Andrew Faulkner
Andrew Faulkner | |
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Relief pitcher | |
Born: (1992-09-12) September 12, 1992 (age 31) Bamberg, South Carolina | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
August 31, 2015, for the Texas Rangers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 25, 2016, for the Texas Rangers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 4.41 |
Strikeouts | 11 |
Teams | |
Andrew Michael Faulkner (born September 12, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.
Career
Texas Rangers
Faulkner was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 14th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of South Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.[1] He signed with the Rangers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Rangers. In 2012 and 2013 he played for the Hickory Crawdads.[2] Faulkner started 2014 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and was promoted to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders in August.[3]
Faulkner was promoted to the majors on August 28, 2015.
Baltimore Orioles
Faulker was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on April 6, 2017.[4] Faulkner made 34 appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, recording a 2.79 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 38+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[5]
On December 22, 2017, Faulkner re–signed with the Orioles on a new minor league contract.[6] He again spent the year with Norfolk, logging a 6–2 record and 4.81 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 58 innings of work. Faulkner elected free agency following the season on November 3, 2018.[7]
Los Angeles Dodgers
On February 15, 2019, Faulker signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[8] He was released on June 18, 2019, without appearing in a single game.
Diablos Rojos del México
On June 19, 2019, Faulkner signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[9] He was released on December 19, 2019.
References
- ^ "Rangers load up on arms on Day 2 of Draft". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on July 21, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Former South Aiken star Andrew Faulkner excited about return to area as member of Hickory Crawdads". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Pelicans' Faulkner earns promotion after dominant stretch". myrtlebeachonline.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Orioles acquire left-hander Andrew Faulkner from Texas Rangers, release Dariel Álvarez". Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Steve (December 22, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/22/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (February 26, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Feb 16 - Feb 22". Baseball America. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ "El lanzador Andrew Faulkner se integra a los Diablos Rojos" (in Spanish). Retrieved June 20, 2019.
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