Phil Dumatrait Explained

Phil Dumatrait
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:12 July 1981
Birth Place:Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 2
Debutyear:2007
Debutteam:Cincinnati Reds
Debut2league:KBO
Debut2date:May 27
Debut2year:2010
Debut2team:LG Twins
Finalleague:KBO
Finaldate:August 19
Finalyear:2010
Finalteam:LG Twins
Final2league:MLB
Final2date:September 26
Final2year:2011
Final2team:Minnesota Twins
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:4–13
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:6.20
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:97
Stat2league:KBO
Stat21label:Win-loss record
Stat21value:4-6
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:8.22
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:29
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Phillip Anthony Dumatrait (born July 12, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Minnesota Twins. He also played for the LG Twins of the KBO League.

Early life

Born in Bakersfield, California, Dumatrait played for Bakersfield College before he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft.

Baseball career

Cincinnati Reds

On July 30, 2003, the Red Sox traded Dumatrait, left-hander Tyler Pelland and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed relief pitcher Scott Williamson. Dumatrait spent a majority of his minor league career in the Reds organization with AA Chattanooga Lookouts and AAA Louisville Bats.

In 2004, Dumatrait suffered a season-ending elbow injury and underwent Tommy John surgery.

In 2007, Dumatrait made his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed him off waivers on October 26, 2007. He started the 2008 season as a reliever, but became a starter when Matt Morris was released. He gained his first major league victory on May 7, 2008, against the San Francisco Giants, pitching shutout innings in the 3–1 Pirates victory. Dumatrait missed the last several months of the season because of an arm injury and opted to have surgery performed.

On September 19, 2009, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their intention to send Dumatrait to their AAA affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians.

He was non tendered a contract after the 2009 season and became a free agent.

On December 19, 2009, Dumatrait signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers with an invite to spring training.

LG Twins

On May 19, 2010, Dumatrait signed with LG Twins of the KBO League.

Minnesota Twins

On November 17, 2010, Dumatrait signed a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with the Minnesota Twins. He had his contract purchased by the Twins on May 15, 2011.[1] He declared for free agency on October 21.

Dumatrait retired on May 29, 2012.

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Notes and References

  1. http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20110515&content_id=19115030&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min Twins place Jose Mijares on Disabled List, option Jim Hoey to Triple-A Rochester