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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1985)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Sam Demel
| name = Sam Demel
| image = Sam Demel 2011.jpg
| image = Sam Demel 2011.jpg
| caption = Demel with the Arizona Diamondbacks
| caption = Demel with the Arizona Diamondbacks
| team = Free agent
| number =
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|10|23}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|10|23}}
| birth_place= [[Channelview, Texas]]
| birth_place= [[Channelview, Texas]], U.S.
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
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| debutyear = 2010
| debutyear = 2010
| debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks
| debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks
| finalleague = MLB
| statyear = 2012 season
| finaldate = August 21
| finalyear = 2012
| finalteam = Arizona Diamondbacks
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
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| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value = 48
| stat3value = 48
| stat4label = [[Save (baseball)|Save]]s
| stat4value = 2
| teams=
| teams=
*[[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{by|2010}}–{{by|2012}})
*[[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2010}}–{{mlby|2012}})
}}
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'''Samuel Vincent Demel''' (born October 23, 1985) is an American [[professional baseball]] pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]].
'''Samuel Vincent Demel''' (born October 23, 1985) is an American former [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) [[pitcher]] who played for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] from 2010 to 2012.


=={{anchor|Career}}Career==
=={{anchor|Career}}Career==


===College===
===College===
Demel attended [[Texas Christian University]], where he was a member of the [[2005 Conference USA Baseball Tournament|2005 Conference USA All-Tournament Team]]<ref name=guide>{{cite web|title=2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/c-usa-m-basebl-guide-2012.pdf|accessdate=21 June 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/68aqThrrz|archivedate=2012-06-21|page=93}}</ref> and the 2006 First All-Mountain West Conference team. He pitched for the [[Falmouth Commodores]] of the prestigious [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] in 2005 and 2006, earning league All-Star honors in 2006.<ref name="cstv">{{cite web|url=http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/073106aaa.html|title=Demel named a Cape Cod All-Star - TCU Horned Frogs Official Athletic Site|publisher=gofrogs.cstv.com|accessdate=12 Jan 2014}}</ref>
Demel attended [[Texas Christian University]], where he was a member of the [[2005 Conference USA Baseball Tournament|2005 Conference USA All-Tournament Team]]<ref name=guide>{{cite web|title=2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/c-usa-m-basebl-guide-2012.pdf|access-date=21 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112132014/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/c-usa-m-basebl-guide-2012.pdf|archive-date=2012-11-12|page=93|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the 2006 First All-Mountain West Conference team. He pitched for the [[Falmouth Commodores]] of the prestigious [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] in 2005 and 2006, earning league All-Star honors in 2006.<ref name="cstv">{{cite web|url=http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/073106aaa.html|title=Demel named a Cape Cod All-Star - TCU Horned Frogs Official Athletic Site|publisher=gofrogs.cstv.com|access-date=12 Jan 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2005&T=Falmouth%20Commodores |title=2005 Falmouth Commodores |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2006&T=Falmouth_Commodores |title=2006 Falmouth Commodores |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref>


===Draft and minor leagues===
===Draft and minor leagues===
Demel was drafted in the 35th round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball Draft]] by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], but opted to attend college instead. He was again drafted by the [[Oakland Athletics]] in the third round of the [[2007 Major League Baseball Draft]]. Demel would play in spring training for the A's but would not make the team and go back to the minors.
Demel was drafted in the 35th round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball Draft]] by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], but opted to attend college instead. He was again drafted by the [[Oakland Athletics]] in the third round of the [[2007 Major League Baseball Draft]]. Demel would play in spring training for the A's but would not make the team and go back to the minors.


In 2007, Demel pitched for Kane County and Stockton in Class A and got to a 0-1 record and a 4.63 ERA. After playing for Stockton again in 2008 with a 5-2 record with a 3.36, he would be pulled up the Double-A and play for the [[Midland RockHounds]], and in the same year be pulled up to Triple-A and play for the [[Sacramento RiverCats]]. Demel would pitch again for Sacramento in 2009 and get to a 2-0 record with a 1.26 ERA until his was called up.
In 2007, Demel pitched for Kane County and Stockton in Class A and got to a 0–1 record and a 4.63 ERA. After playing for Stockton again in 2008 with a 5–2 record with a 3.36, he would be pulled up the Double-A and play for the [[Midland RockHounds]], and in the same year be pulled up to Triple-A and play for the [[Sacramento River Cats]]. Demel would pitch again for Sacramento in 2009 and get to a 2–0 record with a 1.26 ERA until his was called up.


===Arizona Diamondbacks===
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
Demel began the [[2010 in baseball|2010]] season in Sacramento but on June 15, 2010, he was traded to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] for [[Conor Jackson]].<ref>Gilbert, Steve. [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100616&content_id=11247686&notebook_id=11252398&vkey=notebook_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari Demel happy to be in big leagues], [[MLB.com]]. Published June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100615&content_id=11193834&vkey=pr_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak A's acquire OF Conor Jackson from Arizona for RHP Sam Demel]</ref> He was called up the next day, replacing [[César Valdez]] on the major league roster.<ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/16/1684276/diamondbacks-bring-up-demel-option.html Diamondbacks bring up Demel, option Valdez], ''[[Miami Herald]]''. Published June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.</ref> On his rookie debut against the [[Boston Red Sox]], Demel pitched one inning and allowed no hits or walks. Demel would record his first major league win on August 9, 2010 in a game against the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] and his first save the next day. Demel would finish his rookie season with a 2-1 record and a 5.35 ERA.
Demel began the [[2010 in baseball|2010]] season in Sacramento but on June 15, 2010, he was traded to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] for [[Conor Jackson]].<ref>Gilbert, Steve. [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100616&content_id=11247686&notebook_id=11252398&vkey=notebook_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari Demel happy to be in big leagues], [[MLB.com]]. Published June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120318031336/http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100615&content_id=11193834&vkey=pr_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak A's acquire OF Conor Jackson from Arizona for RHP Sam Demel]</ref> He was called up the next day, replacing [[César Valdez]] on the major league roster.<ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/16/1684276/diamondbacks-bring-up-demel-option.html Diamondbacks bring up Demel, option Valdez], ''[[Miami Herald]]''. Published June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.</ref> On his rookie debut against the [[Boston Red Sox]], Demel pitched one inning and allowed no hits or walks. Demel would record his first major league win on August 9, 2010, in a game against the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] and his first save the next day. Demel would finish his rookie season with a 2–1 record and a 5.35 ERA.


On Opening Day of 2011, Demel would get his third win of his career he would pitch just one inning and allow one hit and no earned runs. Demel improved from his rookie season, pitching with a 4.21 ERA, 15 strikeouts and a record of 2-2. Demel would give up more walks than his rookie year.
On Opening Day of 2011, Demel would get his third win of his career he would pitch just one inning and allow one hit and no earned runs. Demel improved from his rookie season, pitching with a 4.21 ERA, 15 strikeouts and a record of 2-2. Demel would give up more walks than his rookie year.
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Demel would pitch in his first game of 2012 on August 21. He would pitch one complete inning giving up 2 hits 1 walk and 1 earned run, and would end up receiving the loss for the game.
Demel would pitch in his first game of 2012 on August 21. He would pitch one complete inning giving up 2 hits 1 walk and 1 earned run, and would end up receiving the loss for the game.


===New York Yankees===
===Houston Astros/New York Yankees===
On November 1, 2012, Demel was claimed off waivers by the [[Houston Astros]] from the Diamondbacks.<ref name="chron">{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2012/11/01/astros-claim-arizonas-sam-demel-jake-elmore-off-waivers/|title=Ultimate Astros &raquo; Astros claim Arizona&#8217;s Sam Demel, Jake Elmore off waivers|publisher=blog.chron.com|accessdate=12 Jan 2014}}</ref> At the end of [[spring training]] in 2013, the [[New York Yankees]] claimed Demel from the Astros,<ref name="mlbtraderumors">{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/03/yankees-claim-sam-demel.html|title=Yankees Claim Sam Demel, DFA Danny Otero: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com|publisher=mlbtraderumors.com|accessdate=12 Jan 2014}}</ref> and then outrighted him to the minor leagues.
On November 1, 2012, Demel was claimed off waivers by the [[Houston Astros]] from the Diamondbacks.<ref name="chron">{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2012/11/01/astros-claim-arizonas-sam-demel-jake-elmore-off-waivers/|title=Ultimate Astros » Astros claim Arizona's Sam Demel, Jake Elmore off waivers|date=2 November 2012 |publisher=blog.chron.com|access-date=12 Jan 2014}}</ref> At the end of [[spring training]] in 2013, the [[New York Yankees]] claimed Demel from the Astros,<ref name="mlbtraderumors">{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/03/yankees-claim-sam-demel.html|title=Yankees Claim Sam Demel, DFA Danny Otero: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com|publisher=mlbtraderumors.com|access-date=12 Jan 2014}}</ref> and then outrighted him to the minor leagues. He elected free agency on November 4, 2013.


===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On December 12, 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and was assigned to the AAA [[Albuquerque Isotopes]]. He appeared in 21 games for the Isotopes, including 6 starts and was 1-2 with a 6.41 ERA. He left a game on June 20 with an arm injury and spent the rest of the season on the disabled list. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.
On December 12, 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and was assigned to the AAA [[Albuquerque Isotopes]]. He appeared in 21 games for the Isotopes, including 6 starts and was 1–2 with a 6.41 ERA. He left a game on June 20 with an arm injury and spent the rest of the season on the disabled list. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/demel_sam00.html Sam Demel] at [[Texas Christian University]] Athletics
*[http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/demel_sam00.html Sam Demel] at [[Texas Christian University]] Athletics


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Latest revision as of 00:15, 4 October 2024

Sam Demel
Demel with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1985-10-23) October 23, 1985 (age 39)
Channelview, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2010, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
August 21, 2012, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–4
Earned run average4.95
Strikeouts48
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Samuel Vincent Demel (born October 23, 1985) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2010 to 2012.

Career

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College

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Demel attended Texas Christian University, where he was a member of the 2005 Conference USA All-Tournament Team[1] and the 2006 First All-Mountain West Conference team. He pitched for the Falmouth Commodores of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League in 2005 and 2006, earning league All-Star honors in 2006.[2][3][4]

Draft and minor leagues

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Demel was drafted in the 35th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers, but opted to attend college instead. He was again drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. Demel would play in spring training for the A's but would not make the team and go back to the minors.

In 2007, Demel pitched for Kane County and Stockton in Class A and got to a 0–1 record and a 4.63 ERA. After playing for Stockton again in 2008 with a 5–2 record with a 3.36, he would be pulled up the Double-A and play for the Midland RockHounds, and in the same year be pulled up to Triple-A and play for the Sacramento River Cats. Demel would pitch again for Sacramento in 2009 and get to a 2–0 record with a 1.26 ERA until his was called up.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Demel began the 2010 season in Sacramento but on June 15, 2010, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Conor Jackson.[5][6] He was called up the next day, replacing César Valdez on the major league roster.[7] On his rookie debut against the Boston Red Sox, Demel pitched one inning and allowed no hits or walks. Demel would record his first major league win on August 9, 2010, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers and his first save the next day. Demel would finish his rookie season with a 2–1 record and a 5.35 ERA.

On Opening Day of 2011, Demel would get his third win of his career he would pitch just one inning and allow one hit and no earned runs. Demel improved from his rookie season, pitching with a 4.21 ERA, 15 strikeouts and a record of 2-2. Demel would give up more walks than his rookie year.

Demel would pitch in his first game of 2012 on August 21. He would pitch one complete inning giving up 2 hits 1 walk and 1 earned run, and would end up receiving the loss for the game.

Houston Astros/New York Yankees

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On November 1, 2012, Demel was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros from the Diamondbacks.[8] At the end of spring training in 2013, the New York Yankees claimed Demel from the Astros,[9] and then outrighted him to the minor leagues. He elected free agency on November 4, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On December 12, 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes. He appeared in 21 games for the Isotopes, including 6 starts and was 1–2 with a 6.41 ERA. He left a game on June 20 with an arm injury and spent the rest of the season on the disabled list. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

References

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  1. ^ "2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). p. 93. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  2. ^ "Demel named a Cape Cod All-Star - TCU Horned Frogs Official Athletic Site". gofrogs.cstv.com. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  3. ^ "2005 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "2006 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Gilbert, Steve. Demel happy to be in big leagues, MLB.com. Published June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  6. ^ A's acquire OF Conor Jackson from Arizona for RHP Sam Demel
  7. ^ Diamondbacks bring up Demel, option Valdez, Miami Herald. Published June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  8. ^ "Ultimate Astros » Astros claim Arizona's Sam Demel, Jake Elmore off waivers". blog.chron.com. November 2, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  9. ^ "Yankees Claim Sam Demel, DFA Danny Otero: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
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