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Dustin Antolin
Antolin with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2011
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-09) August 9, 1989 (age 34)
Mililani, Hawaii
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 16, 2016, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
May 16, 2016, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average13.50
Strikeouts1
Teams

Dustin Kamakana Mai Ku’u Makualani Antolin (born August 9, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played one game in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Professional career[edit]

Minor leagues[edit]

Antolin was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays out of Mililani High School in the 11th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team soon after the draft,[1] and was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays for the remainder of the season. In 12 games, Antolin pitched to a 2–2 win–loss record, 4.64 earned run average (ERA), and 14 strikeouts in 211⁄3 innings pitched.[2] He played the entire 2009 season with the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts, posting a 2–5 record, 4.47 ERA, and 40 strikeouts in 481⁄3 innings.[2] Antolin remained with the Lugnuts in 2010, going 2–2 with a 2.93 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 272⁄3 innings pitched before undergoing Tommy John surgery.[2][3]

Antolin missed the first half of the 2011 season recovering from surgery. After coming off the disabled list, he made 23 relief appearances for Lansing and one with the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. In total for the season, he would pitch to a 4–2 win–loss record, 4.05 ERA, and 38 strikeouts in 331⁄3 innings. Antolin made the leap to Dunedin full-time in 2012, making a career-high 48 relief appearances totaling 59 innings. He finished the season with a 7–3 record, 4.58 ERA, and 47 strikeouts.[2] Antolin split time in 2013 with Dunedin and the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. In 551⁄3 total innings, he would go 2–3 with a 7.64 ERA and 59 strikeouts. His high ERA was largely due to struggling at the Double-A level, where he pitched 321⁄3 innings and posted an 11.41 ERA.[2] The following season Antolin pitched exclusively for the Fisher Cats, where he greatly improved upon his previous season. He pitched to a 4–6 record in 2014, with a 3.38 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 422⁄3 innings,[2] and was named a mid-season All-Star.[4]

Antolin remained with the Fisher Cats in 2015, pitching to a 4–3 record, 3.07 ERA, and 55 strikeouts in 552⁄3 innings.[2] He would be promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons in 2016, and opened the season with a 1–1 win–loss, 2.70 ERA, and 3 saves before being called up by the Blue Jays.[5]

Toronto Blue Jays[edit]

Antolin was called up by the Blue Jays on May 15, 2016.[6] He made his MLB debut on May 16, pitching 2 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. The following day, Antolin was optioned back to Buffalo.[7] He was designated for assignment on July 22.[8] Antolin cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo the following day.[9] He became a free agent at the end of the season.[10]

Washington Nationals[edit]

On November 21, 2016, Antolin signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training.[11] He was reassigned to minor league camp on March 13, 2017, after pitching 21⁄3 innings with a 3.86 ERA.[12] On July 15, the Nationals released Antolin.[13]

Somerset Patriots[edit]

On July 19, 2017, Antolin signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[14] In the offseason, Antolin signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox,[15] but was released prior to the start of the season. He re-signed with the Somerset Patriots on April 6, 2018. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kaneshiro, Stacy (June 12, 2008). "Mililani's Antolin signs with Blue Jays". honoluluadvertiser.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Dustin Antolin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  3. ^ Davidi, Shi (May 15, 2016). "Cecil's injury creates surprising opportunity for Antolin". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  4. ^ Petri, McKenna (July 26, 2014). "Fisher Cats All-Star Dustin Antolin". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  5. ^ Kruth, Cash (May 15, 2016). "Strained biceps forces Cecil to DL". MLB.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  6. ^ Ashbourne, Nick (May 15, 2016). "Blue Jays place Cecil on 15-day DL with triceps strain". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  7. ^ Chisholm, Gregor (May 17, 2016). "Blue Jays activate Paredes, promote Venditte". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  8. ^ Liddell, Mackenzie (July 22, 2016). "Blue Jays activate Estrada and Morales, option Loup and Burns". Sportsnet. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  9. ^ Byrne, Connor (July 23, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/23/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  10. ^ "International League Transactions". MiLB.com. p. November 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  11. ^ "Nationals' Dustin Antolin: Signs minor league deal with Washington". cbssports.com. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  12. ^ Kerzel, Pete (March 13, 2017). "Ward and Stevenson leave positive impression on Baker". MASN Sports. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  13. ^ "International League Transactions". MiLB.com. p. July 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  14. ^ "Somerset Patriots Sign Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Dustin Antolin". patch.com. July 19, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  15. ^ Polishuk, Mark (November 23, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/23/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 23, 2017.

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