Braeden Ogle
{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1997)}}
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Braeden Ogle (born July 30, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
Amateur career
Ogle attended Jensen Beach High School in Jensen Beach, Florida. As a senior in 2016, he went 5–1 with a 1.40 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 35 innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2016/06/08/mlb-wait-is-almost-over-for-jensen-beachs-braeden-ogle/89407684/|title=MLB: Wait is almost over for Jensen Beach's Braeden Ogle|first=Jon|last=Santucci|website=Treasure Coast}} He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round with the 135th overall selection of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2016/06/10/mlb-jensen-beach-lhp-braeden-ogle-selected-in-the-fourth-round-of-the-mlb-draft/89409382/|title = MLB: Jensen Beach LHP Braeden Ogle selected in the fourth round of the MLB Draft}} He signed for $800,000, forgoing his college commitment to the University of Florida.{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/06/20/Pirates-sign-three-more-picks-including-fourth-round-prep-lefty-Braeden-Ogle/stories/201606200159|title = Pirates sign three more picks, including fourth-round prep lefty Braeden Ogle}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/draft-pick-braeden-ogle-signs-with-pirates-c185226938|title=Pirates sign lefty Ogle, two other Draft picks|website=MLB.com}}
Professional career
=Pittsburgh Pirates=
Ogle made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates, going 0–2 with a 2.60 ERA over {{fraction|27|2|3}} innings.{{Cite web|url=https://heraldcourier.com/sports/bribucs-eager-to-get-new-season-rolling-thursday-in-johnson-city/article_7dc8d8d8-56e6-11e7-970b-87b25e48c3c7.html|title=BriBucs eager to get new season rolling Thursday in Johnson City|first=Tim Hayes | Bristol Herald|last=Courier|website=Bristol Herald Courier – Tricities|date=21 June 2017 }} In 2017, he played with the Bristol Pirates of the Rookie-level Appalachian League in which he pitched to a 2–3 record and a 3.14 ERA over 43 innings before undergoing knee surgery, ending his season prematurely.{{Cite web|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2017/08/braeden-ogle-has-season-ending-knee-surgery.html|title = Braeden Ogle has Season-Ending Knee Surgery}} He began 2018 with the West Virginia Power of the Single-A South Atlantic League, but pitched only 17 innings before being shut down in early May for the rest of the season due to shoulder inflammation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2019/10/braeden-ogle-is-the-pirates-prospects-comeback-player-of-the-year.html|title=Braeden Ogle is the Pirates Prospects Comeback Player of the Year – Pirates Prospects|first=John|last=Dreker|date=October 31, 2019}} In 2019, he began the season with the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the Single-A South Atlantic League and was promoted to the Bradenton Marauders of the High-A Florida State League in June.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2054525/2020/09/10/whos-up-whos-down-evaluating-every-pitcher-at-the-pirates-satellite-camp/|title = Who's up, who's down: Evaluating every pitcher at the Pirates' satellite camp}} Over 43 innings between the two clubs, he went 3–3 with a 3.56 ERA and 44 strikeouts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2021/02/03/Pirates-non-roster-invitees-long-shot-Gustave-Marvel-Ogle-pitchers/stories/202102030115|title = Five non-roster invitees worth watching at Pirates spring training}}
Ogle did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=2023-03-18|website=mlb.com|language=en}} To begin the 2021 season, Ogle was assigned to the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A East.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2021/05/03/indianapolis-minor-league-baseball-team-returning-after-20-months/4917501001/|title=Indianapolis minor league baseball team to return to action for first time in 20 months|first=Stefan|last=Krajisnik|website=The Indianapolis Star}} Over {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings with the Indians, Ogle went 2–2 with a 3.13 ERA, 42 strikeouts, and 23 walks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-trade-pirates-braeden-ogle-deadline-rumors-20210730.html|title=The Phillies acquire Pittsburgh minor-league left-hander Braeden Ogle on day of trade deadline|first=Matt|last=Breen|website=www.inquirer.com|date=30 July 2021 }}
=Philadelphia Phillies=
On July 30, 2021, Ogle was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Abrahán Gutiérrez.{{Cite web|last=Mackey|first=Jason|date=July 30, 2021|title=Pirates trade Class AAA reliever Braeden Ogle to Phillies for minor league catcher|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2021/07/30/pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-deals-phillies-Braeden-Ogle/stories/202107300118|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|language=en}} He was assigned to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the Triple-A East.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2021/08/25/lehigh-valley-loses-in-return-to-coca-cola-park-versus-the-railriders/|title=Lehigh Valley loses in return to Coca-Cola Park versus the RailRiders|date=August 25, 2021}} Over twenty relief appearances with the IronPigs, Ogle went 1–3 with a 9.95 ERA, 14 walks, and 18 strikeouts over 19 innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2948392/2021/11/11/phillies-offseason-notes-the-closer-question-roster-decisions-and-a-j-preller-on-preston-mattinglys-attributes/|title = Phillies offseason notes: The closer question, roster decisions and A.J. Preller on Preston Mattingly's attributes}} He returned to Lehigh Valley for the 2022 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philliesnation.com/2022/04/ironpigs-face-roster-challenges-as-phillies-camp-continues/|title = IronPigs face roster challenges as Phillies camp continues – Phillies Nation| date=3 April 2022 }} Over 36 relief appearances, he went 2–2 with a 5.30 ERA, 24 strikeouts, and 21 walks over {{fraction|35|2|3}} innings.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/player/braeden-ogle-669180 | title=Braeden Ogle Stats, Fantasy & News }} On November 10, 2022, Ogle elected free agency.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/|title=2022–23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|first=Geoff|last=Pontes|website=www.baseballamerica.com|date=13 November 2022 }}
=Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)=
On February 22, 2023, Ogle signed a minor league contract to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Sign LHP Braeden Ogle to a Minor League Deal|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2023/02/pirates-sign-lhp-braeden-ogle-to-a-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=2023-04-30|website=piratesprospects.com|language=en}} He made 34 appearances split between the Double–A Altoona Curve and Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, accumulating a 5.35 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 2 saves across 37 innings pitched. Ogle elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=May 16, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}
=High Point Rockers=
On May 10, 2024, Ogle signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=May 10, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} In 20 appearances for the Rockers, he recorded a 2.38 ERA with 33 strikeouts and one save across {{fraction|22|2|3}} innings pitched. Ogle became a free agent following the season.
On April 16, 2025, Ogle re-signed with High Point.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=34102|access-date=April 16, 2025|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} In 16 appearances for the Rockers, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 10.90 ERA with 18 strikeouts across {{fraction|17|1|3}} innings pitched. Ogle was released by the team on June 30.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=34102|access-date=June 30, 2025|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}}
References
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External links
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