Joe Mantiply
| Joe Mantiply | |||
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| Free Agent | |||
| Pitcher | |||
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Born: March 1, 1991 Danville, Virginia | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| September 3, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |||
| Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||
| Earned run average | 16.88 | ||
| Strikeouts | 2 | ||
| Teams | |||
Joseph Newman Mantiply (born March 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers.
Career
Mantiply was drafted by the New York Mets in the 48th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Tunstall High School in Dry Fork, Virginia.[1] He did not sign with the Mets and attended Virginia Tech to play college baseball.[2] After his junior season, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 28th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He again did not sign and returned to Virginia Tech for his senior season.[3][4]
After his senior season, Mantiply was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 27th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.[5] He made his professional debut that season with the Connecticut Tigers. After starting his career as a starting pitcher, Mantiply became a relief pitcher in 2014. He started the season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and was later promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.[6][7][8] Mantiply was called up and made his major league debut on September 3, 2016.
On November 8, 2016, Mantiply was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees.[9]
References
- ↑ Sordelett, Damien. "Mantiply, Giannini selected in Major League Baseball draft". GoDanRiver.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Ex-Tunstall pitcher Mantiply is Hokies' go-to guy". Roanoke Times. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ Lang, Chris. "Draft snub drives Mantiply's stellar senior season". News Advance. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Mantiply, Rash leading Tech instead of playing pro ball". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ ngueguen@registerbee.com, Nick Gueguen (434) 791-7998. "Tigers draft Tunstall alumnus". News Advance. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ "THE REVIEW: Becoming the eighth man". The Daily News. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Former Tunstall High standout Mantiply poised to become Major League hurler". Chathan Star Tribune. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Overlooked lefty Mantiply might reach Tigers in 2015". Detroit News. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ Adams, Steve (November 8, 2016). "Yankees Claim Joe Mantiply From Tigers, Designate Branden Pinder". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Virginia Tech Hokies bio