Brian Flynn (baseball)
| Brian Flynn | |
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 Brian Flynn - 2013 | |
| Miami Marlins – No. 35 | |
| Pitcher | |
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Born: April 19, 1990 Owasso, Oklahoma | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 2013 for the Miami Marlins | |
| Career statistics (through 2013 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–2 |
| Earned run average | 8.50 |
| Strikeouts | 15 |
| WHIP | 2.22 |
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Brian A. Flynn (born April 19, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball.
Career
Flynn attended Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma, where he played as a pitcher for the school's baseball team. In 2008, he was named The Oklahoman's all-state player of the year.[1] After graduating, Flynn enrolled at Wichita State University, where he played college baseball for the Wichita State Shockers.[2] The Detroit Tigers selected Flynn in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB Draft.[3] He signed with the Tigers, beginning his professional career.[4]
On July 23, 2012, Flynn was traded to the Miami Marlins with Jacob Turner and Rob Brantly in exchange for Omar Infante and Aníbal Sánchez.[5] Flynn split the 2013 season between the Jacksonville Suns of the Class AA Southern League and the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. He was promoted to the majors on September 3, 2013.[6]
References
- ↑ • (2008-06-01). "Owasso's Flynn an intimidating forceLeft-handed pitching ace stands 6-8". News OK. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ Suellentrop, Paul. "Shockers' Brian Flynn fires two-hitter for WSU's second straight over Redbirds | Wichita Eagle". Kansas.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ "Seven Baseball Shockers Selected In MLB Draft". Kake.com. 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ "Former Owasso Star Signs With Tigers - KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather & Sports". KTUL.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ Frisaro, Joe and Tom Green. Marlins deal Anibal, Infante for Tigers prospects MLB.com. Retrieved July 23, 2012
- ↑ Rodriguez, Juan C. (September 2, 2013). "Miami Marlins to promote four more players from Triple-A New Orleans - Sun Sentinel". Articles.sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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