J. J. Putz
J. J. Putz | |
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![]() Putz with the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Trenton, Michigan, U.S. | February 22, 1977|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 11, 2003, for the Seattle Mariners | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 19, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 37–33 |
Earned run average | 3.08 |
Strikeouts | 599 |
Saves | 189 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph Jason Putz (/ˈpʊts/; born February 22, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.
High school and college
Born in Trenton, Michigan, Putz led
Professional career
Seattle Mariners
Putz was drafted by the Mariners in the 6th round in 1999. He made his Major League debut with the Mariners on August 11, 2003. In 2006, he became the closer for the Mariners.
All through the minors, Putz had been able to throw an excellent
A few weeks into the 2006 season, Putz took over the closing job from the aging Guardado. He converted 36 of 43
In 2007, Putz continued to improve his game. He made his first
New York Mets
On December 10, 2008, Putz was part of a three-team, twelve-player trade that sent him to the
Chicago White Sox
On December 11, 2009, Putz signed a one-year contract with the
Arizona Diamondbacks
On December 7, 2010, the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to sign Putz to a 2-year, $10 million deal with a $6.5 million club option for 2013. He earned $4 million in 2011, $4.5 million in 2012, and his option had a $1.5 million buyout.[5][6]
On October 20, 2012, the Diamondbacks exercised his $6.5 million option.[7] On June 20, 2014, Putz was designated for assignment.[8] He was released on June 27.[9][10] Putz rejoined the Diamondbacks as a special assistant to club president Derrick Hall in November.[11]
Pitching style
Putz threw a mix of five pitches. He led with
Personal life
Putz was first nicknamed "The Big Guy", by Seattle Mariners broadcaster
See also
References
- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Mets acquire All-Star reliever J. J. Putz in three-team deal". Newyork.mets.mlb.com. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
- ^ "Mets decline 2010 option on reliever J. J. Putz". USA Today. November 6, 2009. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
- ^ Levine, Bruce (December 11, 2009). "White Sox sign former closer Putz". ESPN. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (December 7, 2010). "Finalized Putz pact a big step in repairing 'pen". MLB.com. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "Diamondbacks sign J. J. Putz". ESPN.com. December 8, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ Piecoro, Nick (October 20, 2012). "Arizona Diamondbacks exercise 2013 option on closer J. J. Putz". Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "D-backs Designate J. J. Putz for Assignment and Reinstate Ender Inciarte". MLB.com. June 20, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "D-backs DFA reliever J. J. Putz". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 20, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (June 28, 2014). "D-backs release former closer Putz". MLB.com. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "J. J. Putz rejoins Diamondbacks as executive". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: J. J. Putz". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
- ^ Arnold, Kirby (November 10, 2010). "Dave Niehaus, voice of the Mariners, dies at age 75". Everett Herald. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Cyphers, Luke (August 29, 2007). "Intimidating, deliberate Putz makes hitters sweat". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ Serby, Steve (April 12, 2009). "SERBY'S SUNDAY Q & A WITH… J. J. PUTZ". New York Post. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)