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==Career==
==Career==
===Amateur career===
McFarland attended [[Amos Alonzo Stagg High School]] in [[Palos Hills, Illinois]], where he played for the school's baseball and basketball teams for four years{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}. As a senior, McFarland recorded 103 strikeouts while walking only 13 in {{frac|66|2|3}} innings pitched. He signed a [[letter of intent]] to attend the [[University of Missouri]] and play [[college baseball]] for the [[Missouri Tigers baseball]] team.<ref name=indians/>
McFarland attended [[Amos Alonzo Stagg High School]] in [[Palos Hills, Illinois]], where he played for the school's baseball and basketball teams for four years{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}. As a senior, McFarland recorded 103 strikeouts while walking only 13 in {{frac|66|2|3}} innings pitched. He signed a [[letter of intent]] to attend the [[University of Missouri]] and play [[college baseball]] for the [[Missouri Tigers baseball]] team.<ref name=indians/>


===Cleveland Indians===
===Cleveland Indians===
The [[Cleveland Indians]] selected McFarland in the fourth round of the [[2007 MLB draft]].<ref name=indians>{{cite press release|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070608&content_id=2014310&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle|title=Cleveland selected 48 players in the '07 First-Year Player Draft|publisher=Major League Baseball|date=June 8, 2007|access-date=May 17, 2013}}</ref> Rather than attend Missouri, McFarland signed with the Indians.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AK&s_site=ohio&p_multi=AK&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=11B1AEE32E06A760&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |newspaper=Akron Beacon Journal |date=August 17, 2007 |page=C5 |title=Barfield Missing As a Hitter, Won't Make Excuses, Wedge Seeks Consistency from Second Baseman, Gives Cabrera a Chance |access-date=May 17, 2013}} {{subscription required|date=May 2013}}</ref> While pitching for the [[Kinston Indians]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]] in 2010, he was named to the all-star game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100611&content_id=11066320&vkey=news_t485&fext=.jsp |title=T.J. McFarland is a Carolina League All-Star! &#124; MiLB.com News &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Milb.com |date= |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref>
The [[Cleveland Indians]] selected McFarland in the fourth round of the [[2007 MLB draft]].<ref name=indians>{{cite press release|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070608&content_id=2014310&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle|title=Cleveland selected 48 players in the '07 First-Year Player Draft|publisher=Major League Baseball|date=June 8, 2007|access-date=May 17, 2013}}</ref> Rather than attend Missouri, McFarland signed with the Indians.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AK&s_site=ohio&p_multi=AK&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=11B1AEE32E06A760&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |newspaper=Akron Beacon Journal |date=August 17, 2007 |page=C5 |title=Barfield Missing As a Hitter, Won't Make Excuses, Wedge Seeks Consistency from Second Baseman, Gives Cabrera a Chance |access-date=May 17, 2013}} {{subscription required|date=May 2013}}</ref> While pitching for the [[Kinston Indians]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]] in 2010, he was named to the all-star game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100611&content_id=11066320&vkey=news_t485&fext=.jsp |title=T.J. McFarland is a Carolina League All-Star! &#124; MiLB.com News &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Milb.com |date= |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> McFarland spent the 2012 season with the [[Akron Aeros]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] and the [[Columbus Clippers]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]].<ref name=rule5/>


===Baltimore Orioles===
===Baltimore Orioles===
[[File:T._J._McFarland_2013.jpg|thumb|left|upright|McFarland with the Orioles in 2013]]
[[File:T._J._McFarland_2013.jpg|thumb|left|upright|McFarland with the Orioles in 2013]]
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The [[Baltimore Orioles]] selected McFarland from the Indians in the 2012 [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref name=rule5>{{cite web|first=Dan |last=Connolly |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-03-11-bal-can-tj-mcfarland-pitch-his-way-onto-baltimore-orioles-roster-20130311-story.html |title=Can T.J. McFarland pitch his way onto Baltimore Orioles' roster?|publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=March 11, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> After a strong [[spring training]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Dan |last=Connolly |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-03-26-bs-sp-orioles-tj-mcfarland-0327-20130326-story.html |title=Lefty T.J. McFarland is forcing the Orioles into a tough decision|publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> he was named to the Orioles' Opening Day roster.<ref>{{cite web|first=Eduardo A. |last=Encina |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-03-29-bal-rule-5-pick-tj-mcfarland-makes-orioles-opening-day-roster-20130329-story.html |title=Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland makes Orioles Opening Day roster |publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=March 29, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> The Orioles traded fellow relief pitcher [[Luis Ayala (baseball)|Luis Ayala]] in April 2013, further solidifying McFarland's hold on a roster spot and improving his chances of staying with Baltimore; a Rule 5 pick must remain with the MLB team that drafted him for the entire season or be offered back to the original team for $25,000. He earned his first career major league win on June 13, pitching an inning of relief against the [[Boston Red Sox]]. He made his first career start on June 28 against the [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{cite web|date=April 10, 2013|first=Eduardo A. |last=Encina |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-04-10-bal-trade-shows-faith-in-lefty-tj-mcfarland-but-orioles-rule-5-pick-knows-he-still-has-to-perform-20130410-story.html |title=Trade shows faith in lefty T.J. McFarland, but Orioles' Rule 5 pick knows he still has to perform |publisher=Baltimore Sun |access-date=May 17, 2013}}</ref> In his first full major league season, McFarland made 38 appearances with all but one in relief.

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After spending the 2012 season with the [[Akron Aeros]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] and the [[Columbus Clippers]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]], the [[Baltimore Orioles]] selected McFarland from the Indians in the 2012 [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Dan |last=Connolly |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-03-11-bal-can-tj-mcfarland-pitch-his-way-onto-baltimore-orioles-roster-20130311-story.html |title=Can T.J. McFarland pitch his way onto Baltimore Orioles' roster?|publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=March 11, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> After a strong [[spring training]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Dan |last=Connolly |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-03-26-bs-sp-orioles-tj-mcfarland-0327-20130326-story.html |title=Lefty T.J. McFarland is forcing the Orioles into a tough decision|publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> he was named to the Orioles' Opening Day roster.<ref>{{cite web|first=Eduardo A. |last=Encina |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-03-29-bal-rule-5-pick-tj-mcfarland-makes-orioles-opening-day-roster-20130329-story.html |title=Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland makes Orioles Opening Day roster |publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=March 29, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> The Orioles traded fellow relief pitcher [[Luis Ayala (baseball)|Luis Ayala]] in April 2013, further solidifying McFarland's hold on a roster spot and improving his chances of staying with Baltimore; a Rule 5 pick must remain with the MLB team that drafted him for the entire season or be offered back to the original team for $25,000. He earned his first career major league win on June 13, pitching an inning of relief against the [[Boston Red Sox]]. He made his first career start on June 28 against the [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{cite web|date=April 10, 2013|first=Eduardo A. |last=Encina |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-xpm-2013-04-10-bal-trade-shows-faith-in-lefty-tj-mcfarland-but-orioles-rule-5-pick-knows-he-still-has-to-perform-20130410-story.html |title=Trade shows faith in lefty T.J. McFarland, but Orioles' Rule 5 pick knows he still has to perform |publisher=Baltimore Sun |access-date=May 17, 2013}}</ref> In his first full major league season, McFarland made 38 appearances with all but one in relief.


McFarland earned his first major league win as a starter on July 1, 2014, against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref>{{cite web|date=July 1, 2014|first=David |last=Wilson |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_01_texmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal |title=Orioles' power on display early in rout of Rangers |work=MLB.com |access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref>
McFarland earned his first major league win as a starter on July 1, 2014, against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref>{{cite web|date=July 1, 2014|first=David |last=Wilson |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_01_texmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal |title=Orioles' power on display early in rout of Rangers |work=MLB.com |access-date=July 1, 2014}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:11, 26 March 2023

T. J. McFarland
McFarland at the Pentagon in 2018
New York Mets – No. 44
Pitcher
Born: (1989-06-08) June 8, 1989 (age 34)
Palos Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 6, 2013, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record24–15
Earned run average4.13
Strikeouts277
Teams

Timothy John McFarland (born June 8, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

Amateur career

McFarland attended Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, Illinois, where he played for the school's baseball and basketball teams for four years[citation needed]. As a senior, McFarland recorded 103 strikeouts while walking only 13 in 66+2⁄3 innings pitched. He signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Missouri and play college baseball for the Missouri Tigers baseball team.[1]

Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians selected McFarland in the fourth round of the 2007 MLB draft.[1] Rather than attend Missouri, McFarland signed with the Indians.[2] While pitching for the Kinston Indians of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League in 2010, he was named to the all-star game.[3] McFarland spent the 2012 season with the Akron Aeros of the Class AA Eastern League and the Columbus Clippers of the Class AAA International League.[4]

Baltimore Orioles

McFarland with the Orioles in 2013

The Baltimore Orioles selected McFarland from the Indians in the 2012 Rule 5 draft.[4] After a strong spring training,[5] he was named to the Orioles' Opening Day roster.[6] The Orioles traded fellow relief pitcher Luis Ayala in April 2013, further solidifying McFarland's hold on a roster spot and improving his chances of staying with Baltimore; a Rule 5 pick must remain with the MLB team that drafted him for the entire season or be offered back to the original team for $25,000. He earned his first career major league win on June 13, pitching an inning of relief against the Boston Red Sox. He made his first career start on June 28 against the New York Yankees.[7] In his first full major league season, McFarland made 38 appearances with all but one in relief.

McFarland earned his first major league win as a starter on July 1, 2014, against the Texas Rangers.[8]

Arizona Diamondbacks

McFarland with the Diamondbacks in 2017

McFarland signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 3, 2017, one week after he was released by the Orioles.[9] The Diamondbacks promoted him to the major leagues on April 27.[10] On December 6, 2017, McFarland signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Diamondbacks.[11] In 2018, McFarland posted a career-best 2.00 ERA in 47 appearances. In 2019, he went 0–0 with a 4.82 ERA over 56 innings for the Diamondbacks.

Oakland Athletics

On November 4, 2019, McFarland was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[12] In 2020 for Oakland, McFarland pitched to a 4.35 ERA with 9 strikeouts over 20.2 innings pitched in 20 appearances.[13] He became a free agent after the shortened 2020 season.[14]

Washington Nationals

On February 16, 2021, McFarland signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[15] On March 27, McFarland was released by the Nationals.[16] On March 31, McFarland re-signed with the Nationals on a new minor league contract.[17] He was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2021 season, and logged a 5.25 ERA in 18 appearances before he was released on June 30.

St. Louis Cardinals

On June 30, 2021, McFarland signed a split contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization,[18] claiming that he had a better chance to get called up in St. Louis than in Washington. On July 16, McFarland's contract was selected to the active roster.[19] He spent the remainder of the season with St. Louis, going 4–1 with a 2.56 ERA in 38 relief appearances.[20] In 38+2⁄3 innings pitched, McFarland recorded 21 strikeouts and 12 double plays, the latter of which set a new franchise record after the All-Star break.[21] He was the losing pitcher in the NL Wild Card Game, surrendering a walk to Cody Bellinger, who later scored on Chris Taylor's tie-breaking walk-off home run.

On November 8, 2021, McFarland signed a one-year contract to return to the Cardinals.[21] On August 10, 2022, McFarland was designated for assignment.[22] At the time, he had a 6.61 ERA in 28 relief appearances.[20] After his release, McFarland was re-signed by the Cardinals to a minor league contract on August 23. He was assigned to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.[23] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

New York Mets

On January 3, 2023, McFarland signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets.[24]

Personal life

McFarland and his wife, Jenna, married in 2016 and welcomed their first child, a son, in November 2021.[25]

In 2018, McFarland graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in business management.[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Cleveland selected 48 players in the '07 First-Year Player Draft" (Press release). Major League Baseball. June 8, 2007. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "Barfield Missing As a Hitter, Won't Make Excuses, Wedge Seeks Consistency from Second Baseman, Gives Cabrera a Chance". Akron Beacon Journal. August 17, 2007. p. C5. Retrieved May 17, 2013. (subscription required)
  3. ^ "T.J. McFarland is a Carolina League All-Star! | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Connolly, Dan (March 11, 2013). "Can T.J. McFarland pitch his way onto Baltimore Orioles' roster?". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  5. ^ Connolly, Dan (March 26, 2013). "Lefty T.J. McFarland is forcing the Orioles into a tough decision". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  6. ^ Encina, Eduardo A. (March 29, 2013). "Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland makes Orioles Opening Day roster". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  7. ^ Encina, Eduardo A. (April 10, 2013). "Trade shows faith in lefty T.J. McFarland, but Orioles' Rule 5 pick knows he still has to perform". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Wilson, David (July 1, 2014). "Orioles' power on display early in rout of Rangers". MLB.com. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve (March 3, 2017). "Diamondbacks Sign T.J. McFarland To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors.
  10. ^ "Miller has partial tear in UCL; McFarland promoted". April 27, 2017.
  11. ^ Todd, Jeff (December 6, 2017). "Diamondbacks Re-Sign T.J. McFarland". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  12. ^ Ben Ross (November 4, 2019). "A's acquire lefty reliever T.J. McFarland off waivers from D-backs". NBC Sports Bay Area. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  13. ^ "T.J. McFarland Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  14. ^ "MLB offseason begins: 147 players become free agents". USA Today. October 28, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  15. ^ "Nationals to Sign T.J. McFarland to Minors Deal".
  16. ^ "Nationals Select Jordy Mercer, Hernan Perez; Option Carter Kieboom".
  17. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/5/21".
  18. ^ "Cardinals Sign T.J. McFarland".
  19. ^ "Cardinals Select T.J. McFarland".
  20. ^ a b "T.J. McFarland Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  21. ^ a b "Cardinals sign reliever T.J. McFarland to one-year contract for 2022 season". MLB.com. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ Chapley, Carter (August 10, 2022). "First Pitch: Cardinals call up Jake Woodford, part ways with T.J. McFarland". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  23. ^ Polishuk, Mark (August 23, 2022). "Cardinals Re-Sign T.J. McFarland". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  24. ^ https://www.milb.com/player/t-j-mcfarland-519008
  25. ^ "High School Sweethearts: An Event Spotlight on the Jones-McFarland Wedding Celebration". May 26, 2017.
  26. ^ "McFarland fulfills promise, earns degree". MLB.com.

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