| Nate Bump | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1976-07-24)July 24, 1976 (age 49) Towanda, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 28, 2003, for the Florida Marlins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 16, 2005, for the Florida Marlins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–7 |
| Earned run average | 4.68 |
| Strikeouts | 79 |
| Stats atBaseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Nathan Louis Bump (born July 24, 1976) is a formerMajor League Baseballrelief pitcher who played for theFlorida Marlins from 2003 to 2005.
A native ofTowanda, Pennsylvania, Bump attendedPenn State University, and in 1996 he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theCotuit Kettleers of theCape Cod Baseball League.[1] He was selected by theSan Francisco Giants in the1998 Major League Baseball Draft as the 25th overall pick.
He was traded in1999 by the Giants withJason Grilli in exchange forLiván Hernández from theFlorida Marlins. Bump played for the Marlins between2003 and2005, but was a free agent from2006 to2007. On July 26, 2004, Bump recorded his only MLB save. During a blowout victory against the Phillies, Bump pitched 3 shutout innings to close out an 11-3 Marlins victory.[2]
In May2008, Bump signed a minor league contract with the Giants and was assigned to their Double-A affiliate, theConnecticut Defenders. He became a free agent after the season, and was signed by theCamden Riversharks on April 6, 2009.
On July 3, 2009, Bump signed with theDetroit Tigers and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mudhens. Bump became a free agent at the end of the season. On December 24, 2009, Bump signed a minor league contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies. On November 2, 2011, Bump elected free agency.