Alan Busenitz

Alan Paul Busenitz (born August 22, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.

Alan Busenitz
Busenitz with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles – No. 32
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-22) August 22, 1990
Watkinsville, Georgia
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 17, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
NPB: May 15, 2019, for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record5–2
Earned run average4.58
Strikeouts49
NPB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record5-7
Earned run average2.37
Strikeouts77
Saves18
Holds41
Teams

Career

Los Angeles Angels

Busenitz attended Athens Christian School in Athens, Georgia,[1] and Kennesaw State University, where he played college baseball for the Kennesaw State Owls.[2] The Los Angeles Angels selected him in the 25th round of the 2013 MLB draft.[3] The Angels tried to use Busenitz as a starting pitcher in 2015, but returned to using him as a relief pitcher.[4] In 2016, the Angels promoted Busenitz to the Salt Lake Bees of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[5]

Minnesota Twins

The Angels traded Busenitz to the Minnesota Twins with Hector Santiago for Alex Meyer and Ricky Nolasco on August 1, 2016.[6]

Busenitz began the 2017 season with the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League. He had a 1.25 earned run average in his first ​29 1⁄3 innings pitched of the season for Rochester, and the Twins promoted Busenitz to the major leagues on June 17, 2017.[7] He made his MLB debut that day.

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

Busenitz was granted his unconditional release on November 20, 2018, allowing him to sign with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.[8]

On December 3, 2019, Busenitz signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Eagles.[9]

References
  1. "Hangin' with: Athens Christian's Alan Busenitz". Online Athens. May 4, 2007. Archived from the original on 2012-01-04. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. "Offense a plus for KSU roster | Sports". mdjonline.com. February 17, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  3. "CAL LEAGUE: Development even more of a focus late in season – Press Enterprise". Pe.com. August 1, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  4. "Alan Busenitz back in bullpen with 66ers after experimenting as a starter in Double-A – Orange County Register". ocregister.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  5. "Hard-throwing Salt Lake relief pitcher Alan Busenitz has the mentality to go with his 99-mph fastball – Orange County Register". ocregister.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  6. "Minnesota Twins acquire Hector Santiago, Alan Busenitz from Los Angeles Angels". Azcentral.com. August 1, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  7. http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-twins-alan-busenitz-adam-wilk-061717
  8. http://www.startribune.com/twins-add-nick-gordon-luis-arraez-and-lamonte-wade-to-40-man-roster/500979311/
  9. "外国人選手の契約更新に関して". 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
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