Andy Oliver
| Andy Oliver | |||
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| Baltimore Orioles | |||
| Pitcher | |||
| Born: December 3, 1987 Vermilion, Ohio |
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| MLB debut | |||
| June 25, 2010, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2013 season) |
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| Win–loss record | 0–5 | ||
| Earned run average | 7.11 | ||
| Strikeouts | 23 | ||
| Teams | |||
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Baseball | ||
Representing  United States |
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| World University Championship | ||
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2008 Brno | National team |
Andrew Allen Oliver (born December 3, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers on June 25, 2010.
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College
Oliver was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign, opting instead to attend Oklahoma State University, where he played on the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team.
Oliver was ruled ineligible by the NCAA in 2008, resulting from an allegation by a potential agent. He sued the NCAA, and received a settlement of $750,000.[1]
Professional career
Detroit Tigers
He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He made his major league debut on June 25, 2010.[3] Oliver made five starts for the Tigers in 2010 before being sent back down to the Toledo Mud Hens on July 19.[4]
On May 28, 2011, Oliver was recalled to the majors again, to fill in for the injured Phil Coke.[5]
Pittsburgh Pirates
In December 2012, Oliver was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Ramón Cabrera.[6] He spent the 2013 season with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He was outrighted to Indianapolis Indians on March 29, 2014.
Philadelphia Phillies
On December 11, 2014, Oliver was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in Round 2 of the Rule 5 Draft selection.[7] After being outrighted to Triple-A, he elected free agency on April 4.[8]
Tampa Bay Rays
He signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2015. Oliver pitched for the Durham Bulls of the Class AAA International League, until he opted out of his contract in July and was granted free agency.[9]
Baltimore Orioles
Oliver signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on July 17, 2015.
References
- ↑ N.C.A.A. to Pay Former Oklahoma State Pitcher $750,000
- ↑ Tigers sign top picks Jacob Turner, Andrew Oliver
- ↑ Source: Tigers to call up lefty Oliver
- ↑ Galarraga recalled, Oliver optioned MLB.com July 19, 2010
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- ↑ http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybaseball/update/25232574/rays-grant-rp-andy-oliver-his-release
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
- Pages using baseballstats with unknown parameters
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Detroit Tigers players
- Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball players
- Peoria Javelinas players
- Erie SeaWolves players
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Salt River Rafters players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Tigres de Aragua players
- Durham Bulls players
- Norfolk Tides players
- People from Vermilion, Ohio
- Baseball players from Ohio
- All-Star Futures Game players
