Janson Junk
Janson Randall Junk (born January 15, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021.
| Janson Junk | |
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Junk with the Tampa Tarpons in 2019 | |
| Milwaukee Brewers – No. 56 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 15, 1996 Federal Way, Washington, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 2021, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–3 |
| Earned run average | 4.78 |
| Strikeouts | 26 |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career edit
Junk grew up in Federal Way, Washington, and attended Decatur High School. He played college baseball at Seattle University, spending three seasons (2015–2017)[1] with the Redhawks after joining the team as a walk-on.[2] During the summer of 2015, Junk played collegiate summer baseball with the Bend Elks of the West Coast League.[1] Junk was selected in the 22nd round of the 2017 MLB draft by the New York Yankees.[3]
Professional career edit
New York Yankees edit
Junk spent the 2018 season with the Class A Charleston RiverDogs, where he had a 7–5 win–loss record with a 3.77 earned run average (ERA) over 17 appearances.[4] He spent most of the 2019 season with the Class A-Advanced Tampa Tarpons of the Florida State League, while also making one start each for the Double-A Trenton Thunder and the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.[5]
Junk did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Junk began the 2021 season with the Yankees' new Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots.[7]
Los Angeles Angels edit
The Yankees traded Junk and Elvis Peguero to the Los Angeles Angels on July 30, 2021, in exchange for Andrew Heaney.[8] On September 3, the Angels selected Junk's contract from the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas and added him to their major-league roster.[9] He made his MLB debut two days later, starting against the Texas Rangers and taking the loss.[10] He allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits in 3 2+⁄3 innings and recorded two strikeouts and one walk.[11]
On July 27, 2022, Junk earned his first career victory after tossing five scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals.[12]
Milwaukee Brewers edit
On November 22, 2022, the Angels traded Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris to the Milwaukee Brewers for Hunter Renfroe.[13] Junk was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2023 season.[14] He made only 2 appearances for the Brewers during the season, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits with 5 strikeouts across 7+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Junk was again optioned to Triple–A Nashville to begin the 2024 season.[15]
Further reading edit
- Hogg, Curt (2023-12-28). "Janson Junk's improved fastball showed late-season promise. Could he be next Brewers bullpen success story?". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
References edit
- ^ a b "Janson Junk Amateur, College & Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Decatur RHP Junk quiets doubters in signing with Yankees". Federal Way Mirror. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Witz, Billy (June 15, 2017). "Yankees Stock Up on Pitchers in Draft Amid Rash of Elbow Injuries". New York Times. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Miller, Randy (May 26, 2021). "Yankees scouting reports: Somerset Patriots' under-the-radar pitching prospects making big strides, including Janson Junk". NJ.com. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/k1uj6wlxghsxnhj3pwn1.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ "Janson Junk Wins Northeast League Pitcher of the Week". Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Yankees get Angels starter Andrew Heaney for Junk in trade". The Morning Call. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (September 3, 2021). "Angels release Iglesias, promote RHP Junk". MLB.com. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ Hoornstra, J. P. (September 5, 2021). "Angels get a look at young talent in loss to Texas Rangers". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Rangers vs. Angels - Box Score - September 5, 2021". ESPN.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Junk's value on display in series-sealing gem". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Busy Angels bring on Renfroe in Brewers trade". ESPN.com. November 23, 2022.
- ^ "Brewers' Janson Junk: Heads to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Brewers' Opening Day Roster Starts Taking Shape After Latest Round of Cuts". brewerfanatic.com. 19 March 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Seattle Redhawks bio