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'''Blake Cederlind''' (born January 4, 1996) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] organization. He made his MLB debut in 2020.
'''Blake Cederlind''' (born January 4, 1996) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] who is a free agent. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Cederlind attended [[Turlock High School]] in [[Turlock, California]], where he played baseball and was teammates with [[Brett Cumberland]] and [[Kevin Kramer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/high-school-sports/central-california-conference-all-league-honors/|title=Central California Conference All League Honors|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref> In 2014, his senior year, he went 8–1 with a 1.50 ERA along with batting .289.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/high-school-sports/seven-players-from-turlock-pitman-to-play-in-county-all-star-game/|title=Seven players from Turlock, Pitman to play in county All Star game|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref> He was not drafted out of high school in the [[2014 Major League Baseball draft]], and he enrolled at [[Merced College]] where he played [[college baseball]].
Cederlind attended [[Turlock High School]] in [[Turlock, California]], where he played baseball and was teammates with [[Brett Cumberland]] and [[Kevin Kramer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/high-school-sports/central-california-conference-all-league-honors/|title=Central California Conference All League Honors|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref> In 2014, his senior year, he went 8–1 with a 1.50 ERA along with batting .289.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/high-school-sports/seven-players-from-turlock-pitman-to-play-in-county-all-star-game/|title=Seven players from Turlock, Pitman to play in county All Star game|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref> He was not drafted out of high school in the [[2014 Major League Baseball draft]], and he enrolled at [[Merced College]] where he played [[college baseball]].


As a freshman at Merced in 2015, Cederlind went 3–1 with a 7.89 ERA over {{fraction|21|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/turlocks-blake-cederlind-signs-with-uc-davis/|title=Turlocks Blake Cederlind signs with UC Davis|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref> After the year, he was selected by the [[Minnesota Twins]] in the 22nd round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft]] but did not sign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/pro-sports/former-bulldog-drafted-by-twins/|title=Former Bulldog drafted by Twins|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref><ref>https://www.modbee.com/sports/college/article24547387.html</ref> In 2016, his sophomore year at Merced, he appeared in 23 games (making four starts) in which he compiled a 5–2 record and 3.75 ERA while striking out 63 batters in {{fraction|57|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/06/10/Pirates-Juan-Nicasio-available-out-of-bullpen-amateur-draft-continues/stories/201606100217|title=Nicasio available out of bullpen; MLB amateur draft continues|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-draft-tulane-shortstop-stephen-alemais-c183249492|title=Bucs bolster defense, pitching on Day 2|website=MLB.com}}</ref> Following the season, the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] selected Cederlind in the fifth round the [[2016 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/pro-sports/turlock-alums-picked-in-top-5-rounds-of-mlb-draft/|title=Turlock alums picked in top 5 rounds of MLB draft|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref><ref>https://www.mercedsunstar.com/sports/college/article82939097.html</ref>
As a freshman at Merced in 2015, Cederlind went 3–1 with a 7.89 ERA over {{fraction|21|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/turlocks-blake-cederlind-signs-with-uc-davis/|title=Turlocks Blake Cederlind signs with UC Davis|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref> After the year, he was selected by the [[Minnesota Twins]] in the 22nd round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft]] but did not sign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/pro-sports/former-bulldog-drafted-by-twins/|title=Former Bulldog drafted by Twins|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref><ref>https://www.modbee.com/sports/college/article24547387.html</ref> In 2016, his sophomore year at Merced, he appeared in 23 games (making four starts) in which he compiled a 5–2 record and 3.75 ERA while striking out 63 batters in {{fraction|57|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/06/10/Pirates-Juan-Nicasio-available-out-of-bullpen-amateur-draft-continues/stories/201606100217|title=Nicasio available out of bullpen; MLB amateur draft continues|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-draft-tulane-shortstop-stephen-alemais-c183249492|title=Bucs bolster defense, pitching on Day 2|website=MLB.com}}</ref> Following the season, the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] selected Cederlind in the fifth round the [[2016 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/sports/pro-sports/turlock-alums-picked-in-top-5-rounds-of-mlb-draft/|title=Turlock alums picked in top 5 rounds of MLB draft|website=www.turlockjournal.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=DeLeon | first=Juan | title=Daulton Jefferies, Blake Cederlind taken in MLB draft | website=Merced Sun-Star | date=9 June 2016 | url=https://www.mercedsunstar.com/sports/college/article82939097.html | access-date=22 July 2023}} (subscription required)</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
Cederlind signed with Pittsburgh for $285,000, and was assigned to the [[Bristol Pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heraldcourier.com/sports/bribucs-manager-sees-good-energy/article_c14505ae-3762-11e6-a890-73aa9cd8c0f1.html|title=BriBucs manager sees 'good energy'|first=Tim Hayes &#124; Bristol Herald|last=Courier|website=HeraldCourier.com}}</ref> Over six starts, he went 0–1 with a 4.67 ERA. In 2017, Cederlind spent the season with the [[West Virginia Power]] where he pitched to a 2–3 record and 7.76 ERA over 25 games (seven starts), striking out 55 batters over 58 innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/wv-power-showing-major-league-quality-this-season/article_bf6991f1-3235-5407-b184-cb2ba2b0a00d.html|title=WV Power showing major league quality this season|website=The Herald-Dispatch}}</ref> He returned to West Virginia to begin the 2018 season and was promoted to the [[Bradenton Marauders]] in June.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/wv-power-open-2018-baseball-season-with-prospect-laden-roster/|title=WV Power open 2018 baseball season tonight with prospect-laden roster|newspaper=West Virginia Press Association |date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> Over {{fraction|49|2|3}} innings between both teams, he pitched to a 4–4 record and 4.89 ERA while striking out 54 batters. Cederlind returned to Bradenton to begin 2019 before being promoted to the [[Altoona Curve]] in May. In August, he was promoted to the [[Indianapolis Indians]] with whom he finished the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2019/08/minor-moves-blake-cederlind-promoted-to-indianapolis-kevin-kramer-returns-from-injured-list.html|title = Minor Moves: Blake Cederlind Promoted to Indianapolis; Kevin Kramer Returns from Injured List}}</ref> Over 41 relief appearances between the three clubs, Cederlind went 5–2 with a 2.28 ERA, striking out 55 over {{fraction|59|1|3}} innings.
Cederlind signed with Pittsburgh for $285,000, and was assigned to the [[Bristol Pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heraldcourier.com/sports/bribucs-manager-sees-good-energy/article_c14505ae-3762-11e6-a890-73aa9cd8c0f1.html|title=BriBucs manager sees 'good energy'|first=Tim Hayes &#124; Bristol Herald|last=Courier|website=HeraldCourier.com|date=June 20, 2016 }}</ref> Over six starts, he went 0–1 with a 4.67 ERA. In 2017, Cederlind spent the season with the [[West Virginia Power]] where he pitched to a 2–3 record and 7.76 ERA over 25 games (seven starts), striking out 55 batters over 58 innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/wv-power-showing-major-league-quality-this-season/article_bf6991f1-3235-5407-b184-cb2ba2b0a00d.html|title=WV Power showing major league quality this season|website=The Herald-Dispatch|date=April 5, 2018 }}</ref> He returned to West Virginia to begin the 2018 season and was promoted to the [[Bradenton Marauders]] in June.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/wv-power-open-2018-baseball-season-with-prospect-laden-roster/|title=WV Power open 2018 baseball season tonight with prospect-laden roster|newspaper=West Virginia Press Association |date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> Over {{fraction|49|2|3}} innings between both teams, he pitched to a 4–4 record and 4.89 ERA while striking out 54 batters. Cederlind returned to Bradenton to begin 2019 before being promoted to the [[Altoona Curve]] in May. In August, he was promoted to the [[Indianapolis Indians]] with whom he finished the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2019/08/minor-moves-blake-cederlind-promoted-to-indianapolis-kevin-kramer-returns-from-injured-list.html|title = Minor Moves: Blake Cederlind Promoted to Indianapolis; Kevin Kramer Returns from Injured List| date=22 August 2019 }}</ref> Over 41 relief appearances between the three clubs, Cederlind went 5–2 with a 2.28 ERA, striking out 55 over {{fraction|59|1|3}} innings.


Cederlind was added to the Pirates 40-man roster following the 2019 season.<ref name="Adam Berry">{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/oneil-cruz-ke-bryan-hayes-added-to-40-man|title=Bucs add top prospects Hayes, Cruz to 40-man|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=Adam Berry|date=November 20, 2019|accessdate=November 22, 2019}}</ref> On July 5, 2020, it was announced that Cederlind had tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2020/07/05/Pirates-Blake-Cederlind-Socrates-Brito-test-positive-COVID-19-Derek-Shelton/stories/202007050138|title=Pirates Blake Cederlind, Socrates Brito test positive for COVID-19|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref> On September 15, Cederlind was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and made his debut against the [[Cincinnati Reds]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2020/09/16/blake-cederlind-pirates-debut-jacob-stallings-oscar-marin/stories/202009160099|title='I don't know if I was breathing': Pirates reliever Blake Cederlind relishes first taste of the big leagues|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref>
Cederlind was added to the Pirates 40-man roster following the 2019 season.<ref name="Adam Berry">{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/oneil-cruz-ke-bryan-hayes-added-to-40-man|title=Bucs add top prospects Hayes, Cruz to 40-man|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=Adam Berry|date=November 20, 2019|accessdate=November 22, 2019}}</ref> On July 5, 2020, it was announced that Cederlind had tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2020/07/05/Pirates-Blake-Cederlind-Socrates-Brito-test-positive-COVID-19-Derek-Shelton/stories/202007050138|title=Pirates Blake Cederlind, Socrates Brito test positive for COVID-19|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref> On September 15, Cederlind was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and made his debut against the [[Cincinnati Reds]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2020/09/16/blake-cederlind-pirates-debut-jacob-stallings-oscar-marin/stories/202009160099|title='I don't know if I was breathing': Pirates reliever Blake Cederlind relishes first taste of the big leagues|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref>


On March 12, 2021, Cederlind was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a strained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/03/pirates-blake-cederlind-60-day-il-ucl-strain.html|title=Blake Cederlind Undergoes Tommy John Surgery|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> On March 23, 2021, Cederlind underwent [[Tommy John surgery]], causing him to miss the 2021 season.<ref name="auto"/> On November 10, 2022, Cederlind was sent outright off the 40-man roster.
On March 12, 2021, Cederlind was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a strained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/03/pirates-blake-cederlind-60-day-il-ucl-strain.html|title=Blake Cederlind Undergoes Tommy John Surgery|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> On March 23, 2021, Cederlind underwent [[Tommy John surgery]], causing him to miss the 2021 season.<ref name="auto"/> On November 10, 2022, Cederlind was sent outright off of the 40-man roster.

Cederlind returned from injury in 2023, making 5 appearances for the Single-A [[Bradenton Marauders]] and struggling to a 13.50 ERA with 6 strikeouts in 6.0 innings pitched. On May 31, 2023, Cederlind was released by the Pirates organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blake Cederlind: Released by Pittsburgh|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/blake-cederlind-released-by-pittsburgh/amp/|access-date=2023-05-31|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

===San Diego Padres===
On June 8, 2023, Cederlind signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padres' Blake Cederlind: Inks minors deal with San Diego|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-blake-cederlind-inks-minors-deal-with-san-diego/|access-date=2023-06-08|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Cederlind made 5 appearances split between the rookie–level [[Arizona Complex League Padres]] and Double–A [[San Antonio Missions]]; in {{fraction|4|2|3}} innings, he surrendered 6 runs on 5 hits and 7 walks with 7 strikeouts. On July 14, Cederlind was released by the Padres.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-07-14|title=Transactions|website=MiLB.com}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 14:29, 24 February 2024

Blake Cederlind
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-01-04) January 4, 1996 (age 28)
Turlock, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 2020, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.50
Strikeouts4
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Blake Cederlind (born January 4, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Amateur career

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Cederlind attended Turlock High School in Turlock, California, where he played baseball and was teammates with Brett Cumberland and Kevin Kramer.[1] In 2014, his senior year, he went 8–1 with a 1.50 ERA along with batting .289.[2] He was not drafted out of high school in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, and he enrolled at Merced College where he played college baseball.

As a freshman at Merced in 2015, Cederlind went 3–1 with a 7.89 ERA over 21+2⁄3 innings.[3] After the year, he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 22nd round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign.[4][5] In 2016, his sophomore year at Merced, he appeared in 23 games (making four starts) in which he compiled a 5–2 record and 3.75 ERA while striking out 63 batters in 57+2⁄3 innings.[6][7] Following the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Cederlind in the fifth round the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[8][9]

Professional career

[edit]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Cederlind signed with Pittsburgh for $285,000, and was assigned to the Bristol Pirates.[10] Over six starts, he went 0–1 with a 4.67 ERA. In 2017, Cederlind spent the season with the West Virginia Power where he pitched to a 2–3 record and 7.76 ERA over 25 games (seven starts), striking out 55 batters over 58 innings.[11] He returned to West Virginia to begin the 2018 season and was promoted to the Bradenton Marauders in June.[12] Over 49+2⁄3 innings between both teams, he pitched to a 4–4 record and 4.89 ERA while striking out 54 batters. Cederlind returned to Bradenton to begin 2019 before being promoted to the Altoona Curve in May. In August, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians with whom he finished the season.[13] Over 41 relief appearances between the three clubs, Cederlind went 5–2 with a 2.28 ERA, striking out 55 over 59+1⁄3 innings.

Cederlind was added to the Pirates 40-man roster following the 2019 season.[14] On July 5, 2020, it was announced that Cederlind had tested positive for COVID-19.[15] On September 15, Cederlind was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and made his debut against the Cincinnati Reds.[16]

On March 12, 2021, Cederlind was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a strained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.[17] On March 23, 2021, Cederlind underwent Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the 2021 season.[17] On November 10, 2022, Cederlind was sent outright off of the 40-man roster.

Cederlind returned from injury in 2023, making 5 appearances for the Single-A Bradenton Marauders and struggling to a 13.50 ERA with 6 strikeouts in 6.0 innings pitched. On May 31, 2023, Cederlind was released by the Pirates organization.[18]

San Diego Padres

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On June 8, 2023, Cederlind signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[19] Cederlind made 5 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Padres and Double–A San Antonio Missions; in 4+2⁄3 innings, he surrendered 6 runs on 5 hits and 7 walks with 7 strikeouts. On July 14, Cederlind was released by the Padres.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Central California Conference All League Honors". www.turlockjournal.com.
  2. ^ "Seven players from Turlock, Pitman to play in county All Star game". www.turlockjournal.com.
  3. ^ "Turlocks Blake Cederlind signs with UC Davis". www.turlockjournal.com.
  4. ^ "Former Bulldog drafted by Twins". www.turlockjournal.com.
  5. ^ https://www.modbee.com/sports/college/article24547387.html
  6. ^ "Nicasio available out of bullpen; MLB amateur draft continues". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  7. ^ "Bucs bolster defense, pitching on Day 2". MLB.com.
  8. ^ "Turlock alums picked in top 5 rounds of MLB draft". www.turlockjournal.com.
  9. ^ DeLeon, Juan (June 9, 2016). "Daulton Jefferies, Blake Cederlind taken in MLB draft". Merced Sun-Star. Retrieved July 22, 2023. (subscription required)
  10. ^ Courier, Tim Hayes | Bristol Herald (June 20, 2016). "BriBucs manager sees 'good energy'". HeraldCourier.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "WV Power showing major league quality this season". The Herald-Dispatch. April 5, 2018.
  12. ^ "WV Power open 2018 baseball season tonight with prospect-laden roster". West Virginia Press Association. April 5, 2018.
  13. ^ "Minor Moves: Blake Cederlind Promoted to Indianapolis; Kevin Kramer Returns from Injured List". August 22, 2019.
  14. ^ Adam Berry (November 20, 2019). "Bucs add top prospects Hayes, Cruz to 40-man". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  15. ^ "Pirates Blake Cederlind, Socrates Brito test positive for COVID-19". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  16. ^ "'I don't know if I was breathing': Pirates reliever Blake Cederlind relishes first taste of the big leagues". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  17. ^ a b "Blake Cederlind Undergoes Tommy John Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors.
  18. ^ "Blake Cederlind: Released by Pittsburgh". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  19. ^ "Padres' Blake Cederlind: Inks minors deal with San Diego". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  20. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
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