Michael Plassmeyer
Michael Plassmeyer (born November 5, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
| Michael Plassmeyer | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 56 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 5, 1996 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 23, 2022, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–2 |
| Earned run average | 9.82 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career edit
Plassmeyer attended De Smet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri.[1] He then attended the University of Missouri, where he played college baseball for the Missouri Tigers. During his sophomore year, Plassmeyer was removed from the starting rotation and ended the year with a 4.83 earned run average (ERA) and 54 strikeouts. After the season, he trained with Brian DeLunas, increasing the velocity of his fastball and improving his grip on his curveball.[2] As a junior at Missouri, he pitched to a 5–4 win–loss record with a 3.05 ERA, striking out 103 batters in 91+1⁄3 innings pitched.[1]
Professional career edit
Seattle Mariners edit
The Seattle Mariners selected Plassmeyer in the fourth round, with the 118th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He signed and was assigned to the Low–A Everett AquaSox, going 0–1 with a 2.25 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 24 innings pitched.[4] He was a 2018 NWL mid-season All Star.[5]
Tampa Bay Rays edit
On November 8, 2018, the Mariners traded Plassmeyer, Mike Zunino, and Guillermo Heredia to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Mallex Smith and Jake Fraley.[6] He began the 2019 season with the Single–A Bowling Green Hot Rods, for whom he was 2–1 with a 1.23 ERA.[7] He was a 2019 MiLB organization All Star, and finished the year making appearances for the High–A Charlotte Stone Crabs and Triple–A Durham Bulls. In 25 total games (23 starts), he accumulated a 9–3 record and 1.91 ERA with 109 strikeouts in 132 innings of work.[5] Plassmeyer did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] He returned to action in 2021 for the Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, for whom he logged a 3.64 ERA across 7 contests.
San Francisco Giants edit
On June 11, 2021, the Rays traded Plassmeyer to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for pitcher Matt Wisler.[9] Playing for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, Plassmeyer worked with pitching coach Garvin Alston to make mechanical adjustments to his pitching motion.[10]
Philadelphia Phillies edit
The Giants traded Plassmeyer to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Austin Wynns on June 8, 2022.[11] Assigned to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Plassmeyer continued working on his mechanical adjustments with IronPigs pitching coach Cesar Ramos.[10]
The Phillies selected Plassmeyer's contract on August 22, 2022, and he was called up to the majors.[12] On August 23 he made his debut, pitching 1+1⁄3 perfect innings, striking out Austin Romine on three pitches with the bases loaded.[13]
Plassmeyer was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the 2023 season.[14] In 11 games (10 starts), he struggled to a 6.95 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 44 innings of work. On June 20, 2023, Plassmeyer was released by the Phillies.[15] Plassmeyer re–signed with the Phillies on a minor league contract on June 23.[16] On September 30, the Phillies selected Plassmeyer's contract, adding him back to the major league roster.[17] That day he made his first MLB start against the New York Mets, surrendering 10 runs (9 earned) on 8 hits with 4 strikeouts across 3+2⁄3 innings pitched.[18] Following the season on November 6, Plassmeyer was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Lehigh Valley.[19] He elected free agency the same day.[20]
Pittsburgh Pirates edit
On January 4, 2024, Plassmeyer signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[21]
Personal life edit
Plassmeyer's father, Marty, and older brother, Mitch, both played college baseball as left-handed pitchers. Marty played for Nicholls State University and Mitch played for Bradley University.[22]
References edit
- ^ a b "Pitcher Michael Plassmeyer becomes Mizzou's first player taken in 2018 MLB Draft". kansascity. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Baugh, Peter (April 18, 2018). . Columbia Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ Baugh, Peter (June 6, 2018). "Mizzou lefty Plassmeyer drafted in 4th round; Mariners compare him to Marco Gonzales". stltoday.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Michael Plassmeyer Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "Michael Plassmeyer Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com.
- ^ "MLB hot stove: Rays get catcher Mike Zunino from Mariners in five-player trade". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Dragons blank Hot Rods in BG's home opener". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Guardado, Maria (June 11, 2022). "Giants send Wisler to Rays for Minors lefty". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Housenick, Tom (August 13, 2022). "IronPigs pitcher Michael Plassmeyer finishing what he started in Sacramento". The Morning Call. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ Morganstern, Leo. "Phillies Complete Minor League Trade with Giants for Starting Pitcher". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Phillies Select Michael Plassmeyer, Designate Tyler Cyr". MLB Trade Rumors. August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "MLB live updates: Reds at Phillies game on 08/23/2022 free with MLB Gameday". MLB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Phillies' Michael Plassmeyer: Sent to minors". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Plassmeyer: Released by Philly". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Phillies' Michael Plassmeyer: Promotion official". cbssports.com. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies' Michael Plassmeyer: Rocked in first MLB start". cbssports.com. October 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies' Michael Plassmeyer: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Michael Plassmeyer to Minor League Deal". January 4, 2024.
- ^ "AquaSox's pitcher comes from family of left-handers". July 23, 2018.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet