| Josh Outman | |||||||||||||||
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 Outman with the New York Yankees in 2014 | |||||||||||||||
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| Born: (1984-09-14)September 14, 1984 (age 41) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |||||||||||||||
| MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
| September 2, 2008, for the Oakland Athletics | |||||||||||||||
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| September 19, 2014, for the New York Yankees | |||||||||||||||
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| Win–loss record | 16–11 | ||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 4.43 | ||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 226 | ||||||||||||||
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Joshua Stephen Outman (born September 14, 1984) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He pitched inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theOakland Athletics (2008-2009, 2011),Colorado Rockies (2012-2013),Cleveland Indians (2014), andNew York Yankees (2014).
Outman graduated fromLindbergh High School and then pitched forForest Park Community College in Saint Louis before transferring to theCentral Missouri State. While playing for the Central Missouri State Mules, he posted a 10-2 record and helped the Mules finish third in the NCAA Division II World Series.
Outman was drafted by thePhiladelphia Phillies in the 10th round, with the 307th overall selection, of the2005 Major League Baseball draft.
Outman became a prospect in the organization, and was named the 12th-best prospect in the Phillies organization in2007.[1]
On July 17, 2008, Outman was traded, along with fellow prospectsAdrian Cardenas and Matthew Spencer, to theOakland Athletics in exchange forstarting pitcherJoe Blanton.[2] Outman was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 2,2008, and pitched two scoreless innings that night against theKansas City Royals,striking out two. In six appearances (four starts) for Oakland during his rookie campaign, Outman logged a 1-2 record and 4.56 ERA with 19 strikeouts across25+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
Outman's performance in the 2009 season gave him the fan nickname "Out-Man", because of his ability to get the easy outs[citation needed]. His brother, Zachary, was selected by theToronto Blue Jays, in the 28th round of the2009 Major League Baseball draft, out ofSaint Louis University. Outman made 14 total appearances (12 starts) for Oakland during the year, compiling a 4-1 record and 3.48 ERA with 53 strikeouts across67+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] On June 24, 2009, Outman was placed on thedisabled list with an injury to his pitching elbow. He subsequently underwentTommy John surgery, ending his season on June 30.[5]
Outman, recovering from surgery, missed the entirety of the 2010 season. He returned to action in 2011, making 13 appearances (nine starts), in which he posted a 3-5 record and 3.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts over58+1⁄3 innings of work.[6]
On January 16, 2012, Outman, along with pitcherGuillermo Moscoso, was traded to theColorado Rockies in exchange foroutfielderSeth Smith.[7] He made 27 appearances (seven starts) for the team, but struggled to a 1-3 record and 8.19 ERA with 40 strikeouts across40+2⁄3 innings pitched.[8]
Outman made 61 appearances out of thebullpen for Colorado during the 2013 season, accumulating a 3-0 record and 4.33 ERA with 53 strikeouts over 54 innings of work.[9]
Outman was traded to theCleveland Indians on December 18, 2013 in exchange for outfielderDrew Stubbs.[10] On January 14, 2014, Outman avoided arbitration, signing a one-year, $1.25 million contract.[11] In 31 appearances out of the bullpen for the Indians, he compiled a 4-0 record and 3.28 ERA with 24 strikeouts across24+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 18, Outman wasdesignated for assignment by Cleveland.[12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-AColumbus Clippers on June 25.[13]
On August 28, 2014, Outman was traded to theNew York Yankees in exchange for aplayer to be named later or cash considerations.[14] He made nine scoreless appearances for the Yankees, recording two strikeouts over3+2⁄3 innings pitched. Outman was designated for assignment by New York on September 22, and elected free agency on September 30.[15]
Outman signed a one-year contract with theAtlanta Braves on January 7, 2015.[16] He pitched solely in the minor leagues for Atlanta, appearing for the rookie-levelGulf Coast League Braves, Single-ARome Braves, High-ACarolina Mudcats, and Double-AMississippi Braves. Outman was released by the Braves organization on August 4.
On April 7, 2016, Outman signed with theNew Britain Bees of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[17] In 14 starts for the Bees, he went 3-3 with a 4.24 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 85 innings pitched.
On July 9, 2016, Outman signed a minor league contract with thePittsburgh Pirates.[18] In 10 appearances for the Triple-AIndianapolis Indians, he logged an 0-1 record and 4.95 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 20 innings of work. Outman was released by the Pirates organization on August 18.[19]
On December 31, 2016, Outman signed a minor league contract with theWashington Nationals.[20] He was released without making an appearance for the organization on May 2, 2017.
On May 7, 2017, Outman signed with theSugar Land Skeeters of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. In two games (one start) for Sugar Land, Outman recorded a 1.29 ERA and five strikeouts over seven innings of work.
On June 2, 2017, Outman signed with theAcereros de Monclova of theMexican League.[19] In 7 appearances for Monclova, he posted a 2-0 record and 3.24 ERA with 7 strikeouts across8+1⁄3 innings of relief.
Outman was traded to thePericos de Puebla on June 24, 2017. In 8 starts for Puebla, Outman logged a 5-1 record and 5.36 ERA with 27 strikeouts across43+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On November 11, 2017, Outman was traded to theRieleros de Aguascalientes along with Andres Ivan Meza, Julio Felix, and Ramon Delgado. He was released prior to the 2018 season.
On June 1, 2018, Outman signed with theNew Britain Bees of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21] In 21 games (5 starts) for New Britain, he posted a 4-4 record and 5.79 ERA with 37 strikeouts over 42 innings of work.
On August 16, 2018, Outman's contract was purchased by thePericos de Puebla of theMexican League. In 3 starts for the Pericos, he registered a 1-2 record and 4.50 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 16 innings pitched. Outman became a free agent following the season.
On May 15, 2019, Outman signed with thePiratas de Campeche of theMexican League. In 10 appearances (9 starts) for Campeche, he struggled to a 2-4 record and 9.26 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 34 innings of work. Outman was released by the Piratas on July 16.
Outman threw five pitches, relying most heavily on afour-seam fastball at 93–96 mph. He also threw atwo-seamer (90–95), aslider (80–83), achangeup (78–83), and acurveball (low-to-mid 70s). His changeup was not thrown to left-handed hitters, but was a common pitch against right-handers. He used his slider a great deal against lefties but typically used it against righties only in 2-strike counts. His slider was his best swing-and-miss pitch, with a swinging strike rate of 24.8 percent.[22]
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