Mike Foltynewicz | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Sterling, Illinois, U.S. | October 7, 1991|
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 record | 46–54 |
Earned run average | 4.52 |
Strikeouts | 752 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Michael Gary Foltynewicz (/foʊltɪˈnɛvɪtʃ/;[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.