Mike Foltynewicz

Mike Foltynewicz
Foltynewicz with the Atlanta Braves in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1991-10-07) October 7, 1991 (age 33)
Sterling, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 2, 2014, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2021, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record46–54
Earned run average4.52
Strikeouts752
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

Michael Gary Foltynewicz (/fltɪˈnɛvɪ/;[1] born October 7, 1991), nicknamed "Folty", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers.

The Houston Astros selected Foltynewicz in the first round of the 2010 MLB draft. He played in the minor leagues until he was called up to the Astros in August 2014. The Astros traded Foltynewicz to the Braves before the 2015 season. He appeared in the All-Star Game in 2018. He was designated for assignment by the Braves in 2020.

  1. ^ Bowman, Mark (January 14, 2015). "Braves send Gattis to Astros for 3 prospects". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.