Mitch Talbot
| Mitch Talbot | |
|---|---|
 Talbot with the Cleveland Indians in 2010 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 17, 1983 Cedar City, Utah, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 15, 2008, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| KBO: April 12, 2012, for the Samsung Lions | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 24, 2011, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| KBO: October 1, 2015, for the Hanwha Eagles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 12–19 |
| Earned run average | 5.30 |
| Strikeouts | 129 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 24–14 |
| Earned run average | 4.37 |
| Strikeouts | 188 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–8 |
| Earned run average | 4.30 |
| Strikeouts | 88 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mitchell R. Talbot (born October 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians, the KBO League for the Samsung Lions and Hanwha Eagles and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Lamigo Monkeys.
College[edit]
The youngest of six siblings, Talbot graduated from Canyon View High School in Cedar City, Utah and was a member of the Salt Lake Tribune's All-State second team during his senior season.
Baseball career[edit]
Houston Astros[edit]
Talbot was drafted by the Houston Astros in the second round (70th overall) in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft out of high school. He did not sign immediately and as a result did not begin his professional career until 2003.
In 2005, Talbot was rated to have the best changeup in the Astros' organization by Baseball America. He pitched for Single-A Salem and went 8-11 with a 4.34 ERA. Talbot was the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 25 to July 31.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays[edit]
On July 12, 2006, during the All-Star break, Talbot, along with shortstop Ben Zobrist were traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for outfielder Aubrey Huff. Pitching for two Double-A teams (Corpus Christi and Montgomery), he went a combined 10-7 with a 2.76 ERA. Talbot earned the Devil Rays Minor League pitcher of August after he went 2-1 with a 1.96 ERA and led all of Double-A baseball with 47 strikeouts. He was a member of the Montgomery Biscuits during their 2006 league championship season and was named minorleaguebasell.com's best Double-A playoff performer.
In 2007, Talbot began the year for the Devil Rays' Triple-A team, the Durham Bulls. Talbot was called up to the majors on July 1, 2008. Talbot made his Major League debut on September 15, in relief of Scott Kazmir, and pitched 3 innings, giving up 4 earned runs and striking out two batters while walking three against the Boston Red Sox. Talbot made his first Major League start against the Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 2008 during the second game of a double header and did not figure in the decision. He allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out two over 41⁄3 innings.
Cleveland Indians[edit]
On December 21, 2009, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians as a player to be named later in the Kelly Shoppach trade.[1]
Talbot was designated for assignment on July 31, 2011, to make room on the 40-man roster for Ubaldo Jiménez.[2] He accepted his assignment and was sent to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on August 5, 2011.[3]
Talbot was placed on the Indians' roster again on September 24, 2011. He was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus again on October 18. He elected free agency on October 20.
Samsung Lions[edit]
On December 1, 2011, Talbot signed with the Samsung Lions in South Korea.
Miami Marlins[edit]
After spending part of the 2013 season with the Marlins he was released during a rehab assignment.
New York Mets[edit]
On August 20, 2013, Talbot signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s.[4]
Lamigo Monkeys[edit]
After spending part of the season with the Long Island Ducks, on August 25, 2014, he signed with the Lamigo Monkeys in Taiwan.
Hanwa Eagles[edit]
On December 5, 2014, Talbot signed with the Hanwa Eagles in South Korea of the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2015 season. [5] [6]
Rieleros de Aguascalientes[edit]
On April 8, 2016, Talbot signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican Baseball League.[citation needed]
Lamigo Monkeys[edit]
On June 10, 2016, Talbot announced that he would return to Lamigo Monkeys.[7][8]
Sugar Land Skeeters[edit]
On May 20, 2017, Talbot signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [9] He re-signed with the team in early 2018.
Second stint with Cleveland Indians[edit]
On May 23, 2018, Talbot's contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians.[10] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Second stint with Sugar Land Skeeters[edit]
On March 6, 2019, Talbot signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[11]
Third stint with Cleveland Indians[edit]
On June 5, 2019, Talbot's contract was purchased from the Skeeters by the Cleveland Indians. He was assigned to the Columbus Clippers, the Indians' Triple-A affiliate. Talbot elected free agency on November 4, 2019.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cleveland Indians complete Kelly Shoppach trade; sign reliever Saul Rivera". 22 December 2009.
- ^ "Indians Designate Mitch Talbot for Assignment".
- ^ "Outrighted to Triple-A: Mitch Talbot".
- ^ "Mets Sign Mitch Talbot, Daryl Thompson".
- ^ "Yonhap News Agency".
- ^ "Kbo 홈페이지".
- ^ "補強洋投 泰霸重返Lamigo桃猿" (in Chinese). Lamigo Monkeys official website. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Lamigo與索爾解約 前洋投泰霸回鍋". Apple Daily (in Chinese). Taiwan. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "404 Not Found".
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ^ "Major League Organizations Purchase Contracts of Alejandro Chacin and Mitch Talbot". Sugar Land Skeeters. May 24, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Skeeters Re-Sign Former Major League RHP Mitch Talbot". sugarlandskeeters.com. March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization
- 1983 births
- American expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- American expatriate baseball players in Taiwan
- Baseball players from Utah
- Charlotte Stone Crabs players
- Cleveland Indians players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Corpus Christi Hooks players
- Durham Bulls players
- Estrellas Orientales players
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- Gigantes del Cibao players
- Gulf Coast Marlins players
- Gulf Coast Rays players
- Hanwha Eagles players
- KBO League pitchers
- Lamigo Monkeys players
- Las Vegas 51s players
- Lexington Legends players
- Living people
- Long Island Ducks players
- Mahoning Valley Scrappers players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Martinsville Astros players
- Montgomery Biscuits players
- New Orleans Zephyrs players
- People from Cedar City, Utah
- Phoenix Desert Dogs players
- Salem Avalanche players
- Samsung Lions players
- Sugar Land Skeeters players
- Tampa Bay Rays players