Damien Magnifico
Pitcher
Born: (1991-05-24) May 24, 1991
Dallas, Texas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 16, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
June 3, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average5.40
Strikeouts1
Teams

Damien Jack Magnifico (born May 24, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Career

Magnifico was drafted by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas.[1] He did not sign with the Mets and attended Howard College to play college baseball.[2][3] Prior to the 2012 season, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Milwaukee Brewers

After one year at Oklahoma, Magnifico was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[4] He signed with the Brewers and made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers. He spent 2013 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Brevard County Manatees, 2014 with Brevard County and 2015 with the Biloxi Shuckers. The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[5]

Magnifico was promoted to the major leagues on August 16 and made his debut that day.[6]

Baltimore Orioles

Magnifico was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on April 13, 2017.[7] He was designated for assignment on May 2.

Los Angeles Angels

On May 6, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for minor leaguer Jordan Kipper.[8] On June 3, 2017, Magnifico was called up and made his Angels debut.[9] The Angels outrighted him to the minor leagues in August.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Magnifico from the Angels in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft after the 2017 season.[10] He was invited to Spring Training for the 2018 season but did not make the team and elected free agency after the season on November 2, 2018.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 18, 2019, Magnifico signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[11] Magnifico was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22, 2020.

On April 1, 2021, Magnifico announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter.[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Some info on Damien Magnifico". New York Post. June 10, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ "OU baseball: Damien Magnifico's 100 mph pitch draws a crowd". NewsOK.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ John ShinnThe Norman Transcript (April 12, 2012). "Magnifco is learning to do more on mound". Norman Transcript. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ Fox Sports. "brewers-continue-to-chase-talent-on-day-3". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Brewers protect Orlando Arcia for Rule 5 Draft". Milwaukee Brewers. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Milwaukee Brewers call up former North Mesquite, OU star Damien Magnifico; his first day includes pitching vs. Cubs, fetching coffee | SportsDay". Sportsday.dallasnews.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Orioles acquire pitcher Damien Magnifico, trade Oliver Drake in two deals with Brewers". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on December 4, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  8. ↑ Mark Polishuk (May 6, 2017). "Angels Acquire Damien Magnifico; Designate Jose Valdez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Angels' Damien Magnifico: Recalled from Triple-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Pirates acquire Nick Burdi from Phillies, add two pitchers and catcher in Rule 5 draft | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  11. ↑ RotoWire Staff (February 25, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Damien Magnifico: Signs with Diamondbacks". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  12. ↑ @D_Magno32 (April 1, 2021). "✌🏼🤙🏼" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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