Brett Jensen
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Brett Jensen is a pitcher
for the Erie SeaWolves
of the Eastern League. He played collegiately for Nebraska
leaving the team with 2 team records. He went to high school at Eagle Grove High School
.
as a freshman and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles
in the 45th round of the 2003 MLB Draft
but transferred to Nebraska. In 2004 he went 1–4 with a 5.29 ERA
and 2 saves. He threw 22 strikeout
s and only 5 walks
in 20 games played. Jensen had a 3–5 record with a 1.96 ERA and struckout 46 batters in 33 games his junior year. He set 2 Husker records with 16 saves in a season and 18 in his career. He had 5 saves in the post season including one in the 2005 College World Series
against Arizona State (Nebraska's first ever CWS win). He was drafted by the Washington Nationals
in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft
after the season but turned it down to play his senior year. In 2006, Jensen went 5–0 with a 2.56 ERA in 45⅔ innings pitched
. He ended his senior season with 13 saves, extending his career saves record to 31. The Detroit Tigers
drafted Jensen in the 14th round (412 overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
.
in the short season New York - Penn League
. He went 1–0 in 25 games with 31 strikeouts and was second in the league with 17 saves.
In 2007, Jensen went 5–1 for the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps
of the Midwest League
. He was second in the league with 56 appearances and third with 23 saves. He also had a 1.79 ERA, striking out 66 and only walking 8 in 60⅓ innings.
Brett was promoted in 2008 going 1-1 with one save and a 4.00 ERA in 10 relief appearances for Double-A Erie. He missed most of the season landing on the disabled list May 7 with a right elbow strain.
He stayed with the SeaWolves in 2009.
Brett Jensen has retired to pursue a career outside of baseball.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the Erie SeaWolves
Erie SeaWolves
The Erie SeaWolves are a minor league baseball team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball club....
of the Eastern League. He played collegiately for Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team is a member of the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA, and is currently coached by Darin Erstad. The program started in 1889....
leaving the team with 2 team records. He went to high school at Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove High School is a high school located in Eagle Grove, Iowa...
.
Amateur career
Jensen played at Iowa Central Community CollegeIowa Central Community College
Iowa Central Community College is a community college located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States, with satellite campuses in Webster City and Storm Lake. It was created in 1966 by the merger of Fort Dodge Community College with two other nearby schools....
as a freshman and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
in the 45th round of the 2003 MLB Draft
MLB Draft
The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players, from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs, to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with...
but transferred to Nebraska. In 2004 he went 1–4 with a 5.29 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
and 2 saves. He threw 22 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s and only 5 walks
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
in 20 games played. Jensen had a 3–5 record with a 1.96 ERA and struckout 46 batters in 33 games his junior year. He set 2 Husker records with 16 saves in a season and 18 in his career. He had 5 saves in the post season including one in the 2005 College World Series
2005 College World Series
The 2005 College World Series was held June 17 through 27, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium. It was won by Texas, which defeated Florida in the championship...
against Arizona State (Nebraska's first ever CWS win). He was drafted by the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft
2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
after the season but turned it down to play his senior year. In 2006, Jensen went 5–0 with a 2.56 ERA in 45⅔ innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
. He ended his senior season with 13 saves, extending his career saves record to 31. The Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
drafted Jensen in the 14th round (412 overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
2006 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 6 and 7. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.-First Round Selections:...
.
| Year | ERA | W | L | G | IP | ER | BB | K |
| 2004 | 5.29 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 32.1 | 19 | 5 | 22 |
| 2005 | 1.96 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 46 | 10 | 9 | 46 |
| 2006 | 2.56 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 45.2 | 13 | 10 | 41 |
| Total | 3.05 | 9 | 9 | 80 | 124 | 42 | 24 | 109 |
Awards
- 2005 Second-Team All-Big 12
- 2006 First-Team Preseason All-American (Collegiate Baseball)
- 2006 Third-Team Preseason All-American (NCBWA)
- 2006 First Team All Big 12
Professional career
After Brett got drafted he played with the Oneonta TigersOneonta Tigers
The Oneonta Tigers were a minor league baseball team located in Oneonta, New York. They were members of the New York - Penn League. The Tigers were the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, and played their home games at Damaschke Field...
in the short season New York - Penn League
New York - Penn League
The New York – Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. It is classified as a "Short-Season A" league; its season starts in June, after major-league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts, and ends in early...
. He went 1–0 in 25 games with 31 strikeouts and was second in the league with 17 saves.
In 2007, Jensen went 5–1 for the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps
West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home games are played in Comstock Park, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.-Franchise history:...
of the Midwest League
Midwest League
The Midwest League is a Class-A minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States.-History:Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians or East Frankfort White Sox, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort...
. He was second in the league with 56 appearances and third with 23 saves. He also had a 1.79 ERA, striking out 66 and only walking 8 in 60⅓ innings.
Brett was promoted in 2008 going 1-1 with one save and a 4.00 ERA in 10 relief appearances for Double-A Erie. He missed most of the season landing on the disabled list May 7 with a right elbow strain.
He stayed with the SeaWolves in 2009.
Brett Jensen has retired to pursue a career outside of baseball.