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| Phil Klein | |
|---|---|
 Klein with Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 30, 1989 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 1, 2014, for the Texas Rangers | |
| NPB: April 1, 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: October 1, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| NPB: 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 5.50 |
| Strikeouts | 54 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 4.75 |
| Strikeouts | 27 |
| Teams | |
Phil William Klein (born April 30, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies; and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Career
[edit]Klein played college baseball at Youngstown State University from 2008 to 2011.
Texas Rangers
[edit]He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 30th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[1]
Klein was called up to the major leagues for the first time on August 1, 2014.[2] He made his first career start on May 20, 2015 against Boston. He pitched 51⁄3 innings while allowing 1 run and striking out 4 batters with a win.
Philadelphia Phillies
[edit]Klein was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 19, 2016. He was then optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.[3] He was called up to the Phillies on August 3 and was the starting pitcher the same night.[4] Klein was released by the Phillies on December 14, 2016, to pursue an opportunity to play baseball in Asia.[5]
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
[edit]Klein signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2017 season. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.
References
[edit]- ^ Phil Klein Selected By Texas Rangers In MLB Draft
- ^ Prospect parade begins as Texas Rangers call up reliever Phil Klein Archived 2014-08-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Neiburg, Jeff (June 19, 2016). "Phillies Claim RHP Phil Klein Off Waivers From Rangers, Option Him to Triple A". NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ Zolecki, Todd (August 3, 2016). "Nola Goes on DL; Thompson to Debut Soon?". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (December 14, 2016). "Phillies Claim Richie Shaffer, Release Phil Klein To Pursue Asian Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Youngstown State Penguins bio
- Phil Klein on Twitter
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