John Bale (baseball)

John Bale
John Bale
	Bale with the Kansas City Royals in 2009
	Pitcher
	Born: May 22, 1974 (age 49); Cheverly, Maryland, U.S.
	Batted: Left Threw: Left
Professional debut
	MLB: September 30, 1999, for the Toronto Blue Jays
	NPB: 2004, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Last appearance
	MLB: October 2, 2009, for the Kansas City Royals
	NPB: September 18, 2010, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	3–7
Earned run average	4.66
Strikeouts	148
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	14–16
Earned run average	4.09
Strikeouts	312
Teams
	Toronto Blue Jays (1999–2000); Baltimore Orioles (2001); Cincinnati Reds (2003); Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2004–2006); Kansas City Royals (2007–2009); Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2010);

John Robert Bale (born May 22, 1974) is a former

Vincent LeCavalier.^[1]

Bale, a graduate of Crestview High School,

Career

After being drafted by the

1996 Major League Baseball Draft, Bale made his Major League debut with the Blue Jays on September 30, 1999

In

Gary Matthews, Jr. on April 3, 2002.^[2]

On May 8, 2003, Bale signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Reds, with whom he appeared in 10 games.

On December 8, 2006, it was announced Bale would return to Major League Baseball, after signing a two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals.

Bale appeared in 26 games for Kansas City in

disabled list

due to a shoulder injury, broke his left (pitching) hand in May 2010 when he punched a hotel door in what Bale called "a moment of frustration."

Bale recorded his first career save on June 24, 2010, pitching a perfect 11th inning against the Houston Astros.

Bale was released by the Royals on December 10, 2009. On September 14, 2012, he will be inducted into the Crestview High School sports hall of fame.

On February 19, 2010, Bale signed a contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Central League.

On December 3, 2010, Bale signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.