Brett de Geus

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Brett de Geus

|image = Brett de Geus (53140325515) (cropped).jpg

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|caption = de Geus with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023

|team = Philadelphia Phillies

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|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|11|4}}

|birth_place = Pleasanton, California, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = April 1

|debutyear = 2021

|debutteam = Texas Rangers

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 3–4

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 7.48

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 48

|teams =

Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2021}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2021}})
Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2024}})
Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2024}})
Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2024}})

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Brett de Geus ({{IPAc-en|d|ʌ|ˈ|g|ʌ|s}} {{respell|duh|GUS}};[https://www.mlb.com/press-release/rangers-select-rhp-brett-de-geus-from-dodgers-in-major-league-phase-of-2020-rule "Texas also selects three players in Minor League phase of draft," MLB.com, Thursday, December 10, 2020.] Retrieved April 1, 2021 born November 4, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Amateur career

de Geus attended Foothill High School in Pleasanton, California.{{Cite web |url=https://www.unknown.com/general-news/20150526/ncs-baseball-foothill-beats-california|title=NCS baseball: Foothill beats California|date=May 26, 2015}}{{Cite web |url=https://pleasantonweekly.com/news/2015/03/20/spring-sports-in-full-swing|title=Spring sports in full swing|first=Dennis|last=Miller|website=pleasantonweekly.com|date=March 20, 2015 }} He was not selected in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft and thus enrolled at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, where he played baseball. As a freshman at Cabrillo in 2016, de Geus earned all-conference honors.{{Cite web |url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/20170130/cabrillo-baseball-preview-seahawks-look-to-raise-the-bar-make-state|title=Cabrillo Baseball Preview: Seahawks look to raise the bar, make state|date=January 31, 2017}} As a sophomore in 2017, he went 9–3 with a 1.94 ERA over 16 games, including 14 starts.{{Cite web |url=https://ladodgertalk.com/2019/11/14/a-bit-more-on-brett-de-geus/|title=A Bit More on Brett de Geus – LA Dodger Talk|date=November 14, 2019 }}

Professional career

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

After the season, de Geus was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 33rd round, with the 1,000th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/20170614/mlb-draft-dodgers-pick-cabrillos-brett-de-geus-clayton-andrews-as-take-aptos-native-haydn-king|title=MLB Draft: Dodgers pick Cabrillo's Brett de Geus, Clayton Andrews; A's take Aptos native Haydn King|date=June 15, 2017}} de Geus signed with the Dodgers and made his professional debut in 2018 with the Ogden Raptors, going 4–5 with a 7.26 ERA over 15 games (14 starts).{{Cite web |url=https://sltrib.com/sports/2019/10/26/ogden-orem-could-become|title=Ogden, Orem could become lost cities in Minor League Baseball if MLB proposal eliminating 40 teams is approved|website=The Salt Lake Tribune}} In 2019, he began the year with the Great Lakes Loons before being promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in June. Over 39 relief appearances between the two clubs, he pitched to a 6–2 record with a 1.75 ERA, striking out 72 over {{frac|61|2|3}} innings.{{Cite web |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/brett-de-geus-is-a-33rd-round-find/|title=Brett de Geus Is A 33rd-Round Find|first=Bill|last=Plunkett|website=www.baseballamerica.com|date=October 30, 2019 }} Following the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League, where he was named an All-Star.{{Cite web |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-mlb-arizona-fall-league-all-star-game-rosters-announced/|title=2019 MLB Arizona Fall League All-Star Game Rosters Announced|first=Mark|last=Chiarelli|website=www.baseballamerica.com|date=October 8, 2019 }}

de Geus was a non-roster invite to 2020 spring training,{{Cite web |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2020/01/23/dodgers-announce-21-non-roster-invitations-to-spring-training|title=Dodgers announce 21 non-roster invitations to spring training|date=January 23, 2020}} but he 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 |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|title = 2020 Minor League Season Canceled| date=June 30, 2020 }}

=Texas Rangers=

On December 10, 2020, Texas Rangers selected de Geus with the second pick in the Rule 5 draft.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/brett-de-geus-taken-by-rangers-in-rule-5-draft|title=Rule 5 Draft yields 'premium strike-thrower'|website=MLB.com|author=T.R. Sullivan|date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 17, 2020}} He made the Rangers' Opening Day roster in 2021.{{Cite web |url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2021/03/28/cabrillo-alum-brett-de-geus-makes-texas-rangers-opening-day-roster-local-roundup/|title=Cabrillo alumnus Brett de Geus makes Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster | Local Roundup|date=28 March 2021}} On April 1, 2021, de Geus made his major league debut, surrendering three earned runs in one inning pitched.{{cite web |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=texas+rangers+game&safe=active#sie=m;/g/11n0bxdlsh;4;/m/09p14;dt;fp;1;; |title=Search results |website=www.google.com}} {{Better source needed|date=August 2022}} De Geus was designated for assignment on June 23, after posting a 8.44 ERA over 19 games for Texas.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/rangers-call-up-joe-barlow-dfa-brett-de-geus|title=Rangers Call Up Joe Barlow, DFA Brett de Geus|author=Chris Halicke|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=June 23, 2021|access-date=June 23, 2021}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On June 25, 2021, de Geus was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/diamondbacks-claim-brett-de-geus-waivers-rangers.html|title = Diamondbacks Claim Brett de Geus| date=June 25, 2021 }} Over 28 relief appearances with the Diamondbacks, he went 3–2 with a 6.56 ERA and 15 strikeouts.{{Cite web |url=https://www.lonestarball.com/2021/10/25/22744665/2021-year-in-review-brett-de-geus|title = 2021 Year in Review: Brett de Geus|date = 25 October 2021}} On November 26, de Geus was designated for assignment.{{Cite web |url=https://www.lonestarball.com/2021/11/26/22804145/arizona-diamondbacks-d-backs-designate-brett-de-geus-for-assignment|title = D-Backs designate de Geus for assignment|date = 26 November 2021}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces on November 30.

De Geus was assigned to the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles to begin the 2022 season. He made 17 appearances for the team, struggling to a 5.96 ERA and 2–1 record with 16 strikeouts in {{fraction|22|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 7, 2022, de Geus was released by the Diamondbacks organization.

=York Revolution=

On June 22, 2022, de Geus signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB). In 33 games, he went 2–2 with a 6.43 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 35 innings. de Geus became a free agent following the season.

=Frederick Atlantic League Team=

On April 21, 2023, de Geus signed with the unnamed Frederick team in the ALPB.{{Cite web|title=Frederick Adds Frontline Starter and Key Bullpen Piece|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/frederick-adds-frontline-starter-and-key-bullpen-piece/n-5950303|access-date=2023-04-21|website=oursportscentral.com|date=21 April 2023 |language=en}} In five relief appearances for Frederick, de Geus registered a 3.00 ERA with six strikeouts in six innings pitched.

=Kansas City Royals=

On May 11, 2023, de Geus' contract was purchased by the Kansas City Royals and was assigned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.{{Cite web|title=de Geus Has Contract Purchased By Kansas City|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/de-geus-has-contract-purchased-by-kansas-city/n-5959318|access-date=2023-05-12|website=oursportscentral.com|date=May 11, 2023 |language=en}} In 29 appearances split between Omaha and the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, he accumulated a 4.86 ERA with 36 strikeouts across {{fraction|46|1|3}} innings pitched. de Geus 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=December 15, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On December 3, 2023, de Geus signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-12-03 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}} He made three appearances for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers before he was selected to the major league roster on April 8, 2024.{{Cite web|title=Mariners Announce Several Roster Moves|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/mariners-announce-several-roster-moves.html|access-date=April 8, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 8, 2024 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2024/04/08 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} He pitched four times for the Mariners, allowing one run in {{fraction|3|1|3}} innings pitched before being optioned back to Tacoma on April 22.{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-04-22 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}} de Geus was designated for assignment by Seattle on August 2.{{Cite web|title=Mariners Claim Jonathan Hernandez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/mariners-claim-jonathan-hernandez.html|access-date=August 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 2, 2024 |language=en}}

= Miami Marlins =

On August 5, 2024, de Geus was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins and optioned to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2024 |title=Additional roster update presented by: @UMiamiHealth |url=https://x.com/marlins/status/1820535376009707710?s=46&t=31Gbv3paa6WbcO_7sHyoUQ |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=X}}{{Cite web|title=Marlins Claim Brett de Geus|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/marlins-claim-brett-de-geus.html|access-date=August 5, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 5, 2024 |language=en}} In 7 games for Miami, he compiled a 6.35 ERA with 4 strikeouts over {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings pitched. De Geus was designated for assignment by the Marlins on September 10.{{cite web | title=Marlins Claim Michael Petersen, Designate Brett De Geus | website=MLB Trade Rumors | date=2023-04-20 | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/marlins-claim-michael-petersen-designate-brett-de-geus.html | access-date=2024-10-23}}

=Toronto Blue Jays=

On September 12, 2024, de Geus was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.{{Cite web|title=Blue Jays Claim Brett De Geus, Designate Yerry Rodriguez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/blue-jays-claim-brett-de-geus-designate-yerry-rodriguez.html|access-date=September 12, 2024|website=baseballessential.com|date=September 12, 2024 |language=en}} In 2 appearances for the Blue Jays, he struggled to a 15.43 ERA with 1 strikeout in {{fraction|2|1|3}} innings pitched. On January 10, 2025, de Geus was designated for assignment following the signing of Jeff Hoffman.{{cite news |title=Blue Jays, reliever Jeff Hoffman agree to 3-year, $33M deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43364140/toronto-blue-jays-jeff-hoffman-reach-3-year-33-million-contract |access-date=January 11, 2025 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=January 10, 2025}}

=Miami Marlins (second stint)=

On January 15, 2025, de Geus was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Acquire Brett de Geus|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/blue-jays-trade-brett-de-geus-pirates.html|access-date=January 15, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 15, 2025 |language=en}} He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on February 22.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Designate Brett De Geus, Release Yerry Rodriguez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/pirates-designate-brett-de-geus-release-yerry-rodriguez.html|access-date=February 22, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On February 27, de Geus was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.{{Cite web|title=Marlins Claim Brett de Geus, Desigate Seth Martinez For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/marlins-claim-brett-de-geus-desigate-seth-martinez-for-assignment.html|access-date=February 27, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was optioned to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the season.{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Brett de Geus: Sent to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-brett-de-geus-sent-to-triple-a/|access-date=March 19, 2025|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} De Geus was designated for assignment by Miami on March 30, following a sole appearance for Triple-A Jacksonville.{{Cite web|title=Marlins Designate Brett de Geus For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/marlins-designate-brett-de-geus-for-assignment.html|access-date=March 30, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On April 1, 2025, de Geus was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.{{Cite web|title=Phillies Claim Brett de Geus|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/phillies-claim-brett-de-geus.html|access-date=April 1, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}