Eric Jokisch

Eric Jokisch
Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1989-07-29) July 29, 1989
Springfield, Illinois
Bats: Right Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 7, 2014, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 1.88
Strikeouts 10
Teams

Eric Spenser Jokisch (born July 29, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.

Career

Jokisch was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 39th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft out of Virginia High School in Virginia, Illinois, but did not sign and played college baseball at Northwestern University. He was then drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft and signed.[1] In 2013, while pitching for the Tennessee Smokies, he pitched a no-hitter.[2]

Jokisch was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014.

Jokisch was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins on April 13, 2016.

After being Designated for Assignment, the Marlins traded Jokisch to the Rangers in exchange for Pedro Ciriaco, on July 8, 2016.

References

  1. ↑ Jokisch Selected by Chicago Cubs in 11th Round of MLB Draft
  2. ↑ Cubs minor leaguer Jokisch tosses no-hitter for Tennessee


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