Branden Pinder

Branden Pinder
Pinder pitching for the New York Yankees in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1989-01-26) January 26, 1989 (age 35)
Corona, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 2015, for the New York Yankees
Last appearance
April 20, 2016, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–2
Earned run average3.45
Strikeouts26
Teams

Branden Henry Pinder (born January 26, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees in 2015 and 2016.

Career

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Amateur and Minors

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Pinder played college baseball at Santa Ana College and Long Beach State University. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 16th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He made his professional debut for the Staten Island Yankees that season. In 31 innings over 24 games, he was 2–2 with a 1.16 earned run average (ERA), 14 saves and 38 strikeouts.[2] Pinder played 2012 with the Tampa Yankees and pitched in one game for the Trenton Thunder.[3] He was 2–6 with a 2.74 ERA, nine saves and 67 strikeouts in 69 innings. He played the 2013 season with Tampa and Trenton. He had a 2–3 record, 4.42 ERA, six saves and 72 strikeouts in 73+1⁄3 innings. Pinder started the 2014 season back with Trenton.[4][5] After recording a 0.56 ERA through 16 innings to start the season, he was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.[6]

New York Yankees

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On April 15, 2015, Pinder made his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles, going one inning and allowing one hit in a 7-5 loss.[7] He was optioned to Triple-A on April 21 in exchange for Chasen Shreve.[8] He was recalled on May 9 after Chris Martin was placed on the disabled list.[9] He was sent back down on May 24 to make room for Jacob Lindgren.[10] On June 19, Pinder was called up yet again after Martin was optioned to Triple-A, but was again sent down on June 25.[11][12] He was again called up on July 18 and then demoted on July 25.[13][14] Pinder was called up on August 2, sent down on August 12, and recalled on August 22.[15][16] On August 30, Pinder collected his first major league hit, an RBI double, off Atlanta Braves pitcher Jake Brigham.[17] It would be the only at-bat of his career, giving him a career batting average of 1.000.[18] He finished the 2015 season by making 25 relief appearances with an 0-2 record and a 2.93 ERA.

On March 30, 2016, Pinder was cut from major league camp in spring training.[19] He was called up on April 16.[20] Pinder was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain on April 22.[21] The next day, an MRI revealed that there was a partially torn UCL in the right elbow.[22] After seeking a second opinion with Dr. James Andrews, Pinder decided to forgo the rest of the 2016 season as he chose to have Tommy John surgery.[23] On November 8, Pinder was designated for assignment and outrighted to Triple-A.[24][25] He began his rehab assignment on June 21, 2017.[26] On July 27, he was released from the Yankees organization.[27]

Los Angeles Angels

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On August 3, 2017, Pinder signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[28] He was invited to spring training in 2018.[29] He was released on June 18, 2018.[30]

Long Island Ducks

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On June 25, 2018, Pinder signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[31] He announced his retirement on July 23, 2018.[32] In 10 games 10 innings of relief he struggled terribly going 1-0 with a 9.90 ERA with 5 strikeouts.

References

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  1. ^ "CSULB Pitcher Branden Pinder Drafted By Yankees". Belmont Shore-naples, California Patch. June 8, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "CATCHING UP: Pinder closes the deal". Press Enterprise. October 4, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  3. ^ "Yankee Prospects Austin, Kahnle and Pinder Promoted to Trenton". Trenton Thunder. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  4. ^ "The Yankees bullpen prospect who's dominating at Trenton". New York Post. May 2, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  5. ^ "Roller, Refsnyder, Pinder are "Super" for Thunder in victory". NJ.com. May 4, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  6. ^ "Relief pitcher Branden Pinder makes quick impression on RailRiders". Times Leader. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  7. ^ "Yankees' bullpen blows it in 7-5 loss to Baltimore Orioles | Rapid reaction". NJ.com. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  8. ^ Jennings, Chad. "Shreve recalled; Pinder optioned". The Journal News. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Knobler, Danny (May 9, 2015). "Martin lands on DL with tendinitis; Pinder recalled". MLB.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Yankees send down Branden Pinder, call up Jacob Lindgren". CBSSports.com. May 24, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "Nathan Eovaldi to start Saturday night against Tigers". Newsday. June 20, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "New York Yankee News: The Yankees Play Merry Go Round…Round 2". Yanks Go Yard. June 25, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Yankees recall Branden Pinder; option Bryan Mitchell to Triple-A". www.gulf-times.com. July 19, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "Yankees call up Nick Goody, option Branden Pinder, designate Gregorio Petit for assignment". www.pinstripealley.com. July 25, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  16. ^ NJ.com, Ryan Hatch | NJ Advance Media for (August 13, 2015). "Yankees call up pitchers Chris Capuano and Nick Goody". nj. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  17. ^ "Yankees 20-6 Braves (Aug 30, 2015) Game Recap". ESPN. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  18. ^ Ferenchick, Matt (January 30, 2016). "The three Yankees with perfect batting averages". Pinstripe Alley. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "Yankees Miller breaks non-pitching wrist". The Register Citizen. Associated Press. March 31, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  20. ^ NJ.com, Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for (April 16, 2016). "Yankees make another bullpen move, swap lefty for righty". nj. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  21. ^ Hoch, Bryan. "Yankees put Pinder on DL, recall Goody". MLB.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  22. ^ "Yanks notes: Branden Pinder tears UCL". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  23. ^ "Yankees' Branden Pinder: Will undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday". CBSSports.com. April 25, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  24. ^ Adams, Steve (November 8, 2016). "Yankees Claim Joe Mantiply From Tigers, Designate Branden Pinder". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  25. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 12-18". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  26. ^ "Yankees' Branden Pinder: Kicks off rehab stint with five-strikeout effort". CBSSports.com. June 21, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  27. ^ "Yankees prospect Jorge Mateo gets day off as trade speculation swirls; Zack Zehner to see time at first base". Trentonian. July 21, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  28. ^ "Angels' Branden Pinder: Signs minor-league deal with Angels". CBSSports.com. August 4, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  29. ^ "Angels invite left-hander Ian Krol, 18 other non-roster players to spring training". San Bernardino Sun. February 7, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  30. ^ Eddy, Matt (June 29, 2018). "Minor League Transactions". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  31. ^ "Branden Pinder - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - player". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  32. ^ "Sportstats | Texarkana Gazette". www.texarkanagazette.com. July 24, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
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