Charlie Furbush

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Charlie Furbush
Furbush with the Seattle Mariners in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1986-04-11) April 11, 1986 (age 38)
South Portland, Maine, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 23, 2011, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
July 7, 2015, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Win–loss record13–24
Earned run average3.97
Strikeouts268
Teams

Charles Roderick Furbush (born April 11, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners.

Early life and career

Furbush was born in

Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he threw a no-hitter, was named the western division's starting pitcher in the league all-star game, and was named the top New England prospect in 2006.[1][2][3]
While with Louisiana State in 2007, Furbush went 3–9 with a 4.95 ERA in 16 starts, striking out 88 batters in 87 innings. He was drafted by the Tigers in the fourth round of the 2007 amateur draft and began his professional career that year.

Furbush appeared in 12 games between the

Tommy John surgery. With the Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2009, Furbush went 6–7 with a 3.96 ERA in 24 games (23 starts). He split 2010 between the Lakeland Flying Tigers, (13 starts), Erie SeaWolves (five starts) and Toledo Mud Hens (nine starts), going a combined 8–9 with a 4.25 ERA. He struck out 183 batters in 159 innings.[4]

Major league career

On May 21, 2011, Furbush was called up for the first time to replace

Brad Thomas who went on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation.[5] He made his Major League debut on May 23, 2011, after coming into relief for starter Phil Coke who appeared to hurt his ankle slipping on the wet grass after a short start of only 3+1⁄3 innings pitched and a 1–0 Tigers deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays. Furbush issued a base on balls to the first batter he faced, Sean Rodriguez, to load the bases. He then struck out Felipe López and Kelly Shoppach to end the inning. He pitched 3+2⁄3 innings, allowing two hits, one base on balls, and three strikeouts before being replaced by Joaquín Benoit for the start of the eighth inning. The Tigers came back to score two runs under Furbush and eventually won the game 6–3, earning Furbush a win in his first Major League game. On June 30, Furbush was moved to the starting rotation, replacing Phil Coke.[6]

Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Charlie Furbush

On July 30, 2011, Furbush was traded to the Seattle Mariners along with outfielder Casper Wells, prospect Francisco Martínez and player to be named later Chance Ruffin from the Detroit Tigers for David Pauley and Doug Fister.[7]

On June 8, 2012, he was one of six pitchers who combined for a no-hitter.[8]

On December 17, 2013, Furbush signed a one-year contract extension with the Seattle Mariners.[9] He appeared a career-high 71 games for the 2013 Mariners, posting a 3.74 ERA and compiling 80 strikeouts in 65 innings.

On August 10, 2016, Furbush announced that he would have surgery to fix a partially torn rotator cuff, with an expected recovery time of 12–18 months. He did not pitch in the 2016 season. On November 2, Furbush was outrighted to the minors.[10] After being removed from the 40 man roster, Furbush elected free agency on November 4.[11]

Retirement

On March 7, 2019, Furbush announced his retirement from baseball. In January 2022, it was reported that he was selling advertising time for Seattle radio station ESPN 710 and was said by one 710 staffer to be "a great dude"[12]

Pitching style

Furbush throws a steady mix of five pitches. He leads with a

slider at 80–85 mph. Against righties, Furbush usually drops the slider in favor of an 80–84 mph changeup. Against hitters from both sides of the plate, Furbush relies heavily on his curveball in 2-strike counts.[13]

References

  1. ^ "2005 Hyannis Mets". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "2006 Hyannis Mets". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Furbush Wins Claffey Award for NE Top Prospect". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "BR Minors". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Tigers place LHP Brad Thomas on DL, call up Charlie Furbush". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
  6. ^ Beck, Jason (June 30, 2011). "Tigers move Coke to 'pen, Furbush to rotation". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  7. Vox Media, Inc
    . Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  8. ^ Keith, Ted (June 9, 2012). "Mariners' combined no-no proves sports can amaze in rare moments". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve. "Mariners Sign Charlie Furbush To One-Year Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  10. ^ Adams, Steve (November 2, 2016). "Mariners Announce Six Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  11. ^ Adams, Steve (November 4, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/4/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  12. ^ "Charlie Furbush". twitter.com. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  13. ^ "Brooks Baseball – Player Card: Charles Furbush". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved May 13, 2012.

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