Mike Ohlman

Michael Livingston Ohlman (born December 14, 1990) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2017 season.

Mike Ohlman
Ohlman with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017 spring training
Catcher
Born: (1990-12-14) December 14, 1990
Bradenton, Florida
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 9, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
August 15, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Batting average.231
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Teams

Early years

Ohlman attended Lakewood Ranch High School in his hometown of Bradenton, Florida.[1]

Professional career

Baltimore Orioles

Ohlman was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, and signed for a $995,000 bonus.[2] He appeared in four games for the Gulf Coast League Orioles that year, and recorded a .182 batting average and one run batted in (RBI).[1] Ohlman started the 2010 minor league season with the Class-A Delmarva Shorebirds, but was sent down to the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Orioles in June after struggling to compete in A-level baseball. Combined, Ohlman played in 84 games in 2010 and hit .208 with two home runs and 37 RBI.[1] He spent the entire 2011 season with Delmarva, hitting .224 with four home runs and 51 RBI in 105 games.[1] Before the start of the 2012 minor league season, Ohlman was involved in a serious car accident in which the truck he was driving flipped onto its roof.[3] He was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury as a result of the crash.[4] While still on the disabled list in April 2012, he was suspended 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a second time.[2] Upon the completion of his suspension, Ohlman was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Orioles for eight games, and then moved up to Delmarva to end the season. Ohlman hit .300 in 2012, with three home runs and 31 RBI.[1] In the offseason, he played in 43 games for the Perth Heat of the Australian Baseball League (ABL), batting .317 with six home runs and 27 RBI.[1]

Ohlman continued his progression through the Baltimore minor league system, playing 100 games for the Advanced-A Frederick Keys of the Carolina League. He recorded a .313 batting average, 13 home runs, and 53 RBI.[1] Ohlman appeared in 10 games for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League during the offseason, hitting .290 with four home runs and nine RBI.[1] On November 20, 2013, the Orioles added Ohlman to their 40-man roster, to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5] 2014 saw Ohlman make his Double-A debut, appearing in a career-high 113 games for the Bowie Baysox. He batted .236 with two home runs and 33 RBI.[1] Ohlman played in the Arizona Fall League for the second consecutive offseason, appearing in 11 games for the Glendale Desert Dogs.[1] On January 27, 2015, Ohlman was designated for assignment by the Orioles.[6]

St. Louis Cardinals

Ohlman was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals organization on February 3, in exchange for cash considerations.[7] He was assigned to the Double-A Springfield Cardinals for the entire 2015 season, and batted .274 with 12 home runs and 69 RBI in 103 games.[1] Ohlman also returned to the Arizona Fall League in the offseason, appearing in 11 games for Surprise.[1] In 2016, he appeared in 78 games for the Double-A Cardinals and Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, hitting .287 with seven home runs and 44 RBI.[1]

Toronto Blue Jays
Ohlman catching in the 10th inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 19, 2017. At bat is Welington Castillo, who hit the game-winning home run on this pitch, with umpire Jerry Meals behind Ohlman.

Ohlman signed a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays on November 17, 2016.[8][9] He started the season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 8 the Toronto Blue Jays selected Ohlman's contract after Russell Martin was placed on the disabled list.[10] In his first stint with the club, Ohlman recorded two hits in nine at bats before being designated for assignment on May 20.[11] He cleared waivers on May 23 and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Buffalo.[12] On August 12, Ohlman was called up for the second time in 2017.[13] He platooned with Raffy Lopez while catchers Russell Martin, Luke Maile, and Miguel Montero remained on the disabled list.[14] Ohlman was designated for assignment for the second time in 2017 on August 16, and was outrighted to Buffalo on August 19.[15][16] On October 2, Ohlman elected free agency.[17]

Texas Rangers

On January 9, 2018, Ohlman signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[18]

Boston Red Sox

On March 24, 2018, the Rangers traded Ohlman to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations.[19] Boston assigned Ohlman to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.[20] He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.

Somerset Patriots

On March 6, 2019, Ohlman signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21] He became a free agent following the season.

References
  1. "Mike Ohlman Register Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. Encina, Eduardo A. (April 17, 2012). "Orioles minor league catcher Michael Ohlman suspended for violating MLB drug policy". articles.baltimoresun.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. Encina, Eduardo A. (March 8, 2012). "Lesson learned from friends' deaths may have helped save life of Orioles' Ohlman". articles.baltimoresun.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. Wild, Danny (April 17, 2012). "O's All-Star catcher Ohlman suspended". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. Brown, Mark (November 20, 2013). "Orioles news: Michael Ohlman, Tim Berry, Eddie Gamboa added to 40-man roster". camdenchat.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. Connolly, Dan (January 27, 2015). "Orioles acquire outfielder Travis Snider in trade with Pirates". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  7. "Orioles trade Michael Ohlman to Cardinals, Steve Lombardozzi to Pirates". baltimoresun.com. February 3, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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  10. "Blue Jays place Russell Martin on 10-day disabled list". Sportsnet. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  11. "Blue Jays activate catcher Russell Martin from DL, will start vs. Orioles". Sportsnet. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  12. Todd, Jeff; Adams, Steve (May 23, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/23/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  13. "Blue Jays place Russell Martin on 10-day DL with oblique strain". Sportsnet. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  14. "Mike Ohlman, Chris Rowley selected, Russell Martin placed on disabled list". Bluebird Banter. 12 August 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  15. "Blue Jays designate J.P. Howell, Mike Ohlman for assignment". Sportsnet. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  16. Wilmoth, Charlie (August 19, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: White Sox, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Mariners". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  17. "Mike Ohlman Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  18. Todd, Jeff (January 9, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/9/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  19. Byrne, Connor (March 24, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 3/24/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  20. "Mike Ohlman". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  21. "Somerset Patriots Land MLB Catcher Mike Ohlman". Somerset Patriots. March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
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