Branden Pinder Explained

Branden Pinder
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:26 January 1989
Birth Place:Corona, California, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 15
Debutyear:2015
Debutteam:New York Yankees
Finaldate:April 20
Finalyear:2016
Finalteam:New York Yankees
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.45
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:26
Teams:

Branden Henry Pinder (born January 26, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees in 2015 and 2016.

Career

Amateur and Minors

Pinder played college baseball at Santa Ana College and Long Beach State University. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 16th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He made his professional debut for the Staten Island Yankees that season. In 31 innings over 24 games, he was 2–2 with a 1.16 earned run average (ERA), 14 saves and 38 strikeouts.[2] Pinder played 2012 with the Tampa Yankees and pitched in one game for the Trenton Thunder.[3] He was 2–6 with a 2.74 ERA, nine saves and 67 strikeouts in 69 innings. He played the 2013 season with Tampa and Trenton. He had a 2–3 record, 4.42 ERA, six saves and 72 strikeouts in innings. Pinder started the 2014 season back with Trenton.[4] [5] After recording a 0.56 ERA through 16 innings to start the season, he was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.[6]

New York Yankees

On April 15, 2015, Pinder made his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles, going one inning and allowing one hit in a 7-5 loss.[7] He was optioned to Triple-A on April 21 in exchange for Chasen Shreve.[8] He was recalled on May 9 after Chris Martin was placed on the disabled list.[9] He was sent back down on May 24 to make room for Jacob Lindgren.[10] On June 19, Pinder was called up yet again after Martin was optioned to Triple-A, but was again sent down on June 25.[11] [12] He was again called up on July 18 and then demoted on July 25.[13] [14] Pinder was called up on August 2, sent down on August 12, and recalled on August 22.[15] [16] On August 30, Pinder collected his first major league hit, an RBI double, off Atlanta Braves pitcher Jake Brigham.[17] It would be the only at-bat of his career, giving him a career batting average of 1.000.[18] He finished the 2015 season by making 25 relief appearances with an 0-2 record and a 2.93 ERA.

On March 30, 2016, Pinder was cut from major league camp in spring training.[19] He was called up on April 16.[20] Pinder was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain on April 22.[21] The next day, an MRI revealed that there was a partially torn UCL in the right elbow.[22] After seeking a second opinion with Dr. James Andrews, Pinder decided to forgo the rest of the 2016 season as he chose to have Tommy John surgery.[23] On November 8, Pinder was designated for assignment and outrighted to Triple-A.[24] [25] He began his rehab assignment on June 21, 2017.[26] On July 21, he was released from the Yankees organization.[27]

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels signed Pinder on August 4, 2017.[28] He was invited to spring training in 2018.[29] He was released on June 18, 2018.[30]

Long Island Ducks

On June 25, 2018, Pinder signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[31] He announced his retirement on July 23, 2018.[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CSULB Pitcher Branden Pinder Drafted By Yankees. Belmont Shore-naples, California Patch. June 8, 2011. September 23, 2014.
  2. Web site: CATCHING UP: Pinder closes the deal. October 4, 2011. Press Enterprise. September 23, 2014.
  3. Web site: Yankee Prospects Austin, Kahnle and Pinder Promoted to Trenton . https://web.archive.org/web/20120906062514/http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120902&content_id=37761748&vkey=news_t567&fext=.jsp&sid=t567 . September 6, 2012 . September 23, 2014 . Trenton Thunder.
  4. Web site: The Yankees bullpen prospect who's dominating at Trenton. May 2, 2014. New York Post. September 23, 2014.
  5. Web site: Roller, Refsnyder, Pinder are "Super" for Thunder in victory. NJ.com. May 4, 2014. September 23, 2014.
  6. Web site: Relief pitcher Branden Pinder makes quick impression on RailRiders. Times Leader. September 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141027184119/http://www.timesleader.com/news/yankees/1387578/In-a-pinch-RailRiders-turn-to-Pinder. October 27, 2014. dead.
  7. News: Yankees' bullpen blows it in 7-5 loss to Baltimore Orioles Rapid reaction. NJ.com. November 13, 2016.
  8. Web site: Jennings . Chad . Shreve recalled; Pinder optioned . December 20, 2023 . The Journal News . en-US.
  9. Web site: Knobler . Danny . May 9, 2015 . Martin lands on DL with tendinitis; Pinder recalled . December 20, 2023 . MLB.com . en.
  10. Web site: May 24, 2015 . Yankees send down Branden Pinder, call up Jacob Lindgren . December 20, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  11. Web site: June 20, 2015 . Nathan Eovaldi to start Saturday night against Tigers . December 20, 2023 . Newsday . en.
  12. Web site: June 25, 2015 . New York Yankee News: The Yankees Play Merry Go Round…Round 2 . December 20, 2023 . Yanks Go Yard . en-US.
  13. Web site: July 19, 2015 . Yankees recall Branden Pinder; option Bryan Mitchell to Triple-A . December 20, 2023 . www.gulf-times.com . en.
  14. Web site: July 25, 2015 . Yankees call up Nick Goody, option Branden Pinder, designate Gregorio Petit for assignment . December 20, 2023 . www.pinstripealley.com . en.
  15. Web site: Transactions . December 20, 2023 . MLB.com . en.
  16. Web site: NJ.com . Ryan Hatch NJ Advance Media for . August 13, 2015 . Yankees call up pitchers Chris Capuano and Nick Goody . December 20, 2023 . nj . en.
  17. Web site: Yankees 20-6 Braves (Aug 30, 2015) Game Recap . December 20, 2023 . ESPN . en.
  18. Web site: Ferenchick . Matt . January 30, 2016 . The three Yankees with perfect batting averages . December 20, 2023 . Pinstripe Alley . en.
  19. Web site: Associated Press . March 31, 2016 . Yankees Miller breaks non-pitching wrist . December 20, 2023 . The Register Citizen . en-US.
  20. Web site: NJ.com . Randy Miller NJ Advance Media for . April 16, 2016 . Yankees make another bullpen move, swap lefty for righty . December 20, 2023 . nj . en.
  21. Web site: Hoch . Bryan . Yankees put Pinder on DL, recall Goody . December 20, 2023 . MLB.com . en.
  22. Web site: Yanks notes: Branden Pinder tears UCL . December 20, 2023 . North Jersey Media Group . en-US.
  23. Web site: April 25, 2016 . Yankees' Branden Pinder: Will undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday . December 20, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  24. Web site: Yankees Claim Joe Mantiply From Tigers, Designate Branden Pinder. Adams. Steve. mlbtraderumors.com. November 8, 2016. November 8, 2016.
  25. Web site: Eddy . Matt . November 21, 2016 . Minor League Transactions: Nov. 12-18 . December 20, 2023 . College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America . en-US.
  26. Web site: June 21, 2017 . Yankees' Branden Pinder: Kicks off rehab stint with five-strikeout effort . December 20, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  27. Web site: July 21, 2017 . Yankees prospect Jorge Mateo gets day off as trade speculation swirls; Zack Zehner to see time at first base . December 20, 2023 . Trentonian . en-US.
  28. Web site: August 4, 2017 . Angels' Branden Pinder: Signs minor-league deal with Angels . December 20, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  29. Web site: February 7, 2018 . Angels invite left-hander Ian Krol, 18 other non-roster players to spring training . December 20, 2023 . San Bernardino Sun . en-US.
  30. Web site: Eddy . Matt . June 29, 2018 . Minor League Transactions . December 20, 2023 . College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America . en-US.
  31. Web site: Branden Pinder - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - player . December 20, 2023 . Pointstreak Sports Technologies.
  32. Web site: July 24, 2018 . Sportstats Texarkana Gazette . December 20, 2023 . www.texarkanagazette.com . en.

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