Matt Langwell Explained

Matt Langwell
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:6 May 1986
Birth Place:Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 2
Debutyear:2013
Debutteam:Cleveland Indians
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 27
Finalyear:2013
Finalteam:Arizona Diamondbacks
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.14
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:12
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Matthew August Langwell (born May 6, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2013 for the Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Amateur career

Langwell attended Rice University. In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1] [2]

Professional career

Cleveland Indians

Langwell was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 11th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He was called up to the majors for the first time on June 1, 2013.[3] He was optioned back to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on June 18.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks received Langwell on September 1 as the player to be named later in the August 30, 2013 trade for Jason Kubel.[4] He was outrighted off the roster on October 3, 2013. He was released on March 17, 2014.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League . capecodbaseball.org . September 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2007 Wareham Gatemen . thebaseballcube.com . September 23, 2021.
  3. http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130601&content_id=49290066&vkey=pr_cle&c_id=cle Indians select RHP Matt Langwell; option LHP Scott Barnes
  4. Web site: Diamondbacks receive Matt Langwell to complete the Jason Kubel trade. September 1, 2013. September 1, 2013. Bill. Baer.