| Jason Hursh | |
|---|---|
 Hursh with theMississippi Braves in 2015 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1991-10-02)October 2, 1991 (age 34) Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 13, 2016, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 3, 2017, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 8.25 |
| Strikeouts | 8 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Jason Brewster Hursh (born October 2, 1991) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theAtlanta Braves.
Hursh attendedTrinity Christian Academy inAddison, Texas. After graduating, thePittsburgh Pirates selected Hursh in the sixth round of the2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Hursh decided not to sign, instead enrolling atOklahoma State University–Stillwater, to playcollege baseball for theOklahoma State Cowboys baseball team.[1] He underwentTommy John surgery in his sophomore year. As a junior, Hursh pitched to a 6–5win–loss record with a 2.79earned run average (ERA) in 16games started. He was named to the All-Big 12 Conference second team.[2]
TheAtlanta Braves selected Hursh with the 31st overall selection in the2013 MLB Draft.[2] Hursh signed with the Braves, receiving a $1.7 millionsigning bonus, and was assigned to theRome Braves of theSingle–ASouth Atlantic League.[3] With Rome, Hursh had a 0.67 ERA in 27 innings.[4] Hursh began the 2014 season with theMississippi Braves of theDouble–ASouthern League.[5] Hursh spent the entire season there, making 26 starts and one relief appearance, with a 3.58 ERA. Hursh spent most of the 2015 season with Mississippi, appearing in 25 games. He was converted to a reliever in July and promoted to theGwinnett Braves in August.[6][7] He made 15 starts and ten relief appearances with a 5.14 ERA at the Double–A level. On August 12, 2016, Hursh was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] Six days later, he was optioned to Gwinnett.[9]
Hursh began the 2017 season with Gwinnett and was called up on April 12.[10] He was optioned back to Gwinnett two days later, whileLuke Jackson was called up. Hursh would remain at Triple–A until May 11, 2017, when he was demoted to Double–A. After 10 relief appearances at Mississippi during which he had a 1.23 ERA, the Braves recalled Hursh on June 6, replacing the injuredBartolo Colón on the roster. Hursh was optioned to Gwinnett on June 10, whenSean Newcomb was called up. However, he was recalled the following day to replaceEric O'Flaherty. Hursh was optioned back to Gwinnett when Colón was activated from the disabled list on June 28. Hursh was recalled again on July 14, replacingJason Motte. He was optioned back to Gwinnett three days later when the Braves made a series of roster moves. He was once again recalled on July 27, replacingAaron Blair who had been optioned. Hursh was optioned back to Gwinnett on August 5, whileMax Fried was called up, and was called up on August 30, but would be optioned back the next day. He would not be included in expanded rosters in September.
Hursh began 2018 in major league spring training, but was sent to minor league camp on March 4, 2018. He split the year between Mississippi and Gwinnett, posting a cumulative 2–6 record and 3.71 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 8saves over 53 appearances. On August 8, 2018, Hursh was removed from the40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Gwinnett.[11]
Hursh spent the entirety of the 2019 campaign with Mississippi, making 34 appearances out of thebullpen and posting a 3–3 record and 3.45 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 47 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[12]
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