Phil Klein

Phil Klein
Phil Klein
	Klein with Yokohama DeNA BayStars
	Pitcher
	Born: April 30, 1989 (age 34); Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
Professional debut
	MLB: August 1, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
	NPB: April 1, 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Last appearance
	MLB: October 1, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies
	NPB: 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	2–3
Earned run average	5.50
Strikeouts	54
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	2–3
Earned run average	4.75
Strikeouts	27
Teams
	Texas Rangers (2014–2016); Philadelphia Phillies (2016); Yokohama DeNA BayStars (2017);

Phil William Klein (born April 30, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies; and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

Career[edit]

Klein played college baseball at Youngstown State University from 2008 to 2011.

Texas Rangers[edit]

He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 30th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.^[1]

Klein was called up to the major leagues for the first time on August 1, 2014.^[2] He made his first career start on May 20, 2015 against Boston. He pitched 51⁄3 innings while allowing 1 run and striking out 4 batters with a win.

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

Klein was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 19, 2016. He was then optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.^[3] He was called up to the Phillies on August 3 and was the starting pitcher the same night.^[4] Klein was released by the Phillies on December 14, 2016, to pursue an opportunity to play baseball in Asia.^[5]

Yokohama DeNA BayStars[edit]

Klein signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2017 season. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.

References[edit]

^ Phil Klein Selected By Texas Rangers In MLB Draft
^ Prospect parade begins as Texas Rangers call up reliever Phil Klein Archived 2014-08-03 at the Wayback Machine
^ Neiburg, Jeff (June 19, 2016). "Phillies Claim RHP Phil Klein Off Waivers From Rangers, Option Him to Triple A". NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
^ Zolecki, Todd (August 3, 2016). "Nola Goes on DL; Thompson to Debut Soon?". MLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
^ Todd, Jeff (December 14, 2016). "Phillies Claim Richie Shaffer, Release Phil Klein To Pursue Asian Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 15, 2016.

External links[edit]

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
Youngstown State Penguins bio
Phil Klein on Twitter

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[1] Phil Klein Selected By Texas Rangers In MLB Draft

[2] Prospect parade begins as Texas Rangers call up reliever Phil Klein Archived 2014-08-03 at the Wayback Machine

[3] Neiburg, Jeff (June 19, 2016). "Phillies Claim RHP Phil Klein Off Waivers From Rangers, Option Him to Triple A". NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved June 19, 2016.

[4] Zolecki, Todd (August 3, 2016). "Nola Goes on DL; Thompson to Debut Soon?". MLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.

[5] Todd, Jeff (December 14, 2016). "Phillies Claim Richie Shaffer, Release Phil Klein To Pursue Asian Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 15, 2016.

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