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The [[San Diego Padres]] selected Albers in the 10th round (315th overall) of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]]. After signing with the Padres, Albers made his professional debut with the [[Arizona League Padres]] of the Rookie-level [[Arizona League]], making five appearances.<ref name=uk/> Albers missed the 2009 season after tearing an [[ulnar collateral ligament (elbow)|ulnar collateral ligament]] in his pitching elbow during [[spring training]], which required [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref name=uk/><ref name=starphoenix/> The Padres released Albers, and he pitched for the [[Québec Capitales]] of the [[independent league baseball|independent]] [[Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball|Can-Am Association]] in 2010. With Québec, Albers had a 3-0 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]], 17 [[save (baseball)|saves]] and a 1.40 [[earned run average]] (ERA).<ref name=uk/> Albers tried out for teams in [[Arizona]] during spring training in 2011, and drove to [[Florida]] to try out for the [[Minnesota Twins]].<ref name=debut>{{cite web|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130807/SPORTS03/308070069/Kentucky-baseball-product-Andrew-Albers-shines-unlikely-MLB-debut |title=Kentucky baseball product Andrew Albers shines in unlikely MLB debut &#124; The Courier-Journal |publisher=courier-journal.com |date= |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> The Twins signed Albers to a minor league contract, and he pitched for the [[Fort Myers Miracle]] of the Class-A Advanced [[Florida State League]] and [[New Britain Rock Cats]] of the Double-A [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]] in 2011.<ref name=uk/>
The [[San Diego Padres]] selected Albers in the 10th round (315th overall) of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]]. After signing with the Padres, Albers made his professional debut with the [[Arizona League Padres]] of the Rookie-level [[Arizona League]], making five appearances.<ref name=uk/> Albers missed the 2009 season after tearing an [[ulnar collateral ligament (elbow)|ulnar collateral ligament]] in his pitching elbow during [[spring training]], which required [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref name=uk/><ref name=starphoenix/> The Padres released Albers, and he pitched for the [[Québec Capitales]] of the [[independent league baseball|independent]] [[Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball|Can-Am Association]] in 2010. With Québec, Albers had a 3-0 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]], 17 [[save (baseball)|saves]] and a 1.40 [[earned run average]] (ERA).<ref name=uk/> Albers tried out for teams in [[Arizona]] during spring training in 2011, and drove to [[Florida]] to try out for the [[Minnesota Twins]].<ref name=debut>{{cite web|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130807/SPORTS03/308070069/Kentucky-baseball-product-Andrew-Albers-shines-unlikely-MLB-debut |title=Kentucky baseball product Andrew Albers shines in unlikely MLB debut &#124; The Courier-Journal |publisher=courier-journal.com |date= |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> The Twins signed Albers to a minor league contract, and he pitched for the [[Fort Myers Miracle]] of the Class-A Advanced [[Florida State League]] and [[New Britain Rock Cats]] of the Double-A [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]] in 2011.<ref name=uk/>


Albers played for the [[Canada national baseball team|Canadian national baseball team]].<ref>{{cite web|author=nurun.com |url=http://www.lfpress.com/sports/columnists/bob_elliott/2011/09/16/18698756.html |title=Molina gives Jays walk-off win &#124; Bob Elliott &#124; Columnists &#124; Sports &#124; London Free Press |publisher=Lfpress.com |date= |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he participated in the [[2011 Baseball World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|author=WATCH NOW: Live cricket - Canada vs. UAE Game 2 |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2011/10/08/canada_ibaf/ |title=Canada advances at IBAF World Cup |publisher=sportsnet.ca |date=October 9, 2011 |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> winning the bronze medal, and the [[Baseball at the 2011 Pan American Games|Pan American Games]], winning the gold medal.<ref>{{cite web|author=nurun.com |url=http://www.lfpress.com/sports/columnists/bob_elliott/2011/11/01/18911421.html |title=Canada golden on baseball's world stage &#124; Bob Elliott &#124; Columnists &#124; Sports &#124; London Free Press |publisher=Lfpress.com |date=January 30, 2012 |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Albers pitched {{frac|6|2|3}} innings in the gold medal game. Along with his teammates, Albers was inducted into the [[Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame]] in 2012.<ref name=uk>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/020912aaa.html |title=Albers, Bisson Voted to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame - Kentucky Wildcats Official Athletic Site |publisher=Ukathletics.com |date=February 9, 2012 |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Albers was also named [[Saskatchewan]]'s male athlete of the year.<ref name=starphoenix>[http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/Albers+Christ+Holland+take+home+honours/6124131/story.html Albers, Christ, Holland take home honours]{{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref>
Albers played for the [[Canada national baseball team|Canadian national baseball team]].<ref>{{cite web|author=nurun.com |url=http://www.lfpress.com/sports/columnists/bob_elliott/2011/09/16/18698756.html |title=Molina gives Jays walk-off win &#124; Bob Elliott &#124; Columnists &#124; Sports &#124; London Free Press |publisher=Lfpress.com |date= |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he participated in the [[2011 Baseball World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|author=WATCH NOW: Live cricket - Canada vs. UAE Game 2 |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2011/10/08/canada_ibaf/ |title=Canada advances at IBAF World Cup |publisher=sportsnet.ca |date=October 9, 2011 |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> winning the bronze medal, and the [[Baseball at the 2011 Pan American Games|Pan American Games]], winning the gold medal.<ref>{{cite web|author=nurun.com |url=http://www.lfpress.com/sports/columnists/bob_elliott/2011/11/01/18911421.html |title=Canada golden on baseball's world stage &#124; Bob Elliott &#124; Columnists &#124; Sports &#124; London Free Press |publisher=Lfpress.com |date=January 30, 2012 |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Albers pitched {{frac|6|2|3}} innings in the gold medal game. Along with his teammates, Albers was inducted into the [[Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame]] in 2012.<ref name=uk>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/020912aaa.html |title=Albers, Bisson Voted to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame - Kentucky Wildcats Official Athletic Site |publisher=Ukathletics.com |date=February 9, 2012 |accessdate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Albers was also named [[Saskatchewan]]'s male athlete of the year.<ref name=starphoenix>[http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/Albers+Christ+Holland+take+home+honours/6124131/story.html Albers, Christ, Holland take home honours] {{wayback|url=http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/Albers+Christ+Holland+take+home+honours/6124131/story.html |date=20141219032535 }}</ref>


==Major league career==
==Major league career==

Revision as of 07:22, 26 February 2016

Not to be confused with Andrew Alberts.
Andrew Albers
Albers with the Canada national team in 2015 WBSC Premier12 warm-up game
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1985-10-06) October 6, 1985 (age 38)
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 6, 2013, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record2–5
Earned run average4.02
Strikeouts26
WHIP1.18
Teams
Medal record
Men’s baseball
Representing  Canada
Baseball World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Panama City National team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara National team
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto National team

Andrew William Albers (born October 6, 1985) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays, as well as the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at the University of Kentucky. Albers has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team.

Minor league career

Albers went to high school at John Paul II Collegiate. He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 12th round (346th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. Albers enrolled at the University of Kentucky, where he played college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats baseball team in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I. At Kentucky, Albers pitched in 81 games (fifth most in Wildcats history), recording 20 wins (fourth most in Wildcats history), and 12 saves (third most in Wildcats history).[1]

The San Diego Padres selected Albers in the 10th round (315th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. After signing with the Padres, Albers made his professional debut with the Arizona League Padres of the Rookie-level Arizona League, making five appearances.[1] Albers missed the 2009 season after tearing an ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow during spring training, which required Tommy John surgery.[1][2] The Padres released Albers, and he pitched for the Québec Capitales of the independent Can-Am Association in 2010. With Québec, Albers had a 3-0 win–loss record, 17 saves and a 1.40 earned run average (ERA).[1] Albers tried out for teams in Arizona during spring training in 2011, and drove to Florida to try out for the Minnesota Twins.[3] The Twins signed Albers to a minor league contract, and he pitched for the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class-A Advanced Florida State League and New Britain Rock Cats of the Double-A Eastern League in 2011.[1]

Albers played for the Canadian national baseball team.[4] In 2011, he participated in the 2011 Baseball World Cup,[5] winning the bronze medal, and the Pan American Games, winning the gold medal.[6] Albers pitched 6+2⁄3 innings in the gold medal game. Along with his teammates, Albers was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.[1] Albers was also named Saskatchewan's male athlete of the year.[2]

Major league career

Minnesota Twins

Albers was called up by the Twins on August 3, 2013, to replace fellow Canadian Scott Diamond, who was optioned to Triple-A. At the time of his call-up, Albers had posted a record of 11–5 and a 2.86 ERA with the Rochester Red Wings, with an International League-leading 116 strikeouts.[7]

On August 6, 2013, Albers made his Major League debut and earned the win, pitching 81⁄3 scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals and yielding just 4 hits and 1 walk while striking out 2.[8] In his second career start on August 12, Albers threw his first complete game and shutout, defeating the Cleveland Indians 3–0. Albers gave up 2 hits, no walks, and struck out 2 batters.[9] In 2013, Albers posted a 6–13 record with a 5.89 ERA.[10]

Hanwha Eagles

On January 30, 2014, the Twins released Albers, allowing him to sign with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization.[11]

The Eagles declined Albers' option for 2015, making him a free agent.[12]

Toronto Blue Jays

On December 16, 2014, Albers signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that included an invitation to spring training.[10] He did not make the team, and was assigned to the Buffalo Bisons, the Jays' Triple-A affiliate. Albers was the Opening Day starter for Buffalo.[13] Albers had his contract purchased by the Blue Jays on May 1, after Daniel Norris was optioned to Buffalo and Maicer Izturis was moved to the 60-day disabled list.[14] After pitching in one game, he was optioned back to Buffalo on May 2. Albers elected free agency on November 6.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Albers, Bisson Voted to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame - Kentucky Wildcats Official Athletic Site". Ukathletics.com. February 9, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Albers, Christ, Holland take home honours Template:Wayback
  3. ^ "Kentucky baseball product Andrew Albers shines in unlikely MLB debut | The Courier-Journal". courier-journal.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  4. ^ nurun.com. "Molina gives Jays walk-off win | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | London Free Press". Lfpress.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  5. ^ WATCH NOW: Live cricket - Canada vs. UAE Game 2 (October 9, 2011). "Canada advances at IBAF World Cup". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved August 8, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ nurun.com (January 30, 2012). "Canada golden on baseball's world stage | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | London Free Press". Lfpress.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  7. ^ "Twins to call up Canadian southpaw Andrew Albers from triple-A Rochester". The Globe and Mail. August 3, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
  8. ^ "Albers pitches into ninth as Twins rout Royals". Sportsnet. August 6, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  9. ^ "Canada's Albers pitches two-hit shutout as Twins beat Indians". TSN.ca. August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  10. ^ a b Mello, Igor (December 16, 2014). "Report: Andrew Albers signs with Blue Jays". fantasynews.cbssports.com. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  11. ^ Bollinger, Rhett (January 30, 2014). "Released by Twins, Albers to sign with Korean team". MLB.com. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  12. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 30, 2014). "Canadian left-hander Albers hits free agency". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  13. ^ Beauchemin, Craig (April 8, 2015). "Andrew Albers named Opening Day starter for AAA Buffalo". newsoptimist.ca. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  14. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (May 1, 2015). "Blue Jays option Norris to triple-A Buffalo". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  15. ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
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