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A. J. Ladwig
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-12-24) December 24, 1992 (age 31)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2022, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average10.80
Strikeouts0
Teams

Adam Joseph Ladwig (born December 24, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Miami Marlins in 2022.

Amateur career

Ladwig played high school at Millard West High School[1] and college baseball for the Wichita State Shockers.[2]

Professional career

Ladwig was first drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 45th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of high school, but he did not sign with Philadelphia.[3] Three years later, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round 2014 Major League Baseball Draft and signed.[4][5]

On May 17, 2022, Ladwig was released by the Tigers.[6] Eleven days later, he was signed to a minor league contract by the Miami Marlins.[7][8]

His contract was selected by the Marlins on August 13, 2022.[9][10][11] He made his debut that day, allowing six runs in 3+13 innings against the Atlanta Braves.[12] He was designated for assignment the next day.[13][14] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

References

  1. ^ Padilla, Lenny. "Drive from Nebraska worth it as parents see Whitecaps' A.J. Ladwig win his first pro game". MLive.com.
  2. ^ "A. J. Ladwig". GoShockers.com.
  3. ^ "45th Round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft". BaseballReference.com.
  4. ^ Sipple, George. "Tigers eventually pick a southpaw — U-M's Szkutnik". BattleCreekEnquirer.com.
  5. ^ "11th Round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft". BaseballReference.com.
  6. ^ Hilburn-Trenkle, Chris (May 20, 2022). "Minor League Transactions: May 9-19, 2022". Baseball America. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Hilburn-Trenkle, Chris (May 31, 2022). "Minor League Transactions: May 17-27, 2022". Baseball America. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Marlins signed RHP A.J. Ladwig to a minor league contract". NBCSportsEDGE.com.
  9. ^ Thompson, Lee (August 13, 2022). "Miami Marlins give 29-year-old first callup three months after release by Detroit Tigers". MLive.com. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "Tromp's 3 hits, 3 RBIs lead Braves over Marlins in Game 1". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  11. ^ "Marlins' A.J. Ladwig: Contract selected by Marlins". CBSSports.com.
  12. ^ "Acuña, Olson power Braves to doubleheader sweep of Marlins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  13. ^ "Harris, Contreras lead Braves' rally for sweep of Marlins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  14. ^ "Marlins' A.J. Ladwig: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com.