Dan Jennings (pitcher)
Dan Jennings | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Berkeley, California, U.S. | April 17, 1987|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
April 30, 2012, for the Miami Marlins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 17, 2019, for the Washington Nationals | |
Career statistics | |
Win–loss record | 17–20 |
Earned run average | 3.10 |
Strikeouts | 281 |
Teams | |
Daniel Lee Jennings (born April 17, 1987) is an American former
Amateur career
Though born in Berkeley, California,[1] Jennings was raised in West Des Moines, Iowa.[2] There, he attended Valley High School. Playing for the school's baseball team,[3] he led the team to back-to-back state championships in 2004 and 2005. As a senior in 2005, Jennings pitched to a 9–0 win–loss record and 0.85 earned run average (ERA), earning All-State honors.[2]
Jennings attended the
Professional career
Minor Leagues
Jennings made his professional debut that season for the
Across three levels of
Jennings began the 2012 season with the
Miami Marlins
The Marlins promoted Jennings to MLB on April 30, 2012, and he pitched a scoreless inning in relief in his debut that day.[2]
On August 7, 2014, Jennings was pitching in relief against the
Chicago White Sox
The Marlins traded Jennings to the Chicago White Sox on December 11, 2014, in exchange for André Rienzo.[10]
Tampa Bay Rays
On July 27, 2017, the White Sox traded Jennings to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for first baseman Casey Gillaspie.[11] He was released on March 26, 2018.
Milwaukee Brewers
Jennings signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 30, 2018.[12] He elected free agency on November 30, 2018.
Los Angeles Angels
On February 15, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.[13] The Angels released him on March 26.[14]
Washington Nationals
On April 15, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He had his contract purchased on April 30.[15] Jennings posted a 13.50 ERA over eight games with the Nationals, before being designated for assignment on May 20.[16] He elected free agency two days later.[17]
New York Yankees
On July 8, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He was released by the Yankees on August 13, 2019.
Retirement
Before 2020 spring training, Jennings retired from playing professional baseball.[18]
Personal life
Jennings has been confused for the son of
References
- ^ a b c d "Jacksonville's Jennings suspended – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Iowan Jennings pitches one scoreless inning in MLB debut. He finished the season with a 1-0 record, a 1.89 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, 11 walks, and 8 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched. | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com[dead link]
- Des Moines Register. p. C.6. Retrieved December 12, 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ "Alumni in the Majors".
- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "2008 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Marlins' Dan Jennings could soon join fellow Nebraska alum Joba Chamberlain in majors". tribunedigital-sunsentinel. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "Miami Marlins – PlayerWatch". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ Dan Jennings concussed by liner ESPN.com (August 8, 2014)
- ^ Chicago Tribune (December 11, 2014). "White Sox acquire lefty reliever Dan Jennings from Marlins". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ^ Chastain, Bill (July 27, 2017). "Rays get lefty Jennings from White Sox". MLB.com. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ "Brewers sign left-handed reliever Dan Jennings". March 30, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (February 15, 2019). "Angels To Sign Dan Jennings". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ "Angels Option Jaime Barria to Triple-A and Release Dan Jennings". March 26, 2019.
- ^ "The Nationals hoped Anthony Rendon would get better. Now he's on the IL. - The Washington Post". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Nationals announce roster moves". Nationals Communications. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ^ "Dan Jennings: Elects free agency". CBSSports.com. May 22, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ Birch, Tommy (March 23, 2020). "'I have absolutely come to peace with it.' Former Valley star Dan Jennings accepting retirement". Des Moines Register.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Dan Jennings on Twitter