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Neverauskas signed with the Pirates as a [[free agent]] in 2009.<ref name=altoona/> He was converted into a [[relief pitcher]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150723&content_id=138013366&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=South Atlantic League notebook: San Francisco Giants' Samuel Coonrod starts to see results with the Augusta GreenJackets – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref> He began the 2016 season with the [[Altoona Curve]] of the [[Double-A (baseball)|Class AA]] [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]],<ref name=altoona>{{cite web|url=http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/634157/Lithuanian-pitcher-hopes-to-make-history.html?nav=765|title=Lithuanian pitcher hopes to make history|work=Altoona Mirror|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref> and was promoted to the [[Indianapolis Indians]] of the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Class AAA]] [[International League]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160710&content_id=189115028&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb|title=Pirates prospect Dovydas Neverauskas proud to represent Lithuania, Mariners prospect Tyler O'Neill, Marlins prospect Josh Naylor represent Canada at Futures Game – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=|accessdate=November 5, 2016}}</ref> He pitched a scoreless inning in the 2016 [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dansby-swanson-yoan-moncada-headline-complete-2016-futures-game-rosters/|title=Dansby Swanson, Yoan Moncada headline 2016 Futures Game rosters|work=[[CBS Sports]]|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/07/dovydas-neverauskas-pittsburgh-pirates-lithuania-mlb-pitcher |publisher=''USA Today'' |title=Meet the Pirates prospect who will soon become MLB's first Lithuanian |last=Berg |first=Ted |date=July 15, 2016 |accessdate=January 7, 2017}}</ref> The Pirates added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.<ref name="post-gazette.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/11/05/Pirates-add-Neverauskas-Osuna-to-40-man-roster/stories/201611050165|title=Pirates add Neverauskas, Osuna to 40-man roster|publisher=|accessdate=November 5, 2016}}</ref>
Neverauskas signed with the Pirates as a [[free agent]] in 2009.<ref name=altoona/> He was converted into a [[relief pitcher]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150723&content_id=138013366&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=South Atlantic League notebook: San Francisco Giants' Samuel Coonrod starts to see results with the Augusta GreenJackets – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref> He began the 2016 season with the [[Altoona Curve]] of the [[Double-A (baseball)|Class AA]] [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]],<ref name=altoona>{{cite web|url=http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/634157/Lithuanian-pitcher-hopes-to-make-history.html?nav=765|title=Lithuanian pitcher hopes to make history|work=Altoona Mirror|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref> and was promoted to the [[Indianapolis Indians]] of the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Class AAA]] [[International League]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160710&content_id=189115028&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb|title=Pirates prospect Dovydas Neverauskas proud to represent Lithuania, Mariners prospect Tyler O'Neill, Marlins prospect Josh Naylor represent Canada at Futures Game – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=|accessdate=November 5, 2016}}</ref> He pitched a scoreless inning in the 2016 [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dansby-swanson-yoan-moncada-headline-complete-2016-futures-game-rosters/|title=Dansby Swanson, Yoan Moncada headline 2016 Futures Game rosters|work=[[CBS Sports]]|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/07/dovydas-neverauskas-pittsburgh-pirates-lithuania-mlb-pitcher |publisher=''USA Today'' |title=Meet the Pirates prospect who will soon become MLB's first Lithuanian |last=Berg |first=Ted |date=July 15, 2016 |accessdate=January 7, 2017}}</ref> The Pirates added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.<ref name="post-gazette.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/11/05/Pirates-add-Neverauskas-Osuna-to-40-man-roster/stories/201611050165|title=Pirates add Neverauskas, Osuna to 40-man roster|publisher=|accessdate=November 5, 2016}}</ref>


On April 24, 2017, Neverauskas made his [[Major League Baseball]] debut for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] against the [[Chicago Cubs]]. He pitched two innings, allowed one run, and had one strikeout.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lithuanian reliever Neverauskas makes debut for Pirates|url=https://apnews.com/0607acf88a8143f18da11c0877acf169/Lithuanian-reliever-Neverauskas-makes-debut-for-Pirates|website=AP News|accessdate=April 25, 2017|date=April 25, 2017}}</ref>
On April 24, 2017, Neverauskas made his [[Major League Baseball]] debut for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] against the [[Chicago Cubs]]. He pitched two innings, allowed one run, and had one strikeout.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lithuanian reliever Neverauskas makes debut for Pirates|url=https://apnews.com/0607acf88a8143f18da11c0877acf169/Lithuanian-reliever-Neverauskas-makes-debut-for-Pirates|website=AP News|accessdate=April 25, 2017|date=April 25, 2017}}</ref>. Neverauskas picked up his first Major League win on August 6th 2017 when the Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-4 in 11 innings. Neverauskas pitched two scoreless innings, giving up two hits and striking out three to pick up the win.<ref>https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=neverdo01&t=p&year=2017</ref>


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Revision as of 02:10, 8 August 2017

Dovydas Neverauskas
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 66
Pitcher
Born: (1993-01-14) January 14, 1993 (age 31)
Vilnius, Lithuania
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 24, 2017, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through August 6, 2017)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average3.00
Strikeouts7
Teams

Dovydas Neverauskas (born January 14, 1993) is a Lithuanian professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Neverauskas signed with the Pirates as a free agent in 2009.[1] He was converted into a relief pitcher in 2015.[2] He began the 2016 season with the Altoona Curve of the Class AA Eastern League,[1] and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians of the Class AAA International League in June.[3] He pitched a scoreless inning in the 2016 All-Star Futures Game.[4][5] The Pirates added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[6]

On April 24, 2017, Neverauskas made his Major League Baseball debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Chicago Cubs. He pitched two innings, allowed one run, and had one strikeout.[7]. Neverauskas picked up his first Major League win on August 6th 2017 when the Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-4 in 11 innings. Neverauskas pitched two scoreless innings, giving up two hits and striking out three to pick up the win.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Lithuanian pitcher hopes to make history". Altoona Mirror. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  2. ^ "South Atlantic League notebook: San Francisco Giants' Samuel Coonrod starts to see results with the Augusta GreenJackets – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Pirates prospect Dovydas Neverauskas proud to represent Lithuania, Mariners prospect Tyler O'Neill, Marlins prospect Josh Naylor represent Canada at Futures Game – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "Dansby Swanson, Yoan Moncada headline 2016 Futures Game rosters". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  5. ^ Berg, Ted (July 15, 2016). "Meet the Pirates prospect who will soon become MLB's first Lithuanian". USA Today. Retrieved January 7, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Pirates add Neverauskas, Osuna to 40-man roster". Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Lithuanian reliever Neverauskas makes debut for Pirates". AP News. April 25, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  8. ^ https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=neverdo01&t=p&year=2017

External links

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