Denny Stark
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Dennis James Stark is a Major League Baseball
right-handed pitcher
who is currently a free agent. He is an alumnus of the University of Toledo
.
in the 4th round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft
, Stark would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Mariners on September 15, .
he went 11-4 with a 4.00 ERA
in 32 games, 20 of those were starts. Stark's career started to decline from here, in he appeared in 17 games, 13 started, and had a record of 3-3 with a 5.83 ERA. Stark's worst year statistically was in , when he went 0-5 in six games, all starts, with a 11.42 ERA.
. He spent the season working his way back into pitching shape pitching for the Mariners' Double-A affiliate, the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
, and Triple-A affiliate, Tacoma Rainiers
. He was re-signed by the Mariners at the end of the season. He made his first major league appearance since on May 3, when he pitched of an inning
against the Oakland Athletics
. He was designated for assignment
by the Mariners on June 7, 2009. Stark was granted free agency on October 15, 2009.
of the Atlantic League of Professional 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...
right-handed 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...
who is currently a free agent. He is an alumnus of the University of Toledo
University of Toledo
The University of Toledo is a public university in Toledo, Ohio, United States. The Carnegie Foundation classified the university as "Doctoral/Research Extensive."-National recognition:...
.
Seattle Mariners
Drafted by 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...
in the 4th round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft
1996 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1996 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 4 and 5, 1996...
, Stark would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Mariners on September 15, .
Colorado Rockies
In Stark saw his best year statistically to date. Playing for the Colorado RockiesColorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
he went 11-4 with a 4.00 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...
in 32 games, 20 of those were starts. Stark's career started to decline from here, in he appeared in 17 games, 13 started, and had a record of 3-3 with a 5.83 ERA. Stark's worst year statistically was in , when he went 0-5 in six games, all starts, with a 11.42 ERA.
Seattle Mariners, second tenure
On March 8, , he signed a minor league contract with 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...
. He spent the season working his way back into pitching shape pitching for the Mariners' Double-A affiliate, the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
The Jackson Generals are a minor league baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The team is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and plays their home games at Pringles Park; opened in 1998, the park currently holds 6,000 fans.From their inaugural season...
, and Triple-A affiliate, Tacoma Rainiers
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
. He was re-signed by the Mariners at the end of the season. He made his first major league appearance since on May 3, when he pitched of an inning
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...
against the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. He was designated for assignment
Designated for assignment
Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
by the Mariners on June 7, 2009. Stark was granted free agency on October 15, 2009.
Bridgeport Bluefish
Stark currently plays for the Bridgeport BluefishBridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish is an American professional baseball team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is a professional, independent baseball organization located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of the Northeast megalopolis. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League...
.