Parker Dunshee

Parker Edward Dunshee (born February 12, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization.

Parker Dunshee
Oakland Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1995-02-12) February 12, 1995
Zionsville, Indiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Amateur career

Dunshee attended Zionsville High School in Zionsville, Indiana, where he played baseball, basketball, and football.[1] Undrafted out of high school in the 2013 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, he enrolled at Wake Forest University where he played college baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.[2]

In 2014, as a freshman at Wake Forest, he appeared in 27 games in relief, going 4–1 with a 2.17 ERA.[3] As a sophomore in 2015, he went 5–3 with a 2.89 ERA in ​71 2⁄3 innings which were split between starting, closing, and long relief.[4] After the 2015 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[5] In 2016, Dunshee's junior year, he pitched to a 10–5 record with a 3.20 ERA in 16 games (15 starts).[6] After his junior year, he was drafted in the 14th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago Cubs.[7] However, he did not sign and chose to return to Wake Forest for his senior year.[8] During his senior year, he started 17 games and went 9–1 with a 3.91 ERA, helping lead Wake Forest to their first super regional appearance since 1999.[9]

Professional career

After his senior year, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the seventh round of the 2017 MLB draft.[10]

Dunshee signed with Oakland and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Athletics where he pitched in one game before being promoted to the Vermont Lake Monsters, where he was named a New York-Penn League All-Star.[11] In ​38 1⁄3 innings pitched for Vermont, he did not allow a run.[12]

In 2018, he began with the Stockton Ports[13] and was named a California League All-Star[14] before being promoted to the Midland RockHounds in June. In 24 games (22 starts) between the two clubs, he went 13–6 with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP.[15]

In 2019, he returned to Midland,[16] and was promoted to the Las Vegas Aviators in May.[17] Over 26 games (25 starts) between the two clubs, Dunshee pitched to a 6–7 record with a 4.36 ERA, striking out 124 over 130 innings.[18] After the season, on October 10, he was selected for the United States national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier 12.[19] Over two starts, he went 0–0 with a 1.59 ERA, covering ​5 2⁄3 innings.[20]

References
  1. "Sportsman of the Year: Zionsville's Parker Dunshee finding success athletically, academically and in the community at full tilt". usatodayhss.com. June 24, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  2. "This Wake Forest Baseball Player Turned Down the Cubs to Play His Senior Year". studybreaks.com. May 9, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. Journal, Dan Collins/Winston-Salem. "Wake Forest baseball leaning heavily on Dunshee". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  4. "Anglers head west to Cotuit for 5 p.m. contest". www.chathamanglers.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  5. "#6 Parker Dunshee - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  6. Journal, Dan Collins Winston-Salem. "Wake Forest in search of better pitching". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  7. Service, Will Willems CNHI News. "Cubs select Zionsville native Parker Dunshee in draft". Greensburg Daily News. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  8. Journal, Kegan Lowe Winston-Salem. "After being drafted, Dunshee returned to Wake Forest wanting to accomplish more". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  9. stvkrh905 (November 23, 2017). "Right-hander Dunshee dominant in final college, first pro seasons". wordpress.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  10. Editor, Will Willems Sports. "Zionsville's Dunshee drafted by Oakland A's". timessentinel.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  11. "Dunshee still unscored upon with Vermont". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  12. "A Championship Returns to Hudson Valley". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  13. Lockard, Melissa (April 7, 2018). "Oakland Athletics Minor League Notebook: Pitching rules the day". oaklandclubhouse.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  14. Record, The. "Eight Ports to suit up for All-Star Game". recordnet.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  15. "Parker Dunshee Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  16. "A's release 2019 tentative RockHounds roster - Midland Reporter-Telegram". Mrt.com. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
  17. "TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds' Dunshee promoted to Triple-A - Odessa American: Sports". Oaoa.com. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
  18. https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/Five-rising-A-s-pitching-prospects-Another-14575010.php
  19. "USA Baseball Names Premier12 Roster". USA Baseball. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
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