Max Povse

Max Walter Povse (born August 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.

Max Povse
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1993-08-23) August 23, 1993
Cary, North Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 22, 2017, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average7.36
Strikeouts2
Teams

Career

Povse was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 42nd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina. He did not sign with the Dodgers and attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he played college baseball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans.

Atlanta Braves

After his junior year, Povse was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2] He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut with the Danville Braves.[3] In an August start against the Burlington Royals, Povse did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, sending Danville to a 10–1 win.[4] He finished 2014 with a 4-2 record and a 3.42 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) for Danville. Povse spent 2015 with both the Rome Braves and Carolina Mudcats, posting a combined 5-5 record and 4.15 ERA in 17 starts, and started 2016 with Carolina.[5][6] He was later promoted to the Mississippi Braves. Povse finished 2016 with a combined 9-6 record and 3.36 ERA in 26 starts.[7]

Seattle Mariners

On November 28, 2016, Povse and Rob Whalen were traded to the Seattle Mariners organization in exchange for Alex Jackson and Tyler Pike.[8][9] Povse started 2017 with the Arkansas Travelers and was called up to the Mariners on June 18.[10] Povse was designated for assignment on January 27, 2019 following the signing of Hunter Strickland.[11] He was outrighted on February 1, 2019. He was released by the Mariners on December 19, 2019.

References
  1. Walton, Carroll Rogers (June 6, 2014). "Braves emphasize tall power arms in early draft rounds". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  2. Bowman, Mark (June 6, 2014). "Big right-hander Povse goes to Braves in third round". MLB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  3. Johnson, Matthew (July 4, 2014). "Bullpen Dominates Royals in Seven Innings of Work". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  4. "Ex-UNCG pitcher flirts with no-hitter against Royals". The Times News. August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  5. Young, Greg (June 25, 2015). "Cary Native Max Povse Promoted to Carolina". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  6. Best, D. Clay (April 12, 2016). "Five Carolina Mudcats will be playing at home this season". The News and Observer. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. "Max Povse Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  8. "Mariners acquire righties Whalen, Povse from Braves". MLB.com. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  9. Johns, Greg (December 9, 2016). "Pike player to be named in deal with Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  10. "Max Povse promoted to the Mariners, Rob Whalen returns to Tacoma, Dillon Overton DFA'd". Lookout Landing. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
  11. Byrne, Connor. "Mariners Designate Max Povse". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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