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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1991)}}
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1991)}}
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*[[Tampa Bay Rays]] ({{mlby|2021}})
* [[Tampa Bay Rays]] ({{mlby|2021}})
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'''Dietrich Enns''' (born May 16, 1991) is an [[Americans|American]] [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Saitama Seibu Lions]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB). He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Minnesota Twins]] and [[Tampa Bay Rays]].
'''Dietrich Enns''' (born May 16, 1991) is an [[Americans|American]] [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Detroit Tigers]] organization. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Minnesota Twins]] and [[Tampa Bay Rays]], in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Saitama Seibu Lions]], and in the [[KBO League]] for the [[LG Twins]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Enns attended [[Lincoln-Way East High School]] in [[Frankfort, Illinois]], and [[Central Michigan University]]. He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Central Michigan Chippewas baseball|Central Michigan Chippewas]]. In 2011, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Hyannis Harbor Hawks]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]], and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=142757 |title=#15 Dietrich Enns – Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref> In 2010, he was named the [[Mid-American Conference]]'s Freshman of the Year after allowing the fewest hits per nine innings in [[NCAA Division I]] and posting the fifth-best [[earned run average]] in Division I.<ref>{{cite news |title=Specialty Award Winners, All-MAC Baseball Teams Announced |url=https://getsomemaction.com/news/2010/5/25/BB_132098.aspx?path=baseball |access-date=6 April 2023 |work=getsomemaction.com |publisher=[[Mid-American Conference]] |date=May 25, 2010 |language=en}}</ref>
Enns attended [[Lincoln-Way East High School]] in [[Frankfort, Illinois]], and [[Central Michigan University]].<ref name=":0" /> He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Central Michigan Chippewas baseball|Central Michigan Chippewas]]. In 2011, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Hyannis Harbor Hawks]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]], and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=142757 |title=#15 Dietrich Enns – Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref> In 2010, he was named the [[Mid-American Conference]]'s Freshman of the Year after allowing the fewest hits per nine innings in [[NCAA Division I]] and posting the fifth-best [[earned run average]] in Division I.<ref>{{cite news |title=Specialty Award Winners, All-MAC Baseball Teams Announced |url=https://getsomemaction.com/news/2010/5/25/BB_132098.aspx?path=baseball |access-date=April 6, 2023 |work=getsomemaction.com |publisher=[[Mid-American Conference]] |date=May 25, 2010 |language=en}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===New York Yankees===
===New York Yankees===
The [[New York Yankees]] selected Enns in the 19th round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/sports/13039252-419/lincoln-way-east-grad-enns-picked-by-yankees-in-draft.html#.U2gg4oFdWSo|title=Lincoln-Way East grad Enns picked by Yankees in draft|publisher=|access-date=October 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120758/http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/sports/13039252-419/lincoln-way-east-grad-enns-picked-by-yankees-in-draft.html#.U2gg4oFdWSo|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his professional debut for the [[Staten Island Yankees]]. In 22 games, he had a 2–0 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 2.11 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 33 [[strikeout]]s over {{frac|42|2|3}} innings. He started the 2013 season with the [[Charleston RiverDogs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130613/PC20/130619728|title=Charleston RiverDogs pitcher Dietrich Enns opening eyes in Yankees organization|work=Post and Courier|access-date=October 4, 2014}}</ref> He was promoted to the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Tampa Yankees]] during the season. Overall, he pitched in 28 games with eight starts, and went 4–6 with a 2.94 ERA and 112 strikeouts in {{frac|82|2|3}} innings.
The [[New York Yankees]] selected Enns in the 19th round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/sports/13039252-419/lincoln-way-east-grad-enns-picked-by-yankees-in-draft.html#.U2gg4oFdWSo|title=Lincoln-Way East grad Enns picked by Yankees in draft|publisher=|access-date=October 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120758/http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/sports/13039252-419/lincoln-way-east-grad-enns-picked-by-yankees-in-draft.html#.U2gg4oFdWSo|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his professional debut for the [[Staten Island Yankees]]. In 22 games, he had a 2–0 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 2.11 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 33 [[strikeout]]s over {{frac|42|2|3}} innings. He started the 2013 season with the [[Charleston RiverDogs]] and was a Mid-Season All-Star.<ref>{{cite web |title=Charleston RiverDogs pitcher Dietrich Enns opening eyes in Yankees organization |url=http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130613/PC20/130619728 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506025656/http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130613/PC20/130619728 |archive-date=May 6, 2014 |access-date=October 4, 2014 |work=Post and Courier}}</ref> He was promoted to the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Tampa Yankees]] in June of that year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2013 |title=RiverDogs' Pitchers De Paula and Enns Promoted to High-A Tampa |url=https://www.live5news.com/story/22616327/riverdogs-pitchers-de-paula-and-enns-promoted-to-high-a-tampa |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website= |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he pitched in 28 games with eight starts, and went 4–6 with a 2.94 ERA and 112 strikeouts in {{frac|82|2|3}} innings.


In 2014, he stayed with Tampa where he posted a 1.42 ERA in 13 games and {{frac|25|1|3}} innings, but his season was ended by an injury which required [[Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction|Tommy John surgery]].<ref name="TurningHeads">{{cite web |last1=Cavadi |first1=Wayne |url=https://www.minorleagueball.com/2016/7/2/12086484/dietrich-enns-turning-heads-and-missing-bats-for-the-new-york-yankees|title=Dietrich Enns turning heads — and missing bats — for the New York Yankees|website=MinorLeagueBall.com|publisher=SB Nation |access-date=February 11, 2019|date=July 2, 2016}}</ref> He returned in June 2015, to pitch with the [[Gulf Coast League Yankees]] and the Tampa Yankees, where he put up a 0.61 ERA and 55 strikeouts in {{frac|58|2|3}} innings between the two clubs. Whereas Enns had primarily appeared out of the bullpen prior to his surgery, he made 12 starts in his 13 games in 2015.<ref name="TurningHeads" />
In 2014, he stayed with Tampa where he posted a 1.42 ERA in 13 games and {{frac|25|1|3}} innings, but his season was ended by an injury which required [[Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction|Tommy John surgery]].<ref name="TurningHeads">{{cite web |last1=Cavadi |first1=Wayne |url=https://www.minorleagueball.com/2016/7/2/12086484/dietrich-enns-turning-heads-and-missing-bats-for-the-new-york-yankees|title=Dietrich Enns turning heads — and missing bats — for the New York Yankees|website=MinorLeagueBall.com|publisher=SB Nation |access-date=February 11, 2019|date=July 2, 2016}}</ref> He returned in June 2015, to pitch with the [[Gulf Coast League Yankees]] and the Tampa Yankees, where he put up a 0.61 ERA and 55 strikeouts in {{frac|58|2|3}} innings between the two clubs. Whereas Enns had primarily appeared out of the bullpen prior to his surgery, he made 12 starts in his 13 games in 2015.<ref name="TurningHeads" />


2016 saw Enns make both his [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] and [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] debuts, moving back and forth between the [[Trenton Thunder]] and [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]]. He put up a 1.73 ERA in 22 starts between the two levels, striking out 124 in 135 innings. He earned [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] Player of the Month honors in April.<ref name="TurningHeads" />
2016 saw Enns make both his [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] and [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] debuts, moving back and forth between the [[Trenton Thunder]] and [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]]. He put up a 1.73 ERA in 22 starts between the two levels, striking out 124 in 135 innings. He earned [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] Player of the Month honors in April and was a Mid-Season All-Star.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2016 |title=Thunder pitcher Dietrich Enns named EL Player of the Month for April |url=https://www.trentonian.com/2016/05/05/thunder-pitcher-dietrich-enns-named-el-player-of-the-month-for-april/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Trentonian |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2016 |title=Thunder land five on Eastern League All-Star roster |url=https://www.trentonian.com/2016/06/30/thunder-land-five-on-eastern-league-all-star-roster/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Trentonian |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Minnesota Twins===
===Minnesota Twins===
On July 30, 2017, the Yankees traded Enns and [[Zack Littell]] to the [[Minnesota Twins]] in exchange for [[Jaime García (baseball)|Jaime García]] and cash consideration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-acquire-starting-pitcher-jaime-garcia-twins-report-article-1.3369155|title=Yankees acquire starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from Twins for two prospects|work=New York Daily News|first=Mike|last=Mazzeo|date=July 30, 2017|access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref> He pitched in three games with the [[Rochester Red Wings]] before his promotion to the big leagues. At the time of his promotion, he had slightly more than one strikeout per inning and had allowed only 13 home runs over his minor league career.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rand |first1=Michael |title=Five things to know about Twins Thursday starter Dietrich Enns |url=http://www.startribune.com/five-things-to-know-about-twins-thursday-starting-pitcher-dietrich-enns/439681093/ |access-date=February 11, 2019 |work=Star Tribune |date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
On July 30, 2017, the Yankees traded Enns and [[Zack Littell]] to the [[Minnesota Twins]] in exchange for [[Jaime García (baseball)|Jaime García]] and cash consideration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-acquire-starting-pitcher-jaime-garcia-twins-report-article-1.3369155|title=Yankees acquire starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from Twins for two prospects|work=New York Daily News|first=Mike|last=Mazzeo|date=July 30, 2017|access-date=July 30, 2017}}</ref> He pitched in three games with the [[Rochester Red Wings]] before he was promoted to the big leagues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neal III |first=La Velle E. |title=Dietrich Enns called to the majors, will start for Twins Thursday |url=https://www.startribune.com/dietrich-enns-called-to-the-majors-could-start-for-twins-as-soon-as-thursday/439546673/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Star Tribune |language=en}}</ref> He made hisis major league debut on August 10, where he allowed one earned runs on five hite over 2.1 innings in a start against the [[Milwaukee Brewers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twins 7–2 Brewers (Aug 10, 2017) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/370810108 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> Enns made a relief appearance on August 15, where he allowed two runs on two hits in 1.2 innings of work against the [[Cleveland Guardians|Cleveland Indians]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indians 8–1 Twins (Aug 15, 2017) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/370815109 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> Enns was scheduled to start again on August 20, but instead was placed on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, having allowed three earned runs in four innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Twins activate reliever Glen Perkins from 60-day DL |url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20368563/minnesota-twins-activate-reliever-glen-perkins-60-day-dl |work=ESPN.com |access-date=February 11, 2019 |date=August 17, 2017}}</ref> Enns made two rehab starts with Rochester, and then was activated and optioned to the Double-A [[Chattanooga Lookouts]] in September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Twins' Dietrich Enns: Activated but optioned |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-dietrich-enns-activated-but-optioned/ |publisher=CBSSports.com |access-date=February 11, 2019 |date=September 5, 2017}}</ref>


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Enns began the 2018 season with the RedWings, again working as a starter. After putting up a 4.50 ERA in 20 innings over four starts, Enns was [[designated for assignment]] on May 1 and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2018 |title=Twins Place Miguel Sano On DL, Designate Dietrich Enns |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/twins-place-miguel-sano-on-dl-designate-dietrich-enns.html |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 7, 2018 |title=Twins' Dietrich Enns: Sent outright to Rochester |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-dietrich-enns-sent-outright-to-rochester/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with a 4.60 ERA in 22 starts between Rochester and Chattanooga, posting 106 strikeouts in 129 innings. Enns elected free agency following the season on November 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}</ref>
The Twins promoted Enns to make his major league debut on August 10, where he started against the [[Milwaukee Brewers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dietrich Enns to make MLB debut for Twins |url=https://www.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-twins-dietrich-enns-mlb-debut-kennys-vargas-081017 |publisher=Fox Sports North |access-date=February 11, 2019 |date=August 10, 2017}}</ref> After a relief appearance, Enns was scheduled to start again on August 20, but instead was placed on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, having allowed three earned runs in four innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Twins activate reliever Glen Perkins from 60-day DL |url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20368563/minnesota-twins-activate-reliever-glen-perkins-60-day-dl |work=ESPN.com |access-date=February 11, 2019 |date=August 17, 2017}}</ref> Enns made two rehab starts with Rochester, and then was activated and optioned to the Double-A [[Chattanooga Lookouts]] in September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Twins' Dietrich Enns: Activated but optioned |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-dietrich-enns-activated-but-optioned/ |publisher=CBSSports.com |access-date=February 11, 2019 |date=September 5, 2017}}</ref>

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Enns began the 2018 season with the RedWings, again working as a starter. After putting up a 4.50 ERA in 20 innings over four starts, Enns was [[designated for assignment]] on May 1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Froemming |first1=Tom |title=Article: Sano to DL, Petit Promoted, Enns Designated, Kinley Returned |url=http://twinsdaily.com/topic/29678-article-sano-to-dl-petit-promoted-enns-designated-kinley-returned/ |publisher=TwinsDaily |access-date=February 11, 2019 |date=May 1, 2018}}</ref> Enns cleared waivers and was later assigned to Chattanooga in late June. He finished the season with a 4.60 ERA in 22 starts for both clubs, posting 106 strikeouts in 129 innings. Enns became a free agent when the 2018 season concluded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}</ref>


===San Diego Padres===
===San Diego Padres===
On November 29, 2018, Enns signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stevens |first1=Nick |title=San Diego Padres: Dietrich Enns Signs Minor League Deal |url=https://friarsonbase.com/2018/12/04/san-diego-padres-dietrich-enns-signs-deal/ |website=FanSided |date=4 December 2018 |publisher=Friars On Base |access-date=February 11, 2019}}</ref> In 2019 he was 11–11 and led the minor leagues in home runs given up (37).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?request=1&type=pitch&year=2019&group=Minors&sort_by=HR |title=2019 Register Pitching Leaders |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |date= |access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref>
On November 29, 2018, Enns signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stevens |first1=Nick |title=San Diego Padres: Dietrich Enns Signs Minor League Deal |url=https://friarsonbase.com/2018/12/04/san-diego-padres-dietrich-enns-signs-deal/ |website=FanSided |date=December 4, 2018 |publisher=Friars On Base |access-date=February 11, 2019}}</ref> In 28 games (25 starts) for the Triple–A [[El Paso Chihuahuas]] in 2019, he was 11–11 with a 6.70 ERA and 105 strikeouts, and led the minor leagues in home runs given up (37).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?request=1&type=pitch&year=2019&group=Minors&sort_by=HR |title=2019 Register Pitching Leaders |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |date= |access-date=November 9, 2019}}</ref> Enns elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref>


===Seattle Mariners===
===Seattle Mariners===
On January 29, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/mariners/roster/transactions/2020/01 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> On May 27, Enns was released by the Mariners organization amid the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Preusser |first=Kate |date=May 29, 2020 |title=Mariners release 44 minor leaguers before 2020 season (updated list) |url=https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2020/5/29/21275134/mariners-release-multiple-minor-leaguers-before-2020-season-updated-list |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Lookout Landing |language=en}}</ref>
On February 17, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the [[Seattle Mariners]]. On May 27, 2020, Enns was released by the Mariners organization.


After his release, Enns pitched 18 innings for the independent Tully Monsters, allowing only 2 runs and 10 hits.
After his release, Enns pitched 18 innings for the independent Tully Monsters, allowing only 2 runs and 10 hits.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 20, 2020 |title=A means to an Enns: Lincoln-Way East graduate Dietrich Enns gets back on the mound with Tully Monsters in City of Champions Cup |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/sports/ct-sta-spt-baseball-slammers-city-of-champions-cup-st-072120-20200720-mvccj2pgnjb3powhhkxhvpuwgi-story.html |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Rays===
===Tampa Bay Rays===
On August 18, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]].{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} On August 3, 2021, the Rays selected Enns' contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/rays-select-dietrich-enns.html|title=Rays Select Dietrich Enns}}</ref> In his Rays debut, Enns tossed 1 scoreless inning against the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. Enns was released by the Rays on November 17, 2021, after recording a 2.82 ERA in {{frac|22|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/11/17/rays-pitcher-dietrich-enns-headed-to-overseas-team/|title=Rays pitcher Dietrich Enns headed to overseas team}}</ref>
On August 18, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2020 |title=Tampa Bay Rays Sign Tully Monster Pitcher Dietrich Enns |url=https://chicagomorningstar.com/tampa-bay-rays-sign-tully-monster-pitcher-dietrich-enns |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Chicago Morning Star |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 3, 2021, the Rays selected Enns' contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2021 |title=Rays Select Dietrich Enns |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/rays-select-dietrich-enns.html |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> In his Rays debut on August 7, Enns tossed one scoreless inning against the [[Baltimore Orioles]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rays 12–3 Orioles (Aug 7, 2021) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401228725 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> Enns was released by the Rays on November 17, 2021, after recording a 2.82 ERA in {{frac|22|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rays pitcher Dietrich Enns headed to overseas team |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/11/17/rays-pitcher-dietrich-enns-headed-to-overseas-team/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}}</ref>


===Saitama Seibu Lions===
===Saitama Seibu Lions===
On November 23, 2021, Enns signed with the [[Saitama Seibu Lions]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/rays-release-dietrich-enns-npb-kbo-japan-korea.html|title=NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Dietrich Enns}}</ref> In 2022, Enns pitched in 23 games, going 10–7 with a 2.94 ERA and 92 strikeouts in {{frac|122|1|3}} innings of work. He became the first non-Japanese left-handed pitcher for the franchise to win 10 games in a season since Marion O’Neil in 1953. He also became the third non-Japanese pitcher to win 10 games for the Lions in his first NPB season.<ref>https://twitter.com/npb_reddit/status/1566426068927401984?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw</ref>
On November 23, 2021, Enns signed with the [[Saitama Seibu Lions]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2021 |title=NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Dietrich Enns |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/rays-release-dietrich-enns-npb-kbo-japan-korea.html |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, Enns pitched in 23 games, going 10–7 with a 2.94 ERA and 92 strikeouts in {{frac|122|1|3}} innings of work. He became the first non-Japanese left-handed pitcher for the franchise to win 10 games in a season since Marion O’Neil in 1953. He also became the third non-Japanese pitcher to win 10 games for the Lions in his first NPB season.<ref>https://twitter.com/npb_reddit/status/1566426068927401984?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

===LG Twins===
On November 19, 2023, Enns signed a one–year, $1 million contract with the [[LG Twins]] of the [[KBO League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2023 |title=Dietrich Enns To Sign With KBO's LG Twins |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/dietrich-enns-to-sign-with-kbos-lg-twins.html |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2023 |title=LG Twins sign Dietrich Enns on one-year, $1 million deal |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-14/sports/Baseball/LG-Twins-sign-Dietrich-Enns-on-oneyear-1-million-deal/1935870 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com |language=en}}</ref> In 33 starts for the Twins in 2024, he posted a 13–6 record with a 4.19 ERA and 157 strikeouts over {{fraction|167|2|3}} innings. Enns became a free agent following the season.

===Detroit Tigers===
On December 15, 2024, Enns signed a minor league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DDpRsffP9hg/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==|title=instagram.com}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Enns and his wife, Julie Anne, married in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/08/07/dietrich-enns-is-latest-to-benefit-from-rays-land-of-opportunity/|title = Dietrich Enns is latest to benefit from Rays' 'land of opportunity'}}</ref>
Enns and his wife, Julie Anne, married in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dietrich Enns is latest to benefit from Rays' 'land of opportunity' |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/08/07/dietrich-enns-is-latest-to-benefit-from-rays-land-of-opportunity/ |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}}</ref> In May 2022, while playing for Seibu Lions in Japan, he graduated [[Northeastern University]] utilizing online degree program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8PET73zUs|title = Episode 19 – Seibu Lions Pitcher Dietrich Enns| website=[[YouTube]] | date=June 22, 2022 }}</ref>


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Dietrich Enns
Enns with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2022
Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1991-05-16) May 16, 1991 (age 33)
Frankfort, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: August 10, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
NPB: April 10, 2022, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
KBO: March 23, 2024, for the LG Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record2–0
Earned run average3.42
Strikeouts27
NPB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record11–17
Earned run average3.62
Strikeouts122
KBO statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record13-6
Earned run average4.19
Strikeouts157
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Teams

Dietrich Enns (born May 16, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays, in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions, and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.

Amateur career

Enns attended Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, and Central Michigan University.[1] He played college baseball for the Central Michigan Chippewas. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[2] In 2010, he was named the Mid-American Conference's Freshman of the Year after allowing the fewest hits per nine innings in NCAA Division I and posting the fifth-best earned run average in Division I.[3]

Professional career

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees selected Enns in the 19th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He made his professional debut for the Staten Island Yankees. In 22 games, he had a 2–0 win–loss record with a 2.11 earned run average (ERA) and 33 strikeouts over 42+2⁄3 innings. He started the 2013 season with the Charleston RiverDogs and was a Mid-Season All-Star.[4] He was promoted to the Class A-Advanced Tampa Yankees in June of that year.[5] Overall, he pitched in 28 games with eight starts, and went 4–6 with a 2.94 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 82+2⁄3 innings.

In 2014, he stayed with Tampa where he posted a 1.42 ERA in 13 games and 25+1⁄3 innings, but his season was ended by an injury which required Tommy John surgery.[6] He returned in June 2015, to pitch with the Gulf Coast League Yankees and the Tampa Yankees, where he put up a 0.61 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 58+2⁄3 innings between the two clubs. Whereas Enns had primarily appeared out of the bullpen prior to his surgery, he made 12 starts in his 13 games in 2015.[6]

2016 saw Enns make both his Double-A and Triple-A debuts, moving back and forth between the Trenton Thunder and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. He put up a 1.73 ERA in 22 starts between the two levels, striking out 124 in 135 innings. He earned Eastern League Player of the Month honors in April and was a Mid-Season All-Star.[7][8]

Minnesota Twins

On July 30, 2017, the Yankees traded Enns and Zack Littell to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Jaime García and cash consideration.[9] He pitched in three games with the Rochester Red Wings before he was promoted to the big leagues.[10] He made hisis major league debut on August 10, where he allowed one earned runs on five hite over 2.1 innings in a start against the Milwaukee Brewers.[11] Enns made a relief appearance on August 15, where he allowed two runs on two hits in 1.2 innings of work against the Cleveland Indians.[12] Enns was scheduled to start again on August 20, but instead was placed on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, having allowed three earned runs in four innings.[13] Enns made two rehab starts with Rochester, and then was activated and optioned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts in September.[14]

Enns began the 2018 season with the RedWings, again working as a starter. After putting up a 4.50 ERA in 20 innings over four starts, Enns was designated for assignment on May 1 and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester.[15][16] He finished the season with a 4.60 ERA in 22 starts between Rochester and Chattanooga, posting 106 strikeouts in 129 innings. Enns elected free agency following the season on November 2.[17]

San Diego Padres

On November 29, 2018, Enns signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[18] In 28 games (25 starts) for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas in 2019, he was 11–11 with a 6.70 ERA and 105 strikeouts, and led the minor leagues in home runs given up (37).[19] Enns elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[20]

Seattle Mariners

On January 29, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.[21] On May 27, Enns was released by the Mariners organization amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]

After his release, Enns pitched 18 innings for the independent Tully Monsters, allowing only 2 runs and 10 hits.[23]

Tampa Bay Rays

On August 18, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.[24] On August 3, 2021, the Rays selected Enns' contract.[25] In his Rays debut on August 7, Enns tossed one scoreless inning against the Baltimore Orioles.[26] Enns was released by the Rays on November 17, 2021, after recording a 2.82 ERA in 22+1⁄3 innings.[27]

Saitama Seibu Lions

On November 23, 2021, Enns signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[28] In 2022, Enns pitched in 23 games, going 10–7 with a 2.94 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 122+1⁄3 innings of work. He became the first non-Japanese left-handed pitcher for the franchise to win 10 games in a season since Marion O’Neil in 1953. He also became the third non-Japanese pitcher to win 10 games for the Lions in his first NPB season.[29] He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

LG Twins

On November 19, 2023, Enns signed a one–year, $1 million contract with the LG Twins of the KBO League.[30][31] In 33 starts for the Twins in 2024, he posted a 13–6 record with a 4.19 ERA and 157 strikeouts over 167+2⁄3 innings. Enns became a free agent following the season.

Detroit Tigers

On December 15, 2024, Enns signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[32]

Personal life

Enns and his wife, Julie Anne, married in 2019.[33] In May 2022, while playing for Seibu Lions in Japan, he graduated Northeastern University utilizing online degree program.[34]

References

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  2. ^ "#15 Dietrich Enns – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  3. ^ "Specialty Award Winners, All-MAC Baseball Teams Announced". getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference. May 25, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Charleston RiverDogs pitcher Dietrich Enns opening eyes in Yankees organization". Post and Courier. Archived from the original on May 6, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  5. ^ "RiverDogs' Pitchers De Paula and Enns Promoted to High-A Tampa". June 18, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Cavadi, Wayne (July 2, 2016). "Dietrich Enns turning heads — and missing bats — for the New York Yankees". MinorLeagueBall.com. SB Nation. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  7. ^ "Thunder pitcher Dietrich Enns named EL Player of the Month for April". Trentonian. May 5, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "Thunder land five on Eastern League All-Star roster". Trentonian. June 30, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Mazzeo, Mike (July 30, 2017). "Yankees acquire starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from Twins for two prospects". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  10. ^ Neal III, La Velle E. "Dietrich Enns called to the majors, will start for Twins Thursday". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "Twins 7–2 Brewers (Aug 10, 2017) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Indians 8–1 Twins (Aug 15, 2017) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Twins activate reliever Glen Perkins from 60-day DL". ESPN.com. August 17, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  14. ^ "Twins' Dietrich Enns: Activated but optioned". CBSSports.com. September 5, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  15. ^ "Twins Place Miguel Sano On DL, Designate Dietrich Enns". MLB Trade Rumors. May 1, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  16. ^ "Twins' Dietrich Enns: Sent outright to Rochester". CBSSports.com. May 7, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  17. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  18. ^ Stevens, Nick (December 4, 2018). "San Diego Padres: Dietrich Enns Signs Minor League Deal". FanSided. Friars On Base. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  19. ^ "2019 Register Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  20. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  21. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  22. ^ Preusser, Kate (May 29, 2020). "Mariners release 44 minor leaguers before 2020 season (updated list)". Lookout Landing. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  23. ^ "A means to an Enns: Lincoln-Way East graduate Dietrich Enns gets back on the mound with Tully Monsters in City of Champions Cup". Chicago Tribune. July 20, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  24. ^ "Tampa Bay Rays Sign Tully Monster Pitcher Dietrich Enns". Chicago Morning Star. August 19, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  25. ^ "Rays Select Dietrich Enns". MLB Trade Rumors. August 3, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  26. ^ "Rays 12–3 Orioles (Aug 7, 2021) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  27. ^ "Rays pitcher Dietrich Enns headed to overseas team". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  28. ^ "NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Dietrich Enns". MLB Trade Rumors. November 21, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  29. ^ https://twitter.com/npb_reddit/status/1566426068927401984?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw [bare URL]
  30. ^ "Dietrich Enns To Sign With KBO's LG Twins". MLB Trade Rumors. November 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  31. ^ "LG Twins sign Dietrich Enns on one-year, $1 million deal". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
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  33. ^ "Dietrich Enns is latest to benefit from Rays' 'land of opportunity'". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  34. ^ "Episode 19 – Seibu Lions Pitcher Dietrich Enns". YouTube. June 22, 2022.
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