Andrew Faulkner Explained

Andrew Faulkner
Position:	Relief pitcher
Birth Date:	12 September 1992
Birth Place:	Bamberg, South Carolina
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Left
Debutleague:	MLB
Debutdate:	August 31
Debutyear:	2015
Debutteam:	Texas Rangers
Finalleague:	MLB
Finaldate:	September 25
Finalyear:	2016
Finalteam:	Texas Rangers
Statleague:	MLB
Stat1label:	Win–loss record
Stat1value:	0–0
Stat2label:	Earned run average
Stat2value:	4.41
Stat3label:	Strikeouts
Stat3value:	11
Teams:	Texas Rangers (–)

Andrew Michael Faulkner (born September 12, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Career

Texas Rangers

Faulkner was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 14th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of South Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.^[1] He signed with the Rangers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Rangers. In 2012 and 2013 he played for the Hickory Crawdads.^[2] Faulkner started 2014 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and was promoted to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders in August.^[3]

Faulkner was promoted to the majors on August 28, 2015.

Baltimore Orioles

Faulker was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on April 6, 2017.^[4] Faulkner made 34 appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, recording a 2.79 ERA with 35 strikeouts in innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.^[5]

On December 22, 2017, Faulkner re–signed with the Orioles on a new minor league contract.^[6] He again spent the year with Norfolk, logging a 6–2 record and 4.81 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 58 innings of work. Faulkner elected free agency following the season on November 3, 2018.^[7]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On February 15, 2019, Faulker signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.^[8] He was released on June 18, 2019, without appearing in a single game.

Diablos Rojos del México

On June 19, 2019, Faulkner signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.^[9] He was released on December 19, 2019.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rangers load up on arms on Day 2 of Draft. Major League Baseball. November 19, 2014. July 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160721194523/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20184810/. dead.
2. Web site: Former South Aiken star Andrew Faulkner excited about return to area as member of Hickory Crawdads. The Augusta Chronicle. November 19, 2014.
3. Web site: Pelicans' Faulkner earns promotion after dominant stretch . https://archive.today/20141028003506/http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2014/07/26/4376400/pelicans-faulkner-earns-promotion.html . dead . October 28, 2014 . myrtlebeachonline.com . November 19, 2014 .
4. Web site: Orioles acquire left-hander Andrew Faulkner from Texas Rangers, release Dariel Álvarez. 2019-11-11. 2018-11-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20181104010403/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-add-left-hander-andrew-faulkner-from-texas-rangers-dariel-alvarez-released-20170406-story.html. dead.
5. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2017. June 20, 2023. baseballamerica.com. en.
6. Web site: Minor MLB Transactions: 12/22/17. Adams. Steve. mlbtraderumors.com. December 22, 2017. December 22, 2017.
7. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2018. April 30, 2024. baseballamerica.com. en.
8. Web site: Minor League Transactions: Feb 16 - Feb 22. Baseball America. Matt. Eddy. February 26, 2019. March 6, 2019.
9. Web site: El lanzador Andrew Faulkner se integra a los Diablos Rojos. Spanish. June 20, 2019.