Michael Lorenzen, Relief Pitcher, Detroit Tigers
Date of Birth: 1/4/1992
Birthplace: Anaheim, California
College: California State University, Fullerton
Nickname: Cowboy
Michael Lorenzen, relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, was first drafted in 2010 by the Tampa Bay Rays but he opted instead for college. Three years later, he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched in the Reds' minor league system in 2013 and 2014. During that time, he pitched 141.2 innings in 46 games and he had a 5-7 record with 103 strikeouts to 57 walks.
Lorenzen pitched in 27 games with the Reds in 2015. He finished the season with a 4-9 record, 83 strikeouts to 57 walks, and a 5.40 ERA in 113.1 innings.
In 2016, Lorenzen pitched in 35 games with the Reds as a relief pitcher. He finished the season with a 2.88 ERA, 2 wins to 1 loss, and 48 strikeouts to 13 walks in 50.0 innings.
Lorenzen pitched in 70 games in 2017. He finished the season with 8 wins and 4 losses, 2 saves, 80 strikeouts to 34 walks, and a 4.45 ERA in 83.0 innings.
Lorenzen finished the 2018 season with 4 wins and 2 losses, 1 save, 54 strikeouts to 34 walks, and a 3.11 ERA in 81.0 innings in 45 games.
Lorenzen pitched in 105 games as a relief pitcher in 2019. He had 1 win and 4 losses, 7 saves, 85 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 2.92 ERA in 83.1 innings.
Lorenzen pitched in 18 games in 2020. He finished the season with 3 wins and 1 loss, 35 strikeouts to 17 walks, and a 4.28 ERA in 33.2 innings.
Lorenzen spent time on the IL in 2021 with a shoulder strain and a hamstring strain. He finished the season with 1 win and 2 losses, 4 saves, 21 strikeouts to 14 walks, and a 5.59 ERA in 29.0 innings in 27 games.
Lorenzen became a free agent on November 3, 2021. He signed with the Los Angeles Angels on November 30th.
Lorenzen became a free agent on November 6, 2022. He signed with the Tigers on December 20th.
Career pitching statistics for Lorenzen through 2021 include:
- 295 games played
- 473.1 innings pitched
- 23-23 win-loss record
- 406 strikeouts to 197 walks
- 4.07 ERA
Sources for Information
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ESPN - Michael Lorenzen
Baseball Reference - Michael Lorenzen