Cody Satterwhite

Cody Satterwhite
Cody Satterwhite
	Satterwhite with the Hanshin Tigers
	Pitcher
	Born: January 27, 1987 (age 37); Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
	July 31, 2016, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last NPB appearance
	September 27, 2016, for the Hanshin Tigers
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	1–1
Earned run average	2.57
Strikeouts	18
Teams
	Hanshin Tigers (2016);
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing United States
Pan American Games

Cody Allen Satterwhite (born January 27, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.

Career

Detroit Tigers

Satterwhite attended Hillcrest Christian High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and the University of Mississippi. The Detroit Tigers selected Satterwhite in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft.^[1] The Tigers promoted him to the Erie SeaWolves of the Class AA Eastern League in 2009.^[2] He required surgery on his labrum in 2010 and surgery to repair scar tissue in 2012.

The Tigers released Satterwhite in February 2012.

Sioux City Explorers

In 2013, Satterwhite signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.^[3]

New York Mets

The New York Mets signed Satterwhite out of Sioux City in 2013. He pitched for the Binghamton Mets of the Eastern League in 2014, and was named an All-Star.^[3]

Los Angeles Angels

Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2016 season, and played for the Salt Lake Bees.

Hanshin Tigers

He signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League during the 2016 season.^[4]^[5]

Baltimore Orioles

On January 9, 2017, Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. He was released by the team following spring training on April 1.

Washington Nationals

On April 20, 2017, Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.^[6] He made 24 appearances for the Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs, logging a 4.35 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 49+2⁄3 innings pitched. Satterwhite elected free agency following the season on November 6.^[7]

On January 20, 2018, Satterwhite re–signed with the Nationals on a new minor league contract. He made only three appearances for Syracuse before being released by the organization on May 31.

Diablos Rojos del México

On July 2, 2018, Satterwhite signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He was released on July 23, 2018.

References

^ HERSOM, TERRY (July 2, 2013). "Mets sign X's hurler Satterwhite". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
^ "Farm report: Satterwhite back on radar". May 14, 2014.
^ ^a ^b "Velasquez and Satterwhite revived careers with B-Mets". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
^ "Tigers sign Satterwhite to help strengthen bullpen". Japan Times Online. June 13, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
^ "Salt Lake Bees notes: Cody Satterwhite joins Japan's Hanshin Tigers – Orange County Register". June 17, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
^ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

External links

Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

[sioux-1] HERSOM, TERRY (July 2, 2013). "Mets sign X's hurler Satterwhite". Retrieved April 23, 2017.

[2] "Farm report: Satterwhite back on radar". May 14, 2014.

[press-3] "Velasquez and Satterwhite revived careers with B-Mets". Retrieved April 23, 2017.

[4] "Tigers sign Satterwhite to help strengthen bullpen". Japan Times Online. June 13, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2017.

[5] "Salt Lake Bees notes: Cody Satterwhite joins Japan's Hanshin Tigers – Orange County Register". June 17, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2017.

[6] "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".

[7] "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

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