Max Povse

Max Povse
Seattle Mariners – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: (1993-08-23) August 23, 1993
Cary, North Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 22, 2017, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through June 22, 2017)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 40.50
Strikeouts 1
Teams

Max Walter Povse (born August 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Povse was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 42nd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina. He did not sign with the Dodgers and attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he played college baseball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans.

After his junior year, Povse was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2] He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut with the Danville Braves.[3] In an August start against the Burlington Royals, Povse did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, sending Danville to a 10–1 win.[4] Povse spent 2015 with the Rome Braves and Carolina Mudcats and started 2016 with Carolina.[5][6] He was later promoted to the Mississippi Braves. Povse finished 2016 with a 9-6 record and a 3.36 ERA.[7]

On November 28, 2016, Povse and Rob Whalen were traded to the Seattle Mariners organization in exchange for Alex Jackson and Tyler Pike.[8][9]

Povse started 2017 with the Arkansas Travelers and was called up to the Mariners on June 18.[10]

Povse is a ground ball pitcher.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ Walton, Carroll Rogers (June 6, 2014). "Braves emphasize tall power arms in early draft rounds". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ Bowman, Mark (June 6, 2014). "Big right-hander Povse goes to Braves in third round". MLB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Matthew (July 4, 2014). "Bullpen Dominates Royals in Seven Innings of Work". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Ex-UNCG pitcher flirts with no-hitter against Royals". The Times News. August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ Young, Greg (June 25, 2015). "Cary Native Max Povse Promoted to Carolina". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ Best, D. Clay (April 12, 2016). "Five Carolina Mudcats will be playing at home this season". The News and Observer. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Max Povse Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Mariners acquire righties Whalen, Povse from Braves". MLB.com. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  9. ↑ Johns, Greg (December 9, 2016). "Pike player to be named in deal with Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Max Povse promoted to the Mariners, Rob Whalen returns to Tacoma, Dillon Overton DFA’d". Lookout Landing. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
  11. ↑ Stoltz, Nathaniel (July 15, 2014). "Prospect Watch: '14 Draftee Arms in the Appy". Fangraphs. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  12. ↑ Lee, David (February 20, 2016). "Braves Top 30: No. 18 Max Povse". Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
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