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Warwick Saupold
Saupold withDetroit in 2017
Pitcher
Born:(1990-01-16)16 January 1990(age 34)
Perth,Australia
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
Professional debut
MLB:May 14, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers
KBO:March 23, 2019, for the Hanwha Eagles
Last appearance
MLB:July 3, 2018, for the Detroit Tigers
KBO:October 20, 2020, for the Hanwha Eagles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record8–4
Earned run average4.98
Strikeouts70
KBO statistics
Win–loss record22–24
Earned run average4.16
Strikeouts232
Teams

Warwick Anthony Saupold(born 16 January 1990), nicknamed "Aussie",[1]is anAustralianformerprofessional baseballpitcher.He previously played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theDetroit Tigersand in theKBO Leaguefor theHanwha Eagles.Saupold has also played all eight seasons of theAustralian Baseball League(ABL) with thePerth Heat,and representedAustralia.

Career

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Saupold played for theAustralian national baseball teamin the2008 World Junior Baseball Championship.[2]

Saupold pitching for theLakeland Flying Tigersin 2012(left)andToledo Mud Hensin 2016(right)

Saupold joined thePerth Heatof theAustralian Baseball League(ABL) in 2010. In the2011–12 ABL season,Saupold led the league ininnings pitched(70) and posted a 1.41earned run average,setting an ABL record. Saupold alsostruck out53 batters, allowing 43hits,22base on balls,and twohome runs.[3]Saupold was invited to the2011 Australian Baseball League All-Star Game.[4][5]

Detroit Tigers

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In 2012, Saupold signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers.[3]Pitching for theLakeland Flying Tigersin theClass A-AdvancedFlorida State League(FSL), Saupold won the deciding game in the FSL championship series.[6]

The Tigers promoted Saupold to theErie SeaWolvesof theDouble-AEastern Leaguein 2013.[2]Saupold pitched for Erie in 2014 and 2015.[7]He set the SeaWolves' franchise strikeout record with 275 career strikeouts.[8]During the 2015 season, he received a promotion to theToledo Mud Hensof theTriple-AInternational Leagueduring the 2015 season.[9]

2016 season

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Saupold was called up by the Detroit Tigers on 13 May 2016. Prior to being promoted, he was 3–1 with a 2.37 ERA and 14 strikeouts in30+1⁄3innings for the Toledo Mud Hens.[10]He made his Major League debut for the Tigers the next day in a game against theBaltimore Orioles.On 15 May, Saupold pitched2+2⁄3innings of scoreless relief against the Orioles and earned his first Major League win.[11]On 1 June 2016 Saupold was placed on the 15-daydisabled listwith a right groin strain.[12]He finished with a 7.45 ERA in9+2⁄3.

2017 season

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Saupold began the 2017 season with the Toledo Mud Hens. He was called up to the Tigers on 18 April 2017, but pitched in only two games before being returned to Toledo. He was recalled again on 22 May, following the demotion ofAníbal Sánchez.[13]Saupold logged62+2⁄3innings for the 2017 Tigers, posting a 3–2 record with a 4.88 ERA and 44 strikeouts.

2018 season

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Saupold began the 2018 season in the Tigers bullpen. He was credited with his first Major Leaguesavewhen he pitched2+1⁄3innings to close out a win over theKansas City Royalson 21 April 2018.[14]He wasdesignated for assignmenton 28 July.[15]After clearing waivers, Saupold was sent outright to Triple–A Toledo on 30 July.[16]He elected free agency following the season on 2 November.[17]

Hanwha Eagles

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On 13 November 2018, Saupold signed with theHanwha Eaglesof theKBO League.[18]He posted a 12–11 record with a 3.51 ERA and 135 strikeouts over 192.1 innings in 2019. He re-signed with the club for the 2020 season.[19]In 2020, he pitched to a 10–13 record with a 4.91 ERA and 97 strikeouts over 165 innings. Saupold became a free agent following the season.

International career

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Saupold was selected for theAustralian national baseball teamat the2013 World Baseball Classic,2017 World Baseball Classic Qualificationin 2016,[20]and2017 World Baseball Classic.In the 2017 World Baseball Classic, Saupold started and pitched four scoreless innings in Australia's 4-3 loss toCuba.[21]

Personal life

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On 28 August 2016, Saupold was charged withassaultfollowing an altercation outside of the Bronze Boar bar inToledo, Ohio.[22]

References

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  1. ^Jason Beck (24 August 2017)."Tigers Players Weekend nicknames explained".MLB.Retrieved10 May2019.
  2. ^ab"John Dudley: Aussie native Saupold thrives with SeaWolves".GoErie - Erie, PA.Retrieved2 August2015.
  3. ^ab"Warwick Saupold signs with Detroit Tigers".Australian Baseball League News.Retrieved2 August2015.
  4. ^"Brisbane Bandits well represented in ABL All-star game".The Courier-Mail.Retrieved2 August2015.
  5. ^"Bases loaded with Heat for All-Stars".The West Australian.Retrieved2 August2015.
  6. ^"Talking Championships with Warwick Saupold - Perth Heat News".Perth Heat.Retrieved2 August2015.
  7. ^Staff Reporter (10 April 2015)."Saupold brings Aussie League championship experience to Erie - Sports - GoErie - Erie, PA".GoErie.Retrieved15 November2018.
  8. ^"Saupold sets strikeout record as SeaWolves pound Sea Dogs".GoErie - Erie, PA.Retrieved13 May2016.
  9. ^"Hens end losing streak, top Rochester 2-1".Toledo Blade.Retrieved15 November2018.
  10. ^Jahnke, James (13 May 2016)."Detroit Tigers call up Australian pitcher, send down Daniel Norris".Detroit Free Press.Retrieved13 May2016.
  11. ^Ginsburg, David (15 May 2016)."Tigers end slide with 6-5 comeback win over Orioles".CBSsports.Retrieved25 May2016.
  12. ^Beck, Jason (1 June 2016)."Tigers place Saupold on DL, recall Parnell".mlb.Retrieved6 June2016.
  13. ^Rosener, Ben (22 May 2017)."Detroit Tigers: Warwick Saupold recalled as Anibal Sanchez accepts minor league assignment".motorcitybengals.Retrieved7 June2017.
  14. ^"Castellanos lifts Tigers to 12-4 win over Royals".CBSsports. 21 April 2018.Retrieved26 April2018.
  15. ^Downing, Kyle (28 July 2018)."Tigers Claim Josh Smoker, Designate Warwick Saupold".mlbtraderumors.Retrieved28 July2018.
  16. ^"Tigers' Saupold clears waivers, sent to minors".ESPN.Retrieved26 August2018.
  17. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2018".baseballamerica.Retrieved23 May2024.
  18. ^Woodbery, Evan (19 September 2019)."2 ex-Tigers sign deals to play in Korea in 2019".MLive.Retrieved5 August2020.
  19. ^"Hanwha Eagles re-sign Australian pitcher Saupold".Yonhap News Agency.5 November 2019.Retrieved12 December2018.
  20. ^"Team Australia's Roster Announced for Sydney Qualifier".Baseball Australia. 6 January 2016.Retrieved16 February2016.
  21. ^"Back from Tokyo and WBC, Warwick Saupold ready to pick up where he left off".12 March 2017.
  22. ^Fenech, Anthony; Sipple, George (30 August 2016)."Tigers' minor-leaguer Warwick Saupold charged with assault in Toledo".Detroit Free Press.Retrieved30 August2016.
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