Robbie Weinhardt

Robert D. Weinhardt (born December 8, 1985) is a former professional baseball relief pitcher. He went to college at Oklahoma State.

Robbie Weinhardt
Throwing his first career strikeout
Pitcher
Born: (1985-12-08) December 8, 1985
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 7, 2010, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
April 10, 2011, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average6.39
Strikeouts22
Teams

Detroit Tigers

He was called up to the majors for the first time on July 7, 2010.[1] Weinhardt pitched an inning, giving up one run in his first career outing against the Baltimore Orioles. On July 9, 2010, he entered the game for Justin Verlander with the bases loaded, and induced a double play to get out of the inning. The next inning he got his first career strikeouts, finishing the day with 123 innings pitched and two strikeouts. On July 30, he earned his first career win against the Boston Red Sox.

On May 24, 2011, Weinhardt was designated for assignment.[2]

Weinhardt ultimately remained in the Tigers organization, finishing the 2011 season with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Weinhardt began the 2012 season with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.

He became a free agent from the Sugar Land Skeeters after the 2016 season.

References

  1. Beck, Jason; DiFilippo, Alex (July 7, 2010). "Galarraga to Triple-A, Weinhardt called up". MLB.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. Dierkes, Tim (May 24, 2011). "Tigers Designate Robbie Weinhardt For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.


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