Jake Newberry

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Jake Newberry
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Newberry with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1994-11-20) November 20, 1994 (age 31)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 20, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
May 2, 2021, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–0
Earned run average4.84
Strikeouts69
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Teams

Christopher Jake Newberry (born November 20, 1994) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals.

Career

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Amateur career

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Newberry attended Mira Mesa Senior High School in San Diego, California.[1] The Kansas City Royals selected him in the 37th round of the 2012 MLB draft while he was in class.[2] He signed with the Royals, beginning his professional career.[3]

Kansas City Royals

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Newberry made his professional debut that season with the Arizona League Royals, going 1-0 with a 2.81 ERA over 16 innings. He spent 2013 with the Burlington Royals, going 1-1 with a 2.68 ERA over 11 games (six starts), 2014 with the Idaho Falls Chukars in which he went 6-4 with a 4.50 ERA over 68 innings, and 2015 with the Lexington Legends, going 4-2 with a 5.04 ERA 35 relief appearances. Newberry spent 2016 with both Lexington and the Wilmington Blue Rocks, compiling a combined 3-2 record and 2.57 ERA over 35 games, and 2017 with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Omaha Storm Chasers, going 6-4 with a 2.61 ERA over 62 relief innings. He returned to Northwest Arkansas and Omaha in 2018, going 5-0 with a 1.63 ERA over 41 relief appearances.[4]

The Royals promoted Newberry to the major leagues on August 18, 2018.[5][6][7] He made his major league debut on August 20.[8] He finished his rookie season with a 4.73 ERA across 14 appearances.

In 2019 with the Royals, Newberry recorded a 3.77 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 27 games. With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Newberry appeared in 20 games, compiling a 1-0 record with 4.09 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 22.0 innings pitched.[9]

In 2021, Newberry struggled to a 16.62 ERA across 4 appearances for the Royals, and was designated for assignment following the promotion of Jackson Kowar on June 7, 2021.[10] He was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on June 10.[11]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On December 14, 2021, Newberry signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[12] He made 19 appearances (four starts) for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2012, compiling a 1-1 record and 3.46 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 26 innings of work. On July 24, 2022, Newberry was released by the Phillies organization.

Generales de Durango

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On June 26, 2023, Newberry signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.[13] In 6 games for Durango, he struggled to a 9.64 ERA with 2 strikeouts across 4+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 12, he was released by the team.[14]

Chicago Dogs

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On July 21, 2023, Newberry signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[15] Newberry would become a free agent after the 2023 season. In 19 games 24.2 innings of relief he went 2-0 with a 1.82 era and 29 strikeouts.

Personal

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Newberry and his wife, Tiffany, were married in November 2019.[16]

References

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