Brock Huntzinger

Brock Alan Huntzinger (born July 2, 1988) is an American baseball coach and former professional baseball pitcher. He is the pitching coach for Michigan. He played professional baseball from 2007 to 2016.

Brock Huntzinger
Current position
TitlePitching coach
TeamMichigan
ConferenceBig Ten
Biographical details
Born (1988-07-02) July 2, 1988
Anderson, Indiana
Playing career
2007Gulf Coast Red Sox
2008Lowell Spinners
2008–2009Greenville Drive
2010Salem Red Sox
2011–2013Portland Sea Dogs
2012–2013Pawtucket Red Sox
2014Norfolk Tides
2015Nashville Sounds
2016Charlotte Knights
2016Birmingham Barons
Position(s)Pitcher
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2018–2020Boise State (PC)
2023–presentMichigan (PC)

Career

Huntzinger attended Pendleton Heights High School in Pendleton, Indiana. In his high school career, Huntzinger pitched to a 26–6 win–loss record and recorded 257 strikeouts in 201 innings pitched. He committed to attend Indiana University on a baseball scholarship after high school. The Boston Red Sox selected Huntzinger in the third round, with the 114th overall selection, of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] Huntzinger signed with Boston, receiving a $225,000 signing bonus, thereby forgoing college.[2]

Huntzinger pitched for the Greenville Drive of the Class A South Atlantic League in 2008 and 2009.[3] After pitching for the Portland Sea Dogs of the Class AA Eastern League in 2011, the Red Sox assigned Huntzinger to the Arizona Fall League after the season.[4] In 2012, after beginning the season with an 0–4 record and a 9.19 earned run average (ERA) with Portland, the team transitioned Huntzinger from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher. He won the Red Sox' minor league pitcher of the month award for June, in which he had a 1.80 ERA,[5] and continued to pitch in relief for Portland and the Pawtucket Red Sox of the Class AAA International League.[2] The Red Sox invited Huntzinger to spring training in 2013, and then assigned him to Pawtucket.[6] After the 2013 season, Huntzinger became a minor league free agent.[3]

The Baltimore Orioles signed Huntzinger to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training in 2014,[7] where he competed for a spot in the Orioles' bullpen.[8][9] The Orioles assigned Huntzinger to minor league camp in March.[10]

On December 15, 2014, the Oakland A's signed him to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He played the entire 2015 season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, and elected to become a free agent after the season.

On May 9, 2016, Huntzinger signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. He was released on June 18, 2016.

Coaching career

On July 14, 2022, Huntzinger was named pitching coach for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team for the 2022–23 season.[11]

References
  1. Richard Torres. "PH pitcher Brock Huntzinger drafted by Red Sox » Sports". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  2. "Sea Dogs' Brock Huntzinger makes successful move from starter to closer — Sports — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine". Bangordailynews.com. May 29, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  3. Breen, Richard (November 25, 2013). "Comings and goings: Brock Huntzinger, Mario Martinez, Chih-Hsien Chiang, Adam Matthews | Line Drive". Linedrive.blogs.goupstate.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  4. "Arizona Fall League name to watch: Brock Huntzinger | Red Sox Blog | providencejournal.com | The Providence Journal". Blogs.providencejournal.com. August 31, 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-03-12. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  5. "On Baseball: Huntzinger finds his niche as a member of the Sea Dogs' bullpen | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram". Pressherald.com. July 22, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  6. "Huntzinger Keeping Himself Up « Socci On The Sox". Pawsoxradio.wordpress.com. 21 June 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  7. Encina, Eduardo A. (November 18, 2013). "Orioles announce minor league deals with five players". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  8. Encina, Eduardo A. (February 17, 2014). "Early Orioles camp notes on Gonzalez, Yoon, Huntzinger and Meek". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  9. "Home".
  10. "Brock Huntzinger reassigned to minor league camp and other notes".
  11. Svoboda, Kurt (July 14, 2022). "Brock Huntzinger Named Michigan Pitching Coach". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
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