Kevin Jepsen
| Kevin Jepsen | |
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 Jepsen in 2009. | |
| Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – No. 40 | |
| Relief pitcher | |
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Born: July 26, 1984 Anaheim, California | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 2008 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
| Career statistics (through 2013 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 13–16 |
| Earned run average | 4.34 |
| Strikeouts | 196 |
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| Medal record | ||
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Competitor for  United States
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| Men's baseball | ||
| Bronze | 2008 Beijing | Team |
Kevin Martin Jepsen (born July 26, 1984) is an Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is 6'3", 215 lbs. and was selected by the Angels in the 2nd round (53rd overall) in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft out of Bishop Manogue (Reno, Nevada) High School.
Career
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Jepsen made his major league debut against the New York Yankees on September 8, 2008, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. He pitched one inning in a blowout game, retiring Derek Jeter, Bobby Abreu, and Alex Rodriguez in order. Jepsen pitched in 9 games for the Angels in the 2008 season.
Jepsen earned his first All-Star selection in the minor leagues, and was enjoying his finest season to date with a combiled 3–4 record, 13 saves, a 1.87 earned run average and 55 strikeouts for the Arkansas Travelers and Salt Lake Bees when he was selected to play for the United States national baseball team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He and his team won a bronze medal.[1]
Jepsen had his first full major-league season in 2009. His first year was overshadowed by the death of his teammate and friend Nick Adenhart. Jepsen was responsible for hanging up Adenhart's jersey in the dugout every game.[2] In spite of this, Jepsen threw a career-high 54 innings. He had shoulder tendinitis in September, slowing his return to Spring Training in 2010.[3]
Pitching style
Jepsen features four pitches: a four-seam fastball at 95–99 mph, a two-seam fastball at 94–97, a cutter at 89–93, and a curveball at 83–86. The cutter is rarely used against left-handed hitters, while the two-seamer is primarily thrown to lefties. Jepsen uses his curveball most often in 2-strike counts.[4]
References
- ↑ "Minor League Baseball". Retrieved 2008-08-30.
- ↑ Spencer, Lyle (2009-09-28). "Adenhart's memory inspires Angels". MLB.com. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
- ↑ DiGiovanna, Mike (February 22, 2010). "Angel's Matt Palmer still has a positive attitude. . .aa". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Kevin Jepsen". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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