Cody Satterwhite

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

Cody Satterwhite
Satterwhite with the Hanshin Tigers
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-01-27) January 27, 1987
Jackson, Mississippi
Bats: Right Throws: Right
NPB debut
July 31, 2016, for the Hanshin Tigers
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
2007 Rio de Janeiro Team

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

He signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles in early 2017. But was released after spring training.

Washington Nationals

On April 20, 2017, Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[6] He resigned with the Nationals for the 2018 season. He was released on May 31, 2018.

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.

See also

References
  1. thersom@siouxcityjournal.com, TERRY HERSOM. "Mets sign X's hurler Satterwhite". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  2. "Farm report: Satterwhite back on radar". May 14, 2014.
  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".
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