Damien Magnifico

Damien Magnifico
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 51
Pitcher
Born: (1991-05-21) May 21, 1991
Dallas, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 16, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 6.00
Strikeouts 0
Teams

Damien Jack Magnifico (born May 24, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Magnifico was drafted by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas.[1] He did not sign with the Mets and attended Howard College to play college baseball.[2][3] Prior to the 2012 season, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma. After one year at Oklahoma, Magnifico was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[4] He signed with the Brewers and made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers. He spent 2013 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Brevard County Manatees, 2014 with Brevard County and 2015 with the Biloxi Shuckers. The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[5]

Magnifico was promoted to the Major Leagues on August 16 and made his debut that day.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Some info on Damien Magnifico". New York Post. June 10, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ "OU baseball: Damien Magnifico's 100 mph pitch draws a crowd". NewsOK.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ John ShinnThe Norman Transcript (April 12, 2012). "Magnifco is learning to do more on mound". Norman Transcript. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ Fox Sports. "brewers-continue-to-chase-talent-on-day-3". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Brewers protect Orlando Arcia for Rule 5 Draft". Milwaukee Brewers. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  6. ↑ http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/high-schools/2016/08/17/milwaukee-brewers-call-former-north-mesquite-ou-star-damien-magnifico-first-day-includes-pitching-vs-cubs-fetching-coffee
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