Damien Jack Magnifico (born May 24, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and the Milwaukee Brewers.
| Damien Magnifico | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 24, 1991 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 16, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 3, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editMagnifico was drafted by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas.[1] He did not sign with the Mets and attended Howard College to play college baseball.[2][3] Prior to the 2012 season, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Milwaukee Brewers
editAfter one year at Oklahoma, Magnifico was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[4] He signed with the Brewers and made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers. He spent 2013 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Brevard County Manatees, 2014 with Brevard County and 2015 with the Biloxi Shuckers. The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[5]
Magnifico was promoted to the major leagues on August 16 and made his debut that day.[6]
Baltimore Orioles
editMagnifico was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on April 13, 2017.[7] In five appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he struggled to a 9.95 ERA with 5 strikeouts across 6+1⁄3 innings pitched. Magnifico was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the promotion of Francisco Peña on May 2.[8]
Los Angeles Angels
editOn May 6, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for minor leaguer Jordan Kipper.[9] On June 3, 2017, Magnifico was called up and made his Angels debut.[10] The Angels outrighted him to the minor leagues in August.
Pittsburgh Pirates
editOn December 14, 2017, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Magnifico from the Angels in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[11] He was invited to spring training for the 2018 season but did not make the team. Magnifico made 42 appearances for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, logging a 3.57 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 70+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[12]
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn January 18, 2019, Magnifico signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[13] Magnifico was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22, 2020.
On April 1, 2021, Magnifico announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter.[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Some info on Damien Magnifico". New York Post. June 10, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "OU baseball: Damien Magnifico's 100 mph pitch draws a crowd". NewsOK.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ John ShinnThe Norman Transcript (April 12, 2012). "Magnifco is learning to do more on mound". Norman Transcript. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Fox Sports. "brewers-continue-to-chase-talent-on-day-3". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Brewers protect Orlando Arcia for Rule 5 Draft". Milwaukee Brewers. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Milwaukee Brewers call up former North Mesquite, OU star Damien Magnifico; his first day includes pitching vs. Cubs, fetching coffee | SportsDay". Sportsday.dallasnews.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "Orioles acquire pitcher Damien Magnifico, trade Oliver Drake in two deals with Brewers". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on December 4, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "Orioles Place Welington Castillo On DL, Purchase Contract of Francisco Peña, Designate Damien Magnifico". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Mark Polishuk (May 6, 2017). "Angels Acquire Damien Magnifico; Designate Jose Valdez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "Angels' Damien Magnifico: Recalled from Triple-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ "Pirates acquire Nick Burdi from Phillies, add two pitchers and catcher in Rule 5 draft | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (February 25, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Damien Magnifico: Signs with Diamondbacks". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ @D_Magno32 (April 1, 2021). "✌🏼🤙🏼" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oklahoma Sooners bio