Josh Roenicke
Josh Roenicke | |
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Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 13, 2008, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 26, 2013, for the Minnesota Twins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 8–3 |
Earned run average | 4.17 |
Strikeouts | 168 |
Teams | |
Joshua James Roenicke (born August 4, 1982) is an American former
Career
Cincinnati Reds
Roenicke was drafted by the
Roenicke made his major league debut on September 13, walking, striking out, and hitting 1 batter each.[1]
Toronto Blue Jays
On July 31, 2009, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays along with Edwin Encarnación and Zach Stewart, in exchange for Scott Rolen and cash considerations
In 2 seasons with the Blue Jays, Roenicke went 1–0 with a 6.38 ERA in 29 games
Colorado Rockies
On June 2, 2011, Roenicke was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies and was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs.[2]
In 2 seasons with the Rockies, Roenicke went 4–2 with a 3.33 ERA in 82 games, most of them coming in 2012.
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins claimed him off waivers on November 2, 2012. He was outrighted to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on October 2, 2013.
Washington Nationals
Roenicke signed a minor league contract (including a spring training invitation) with the Washington Nationals on February 14, 2014.[3] After pitching in 23 games for the team's Triple-A affiliate Syracuse Chiefs, he was released on August 4, 2014.[4]
Colorado Rockies
Roenicke signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on August 12, 2014. He pitched in 6 games for their Triple-A affiliate.[4]
Milwaukee Brewers
Roenicke signed a minor league with the Brewers on February 12, 2015.[5] He was 7–12 with a 6.15 ERA for their Triple-A affiliate.[4]
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Roenicke signed a minor league deal with the
Pericos de Puebla
On February 21, 2017, Roenicke signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[6] He finished the season with a 7–5 record and a 2.70 ERA in 20 starts for the Pericos, getting selected to the Mexican League All-Star Game (South Division) and carrying the club to its second consecutive championship appearance.
Uni-President Lions
On February 9, 2018, Roenicke signed with the
Pitching style
Roenicke threw five pitches. He had a
Personal life
Roenicke, who grew up in Nevada City, California, comes from a baseball family as his brother Jason played in Toronto's minor league system in 2008–2009, his father Gary played 12 major league seasons from 1976 to 1988 and is currently a scout in the Baltimore Orioles organization,[12] and his uncle Ron played 8 seasons from 1981 to 1988 and was previously the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 2011 to 2015 and the Boston Red Sox in 2020.
Roenicke is the brother-in-law of former Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond, having married Desmond's sister Nikki in 2010.[13]
See also
References
- ^ "Former UCLA Standout Josh Roenicke Makes Major League Debut". September 13, 2008, UCLAbruins.com. Retrieved on September 19, 2008.
- ^ "June 2011 Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ Wagner, James (February 14, 2014). "Nationals ink reliever Josh Roenicke, Ian Desmond's brother-in-law, to minor league deal". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Josh Roenicke Minor League Stats
- ^ "Brewers sign Josh Roenicke to minor league deal". February 12, 2015.
- ^ "JOSH ROENICKE SE UNE A LOS PERICOS". deportes.televisa.com (in Spanish). February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Sign RHP Josh Roenicke". February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Re-Sign Josh Roenicke for 2019 Season". January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Re-Sign Josh Roenicke for 2020 Season". January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Josh Roenicke". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
- ^ "Josh Roenicke Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
- ^ "Former UCLA Bruins Standout Josh Roenicke Promoted to Cincinnati Reds". September 9, 2008, UCLAbruins.com. Retrieved on September 19, 2008.
- ^ Rosencrans, C. Trent (June 28, 2012). "Nats' Ian Desmond takes brother-in-law deep". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Josh Roenicke at CPBL