Mike Baumann

Michael Thomas Baumann (born September 10, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.

Mike Baumann
Baumann with the Frederick Keys in 2018
Baltimore Orioles – No. 53
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-10) September 10, 1995
Mahtomedi, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record12–5
Earned run average4.62
Strikeouts89
Teams

Amateur career

Baumann attended Mahtomedi High School in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, and played for the school's baseball and American football teams.[1] The Minnesota Twins selected him in the 34th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He did not sign, instead enrolling at Jacksonville University to play college baseball for the Jacksonville Dolphins.[2] In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Professional career

The Baltimore Orioles selected Baumann in the third round of the 2017 MLB draft.[4] In 2018, Baumann began the season with the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Single-A South Atlantic League.[5] He received a promotion in May to the Frederick Keys of the High-A Carolina League.[6] He combined to go 7–6 with a 2.98 ERA and 142 strikeouts over 124 innings in 2019.[7] On November 20, 2020, Baumann was added to the 40-man roster.[8]

On September 7, 2021, Baumann made his major league debut with the Orioles against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.[9] In his debut he pitched 3.2 innings and allowed two hits and one walk.[10] Baumann struck out one batter and retired 11 of the 14 batters he faced. He also earned his first Major League win.

On March 16, 2023, it was announced that Baumann would shift to a short-relief role rather than being a starter.[11]

Personal life

His older brother, Nick, also played baseball and football at Mahtomedi and starred on the defensive line for the Concordia Cobbers.[1]

References
  1. "Mahtomedi star pitcher Baumann explodes with respect". Star Tribune. May 17, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  2. Justin Barney (June 11, 2017). "Baseball draft feels different this time for JU's Michael Baumann". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  3. "#15 Michael Baumann - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. Justin Barney (June 13, 2017). "JU's Baumann drafted by Orioles; Middleburg, Suwannee grads drafted on Day 2". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  5. "Delmarva's Baumann wins pitchers' duel". MiLB.com. May 15, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  6. Steve Melewski (May 18, 2018). "O's promote righty Michael Baumann in series of minors pitching moves - Steve Melewski". MASN. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  7. Dan Connolly (September 10, 2019). "Michael Baumann, Zac Lowther and Alex Wells: Buddies who have raised the Bowie Baysox bar". The Athletic. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  8. Anthony Franco (November 20, 2020). "Orioles Designate Renato Nunez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  9. "Orioles' No. 10 prospect Mike Baumann wins MLB debut". Mlb.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  10. "Royals 3, Orioles 7 (Final Score) on MLB Gameday". MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  11. "Orioles' Mike Baumann: Shifting roles". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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