Anthony Misiewicz

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Anthony Misiewicz

|image = Anthony Misiewicz (16982818725) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Misiewicz at Michigan State in 2015

|width = 260

|team = Minnesota Twins

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|11|1}}

|birth_place = Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 24

|debutyear = 2020

|debutteam = Seattle Mariners

|statyear = 2024 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 8–9

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.67

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 114

|teams =

Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2022}})
Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2022}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2023}})
Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2023}})
New York Yankees ({{mlby|2023}}–{{mlby|2024}})

}}

Anthony Misiewicz ({{IPAc-en|m|ɪ|ˈ|s|ɛ|v|ɪ|tʃ}} {{respell|mih|SEV|itch}};{{Cite web |date=2021-07-22 |title=Game Notes |url=https://pressbox.athletics.com/Game%20Day/Opponent%20Game%20Notes/2021%20Archives/07.22.21%20Game%20Notes.pdf |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Seattle Mariners |page=3}} born November 1, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees.

Career

=Amateur career=

Misiewicz graduated from Anchor Bay High School in Fair Haven, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he played college baseball for the Michigan State Spartans. In 2015, his junior year, he had a 5–4 win–loss record with a 3.80 earned run average (ERA) in 18 games (eight games started).{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2015 |title=Six Spartans Selected on the Final Day of the 2015 MLB Draft |url=https://msuspartans.com/news/2015/6/10/Six_Spartans_Selected_on_the_Final_Day_of_the_2015_MLB_Draft.aspx |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Michigan State University Athletics}} After the season, he briefly played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=807265 |title=Anthony Misiewicz – Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |access-date=May 6, 2020}}

=Seattle Mariners=

The Seattle Mariners selected Misiewicz in the 18th round of the 2015 MLB draft.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mike |date=2015-06-10 |title=MSU baseball sets school record with eight players drafted |url=https://247sports.com/college/michigan-state/Article/MSU-baseball-sets-school-record-with-eight-players-drafted-37705188/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=SpartanTailgate}} He signed with the Mariners for a $70,000 signing bonus rather than returning to Michigan State for his senior year.{{cite web|url=https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2015/06/18/msu-baseball-misiewicz-signs/28945821/ |title=Misiewicz skips senior year at MSU, signs with Seattle Mariners |work=Lansing State Journal |date=June 18, 2015 |access-date=June 2, 2019}} After signing, Misiewicz made his professional debut with the Everett AquaSox, going 3–2 with a 2.14 ERA in {{frac|46|1|3}} innings pitched. In 2016, he pitched for the Bakersfield Blaze, compiling a 7–10 record with a 4.79 ERA in 29 starts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/ms-notebook-hamstring-issue-keeps-cruz-out-of-outfield/|title=M's notebook: Hamstring issue keeps Cruz out of outfield|first=Bob|last=Dutton|date=May 9, 2017|website=HeraldNet.com}} He began 2017 with Modesto Nuts before being promoted to the Arkansas Travelers.{{cite news |title=Misiewicz brilliant in Travs' debut |url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2017/jul/08/misiewicz-brilliant-in-travs-debut-2017/ |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette |date=July 8, 2017}}{{cite news |last1=Kraft |first1=Alex |title=Misiewicz dazzles in second start for Travelers |url=https://www.milb.com/news/seattle-mariners-lefty-anthony-misiewicz-dazzles-in-second-start-for-a-241090734 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=MILB.com |date=July 8, 2017}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On August 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Misiewicz, Luis Rengifo, and a player to be named later to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Mike Marjama and Ryan Garton.{{cite web |date=August 6, 2017 |title=Luis Rengifo packaged in trade to Rays | LumberKings |url=https://www.milb.com/clinton/news/luis-rengifo-packaged-in-trade-to-rays/c-246827692 |access-date=June 2, 2019 |website=Milb.com}} He was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits. In 28 total starts between Modesto, Arkansas, and Montgomery, he went 11–6 with a 4.51 ERA.

=Seattle Mariners (second stint)=

On December 13, 2017, the Seattle Mariners reacquired Misiewicz from the Rays for an international signing bonus slot.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mariners-acquire-minor-league-lhp-anthony-misiewicz-from-tampa-bay-263408466 |title=Mariners acquire Minor League LHP Anthony Misiewicz from Tampa Bay |work=MLB.com |date=December 13, 2017 |access-date=June 2, 2019}} In 2018, he returned to play for Arkansas, pitching to a 3–12 record and 5.51 ERA in 21 starts. He missed nearly a month during the season due to injury. Misiewicz began 2019 with Arkansas before being promoted to the Tacoma Rainiers. Over 26 games (24 starts), he went 9–8 with a 4.59 ERA, striking out 125 over {{fraction|131|1|3}} innings.

On July 24, 2020, Misiewicz made his major league debut against the Houston Astros, giving up one run in one inning.{{Cite web |date=2020-07-25 |title=Former Spartan Anthony Misiewicz Makes MLB Debut |url=https://msuspartans.com/news/2020/7/25/baseball-former-spartan-anthony-misiewicz-makes-mlb-debut.aspx |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Michigan State University Athletics}} For the season, he was 0–2 with a 4.05 ERA.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/misiean01.shtml|title=Anthony Misiewicz Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} On July 31, 2022, Misiewicz was designated for assignment.{{cite news |last1=Crabtree |first1=Curtis |title=Mariners claim OF Travis Jankowski off waivers from Mets |url=https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/mariners-claim-of-travis-jankowski-off-waivers-from-mets |publisher=KCPQ |date=August 1, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Countee |first1=Mike |title=Royals acquire pitcher Anthony Misiewicz from Mariners |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/royals/royals-acquire-pitcher-anthony-misiewicz-from-mariners/ |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=WDAF-TV |date=August 1, 2022}}

=Kansas City Royals=

On August 1, 2022, Misiewicz was traded to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.{{cite web |date=2022-08-01 |title=Royals acquire LHP Misiewicz from Seattle for cash |url=https://www.tsn.ca/royals-acquire-lhp-anthony-misiewicz-from-seattle-for-cash-1.1831599 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=TSN.ca |agency=Associated Press}} He appeared in 15 games for the Royals down the stretch, logging a 1–1 record and 4.11 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitched.

On February 3, 2023, Misiewicz was designated for assignment by Kansas City after the signing of Zack Greinke was made official.{{cite news |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Royals sign pitcher Zack Greinke to one-year deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-royals-sign-pitcher-zack-greinke-to-one-year-deal |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=MLB.com}}{{cite news |title=Royals, Zack Greinke finalize $8.5M deal for 2023 season |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35582785/royals-zack-greinke-finalize-85m-deal-2023-season |access-date=September 10, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=February 3, 2023}}

=St Louis Cardinals=

On February 8, 2023, Misiewicz was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite news |last1=Goold |first1=Derrick |title=Cardinals trade for Royals lefty Anthony Misiewicz as they prep camp, unpack gear |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/cardinals-trade-for-royals-lefty-anthony-misiewicz-as-they-prep-camp-unpack-gear/article_e7fb557b-c876-561b-b79c-d530eb66ba4a.html |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |date=February 8, 2023}}{{cite news |title=Cardinals acquire LHP Misiewicz from Royals for cash |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-kansas-city-royals-st-louis-cardinals-anthony-misiewicz-c55acbe6965b1e641288109f0d541589 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |date=February 8, 2023}} Republished by [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35616847/cardinals-acquire-lhp-anthony-misiewicz-royals-cash ESPN] Misiewicz was optioned to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds to begin the 2023 season.{{cite news |title=Cardinals option Anthony Misiewicz to Triple-A Memphis |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-cardinals-option-anthony-misiewicz-to-triple-a-memphis |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=MLB.com |date=March 23, 2023}} On March 29, Misiewicz was designated for assignment to clear roster space for Jordan Walker.{{cite news |title=Cardinals add rookie Jordan Walker to 40-player Major League roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-cardinals-add-rookie-jordan-walker-to-40-player-major-league-roste |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=MLB.com |date=March 29, 2023}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On March 31, 2023, Misiewicz was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite news |title=Diamondbacks trade for lefty Anthony Misiewicz from Cardinals |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36019463/diamondbacks-trade-lefty-anthony-misiewicz-cardinals |access-date=September 10, 2024 |agency=Reuters |publisher=ESPN.com |date=March 31, 2023}} Misiewicz made 7 appearances for Arizona, logging a 5.63 ERA with 6 strikeouts in 8.0 innings pitched. He would later miss three weeks with a calf strain, and was optioned to the Triple–A Reno Aces upon being activated on June 10.{{Cite press release |title=D-backs roster move |date=2023-06-10 |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/release-d-backs-roster-move-6-10-23 |language=en-US |last= |first= |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MLB.com}} On June 12, Misiewicz was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks after Joe Mantiply was activated from the injured list.{{Cite press release |title=D-backs roster moves |date=2023-05-12 |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-d-backs-roster-moves-x6867 |language=en-US |last= |first= |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MLB.com}}{{cite news |date=June 12, 2023 |title=D-backs reinstate Carson Kelly, Joe Mantiply, Kyle Lewis from IL |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37843038/d-backs-reinstate-carson-kelly-joe-mantiply-kyle-lewis-il |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Reuters}}

=Detroit Tigers=

On June 18, 2023, the Detroit Tigers claimed Misiewicz off of waivers and optioned him to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.{{Cite web |last=Petzold |first=Evan |date=2023-06-18 |title=Detroit Tigers claim former Anchor Bay, Michigan State pitcher Anthony Misiewicz off waivers |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/18/detroit-tigers-claim-lefty-pitcher-anthony-misiewicz-off-waivers/70334370007/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=Detroit Free Press}} On June 27, Tigers recalled Misiewicz to Detroit to replace Will Vest, who was placed on the injured list.{{cite news |last1=Petzold |first1=Evan |date=June 27, 2023 |title=Detroit Tigers send reliever Will Vest to injured list, but he ... |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/27/detroit-tigers-will-vest-injured-list-knee-weeks/70363083007/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=Detroit Free Press}} After giving up three runs on four hits and only recording one out, he was optioned back to Toledo the next day.{{cite news |last1=Woodbery |first1=Evan |title=Tigers send down reliever after just one day on roster |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/06/tigers-option-reliever-after-just-one-day-on-roster.html |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=MLive.com |date=June 28, 2023}} He was designated for assignment on June 29 following the promotion of Zach Logue.{{cite news |last1=Woodbery |first1=Evan |title=Tigers send Joey Wentz to Toledo, call up new left-hander |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/06/tigers-send-joey-wentz-to-toledo-call-up-new-left-hander.html |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=MLive.com |date=June 29, 2023}} On July 1, Misiewicz cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Toledo.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-01 |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-07-01 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MiLB.com}}

=New York Yankees=

On July 6, 2023, the New York Yankees claimed Misiewicz off of waivers and optioned him to the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.{{Cite press release |title=Additional Yankees roster move - 7/6/23 |date=2023-07-06 |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/release-additional-yankees-roster-move-7-6-23 |language=en-US |last= |first= |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MLB.com}} The Yankees promoted him to the major leagues on September 10.{{Cite web |last=Ingles |first=Eric |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Detroit native, former Spartan, Tiger, back in Majors with Yankees |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/09/detroit-native-former-spartan-tiger-back-in-majors-with-yankees.html |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=mlive}} On September 15, Misiewicz was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Ji-hwan Bae. He was subsequently placed on the injured list after being released from the hospital.{{cite web | last=Snyder | first=Matt | title=Yankees reliever Anthony Misiewicz released from hospital after getting in head with 100 mph line drive | website=CBSSports.com | date=2023-09-15 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-reliever-anthony-misiewicz-released-from-hospital-after-getting-in-head-with-100-mph-line-drive/amp/ | access-date=2024-08-21}} Misiewicz was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 17.

On December 7, 2023, Misiewicz re-signed with the Yankees on a minor league contract.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2023-12-08 |title=Yankees Re-Sign Billy McKinney, Anthony Misiewicz To Minor League Deals |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/yankees-re-sign-billy-mckinney-anthony-misiewicz-to-minor-league-deals.html |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} In 23 games for Triple–A Scranton, he recorded a 3.23 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 4 saves across {{fraction|30|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 18, 2024, the Yankees selected Misiewicz's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{cite news |title=Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt |url=https://apnews.com/article/rizzo-hamilton-poteet-injuries-bb2bc3ab1a5fc5fd4074c0b568614e7e |access-date=September 10, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |date=June 18, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Caldera |first1=Pete |title=Yankees place right-handers Ian Hamilton, Cody Poteet on the injured list |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2024/06/19/yankees-place-right-handers-ian-hamilton-cody-poteet-on-the-injured-list/74144826007/ |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=North Jersey Media Group |date=June 19, 2024}} He made only one scoreless appearance for New York, and was designated for assignment on September 9.{{cite news |last1=Castillo |first1=Jorge |title=New York Yankees call up top prospect Jasson Dominguez |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41198457/new-york-yankees-called-top-prospect-jasson-dominguez |access-date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=ESPN.com |date=September 9, 2024}} Misiewicz cleared waivers and was sent outright to Scranton on September 12.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2024-09-12 |title=Yankees Outright Anthony Misiewicz |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/yankees-outright-anthony-misiewicz.html |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Misiewicz elected free agency on October 31.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-31 |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-31 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}

=Minnesota Twins=

On January 18, 2025, Misiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.{{Cite web|title=Twins Sign Anthony Misiewicz To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/twins-sign-anthony-misiewicz-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=January 18, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}