Matt Andriese

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Matt Andriese
Andriese with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015
Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-28) August 28, 1989 (age 34)
Redlands, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 10, 2015, for the Tampa Bay Rays
NPB: June 7, 2022, for the Yomiuri Giants
MLB statistics
(through April 8, 2024)
Win–loss record28–37
Earned run average4.64
Strikeouts479
NPB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–2
Earned run average4.82
Strikeouts18
Teams

Matthew Lee Andriese (/ænˈdrs/; born August 28, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.

Career[edit]

Amateur career[edit]

Andriese attended Redlands East Valley High School, where he played for the school's baseball team along with Tyler Chatwood. He was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 37th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but did not sign with Texas. He enrolled at the University of California, Riverside, to play college baseball for the UC Riverside Highlanders baseball team.[1] In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Andriese with the Highlanders in 2011

San Diego Padres[edit]

The San Diego Padres selected Andriese in the third round of the 2011 MLB draft.[1][3] He signed with the Padres, and pitched for the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High–A California League in 2012.[1] He had a strong performance with the San Antonio Missions of the Double-A Texas League in 2013,[4][5] and was promoted to the Tucson Padres of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League during the season.[6]

Tampa Bay Rays[edit]

On January 22, 2014, the Padres traded Andriese, Logan Forsythe, Brad Boxberger, Matt Lollis, and Maxx Tissenbaum to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Alex Torres and Jesse Hahn.[7] Andriese pitched for the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A International League during the 2014 season.[6]

Andriese made the Rays' Opening Day roster out of spring training in 2015.[8] He made his major league debut on April 10, and made his first start on April 14.[9] He finished the 2015 season with 25 appearances (eight starts) and a 4.11 earned run average (ERA).[10] On May 14, 2016, Andriese threw his first career complete game shutout, allowing just two hits in a 6–0 victory over the Oakland Athletics.[11] In the 2016 season, Andriese again spent time in both the rotation and the bullpen, appearing in 29 games (19 starts); he went 8–8 with a 4.37 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 127+23 innings pitched.[10]

At the start of the 2017 season, Andriese was the fifth pitcher in the Rays rotation, he started the season going 5–1 with a 3.54 ERA in 12 starts before falling victim to a stress reaction in his hip in mid-June. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list, and did not return until late August.[12] Overall for the 2017 season, he made 18 appearances (17 starts) with a 5–5 record and 4.50 ERA.[10] Andriese began the 2018 season with Tampa Bay, pitching to a 3–4 record and 4.07 ERA in 27 games (four starts).[10]

Arizona Diamondbacks[edit]

On July 25, 2018, the Rays traded Andriese to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor-league catcher Michael Pérez and minor-league pitcher Brian Shaffer.[13] Through the end of the 2018 season, Andriese made 14 appearances (one start) with the Diamondbacks, going 0–3 with an ERA of 9.00.[10] He returned to Arizona for the 2019 season, making 54 appearances (all in relief) while accruing a 4.71 ERA and a 5–5 record.[10]

Los Angeles Angels[edit]

On January 14, 2020, Andriese was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jeremy Beasley.[14] On July 26, 2020, Andriese made his Angels debut against the Oakland Athletics, in relief of Shohei Ohtani—he pitched 5+23 innings, striking out five batters and allowing no runs. Overall during the 2020 season, Andriese appeared in 16 games (1 start) with the Angels, compiling a 2–4 record with a 4.50 ERA and two saves.[10] On December 2, Andriese was nontendered by the Angels.

Boston Red Sox[edit]

On December 23, 2020, Andriese signed a one-year, $1.85 million deal with the Boston Red Sox.[15] In 26 appearances for Boston, Andriese struggled to a 6.03 ERA with 38 strikeouts; he was designated for assignment on August 17, 2021.[16] On August 19, Andriese was released by the Red Sox.[16]

Seattle Mariners[edit]

On August 22, 2021, Andriese signed a major-league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[17] Andriese made 8 appearances for the Mariners, recording a 2.45 ERA with 12 strikeouts. After being designated for assignment on September 28,[18] Andriese elected free agency on September 30.[19]

Yomiuri Giants[edit]

On December 17, 2021, Andreise signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.[20] He became a free agent following the 2022 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

On February 1, 2023, Andreise signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[21] He made 21 appearances (19 starts) for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, posting an 8–6 record and 6.05 ERA with 78 strikeouts across 93+23 innings pitched,[6] Andriese elected free agency following the season on November 6.[22]

Miami Marlins[edit]

On November 29, 2023, Andriese signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[23] On April 4, 2024, he had his contract selected to the major league roster.[24] In 3 appearances for Miami, Andriese allowed three runs in five innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Marlins on April 13.[25] On April 15, Andriese cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.[26]

International career[edit]

On October 29, 2018, Andriese was selected to the MLB All-Stars for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.[27]

Personal life[edit]

Andriese and his wife, Jill, have two sons.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Marshall, Pete (May 3, 2012). "Andriese is on". Dailynews.com. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  2. ^ "#31 Matt Andriese". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Arritt, Dan (June 8, 2011). "Inland Empire: Locals selected in MLB draft - Los Angeles Preps Blog - ESPN Los Angeles". Espn.go.com. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "Andriese shines in Missions win". UTSanDiego.com. April 24, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Andriese 5-0 with 2.19 ERA for Double-A Missions". UTSanDiego.com. May 12, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c "Matt Andriese Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rays acquire Forsythe in seven-player deal with Padres". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  8. ^ Dennis Maffezzoli (April 3, 2015). "Rays settle on Opening Day roster". Spring Training. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "Rays' Matt Andriese excited for first big-league start". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g "Matt Andriese Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Andriese hurls first complete-game shutout for Rays". theledger.com. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  12. ^ Chastain, Bill (August 28, 2017). "Andriese picks up first save in return to Rays". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rays ship Matt Andriese to Diamondbacks, get catcher Michael Perez, RHP Brian Shaffer in return".
  14. ^ "Angels acquire Matt Andriese, plan to try him as a starter". January 14, 2020.
  15. ^ McWilliams, Julian (December 23, 2020). "Red Sox sign free agent pitcher Matt Andriese to one-year deal". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  16. ^ a b Franco, Anthony (August 19, 2021). "Red Sox Release Matt Andriese". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  17. ^ Franco, Anthony (August 22, 2021). "Mariners Sign Matt Andriese To Major League Deal". Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  18. ^ "Mariners to Select Matt Brash's Contract, Designate Matt Andriese". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  19. ^ "Matt Andriese Elects Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  20. ^ McDonald, Darragh (December 17, 2021). "Matt Andriese To Sign With NPB's Yomiuri Giants". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  21. ^ Adams, Steve (February 1, 2023). "Dodgers, Matt Andriese Agree To Minor League Deal". mlb trade rumors. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  22. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  23. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-12-06
  24. ^ "Miami Marlins Shuffle Roster, Activate New Trade Acquisition and Call Up Reliever". si.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  25. ^ "Marlins' Matt Andriese: DFA'd by Fish". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  26. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-04-15/p-2
  27. ^ "2018日米野球 MLBオールスターチーム コーチ・出場予定選手発表". 野球日本代表 侍ジャパン オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.

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