Jump to content

Jaime Schultz: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Converted Tweet URLs to {{cite tweet}} Mistake? msg TSD!
GreenC bot (talk | contribs)
Bots
2,270,878 edits
(27 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|American baseball player}}
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox MLB player
{{Infobox MLB player
Line 6: Line 6:
|image_size = 150px
|image_size = 150px
|caption = Jaime Schultz in 2019
|caption = Jaime Schultz in 2019
|team = Seattle Mariners
|team =
|number =
|number =
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|bats = Right
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
|throws = Right
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|6|20}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|6|20}}
|birth_place = [[Albany, New York]]
|birth_place = [[Albany, New York]], U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = May 29
|debutdate = May 29
|debutyear = 2018
|debutyear = 2018
|debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays
|debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays
|finalleague = MLB
|finaldate = July 28
|finalyear = 2019
|finalteam = Los Angeles Dodgers
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = 2019 season
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1value = 2-2
|stat1value = 2-2
Line 29: Line 32:
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2019}})
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2019}})
}}
}}
'''Jaime Matthew Schultz''' (born June 20, 1991) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Seattle Mariners]] organization. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].
'''Jaime Matthew Schultz''' (born June 20, 1991) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Schultz attended [[Maple Hill High School]] in [[Castleton-on-Hudson, New York]]. Schultz was named to the All-New York State team for soccer, and also led the school's baseball and basketball teams to championships. For the baseball team, Schultz recorded 157 [[strikeout]]s in 71 [[innings pitched]] as a senior.<ref name=renegade/> He enrolled at [[High Point University]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troyrecord.com/general-news/20081117/schultz-selects-d-1-baseball|title=Schultz selects D-1 baseball|work=troyrecord.com|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> and was named to the All-[[Big South Conference]]'s second team as a freshman, in 2010. He missed the 2011 season while recovering from [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref name=renegade/> In 2012, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Chatham Anglers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=318395 |title=#16 Jaime Schultz - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref>
Schultz attended [[Maple Hill High School]] in [[Castleton-on-Hudson, New York]]. Schultz was named to the All-New York State team for soccer, and also led the school's baseball and basketball teams to championships. For the baseball team, Schultz recorded 157 [[strikeout]]s in 71 [[innings pitched]] as a senior.<ref name=renegade/> He enrolled at [[High Point University]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troyrecord.com/general-news/20081117/schultz-selects-d-1-baseball|title=Schultz selects D-1 baseball|work=troyrecord.com|date=November 17, 2008|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> and was named to the All-[[Big South Conference]]'s second team as a freshman, in 2010. He missed the 2011 season while recovering from [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref name=renegade/> In 2012, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Chatham Anglers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=318395 |title=#16 Jaime Schultz - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Tampa Bay Rays===
===Tampa Bay Rays===
The [[Tampa Bay Rays]] selected Schultz in the 14th round of the [[2013 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troyrecord.com/general-news/20130608/roundup-jaime-schultz-will-remillard-caught-up-in-mlb-draft|title=Roundup: Jaime Schultz, Will Remillard caught up in MLB Draft|work=troyrecord.com|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Area-grad-gets-pro-chance-4590367.php|title=Area grad gets pro chance|work=Times Union|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> After he signed with the Rays, he made his debut that same year for the [[Hudson Valley Renegades]] of the [[Class A-Short Season]] [[New York&ndash;Penn League]]<ref name=renegade>{{cite web|url=http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130614/SPORTS/306140352|title=Renegades' Schultz close to home, a world away|first=William|last=Montgomery|work=recordonline.com|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> and spent the whole season there, going 1-2 with a 3.05 ERA in 44.1 innings pitched. Schultz played for the [[Bowling Green Hot Rods]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[Midwest League]] and [[Charlotte Stone Crabs]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Florida State League]] in 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.registerstar.com/sports/article_116acfc0-dd99-11e4-a11c-6f412937f29a.html|title=Homegrown and climbing the ranks|work=[[The Register Star]]|publisher=Columbia-Greene Media|location=[[Hudson, New York]]|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> compiling a combined 4-1 record and 2.40 ERA in 14 starts between both teams. After the 2014 season, the Rays assigned Schultz to the [[Peoria Javelinas]] of the [[Arizona Fall League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20141031&content_id=100225152&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jaime Schultz strikes out seven over five strong innings in Arizona Fall League - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> Schultz spent the 2015 season with the [[Montgomery Biscuits]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.timesunion.com/baseball/jamie-schultz-mows-em-down-in-montgomery/5723/|title=Jamie Schultz mows 'em down in Montgomery|work=Mikey Baseball|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150420&content_id=119511346&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Jaime Schultz serves up six hitless frames for Montgomery Biscuits - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> where he posted a 9-5 record with a 3.67 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 27 starts. Schultz was invited to [[spring training]] with the Rays in 2016 as a non-roster invitee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.registerstar.com/sports/article_2a1b96cc-fd13-11e5-a506-efa9aa13dc77.html|title=Schultz one step closer to MLB dream|date=April 8, 2016|first=Justin |last=Porreca|work=The Register Star|access-date=April 24, 2016}}</ref> He spent the 2016 season with the [[Durham Bulls]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160424&content_id=174336578&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb|title=Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jaime Schultz ties career high with 12 strikeouts for Durham Bulls - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> In 27 starts, he was 5-7 with a 3.58 ERA. The Rays added Schultz to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.<ref>http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/rays-trade-motter-and-shaffer-to-mariners-for-3-minor-leaguers/2303413</ref> In 2017, he began the season back with Durham but was placed on the [[disabled list]] on April 8 and missed nearly three months. He pitched only 19.2 innings in 2017. He began 2018 with Durham. He was 1-1 with a 9.98 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitching out of the bullpen prior with [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Durham Bulls|Durham]] prior to his call-up.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621289#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jaime Schultz Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher= MiLB.com |access-date= May 29, 2018 }}</ref>
The [[Tampa Bay Rays]] selected Schultz in the 14th round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troyrecord.com/general-news/20130608/roundup-jaime-schultz-will-remillard-caught-up-in-mlb-draft|title=Roundup: Jaime Schultz, Will Remillard caught up in MLB Draft|work=troyrecord.com|date=June 8, 2013|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Area-grad-gets-pro-chance-4590367.php|title=Area grad gets pro chance|work=Times Union|date=June 10, 2013|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> After he signed with the Rays, he made his debut that same year for the [[Hudson Valley Renegades]] of the [[Class A-Short Season|Low–A]] [[New York&ndash;Penn League]]<ref name=renegade>{{cite web|url=http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130614/SPORTS/306140352|title=Renegades' Schultz close to home, a world away|first=William|last=Montgomery|work=recordonline.com|access-date=April 10, 2015|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612114628/http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130614/SPORTS/306140352|url-status=dead}}</ref> and spent the whole season there, going 1-2 with a 3.05 ERA in 44.1 innings pitched. Schultz played for the [[Bowling Green Hot Rods]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Single–A]] [[Midwest League]] and [[Charlotte Stone Crabs]] of the [[Class A-Advanced|High–A]] [[Florida State League]] in 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.registerstar.com/sports/article_116acfc0-dd99-11e4-a11c-6f412937f29a.html|title=Homegrown and climbing the ranks|work=[[The Register Star]]|publisher=Columbia-Greene Media|location=[[Hudson, New York]]|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> compiling a combined 4-1 record and 2.40 ERA in 14 starts between both teams. After the 2014 season, the Rays assigned Schultz to the [[Peoria Javelinas]] of the [[Arizona Fall League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20141031&content_id=100225152&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jaime Schultz strikes out seven over five strong innings in Arizona Fall League - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> Schultz spent the 2015 season with the [[Montgomery Biscuits]] of the [[Class AA|Double–A]] [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.timesunion.com/baseball/jamie-schultz-mows-em-down-in-montgomery/5723/|title=Jamie Schultz mows 'em down in Montgomery|work=Mikey Baseball|access-date=April 25, 2016|archive-date=March 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307113712/http://blog.timesunion.com/baseball/jamie-schultz-mows-em-down-in-montgomery/5723/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150420&content_id=119511346&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Jaime Schultz serves up six hitless frames for Montgomery Biscuits - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> where he posted a 9-5 record with a 3.67 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 27 starts. Schultz was invited to [[spring training]] with the Rays in 2016 as a non-roster invitee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.registerstar.com/sports/article_2a1b96cc-fd13-11e5-a506-efa9aa13dc77.html|title=Schultz one step closer to MLB dream|date=April 8, 2016|first=Justin |last=Porreca|work=The Register Star|access-date=April 24, 2016}}</ref> He spent the 2016 season with the [[Durham Bulls]] of the [[Class AAA|Triple–A]] [[International League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160424&content_id=174336578&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb|title=Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jaime Schultz ties career high with 12 strikeouts for Durham Bulls - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> In 27 starts, he was 5-7 with a 3.58 ERA. On November 19, 2016, the Rays added Schultz to their [[40-man roster]] to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/rays-trade-motter-and-shaffer-to-mariners-for-3-minor-leaguers/2303413 |title=Rays trade Motter and Shaffer to Mariners, add 8 prospects to roster |website=www.tampabay.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119181910/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/rays-trade-motter-and-shaffer-to-mariners-for-3-minor-leaguers/2303413 |archive-date=2016-11-19}} </ref> In 2017, he began the season back with Durham but was placed on the [[disabled list]] on April 8 and missed nearly three months. He pitched only 19.2 innings in 2017. He began 2018 with Durham. He was 1-1 with a 9.98 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitching out of the bullpen prior with [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Durham Bulls|Durham]] prior to his call-up.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621289#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jaime Schultz Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher= MiLB.com |access-date= May 29, 2018 }}</ref>


On May 27, 2018, Tampa Bay recalled Schultz.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/schultz-gets-call |title= Schultz gets the call |publisher= Hudson Valley 360 |access-date=May 29, 2018}}</ref> He made his major league debut on May 29 in relief in the seventh inning against the [[Oakland Athletics]], pitching one scoreless inning in which he struck out the side on 14 pitches.<ref>http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/05/30/rays-send-down-jaime-schultz-to-make-room-for-nathan-eovaldi/</ref> However, he was sent back down to Durham after the game to make room for [[Nathan Eovaldi]] who was activated from the [[disabled list]].<ref>http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/05/30/rays-send-down-jaime-schultz-to-make-room-for-nathan-eovaldi/</ref> He was recalled back to Tampa on July 8th.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621289#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jaime Schultz Stats, Highlights, Bio {{!}} MiLB.com Stats {{!}} The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com|language=en|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> He finished the season with a 2-2 record in 22 games, striking out 35 in {{frac|30|1|3}} innings.
On May 27, 2018, Tampa Bay recalled Schultz.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/schultz-gets-call |title= Schultz gets the call |publisher= Hudson Valley 360 |access-date= May 29, 2018 |archive-date= May 27, 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180527193614/https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/schultz-gets-call |url-status= dead }}</ref> He made his major league debut on May 29 in relief in the seventh inning against the [[Oakland Athletics]], pitching one scoreless inning in which he struck out the side on 14 pitches.<ref name="tampabay.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/05/30/rays-send-down-jaime-schultz-to-make-room-for-nathan-eovaldi/|title = Rays demote Jaime Schultz after sharp debut to make room for Nathan Eovaldi}}</ref> However, he was sent back down to Durham after the game to make room for [[Nathan Eovaldi]] who was activated from the [[disabled list]].<ref name="tampabay.com"/> He was recalled back to Tampa on July 8.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621289#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jaime Schultz Stats, Highlights, Bio {{!}} MiLB.com Stats {{!}} The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com|language=en|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> He finished the season with a 2-2 record in 22 games, striking out 35 in {{frac|30|1|3}} innings.


On January 4, 2019, Schultz was designated for assignment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/blue-jays-trade-oliver-drake-rays-dfa-jaime-schultz.html|title=Rays Acquire Oliver Drake, Designate Jaime Schultz|publisher=MLB Trade Rumours|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 4, 2019}}</ref>
On January 4, 2019, Schultz was [[designated for assignment]] following the acquisition of [[Oliver Drake (baseball)|Oliver Drake]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/blue-jays-trade-oliver-drake-rays-dfa-jaime-schultz.html|title=Rays Acquire Oliver Drake, Designate Jaime Schultz|publisher=MLB Trade Rumours|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 4, 2019}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
Line 48: Line 51:


===Oakland Athletics===
===Oakland Athletics===
On November 25, 2019, Schultz signed a minor league deal with the [[Oakland Athletics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/a-s-sign-9-to-minor-league-deals|title=A's ink Campbell, Goins, 7 more to Minors deals|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 25, 2019|access-date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
On November 25, 2019, Schultz signed a minor league deal with the [[Oakland Athletics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/a-s-sign-9-to-minor-league-deals|title=A's ink Campbell, Goins, 7 more to Minors deals|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 25, 2019|access-date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> Schultz did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=2023-01-14|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.


===Seattle Mariners===
===Seattle Mariners===
On February 1, 2021, Schultz signed a minor league deal with an invitation to [[Spring Training]] with the Seattle Mariners.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1356361700929396738|user=MsPlayerDev|title=We have agreed to terms on minor league contracts with the following players and invited them to Major League Sprin…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>
On February 1, 2021, Schultz signed a minor league deal with an invitation to [[Spring Training]] with the Seattle Mariners.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1356361700929396738|user=MsPlayerDev|title=We have agreed to terms on minor league contracts with the following players and invited them to Major League Sprin…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=February 1, 2021}}</ref> Schultz worked to a 15.00 ERA in 5 appearances for the Triple-A [[Tacoma Rainiers]] before he was released by the organization on September 20.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fantasyalarm.com/player-news/2441209/mariners-release-jaime-schultz|title = NFL News &#124; Fantasy Alarm}}</ref> Schultz did not make a professional appearance in 2022 while he dealt with an oblique issue.

===Gastonia Honey Hunters===
On January 25, 2023, Schultz signed a minor league contract with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rays' Jaime Schultz: Returns to Rays on NRI deal|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-jaime-schultz-returns-to-rays-on-nri-deal/amp/|access-date=2023-01-25|website=cbssports|language=en}}</ref> He was released by the Rays on April 12.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-04-12/p-1 | title=Transactions }}</ref>

On April 28, 2023, Schultz signed with the [[Gastonia Honey Hunters]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions }}</ref> In 27 games for Gastonia, he registered a 4.05 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 9 [[save (baseball)|saves]] in {{fraction|26|2|3}} innings pitched. On July 11, Schultz retired from professional baseball.<ref>https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/</ref>


==References==
==References==
Line 57: Line 65:


==External links==
==External links==
{{baseballstats|mlb=621289|espn=35015|br=s/schulja02|fangraphs=15066|brm=schult000jai}}
{{baseballstats|mlb=621289|espn=35015|br=s/schulja02|fangraphs=15066|brm=schult000jai|retro=S/Pschuj002}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Schultz, Jaime}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Schultz, Jaime}}
[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Albany, New York]]
[[Category:Baseball players from Albany, New York]]
[[Category:Baseball players from New York (state)]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]]
[[Category:Tampa Bay Rays players]]
[[Category:Tampa Bay Rays players]]

Revision as of 18:48, 11 July 2024

Jaime Schultz
Jaime Schultz in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-20) June 20, 1991 (age 33)
Albany, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 29, 2018, for the Tampa Bay Rays
Last MLB appearance
July 28, 2019, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2-2
Earned run average5.86
Strikeouts38
Teams

Jaime Matthew Schultz (born June 20, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Early years

Schultz attended Maple Hill High School in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York. Schultz was named to the All-New York State team for soccer, and also led the school's baseball and basketball teams to championships. For the baseball team, Schultz recorded 157 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched as a senior.[1] He enrolled at High Point University,[2] and was named to the All-Big South Conference's second team as a freshman, in 2010. He missed the 2011 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.[1] In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Schultz in the 14th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[4][5] After he signed with the Rays, he made his debut that same year for the Hudson Valley Renegades of the Low–A New York–Penn League[1] and spent the whole season there, going 1-2 with a 3.05 ERA in 44.1 innings pitched. Schultz played for the Bowling Green Hot Rods of the Single–A Midwest League and Charlotte Stone Crabs of the High–A Florida State League in 2014,[6] compiling a combined 4-1 record and 2.40 ERA in 14 starts between both teams. After the 2014 season, the Rays assigned Schultz to the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League.[7] Schultz spent the 2015 season with the Montgomery Biscuits of the Double–A Southern League[8][9] where he posted a 9-5 record with a 3.67 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 27 starts. Schultz was invited to spring training with the Rays in 2016 as a non-roster invitee.[10] He spent the 2016 season with the Durham Bulls of the Triple–A International League.[11] In 27 starts, he was 5-7 with a 3.58 ERA. On November 19, 2016, the Rays added Schultz to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[12] In 2017, he began the season back with Durham but was placed on the disabled list on April 8 and missed nearly three months. He pitched only 19.2 innings in 2017. He began 2018 with Durham. He was 1-1 with a 9.98 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitching out of the bullpen prior with Triple-A Durham prior to his call-up.[13]

On May 27, 2018, Tampa Bay recalled Schultz.[14] He made his major league debut on May 29 in relief in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics, pitching one scoreless inning in which he struck out the side on 14 pitches.[15] However, he was sent back down to Durham after the game to make room for Nathan Eovaldi who was activated from the disabled list.[15] He was recalled back to Tampa on July 8.[16] He finished the season with a 2-2 record in 22 games, striking out 35 in 30+1⁄3 innings.

On January 4, 2019, Schultz was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Oliver Drake.[17]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Schultz (Left) with Edwin Ríos in 2019 Dodgers' fanfest

On January 8, 2019, the Rays traded Schultz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league pitcher Caleb Sampen.[18] He appeared in only four games for the Dodgers, allowing four runs to score in five innings while spending most of the year with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. In the minors he appeared in 47 games with a 5.85 ERA. The Dodgers designated him for assignment on September 12.[19]

Schultz (Right) in 2019 Dodgers' fanfest

Oakland Athletics

On November 25, 2019, Schultz signed a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics.[20] Schultz did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Seattle Mariners

On February 1, 2021, Schultz signed a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training with the Seattle Mariners.[22] Schultz worked to a 15.00 ERA in 5 appearances for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers before he was released by the organization on September 20.[23] Schultz did not make a professional appearance in 2022 while he dealt with an oblique issue.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On January 25, 2023, Schultz signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.[24] He was released by the Rays on April 12.[25]

On April 28, 2023, Schultz signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[26] In 27 games for Gastonia, he registered a 4.05 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 9 saves in 26+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 11, Schultz retired from professional baseball.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b c Montgomery, William. "Renegades' Schultz close to home, a world away". recordonline.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "Schultz selects D-1 baseball". troyrecord.com. November 17, 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  3. ^ "#16 Jaime Schultz - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Roundup: Jaime Schultz, Will Remillard caught up in MLB Draft". troyrecord.com. June 8, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  5. ^ "Area grad gets pro chance". Times Union. June 10, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  6. ^ "Homegrown and climbing the ranks". The Register Star. Hudson, New York: Columbia-Greene Media. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  7. ^ "Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jaime Schultz strikes out seven over five strong innings in Arizona Fall League - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  8. ^ "Jamie Schultz mows 'em down in Montgomery". Mikey Baseball. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  9. ^ "Jaime Schultz serves up six hitless frames for Montgomery Biscuits - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  10. ^ Porreca, Justin (April 8, 2016). "Schultz one step closer to MLB dream". The Register Star. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  11. ^ "Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jaime Schultz ties career high with 12 strikeouts for Durham Bulls - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  12. ^ "Rays trade Motter and Shaffer to Mariners, add 8 prospects to roster". www.tampabay.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016.
  13. ^ "Jaime Schultz Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  14. ^ "Schultz gets the call". Hudson Valley 360. Archived from the original on May 27, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Rays demote Jaime Schultz after sharp debut to make room for Nathan Eovaldi".
  16. ^ "Jaime Schultz Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  17. ^ "Rays Acquire Oliver Drake, Designate Jaime Schultz". MLB Trade Rumours. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  18. ^ Kavner, Rowan (January 8, 2019). "Dodgers acquire right-handed pitcher Jaime Schultz from Tampa Bay". Dodger Insider. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  19. ^ Harris, Blake (September 12, 2019). "Dodgers look for series win at Baltimore". SB Nation. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  20. ^ "A's ink Campbell, Goins, 7 more to Minors deals". MLB.com. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  21. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  22. ^ @MsPlayerDev (February 1, 2021). "We have agreed to terms on minor league contracts with the following players and invited them to Major League Sprin…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "NFL News | Fantasy Alarm".
  24. ^ "Rays' Jaime Schultz: Returns to Rays on NRI deal". cbssports. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  25. ^ "Transactions".
  26. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  27. ^ https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jaime_Schultz&oldid=1233941184"