| Mike Dunn | |
|---|---|
 Dunn with theFlorida Marlins in 2011 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1985-05-23)May 23, 1985 (age 40) Farmington, New Mexico, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 2009, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 14, 2019, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 34–26 |
| Earned run average | 4.00 |
| Strikeouts | 473 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Michael Glen Dunn (born May 23, 1985) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theNew York Yankees,Atlanta Braves,Florida / Miami Marlins, andColorado Rockies.
Dunn grew up in Farmington, New Mexico, near thefour corners.[1] For his senior year of high school, he transferred toCimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas so more scouts could see him play.[2] He was drafted by theHouston Astros in 14th round (419th overall) of the2003 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.[3]
Dunn attended theCollege of Southern Nevada from 2003 to 2005. His uniform number was retired in 2011.[2]
He was drafted by theNew York Yankees in the 33rd round (999th overall) of the2004 Major League Baseball draft and signed.[4][5]
Dunn was initially an outfielder, but the Yankees converted him into a pitcher.[6] He made his minor league debut in 2006, pitching for both theGCL Yankees and theStaten Island Yankees. Dunn spent the entire 2007 season with theCharleston RiverDogs, going 12–5 with a 3.42 ERA.
Dunn spent the majority of the 2008 season in single A, playing for theTampa Yankees, going 4–7 in 30 games. He also played in 1 game in 2008 with theTrenton Thunder Double-A team.
Dunn was added to the Yankees'40-man roster following the 2008 season to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[7] He pitched to a 3.71 ERA in 53.1 innings for Trenton and was a Mid-Season All-Star.[8][9] After reaching Triple-A, he held a 2.25 ERA in 12 games for theScranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
On September 1, Dunn was called up for the first time.[10] He made his major league debut on September 4, against theToronto Blue Jays,[11] and pitched in three other games before the end of the year.[12] Dunn pitched in theArizona Fall League for theSurprise Rafters after the season. He was included in the AFL Rising Stars Game after striking out 20 batters in 10.1 innings.[13][14]
On December 22, 2009, theNew York Yankees traded Dunn, OFMelky Cabrera and pitching prospectArodys Vizcaíno to re-acquireJavier Vázquez from the Braves with LHPBoone Logan.[15]
He started the season with theGwinnett Braves in Triple-A, pitching to a 1.05 ERA with 56 strikeouts and seven saves in 42.2 innings before being called up on July 15 when left-handed relieverEric O'Flaherty was placed on the disabled list.[16] He allowed no runs in 11 games but was optioned when O'Flaherty returned on August 20.[17] Dunn was recalled again when rosters expanded on September 1.[18] He allowed four runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking 19 in 10.2 innings to close out the season.[19]
On November 16, 2010, Dunn was traded to the Florida Marlins withOmar Infante forDan Uggla.[20] He made the Marlins opening day roster to start the 2011 season.[21] Dunn compiled a 3.43 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 63 innings.[22]
Dunn was included on the opening day roster in 2012, the team's first season in Miami.[23] After allowing six earned runs on eight hits and six walks, he was option to Triple-ANew Orleans to make room forDan Jennings on the active roster. He returned on May 11,[24] but was sent down again on May 24 after only four appearances.[25] He was called up again on June 21,[26] and pitched to a 3.48 ERA in 33.2 innings through the remainder of the season.[27]
In 2013, Dunn was on the Marlins' opening day roster.[28] He stayed with the team all year and compiled a 2.66 ERA in 67.2 innings. Dunn also made the team out of spring training in 2014.[29] By mid-August, he led the team in wins with 10.[30] In September, Dunn was recognized for his work with the media and local community when he received the Good Guy Award from theBaseball Writers Association of America.[31] He closed out the year pitching to a 3.36 ERA in 57 innings.
On February 8, 2015, Dunn and the Marlins agreed to a $5.8 million, two-year contract.[32] That year, he pitched to a 4.50 ERA in 54 innings. Dunn started the 2016 on the disabled list with a forearm strain.[33][34] He returned to the Marlins on May 31.[35] Dunn pitched to a 3.40 ERA in 42.1 innings through the end of the season.
On December 15, 2016, Dunn signed a three-year, $19 million contract with theColorado Rockies.[36] He had a strong start to the 2017 season, pitching to a 1.17 ERA in 7.2 innings before hitting the disabled list with back spasms on April 26.[37] He returned on May 3[38] and compiled a 5.06 ERA in his 58 outings after returning from injury. By mid-August, Dunn was relegated to mop-up duty and was left off the Rockies' playoff roster.[39] On September 25, 2017, Dunn made his 500th appearance in a 5–4 loss to the Miami Marlins.[40] In his first season in Colorado, he pitched in 68 games, managing a 4.47 ERA in 50 1⁄3 innings.
Dunn started the 2018 season with a 9.00 ERA in 16 innings through June 7. He then hit the disabled list with a shoulder strain.[41] Dunn returned on June 27[42] and pitched in two games before returning to the disabled list on July 7 with aAC joint strain. He underwent season-ending surgery.[43]
In 2019, Dunn pitched to a 5.19 ERA through 27 games to start the season. He was placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation on June 6.[44] He was activated on June 13[45] and then allowed four runs on four hits in his first game back on June 14.[46] On June 19, the Rockies designated Dunn for assignment.[47] He was 1–0 with a 7.13 ERA in 28 games. He was released on June 21.[48]
On February 4, 2020, Dunn announced his retirement. He retired in order to spend more time with his family.[49][50] Since retiring, Dunn has gone on to serve as an assistant coach with the College of Southern Nevada baseball team.[51]
