Jarrett Grube
Jarrett Grube | |||||||||||||||
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Pitcher | |||||||||||||||
Born: Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | November 5, 1981|||||||||||||||
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |||||||||||||||
MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
May 31, 2014, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |||||||||||||||
Last MLB appearance | |||||||||||||||
May 31, 2014, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |||||||||||||||
MLB statistics | |||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||||||||||||||
Earned run average | 13.50 | ||||||||||||||
Strikeouts | 0 | ||||||||||||||
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Jarrett George Grube (born November 5, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played one game in Major League Baseball (MLB) the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Career
[edit]Grube attended DeKalb High School and played college baseball for Vincennes University and the University of Memphis.[1]
Colorado Rockies
[edit]He was drafted in the 10th round of the 2004 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. He began his minor league career as a starter but then was shifted to the bullpen in 2006. He pitched for the Rockies minor league system until his release in 2009.
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
[edit]He signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for the remainder of the 2009 season. He continued to pitch for the Blue Crabs in 2010.
Seattle Mariners
[edit]In 2011, he signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
[edit]He was then acquired by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2012.
He was called up to MLB for the first time on May 31, 2014.[2] Grube made his MLB debut that day, pitching 2⁄3 of an inning against the Oakland Athletics, and allowing a home run.[3] He was returned to the minors after the game to make room on the roster for Josh Hamilton.[4] He would not appear in another Major League game in his career which would consist of just seven pitches.[5]
Cleveland Indians
[edit]Grube signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on June 21, 2015. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[6] He signed another minor league contract with the Indians on December 18, 2015, and was released on June 8, 2016.[7]
Seattle Mariners
[edit]Grube signed a minor league contract with Seattle Mariners on June 9, 2016, and was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. He was called up to the Major League club briefly on August 10, 2016 and returned to the minors on August 11.[8] He became a free agent at the end of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays
[edit]On November 28, 2016, he signed a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays.[9]
Cleveland Indians (second stint)
[edit]On June 18, 2017, Grube was traded to the Cleveland Indians organization in exchange for cash considerations.[10] In 14 starts for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, Grube registered a 5–6 record and 3.56 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 78+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[11]
The Indians invited Grube to return for spring training in 2018 but he had already decided to retire to spend more time with his family, including his young daughter.[1]
Personal life
[edit]As of May 2023[update], Grube lived with his wife, Alyssa, and their two young daughters, Ensley and Enniseon, in Whitley County, Indiana where he worked for Steel Dynamics in Columbia City.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Murdock, Mark (May 24, 2023). "DeKalb's Grube to enter local hall of fame". The Star. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Angels designate LeBlanc for assignment". Associated Press. ESPN.com. May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
- ^ "Yoenis Cespedes one single shy of cycle in win over Angels". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
- ^ "OF Mike Trout out of lineup 2nd straight game". AP News. Associated Press. June 1, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "Jarrett Grube Pitching Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (June 8, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/8/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ Johns, Greg (August 11, 2016). "Mariners option RHP Grube to Triple-A Tacoma". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "Blue Jays sign RHP Grube, C Ohlman to minor league deals". Sportsnet. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Blue Jays trade pitcher Jarrett Grube to Cleveland for cash considerations". Sportsnet. June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Venezuelan Professional Baseball League