Dennis Tankersley
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| Washington Nationals — No. 59 | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: February 24, 1979 | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| May 10, 2002 for the San Diego Padres | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through 2004) |
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| Win-loss | 1-10 |
| ERA | 7.61 |
| Strikeouts | 68 |
| Teams | |
Dennis Lee Tankersley (born February 24, 1979 in Troy, Missouri) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Washington Nationals. From 2002 through 2004, Tankersley played for the San Diego Padres. He bats and throws right handed.
He was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 38th round of the 1997 amateur draft, but did not sign. The following year, he was drafted by the Red Sox, yet again in the 38th round, and this time he did sign. In June of 2000 he was traded along with Cesar Saba to the Padres for Ed Sprague. On December 16, 2006 the Tigers signed him to a minor league deal.
In a three-season career, Tankersley has compiled an 1-10 record with 68 strikeouts and a 7.61 ERA in 86.1 innings.
Before the 2005 season, the Kansas City Royals acquired Tankersley and outfielder Terrence Long from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitchers Darrell May and Ryan Bukvich.
Tankersley was a 2001 All-Star Futures Game selection.
On November 27, 2007, Tankersley signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to Spring Training.
