Dustin Molleken

Dustin Douglas Molleken (born August 21, 1984) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. Molleken has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team.

Dustin Molleken
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1984-08-21) August 21, 1984
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Batted: Left Threw: Right
Professional debut
NPB: August 2, 2012, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
MLB: July 4, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers
Last appearance
NPB: June 12, 2013, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
MLB: July 29, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers
NPB statistics
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average3.38
Strikeouts23
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.32
Strikeouts8
Teams

Career

Molleken attended Cochrane High School in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Lethbridge Community College in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Pittsburgh Pirates

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15th round (435th overall) of the 2003 MLB draft.

Colorado Rockies

Following the 2010 season, Molleken signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. He re-signed with the Rockies after the 2011 season, receiving an invitation to spring training in 2012.[1]

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 22, 2013, Molleken signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and reported to the teams AAA franchise in Nashville.

Cleveland Indians

Molleken signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on November 18, 2014.

Detroit Tigers

On December 23, 2015, Molleken signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.

On June 20, 2016, Molleken had his contract purchased and was added to the 25-man roster when journeyman Casey McGehee was designated for assignment.[2] He was optioned back to Triple-A three days later without having appeared in a game. He was recalled,[3] and made his MLB debut on July 4. On November 9, Molleken elected free agency after being outrighted off the 40-man roster.[4] He signed a new minor league contract on November 18, 2016.[5]

On June 28, 2017, Molleken was released.[6]

Somerset Patriots

On July 3, 2017, Molleken signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2017 season. On February 23, 2018, Molleken re-signed with the Somerset Patriots.

Québec Capitales

On November 1, 2018, Molleken signed with the Québec Capitales of the Can-Am League for the 2019 season. He was released on February 18, 2020.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On February 19, 2020, Molleken signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.

International career

Molleken has played for the Canada national baseball team.

In 2011, he participated in the 2011 Baseball World Cup, winning the bronze medal, and the Pan American Games, winning the gold medal.[7]

On January 9, 2019, he was selected for the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier,[8] and later participated in the 2019 Pan American Games.

On October 8, 2019, he was selected for the 2019 WBSC Premier12.[9]

Personal life

Molleken is the nephew of longtime Western Hockey League coach Lorne Molleken.[10][11]

References
  1. http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&content_id=26551644&vkey=pr_col&c_id=col
  2. "Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals". The Detroit News. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  3. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/07/04/tigers-put-zimmermann-dl-strained-neck-muscle/86686322/
  4. Todd, Jeff (November 9, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/9/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  5. Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  6. "Dustin Molleken Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  7. Emrich, Robert (October 26, 2011). "Van Ostrand, Canada take Pan Am gold | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
  8. "Baseball Canada announces roster for Pan Am Games Qualifier". Baseball Canada. January 9, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  9. "Baseball Canada reveals 2019 WBSC Premier12® roster". Baseball Canada. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  10. http://www.saskatoonhomepage.ca/local-sports/74842-saskatchewan-s-molleken-called-up-to-mlb
  11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2016-06-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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