Matt Tracy

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Matt Tracy
Cincinnati Reds – No. 90
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 11, 2015, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
April 11, 2015, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts1
Teams
As coach

Matthew J. Tracy (born November 26, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach who is the bullpen coach for the Cincinnati Reds. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. In 2020, Tracy joined the Toronto Blue Jays organization as a coach.

Playing career

New York Yankees

Tracy played

Florida Marlins in the 43rd round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft
, but did not sign and returned to Ole Miss for his senior season.

Tracy was then drafted by the

Eastern League.[2] Tracy started 2014 back with Trenton and was promoted to the RailRiders in July.[3]

The Yankees promoted Tracy to the major leagues on April 11, 2015, and he pitched two innings against the

New Orleans Zephyrs of the International League.[6] He was then designated for assignment by the Marlins on April 21 and claimed by the Yankees the next day.[7] The Yankees outrighted him off of the 40-man roster after he cleared waivers on June 4.[8]

Miami Marlins

On June 19, 2016, the Miami Marlins and Tracy agreed on a Minor League deal. On November 7, 2016, Tracy elected free agency.

Minnesota Twins

On January 6, 2017, Tracy signed a minor league contract with the

Gulf Coast League Twins, Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts, and Triple–A Rochester Red Wings. In 18 appearances (13 starts), Tracy accumulated a 5–6 record and 4.71 ERA with 74 strikeouts across 84 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[9]

Toronto Blue Jays

On February 25, 2018, Tracy signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[10] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Coaching

In January 2020, Tracy joined the

Gulf Coast League Blue Jays
.

On November 29, 2022, the Cincinnati Reds hired Tracy to serve as their bullpen coach for the 2023 season, replace Lee Tunnell.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Goforth, Tracy Selected In Day Three Of MLB Draft". olemisssports.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  2. ^ "Thunders Matt Tracy ready for first start". trentonian.com. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Thunder go into All-Star break on sour note". trentonian.com. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  4. ^ Hoch, Bryan (April 11, 2015). "Yankees option Shreve to get relief help after marathon". MLB.com. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  5. ^ "Yankees sign Kyle Davies, designate Matt Tracy". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  6. ^ Mike Axisa. "Yanks outright Joel De La Cruz, lose Matt Tracy to Marlins on waivers". River Avenue Blues. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  7. ^ "Yankees claim LHP Matt Tracy; send him back to Scranton/WB – The LoHud Yankees Blog". The LoHud Yankees Blog. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  8. ^ "Yankees open 40-man spot; outright Tracy to Triple-A – The LoHud Yankees Blog". The LoHud Yankees Blog. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  9. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Matt Tracy Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  11. ^ "Cincinnati Reds promote Joel McKeithan to hitting coach, add to David Bell's staff". cincinnati.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.

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