Phil Stockman
Encyclopedia
Phillip Matthew Stockman (born 25 January 1980 in Oldham
, Greater Manchester
, England
) is a free-agent pitcher
in Major League Baseball
.
in Brisbane, Australia, and he has represented that country as a member of Australia's national baseball team
. While with the team, Stockman won a silver medal
at the 2004 Summer Olympics
, and he was also a participant in the 2006 World Baseball Classic
.
organization, Stockman was a Texas League
All-Star
in 2003, while working as a starting pitcher for the El Paso Diablos
. He signed with the Braves as a six-year minor league free agent
in 2006, and earned a midseason promotion to the majors. On 16 May 2008 Stockman was called up to the major leagues and pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief against Oakland on 17 May.
He was released on 15 March 2009 due to injuries.
Oldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is a free-agent 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...
in 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...
.
Amateur career
Although Stockman was born in England, he grew up in Australia and is a graduate of Beenleigh State High SchoolBeenleigh State High School
Beenleigh State High School is a public, co-educational high school located in Beenleigh, Queensland.- Extra Curricula Activities :BSHS offers a number of Extra Curricular activities including Debating, Air Fore Cadets as well as sporting an Agricultural Show Team and Dance Troop.- Academic...
in Brisbane, Australia, and he has represented that country as a member of Australia's national baseball team
Australia national baseball team
The Australian national baseball team represents Australia in international baseball tournaments and competitions. They are ranked as the top team in Oceania, and are the Oceanian Champions, having been awarded the title in 2007 when New Zealand withdrew from the Oceania Baseball Championship. They...
. While with the team, Stockman won a silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Baseball at the 2004 Summer Olympics
-Preliminary round:The top four teams advanced to the semifinals. To determine the seed ranking of teams tied in the standings, the result of the two teams' game against each other was used. Japan therefore received first place due to the win over Cuba. In the semi-finals, Japan played...
, and he was also a participant in the 2006 World Baseball Classic
2006 World Baseball Classic
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.
Professional career
Originally signed by the Arizona DiamondbacksArizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
organization, Stockman was a Texas League
Texas League
The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
All-Star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
in 2003, while working as a starting pitcher for the El Paso Diablos
El Paso Diablos
The El Paso Diablos are a professional baseball team based in El Paso, Texas, in the United States. The Diablos are a member of the South Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Since the 2005 season to the...
. He signed with the Braves as a six-year minor league free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
in 2006, and earned a midseason promotion to the majors. On 16 May 2008 Stockman was called up to the major leagues and pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief against Oakland on 17 May.
He was released on 15 March 2009 due to injuries.
External links
- Stockman's minor league statistics at The Toronto Star
- Stockman's player page at MLB.com