Anthony Lerew
| Anthony Lerew | |
|---|---|
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| Kia Tigers – No. 89 | |
| Pitcher / Coach | |
| Born: October 28, 1982 Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 4, 2005, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| NPB: May 5, 2011, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| KBO: April 8, 2012, for the Kia Tigers | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: July 20, 2010, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| NPB: June 6, 2011, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| KBO: July 3, 2013, for the Kia Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–7 |
| Earned run average | 7.48 |
| Strikeouts | 40 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 1.80 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 11-16 |
| Earned run average | 3.94 |
| Strikeouts | 119 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Allen Lerew (born October 28, 1982) is an American former
Career
Atlanta Braves
Lerew, a graduate of
outings.On February 23, 2006, the Braves signed Lerew to a one-year deal. A month later, on February 23, he was optioned to the Triple-A Richmond Braves. With Richmond, Lerew compiled a 3–5 record with a 7.48 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 16 games, 15 of which he started.
The Braves called up Lerew from Richmond on September 1, 2006. He made his 2006 debut the next day with a relief appearance in the fifth inning. Lerew pitched 2 innings, allowing 5 runs and striking out 1 batter. He was sent back down to the Richmond Braves on September 4, having appeared in only one game.
On May 8, 2007, Lerew made his first big-league start for Atlanta when he was called up from Richmond yet again, this time to replace Mark Redman in a game against the San Diego Padres. He was later sent down to Richmond again.
On June 20, 2007, Lerew underwent season-ending
On March 5, 2009, Lerew was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room on the roster for Tom Glavine, and was released five days later.
Kansas City Royals
On March 18, 2009, Lerew signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. Lerew spent the 2009 minor league season with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals. He was called up in September and made his Royals debut on September 24, 2009. He re-signed with them in February.[2]
On June 16, 2010, Lerew was called up from the Triple-A
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Lerew signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2011 season.
Kia Tigers
On January 16, 2012, Lerew signed a bonus of $50,000 with Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization with Alex Graman. As a starter, he went 11–13 in his first season with them, with 94 strikeouts and an earned run average of 3.83. He was resigned with Kia Tigers for 2013 season, but was released on July 24, 2013.[3]
York Revolution
On April 11, 2014, the York Revolution signed Lerew.[4]
Los Angeles Angels
Lerew signed a minor league deal with the
York Revolution
Lerew signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2015 season. He became a free agent after the 2015 season.
References
- ^ Anthony Lerew Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
- ^ "Royals Agree to Terms with Pitcher Anthony Lerew and Infielder Mike Aviles - KOAM TV 7". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Anthony Lerew Released by KIA Tigers". homeplate.kr. July 24, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ "Revolution signs Anthony Lerew, Bumbry's son - WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Local Sports". Archived from the original on 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ^ "Los Angeles Angels sign former Major League pitcher Anthony Lerew". 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Minor Moves: Barton, Kroenke, Lerew".
No-hitter
Pitching for Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, Lerew pitched the 16th no-hitter in league history against Leones del Caracas on Nov. 21, 2010.[citation needed]
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Almanac, or Retrosheet, or Baseball Reference (Minor, Fall, Winter, Japanese, Korean and Independent Leagues)