Charlie Furbush
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Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush (born April 11, 1986) is an American
professional baseball
pitcher
with the Seattle Mariners
of Major League Baseball
. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.
and attended South Portland High School
. He then went on to St. Joseph's College of Maine, where he was recruited to play at Louisiana State University
. While with Louisiana State in 2007, Furbush went 3–9 with a 4.95 ERA in 16 starts, striking out 88 batters in 87 innings. He was drafted by the Tigers in the fourth round of the 2007 amateur draft and began his professional career that year.
Furbush appeared in 12 games between the GCL Tigers and West Michigan Whitecaps
in 2007, making 10 starts and going 6–1 with a 2.34 ERA, striking out 69 batters in 61⅔ innings. He did not pitch in 2008 due to recovery from Tommy John surgery
. With the Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2009, Furbush went 6–7 with a 3.96 ERA in 24 games (23 starts). He split 2010 between the Lakeland Flying Tigers, (13 starts), Erie SeaWolves
(five starts) and Toledo Mud Hens
(nine starts), going a combined 8–9 with a 4.25 ERA. He struck out 183 batters in 159 innings.
who went on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation. He made his Major League debut on May 23, 2011 after coming into relief for starter Phil Coke
who appeared to hurt his ankle slipping on the wet grass after a short start of only 3⅓ innings pitched and a 1-0 Tigers deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays
. Furbush issued a base on balls
to the first batter he faced, Sean Rodriguez
, to load the bases. He then struck out Felipe López and Kelly Shoppach
to end the inning. He pitched 3⅔ innings, allowing two hits, one base on balls, and three strikeouts before being replaced by Joaquín Benoit
for the start of the eighth inning. The Tigers came back to score two runs under Furbush and eventually won the game 6-3, earning Furbush a win in his first Major League game. On June 30, Furbush was moved to the starting rotation replacing Phil Coke.
along with outfielder Casper Wells
, prospect Francisco Martínez
and player to be named later
Chance Ruffin
for David Pauley
and Doug Fister
.
United States
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professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
pitcher
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...
with the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.
Early life and career
Prior to playing professionally, Furbush was born in Portland, MainePortland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and is the county seat of Cumberland County. The 2010 city population was 66,194, growing 3 percent since the census of 2000...
and attended South Portland High School
South Portland High School
South Portland High School is a secondary school located in South Portland, Maine. It started in what is now Mahoney Middle school and was moved to its current campus. The School is waiting on plans for a new school, since budget was voted down in 2007. The citizens approved a renovation in a 2010...
. He then went on to St. Joseph's College of Maine, where he was recruited to play at Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
. While with Louisiana State in 2007, Furbush went 3–9 with a 4.95 ERA in 16 starts, striking out 88 batters in 87 innings. He was drafted by the Tigers in the fourth round of the 2007 amateur draft and began his professional career that year.
Furbush appeared in 12 games between the GCL Tigers and 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:...
in 2007, making 10 starts and going 6–1 with a 2.34 ERA, striking out 69 batters in 61⅔ innings. He did not pitch in 2008 due to recovery from Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
. With the Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2009, Furbush went 6–7 with a 3.96 ERA in 24 games (23 starts). He split 2010 between the Lakeland Flying Tigers, (13 starts), 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....
(five starts) and Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Mud Hens
The Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
(nine starts), going a combined 8–9 with a 4.25 ERA. He struck out 183 batters in 159 innings.
Major league career
On May 21, 2011, Furbush was called up for the first time to replace Brad ThomasBrad Thomas
Bradley Richard Thomas is an Australian professional baseball pitcher that is currently a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers, in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and in the Korean Baseball Organization for the...
who went on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation. He made his Major League debut on May 23, 2011 after coming into relief for starter Phil Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
who appeared to hurt his ankle slipping on the wet grass after a short start of only 3⅓ innings pitched and a 1-0 Tigers deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. Furbush issued a base on balls
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...
to the first batter he faced, Sean Rodriguez
Sean Rodriguez
Sean John Rodriguez is a Cuban American Major League Baseball short stop for the Tampa Bay Rays.-High school career:...
, to load the bases. He then struck out Felipe López and Kelly Shoppach
Kelly Shoppach
Kelly Brian Shoppach is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is nicknamed Shop.Shoppach was traded to the Indians from the Boston Red Sox organization on January 28, 2006, as part of the same deal that saw outfielder Coco Crisp sent to Boston and highly regarded prospect Andy...
to end the inning. He pitched 3⅔ innings, allowing two hits, one base on balls, and three strikeouts before being replaced by Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
for the start of the eighth inning. The Tigers came back to score two runs under Furbush and eventually won the game 6-3, earning Furbush a win in his first Major League game. On June 30, Furbush was moved to the starting rotation replacing Phil Coke.
Seattle Mariners
On July 30, 2011, Furbush was traded to the Seattle MarinersSeattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
along with outfielder Casper Wells
Casper Wells
Casper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, prospect Francisco Martínez
Francisco Martínez (baseball)
Francisco Javier Martínez is a third baseman who is currently on the Seattle Mariners 40 man roster.-Professional career:Martínez along with Jacob Turner represented the Detroit Tigers at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game....
and player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
Chance Ruffin
Chance Ruffin
Chance Kraig Ruffin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
for David Pauley
David Pauley
David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
and Doug Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
.