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Jake Newberry
Newberry with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1994-11-20) November 20, 1994 (age 29)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 20, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
May 2, 2021, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–0
Earned run average4.84
Strikeouts69
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Christopher Jake Newberry (born November 20, 1994) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals.

Career

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Amateur career

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Newberry attended Mira Mesa Senior High School in San Diego, California.[1] The Kansas City Royals selected him in the 37th round of the 2012 MLB draft while he was in class.[2] He signed with the Royals, beginning his professional career.[3]

Kansas City Royals

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Newberry made his professional debut that season with the Arizona League Royals, going 1-0 with a 2.81 ERA over 16 innings. He spent 2013 with the Burlington Royals, going 1-1 with a 2.68 ERA over 11 games (six starts), 2014 with the Idaho Falls Chukars in which he went 6-4 with a 4.50 ERA over 68 innings, and 2015 with the Lexington Legends, going 4-2 with a 5.04 ERA 35 relief appearances. Newberry spent 2016 with both Lexington and the Wilmington Blue Rocks, compiling a combined 3-2 record and 2.57 ERA over 35 games, and 2017 with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Omaha Storm Chasers, going 6-4 with a 2.61 ERA over 62 relief innings. He returned to Northwest Arkansas and Omaha in 2018, going 5-0 with a 1.63 ERA over 41 relief appearances.[4]

The Royals promoted Newberry to the major leagues on August 18, 2018.[5][6][7] He made his major league debut on August 20.[8] He finished his rookie season with a 4.73 ERA across 14 appearances.

In 2019 with the Royals, Newberry recorded a 3.77 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 27 games. With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Newberry appeared in 20 games, compiling a 1-0 record with 4.09 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 22.0 innings pitched.[9]

In 2021, Newberry struggled to a 16.62 ERA across 4 appearances for the Royals, and was designated for assignment following the promotion of Jackson Kowar on June 7, 2021.[10] He was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on June 10.[11]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On December 14, 2021, Newberry signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[12] On July 24, 2022, the Phillies released Newberry.

Generales de Durango

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On June 26, 2023, Newberry signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.[13] In 6 games for Durango, he struggled to a 9.64 ERA with 2 strikeouts across 4+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 12, he was released by the team.[14]

Chicago Dogs

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On July 21, 2023, Newberry signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[15] Newberry would become a free agent after the 2023 season. In 19 games 24.2 innings of relief he went 2-0 with a 1.82 era and 29 strikeouts.

Personal

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Newberry and his wife, Tiffany, were married in November 2019.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Four-run hole no problem as Mira Mesa climbs back to win". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 23, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jake Newberry was drafted while in a high school class | The Kansas City Star". Archived from the original on April 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "From the 37th round to the Royals: The unlikely story of rookie pitcher Jake Newberry – The Athletic".
  4. ^ "From 37th-round Pick to the Majors: the Inspiring Story of Royals' Jake Newberry - Baseball Essential".
  5. ^ Rieper, Max. "Royals call up reliever Jake Newberry". Royals Review. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  6. ^ FOX Sports Kansas City (June 13, 2018). "Royals option Jason Adam to Triple-A, call up Jake Newberry". FOX Sports. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "Royals call up RHP Jake Newberry, option Jason Adam | The Kansas City Star". Archived from the original on August 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "Royals fall to Rays, 1-0, in Newberry's MLB debut".
  9. ^ "Jake Newberry Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com".
  10. ^ "Royals Outright Jake Newberry - MLB Trade Rumors".
  11. ^ "Royals Outright Jake Newberry - MLB Trade Rumors".
  12. ^ "Phillies Sign Six Players To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Ligamayorista reforzará el relevo". clubgenerales.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  14. ^ "Jake Newberry Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  16. ^ @OMAStormChasers (November 5, 2019). "RT @Royals: Congratulations to Jake and Tiffany Newberry on tying the knot over the weekend! #AlwaysRoyal" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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