Phil Klein

Phil Klein
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 43
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-30) April 30, 1989
Columbus, Ohio
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 2–3
Earned run average 5.50
Strikeouts 54
WHIP 1.54
Teams

Phil William Klein (born April 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Texas Rangers.

Career

Klein played college baseball at Youngstown State University from 2008 to 2011. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 30th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[1]

Klein was called up to the major leagues for the first time on August 1, 2014.[2] He made his first career start on May 20, 2015 against Boston. He pitched 513 innings while allowing 1 run and striking out 4 batters with a win.

Klein was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 19, 2016. He was then optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.[3] He was called up to the Phillies on August 3 and was the starting pitcher the same night.[4]

References

  1. Phil Klein Selected By Texas Rangers In MLB Draft
  2. Prospect parade begins as Texas Rangers call up reliever Phil Klein
  3. Neiburg, Jeff (June 19, 2016). "Phillies Claim RHP Phil Klein Off Waivers From Rangers, Option Him to Triple A". nbcphiladelphia.com. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  4. Zolecki, Todd (August 3, 2016). "Nola Goes on DL; Thompson to Debut Soon?". mlb.phillies.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
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