Sean Poppen
Sean Poppen | |
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![]() Poppen with the Fort Myers Miracle in 2018 | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | March 15, 1994|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 19, 2019, for the Minnesota Twins | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 3–3 |
Earned run average | 5.08 |
Strikeouts | 67 |
Teams | |
Sean Russell Poppen (born March 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Career
[edit]Poppen attended Cape Henry Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[1] He attended Harvard University for four years (2013 through 2016), and played college baseball for the Crimson.[2][3]
Minnesota Twins
[edit]Poppen was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 19th round, with the 573rd overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.[3] He spent the 2016 season with the Elizabethton Twins and the Cedar Rapids Kernels.[4] In 2017, he played for Cedar Rapids and the Fort Myers Miracle.[4] His 2018 was split between Fort Myers and the Chattanooga Lookouts. He split the 2019 minor league season between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and the Rochester Red Wings, going a combined 7–4 with a 4.01 ERA over 89.2 innings.[5][4]
On June 19, 2019, his contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.[6] He made his debut that night versus the Boston Red Sox.[7] He posted a 0–0 record with a 7.56 ERA over 8.1 innings for the Twins in 2019. Poppen finished the 2019 season on the injured list with elbow inflammation.[8]
Poppen was designated for assignment by the Twins on September 29, 2020, when Alex Kirilloff was selected to the 40-man roster.[9] With the 2020 Minnesota Twins, Poppen appeared in 6 games, compiling a 0–0 record with 4.70 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched.[10]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]On October 1, 2020, Poppen was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[11] Poppen recorded a 7.71 ERA in 3 appearances before being designated for assignment on May 13, 2021.[12]
Tampa Bay Rays
[edit]On May 18, 2021, Poppen was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.[13] He was designated for assignment on July 30, 2021.
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On August 2, 2021, Poppen was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[14] He finished the season appearing in 20 games for Arizona, registering a 1–1 record and 4.67 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17.1 innings pitched.
In 2022, Poppen made 29 appearances for the Diamondbacks, pitching to a 2–2 record and 4.40 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 28.2 innings of work.
San Diego Padres
[edit]On December 2, 2022, Poppen was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[15] On January 20, 2023, Poppen was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas.[16] In 47 games for El Paso, he struggled to a 1–4 record and 6.33 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 58+1⁄3 innings pitched. Poppen elected free agency following the season on November 6.[17]
Seattle Mariners
[edit]On January 18, 2024, Poppen signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[18] In two appearances for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he surrendered four runs in 3+1⁄3 innings pitched. Poppen was released by the Mariners organization on April 5.[19]
Gastonia Baseball Club
[edit]On April 26, 2024, Poppen signed with the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] In 12 games for the team, he logged a 5.11 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched.[citation needed] On June 17, Poppen was released by Gastonia.[20]
Personal life
[edit]In 2016 Poppen graduated (with honors) from Harvard, double majoring in Chemistry and Physics, and Engineering Sciences.[2][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chesapeake's Sean Poppen – From Harvard to Minor-League Baseball". capehenrycollegiate.org. June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Jeff Johnson (June 19, 2017). "Harvard educated Kernels pitcher Sean Poppen in no hurry to use his degree". The Gazette. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Stephen J. Gleason (June 15, 2016). "Baseball's Gruener and Poppen Selected in MLB Draft". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Sean Poppen Player page". MLB.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ David Hall (July 19, 2019). "Former Cape Henry star Sean Poppen enjoys return to Harbor Park". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (June 19, 2019). "Twins' Sean Poppen: Contract purchased by Twins". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Do-Hyoung Park (June 20, 2019). "Poppen spares bullpen, 'confident' after debut". MLB.com. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (September 1, 2019). "Twins' Sean Poppen: Transferred to 60-day IL". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ "Twins Designate Sean Poppen For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Sean Poppen Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Pirates Claim Sean Poppen, Designate JT Riddle". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Pirates Select Will Craig, Designate Sean Poppen".
- ^ "Pirates Trade Sean Poppen to Rays".
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
- ^ "Padres Claim Sean Poppen from Diamondbacks".
- ^ "Padres' Sean Poppen: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "MiLB Transactions". MiLB.com. January 18, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Sean Poppen: Released by Seattle". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - transactions". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Harvard Crimson bio
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Arizona Diamondbacks players
- Baseball players from Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Cedar Rapids Kernels players
- Chattanooga Lookouts players
- Duluth Huskies players
- Durham Bulls players
- Elizabethton Twins players
- Fort Myers Miracle players
- Harvard Crimson baseball players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Minnesota Twins players
- Pensacola Blue Wahoos players
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Reno Aces players
- Rochester Red Wings players
- Tacoma Rainiers players
- Tampa Bay Rays players