Sean Green (baseball)
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Sean William Green is an American professional baseball
pitcher
. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky
.
, in the Fincastle
community.
Following his senior season at Louisville Male High School
, Sean was selected by Toronto Blue Jays
in 32nd round (959th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
, but elected to attend the University of Louisville
instead. He played baseball for the Louisville Cardinals from to . He was drafted in the 12th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft
by the Colorado Rockies
after his junior season at Louisville.
After spending his first professional season with the Portland Rockies
of the Northwest League
, the right-hander moved up the organizational ladder, pitching for the Asheville Tourists
in the South Atlantic League
in , Salem
in the Carolina League
in , and California League
's Visalia Oaks
before jumping to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers
in where he was 4–3 with a 3.03 ERA.
In an off-season trade, the Seattle Mariners
acquired Green from the Rockies for pitcher Aaron Taylor
, and Green flourished in the Mariners farm system, logging a Texas League
-high 14 saves and posting a 2.96 ERA for the San Antonio Missions
in before being promoted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers
.
He completed the 2005 season in Tacoma and pitched in seven spring training
games with the big league squad in Arizona before opening back in Tacoma. His spring training performance and 4–0 record and 1.38 ERA as the Rainiers' closer caught the eye of Mariners manager Mike Hargrove
.
Green made it to the big leagues when the Seattle Mariners called him up on April 29, 2006, to replace reliever Julio Mateo
. When Mateo was activated on May 20, it was thought that Green would return to Triple-A Tacoma, but the Mariners opted to instead send down pitcher Emiliano Fruto
. He made his first Major League appearance on May 2 against the Minnesota Twins
.
In , Green dominated before the All-Star break, with a 2.72 ERA, but after the All-Star break, Green had a 8.65 ERA.
to New York.
Despite hype for Green, he struggled in his first year and was eventually demoted to the Mets minor league, AAA affiliate.
In early April 2010, Green was given the final bullpen spot but he was put on the DL with a broken rib. It was reported that Green has recovered from the injury but was still rehabing in the minors. Green returned to the Mets on September 6, 2010, as part of the Mets September callups.
On December 3, 2010, the Mets non-tendered Green, making him a free agent.
. He was designated for assignment on May 17, 2011.
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...
. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
.
Biography
Green grew up in east Louisville, KentuckyLouisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
, in the Fincastle
Fincastle, Kentucky
Fincastle is a city in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 825 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Fincastle is located at ....
community.
Following his senior season at Louisville Male High School
Louisville Male High School
Louisville Male Traditional High School is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 in the southside of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It is part of the Jefferson County Public School District....
, Sean was selected by Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
in 32nd round (959th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1997...
, but elected to attend the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
instead. He played baseball for the Louisville Cardinals from to . He was drafted in the 12th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft
2000 Major League Baseball Draft
-First Round Selections:-Compensation picks:- Background :The Florida Marlins made Adrian Gonzalez of Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, CA the first overall selection in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft...
by the Colorado Rockies
Colorado 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...
after his junior season at Louisville.
After spending his first professional season with the Portland Rockies
Portland Rockies
The Portland Rockies were a minor-league baseball team that played in Portland, Oregon from 1995-2000. They were a rookie league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Their name and logo mimicked the mountain theme of the Colorado club, even though Portland is not located in the Rocky Mountains...
of the Northwest League
Northwest League
The Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a Class A-Short Season minor baseball league. The league is the descendant of the Western International League which ran as a class B league from 1937-1951 and class A from 1952-1954...
, the right-hander moved up the organizational ladder, pitching for the Asheville Tourists
Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994....
in the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
in , Salem
Salem Avalanche
The Salem Red Sox are a minor league baseball team in Salem, Virginia, USA, an independent city adjacent to Roanoke, Virginia. They are a Class High-A team in the Carolina League and are a farm team of the Boston Red Sox...
in the Carolina League
Carolina League
The Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic Coast of the United States. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
in , and California League
California League
The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
's Visalia Oaks
Visalia Oaks
The Visalia Rawhide are a minor league baseball team in Visalia, California, U.S. They are a Class A - Advanced team of the Arizona Diamondbacks operating in the California League and have recently agreed to renew their affiliation through 2012....
before jumping to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers
Tulsa Drillers
The Tulsa Drillers are a minor league baseball team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies major-league club.-Stadium:...
in where he was 4–3 with a 3.03 ERA.
In an off-season trade, 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...
acquired Green from the Rockies for pitcher Aaron Taylor
Aaron Taylor (baseball)
Aaron Wade Taylor , nicknamed Big Country, is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners....
, and Green flourished in the Mariners farm system, logging 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...
-high 14 saves and posting a 2.96 ERA for the San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Missions
The San Antonio Missions are a minor league baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres major-league club. The Missions play in Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, located in San Antonio...
in before being promoted to the Triple-A 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 completed the 2005 season in Tacoma and pitched in seven spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
games with the big league squad in Arizona before opening back in Tacoma. His spring training performance and 4–0 record and 1.38 ERA as the Rainiers' closer caught the eye of Mariners manager Mike Hargrove
Mike Hargrove
Dudley Michael Hargrove is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. He is currently employed as an advisor with the Cleveland Indians....
.
Green made it to the big leagues when the Seattle Mariners called him up on April 29, 2006, to replace reliever Julio Mateo
Julio Mateo
Julio Cesar Mateo is a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 6’ tall 220 lb Mateo bats and throws right-handed. He was signed by the Seattle Mariners as a non-drafted free agent on May 15, ....
. When Mateo was activated on May 20, it was thought that Green would return to Triple-A Tacoma, but the Mariners opted to instead send down pitcher Emiliano Fruto
Emiliano Fruto
Emiliano Ricardo Fruto is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher. He made his debut in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners on May 14,...
. He made his first Major League appearance on May 2 against the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
.
In , Green dominated before the All-Star break, with a 2.72 ERA, but after the All-Star break, Green had a 8.65 ERA.
New York Mets
On December 10, 2008, Green was sent to the New York Mets as a part of a 12-player, 3-team trade that sent reliever J.J. PutzJ.J. Putz
Joseph Jason "J. J." Putz is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-High school:Born in Trenton, Michigan, Putz led Trenton High School to the 1994 Division 2 state championship. He graduated in 1995 and won the Mr...
to New York.
Despite hype for Green, he struggled in his first year and was eventually demoted to the Mets minor league, AAA affiliate.
In early April 2010, Green was given the final bullpen spot but he was put on the DL with a broken rib. It was reported that Green has recovered from the injury but was still rehabing in the minors. Green returned to the Mets on September 6, 2010, as part of the Mets September callups.
On December 3, 2010, the Mets non-tendered Green, making him a free agent.
Milwaukee Brewers
On December 22, 2010, Green signed a non-guaranteed one-year contract worth $875,000 with the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. He was designated for assignment on May 17, 2011.