was brought back up when the rosters expanded in September. In 63 appearances in 2012, Ondrusek went 5–2 with a 3.46 ERA and 13 holds, striking out 39 in 54.2 innings. He was used mostly in the 8th inning, with 32 of his appearances coming in the 8th.

2013[edit]

On January 17, 2013, Ondrusek signed a two-year, $2.35 million contract to avoid arbitration. As a Super Two player, Ondrusek was granted four years of arbitration versus the normal three.[10]

Ondrusek began 2013 with Double-APensacolaafter a spring training in which he gave up nine runs in 10.2 innings with a WHIP of 2.062. He made three appearances with the Blue Wahoos before being recalled to Cincinnati. Ondrusek was optioned to Louisville on June 8, after an outing in which he gave up four runs. He had a 5.64 ERA and a 1.299 WHIP in 21 appearances at the time.[11]Ondrusek returned on June 29 afterJohnny Cuetowent on the disabled list.[12]Ondrusek finished the year in the Reds' bullpen. In 52 appearances with Cincinnati, he was 3–1 with a 4.09 ERA, striking out 53 in 55 innings.

2014[edit]

Ondrusek was placed on the disabled list on July 23, 2014, with right shoulder soreness. At the time, he had a 3–2 record and a 4.31 ERA in 29 appearances out of the Reds bullpen. He was activated from the DL on August 18.[13]

Tokyo Yakult Swallows[edit]

2015[edit]

On December 29, 2014, Ondrusek signed a one-year deal with theTokyo Yakult Swallowsof theNippon Professional Baseball.[14]In his first season, Ondrusek posted an ERA of 2.05 in 72 games. He re-signed for the 2016 season and was named their closer. Ondrusek was suspended by the Swallows for an incident with the team's coaches in a June 26 game and was later released by the club. In his two seasons with the Swallows, he pitched in 102 games, posting an 8–3 record with 11 saves and a 2.17 ERA.

Baltimore Orioles[edit]

Ondrusek signed a major league deal on July 29, 2016, with theBaltimore Oriolesafter the club designated relief pitcherChaz Roefor assignment. On November 4, the Orioles declined Ondrusek's 2017 option, making him a free agent.[15]

On December 13, 2016, Ondrusek signed a major-league contract with the Orioles before being released on March 17, 2017.[16][17]

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

On March 27, 2018, Ondrusek signed a minor-league contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers.[18]He was released on July 17, 2018.

Long Island Ducks[edit]

On July 25, 2018, Ondrusek signed with theLong Island Ducksof theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Washington Nationals[edit]

On February 6, 2019, Ondrusek signed a minor league deal with theWashington Nationals.[19]He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[20]

Leones de Yucatán[edit]

On December 14, 2019, Ondrusek signed with theLeones de Yucatánof theMexican Leaguefor the 2020 season.[21]Ondrusek did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[22]On February 19, 2021, Ondrusek re-signed with the Leones for the 2021 season.

San Francisco Giants[edit]

On August 7, 2021, Ondrusek signed a minor league deal with theSan Francisco Giantsorganization.

Uni-President Lions[edit]

On January 14, 2022, Ondrusek signed with theUni-President Lionsof theChinese Professional Baseball League.[23][24]On August 31, Ondrusek re-signed with the Lions.[25]

Pitching style[edit]

Ondrusek mostly uses three pitches: afour-seam fastballaveraging about 92–93 mph, aslideraround 80 mph, and acutterin the low 90s. He also has asinkerand achangeup,which is used primarily against lefties. He throws with a straight-over-the-top motion.[26][27]

References[edit]

  1. ^ab"Logan Ondrusek Minor, Winter, Fall, Japanese & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
  2. ^Sheldon, Mark (November 20, 2009)."Reds make moves, fill out roster".MLB.RetrievedAugust 14,2015.
  3. ^ab"Reds call up Fisher, send down Ondrusek".MLB.April 22, 2010.RetrievedAugust 14,2015.
  4. ^"Del Rosario, Ondrusek up for Lincoln, Fisher".MLB.June 1, 2010.RetrievedAugust 14,2015.
  5. ^"Ondrusek prepares to start a new streak".MLB.August 11, 2010.RetrievedAugust 14,2015.
  6. ^"Logan Ondrusek Stats, Fantasy & News".
  7. ^Sheldon, Mark."Reds lose ball, game, unravel in Philadelphia".MLB.RetrievedAugust 14,2015.
  8. ^"Logan Ondrusek Stats, Fantasy & News".
  9. ^Sheldon, Mark (August 21, 2012)."Reds make tough call to option Ondrusek".Reds.
  10. ^"Ondrusek agrees with Reds, avoids arbitration".ESPN.January 18, 2013.
  11. ^Rosecrans, C. Trent (June 8, 2013)."Logan Ondrusek optioned, Curtis Partch called up".Cincinnati Enquirer.Archived fromthe originalon July 25, 2014.RetrievedJune 14,2014.
  12. ^Sheldon, Mark (June 29, 2013)."Reds place Cueto on DL, call up OndrusekReds place Cueto on DL, call up Ondrusek".MLB.
  13. ^"Twitter / Reds:.@DatDudeBP and Ondrusek off DL. @Tucker_Barnhart and Axelrod to Louisville".
  14. ^"Swallows sign reliever Ondrusek".Japan Times.December 29, 2014.RetrievedAugust 14,2015.
  15. ^Adams, Steve (November 4, 2016)."Minor MLB Transactions: 11/4/16".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedNovember 5,2016.
  16. ^@Orioles (December 13, 2016)."The Orioles have signed RHP Logan Ondrusek to a Major League contract"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
  17. ^"Orioles Release Logan Ondrusek".March 17, 2017.
  18. ^Adams, Steve (April 2, 2018)."Minor MLB Transactions: 4/2/18".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedApril 2,2018.
  19. ^Eddy, Matt (February 18, 2019)."Minor League Transactions: Feb 2 - Feb 15".Baseball America.RetrievedFebruary 18,2019.
  20. ^Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019)."Minor League Free Agents 2019".Baseball America.RetrievedNovember 7,2019.
  21. ^"El ex ligamayorista Logan Ondrusek llega a Leones".leones.mx(in Spanish). December 14, 2019.RetrievedDecember 14,2019.
  22. ^"Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season".MLB Trade Rumors.July 1, 2020.
  23. ^"Uni-Lions Sign Keury Mella, Logan Ondrusek".CPBLStats.January 14, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 14,2022.
  24. ^Yang, Chi-fang; Yen, William (January 13, 2022)."Uni-Lions sign Logan Ondrusek and Keury Mella for CPBL 2022 season".Central News Agency.RetrievedJanuary 16,2022.
  25. ^"Uni-Lions Re-Sign Logan Ondrusek for 2024 Season".CPBL Stats.August 31, 2023. Archived fromthe originalon February 15, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 17,2024.
  26. ^"PITCHf/x Player Card: Logan Ondrusek".BrooksBaseball.net.RetrievedApril 26,2012.
  27. ^"Logan Ondrusek".FanGraphs.RetrievedApril 26,2012.

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