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Ross Detwiler
Detwiler with the Atlanta Braves
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1986-03-06) March 6, 1986 (age 38)
St. Louis, Missouri
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 7, 2007, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record23-41
Earned run average4.36
Strikeouts352
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Ross Detwiler
Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
World University Championship
Gold medal – first place 2006 Havana National team

Ross Emery Detwiler (born March 6, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is a 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) left-handed pitcher who has pitched out of the bullpen and in the starting rotation. He was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut late that season. He has played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics.

Career

High school

Ross Detwiler grew up in Wentzville, Missouri, and graduated from Wentzville Holt High School in 2004.[1] As a senior, Detwiler helped lead Holt to its first district title in 14 years.[2][3]

College baseball

In college, Detwiler pitched for Missouri State University of the Missouri Valley Conference. In 2006, he was a member of the All-MVC Tournament team,[4] and he also pitched 10+1⁄3 innings in two starts for Falmouth in the Cape Cod League, accruing a 1.74 ERA, striking out 14 batters, and issuing three walks before moving on to play for Team USA.[5] In 2007, he finished his third year with a 2.22 ERA in 14 starts and 100 strikeouts in 89 innings.[6]

During the summer of his freshman year in college Detwiler played for Wentzville Legion Post 323.[7]

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals drafted him in the first round (sixth overall) in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft, making him the highest Missouri State draft pick in history.[8] Detwiler was the fifth pitcher taken by the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos franchise in the first round of the draft in the last six years following Clint Everts, Chad Cordero and Bill Bray in 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and Colton Willems taken in 2006.[9]

After being drafted and signed by the Nationals, he pitched four games in the rookie Gulf Coast League, and then five games with the high A Potomac Nationals. On September 7, 2007, he made his major-league debut, pitching one hitless inning in relief against the Atlanta Braves, striking out one.[10] He became the first player drafted in the 2007 Draft to appear in a major-league game.[11] He joined Cordero and Ryan Zimmerman as the third member of the Nationals franchise to be called up to the major leagues in the same year that he was drafted.[8]

Detwiler opened the 2009 season with the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League. However, due to the injury of Scott Olsen, he was called up to start on May 18 against the Pirates. He went 5 innings and allowed 3 runs, striking out 6. Although he was 1–6 with a 5.00 ERA in 15 games with the Nationals in 2009, he went 1–1 with a 2.08 ERA in four September starts.[12]

On February 18, 2010, Detwiler underwent hip surgery due to a labral tear.[13]

Detwiler pitching for the Washington Nationals in 2011

Detwiler made his return to major league play in July 2011 after recovering from hip surgery, and he remained in rotation for the remainder of the 2011 season. Detwiler finished the 2011 season with a 4–5 win loss record and a 3.00 ERA.[14]

Detwiler was named to the starting rotation for the 2012 season.[15] Although he pitched effectively, the return of Chien-Ming Wang from injury put Detwiler in the long relief role in late May.[16] Wang struggled in the rotation, granting Detwiler a return to the rotation a few weeks later.[17] He was a regular starter for the rest of the year, finishing with 27 starts,[18] plus a six-inning start, in which he allowed one unearned run, in game 4 of the 2012 NLDS.[19]

Detwiler missed significant time in 2013 with an oblique injury and a pinched nerve in his back.[20] He finished the year with just 71+1⁄3 innings pitched and a 4.04 ERA.

Detwiler competed in the 2013 World Baseball Classic for Team USA. He pitched four scoreless innings in relief and collected a save.[21]

Detwiler started the 2014 season in a long relief role.[22]

Texas Rangers

Detwiler during his tenure with the Texas Rangers in 2015

On December 12, 2014, the Nationals traded Detwiler to the Texas Rangers for Chris Bostick and Abel De Los Santos.[23] He began the 2015 season as a starter but recorded an 0–5 record and a 6.95 ERA, before being placed on the disabled list on May 15 due to shoulder inflammation.[24] Upon his return to the active roster, Detwiler made ten appearances out of the bullpen, and saw his ERA climb to 7.12. He was designated for assignment on July 11, 2015.[25] He was released on July 15.[26]

Atlanta Braves

On July 17, 2015, Detwiler signed with the Atlanta Braves.[27]

Cleveland Indians

On December 22, 2015, Detwiler signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.[28] The Indians purchased his contract on April 3, 2016.[29] He was designated for assignment on April 29.

Oakland Athletics

On July 17, 2016, Detwiler was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations, and was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[30] He was called up to start against the Baltimore Orioles on August 10, when he threw 8 shutout innings for the 1-0 win.[31]

Pitching style

Detwiler is a sinkerballer, throwing his sinker at 90–94 mph. His other pitches are a four-seam fastball (91–95), a curveball (78–81), and a changeup (84–87). He does not usually throw the changeup to left-handed hitters or in 2-strike counts.[32]

Personal life

Detwiler has two brothers. He was a hospitality and restaurant administration major in college.[7] As St. Louis natives, Detwiler and his family were avid fans of the Cardinals, Blues, and Rams.[33]

References

  1. ^ "PROSPECT PROFILE: Ross Detwiler". The Washingtion Times. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "Ross Detwiler Stats, Bio, Photo, Highlights". MLB.com. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
  3. ^ http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/news/Pages/10192011GoCardinals.aspx
  4. ^ Bill Ladson (July 6, 2007). "Nationals welcome Detwiler to fold". MLB.com.
  5. ^ "2006 Cape Cod League Team Stats". Retrieved October 12, 2008.
  6. ^ "2007 Missouri State baseball statistics". Retrieved October 12, 2008.
  7. ^ a b "Player Bio: Ross Detwiler – Missouri State University Official Athletic Site". Missouri State University. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Detwiler in the big leagues, called up by Washington Nationals". missouristatebears.com. September 3, 2007.
  9. ^ Ladson, Bill (June 7, 2007). "Nats stick with pitching at top of Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved September 18, 2007.
  10. ^ "Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves (box score)". ESPN Internet Ventures. September 7, 2007. Retrieved September 18, 2007.
  11. ^ Tom Keller (September 10, 2007). "Notes: Detwiler absorbing Majors: Draft pick trying not to be overwhelmed by stay with club". MLB.com.
  12. ^ Berman, Zach (June 28, 2010). "Ross Detwiler recovering with Harrisburg Senators". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
  13. ^ "Detwiler undergoes hip surgery". Major League Baseball. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  14. ^ "Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler Grows Up, Impresses Davey Johnson". Federal Baseball. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  15. ^ "Washington Nationals option John Lannan". ESPN. Associated Press. April 3, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  16. ^ Comak, Amanda (May 26, 2012). "Nationals move Wang into rotation, Detwiler to bullpen". The Washington Times. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  17. ^ Kilgore, Adam (June 21, 2012). "How Ross Detwiler became more aggressive, and why Chien-Ming Wang scuffled". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  18. ^ "Ross Detwiler Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  19. ^ "Oct 11, 2012, Cardinals at Nationals Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  20. ^ Jarosh, Noah (July 24, 2013). "Ross Detwiler injury: Nationals LHP has pinched nerve, out a month". SB Nation. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  21. ^ "2013 Statistics". Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  22. ^ Kilgore, Adam (April 28, 2014). "Nationals must figure out Ross Detwiler's role". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  23. ^ "Rangers acquire Detwiler from Nationals for two prospects". FOX Sports. Associated Press. December 12, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  24. ^ Sullivan, T. R. (July 11, 2015). "Rangers recall Mendez, designate Detwiler". MLB.com. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  25. ^ "Rangers designate Detwiler for assignment, bring up Mendez". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  26. ^ Gleeman, Aaron (July 15, 2015). "Ross Detwiler released by the Rangers". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  27. ^ Collazo, Carlos (July 17, 2015). "Braves sign Detwiler to add depth to bullpen". MLB.com. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  28. ^ Hoynes, Paul (December 22, 2015). "Cleveland Indians invite LHP Ross Detwiler to spring training; release Chris Johnson". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  29. ^ "Indians set 2016 Opening Day roster". Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  30. ^ Byrne, Conner (July 17, 2016). "Indians Trade Ross Detwiler To A's". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  31. ^ "Athletics' Ross Detwiler: Called up to start Wednesday". CBS Sports. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  32. ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Ross Detwiler". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  33. ^ "Get to know: Nationals' Detwiler has low-key style". USA Today. June 22, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
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