Donn Roach

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Donn Roach

| image = Donn Roach Padres (Cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Roach pitching for the San Diego Padres in 2013

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|12|14}}

| birth_place = Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = April 2

| debutyear = 2014

| debutteam = San Diego Padres

| debut2league = KBO

| debut2date = March 31

| debut2year = 2017

| debut2team = KT Wiz

| debut3league = NPB

| debut3date = July 22

| debut3year = 2018

| debut3team = Orix Buffaloes

| debut4league = CPBL

| debut4date = April 16

| debut4year = 2020

| debut4team = Uni-President Lions

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = August 2

| finalyear = 2016

| finalteam = Seattle Mariners

| final2league = KBO

| final2date = October 1

| final2year = 2017

| final2team = KT Wiz

| final3league = NPB

| final3date = September 25

| final3year = 2018

| final3team = Orix Buffaloes

| final4league = CPBL

| final4date = May 12

| final4year = 2020

| final4team = Uni-President Lions

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 3–1

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 5.77

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 20

| stat2league = KBO

| stat21label = Win–loss record

| stat21value = 4–15

| stat22label = Earned run average

| stat22value = 4.69

| stat23label = Strikeouts

| stat23value = 99

| stat3league = NPB

| stat31label = Win–loss record

| stat31value = 2–3

| stat32label = Earned run average

| stat32value = 5.01

| stat33label = Strikeouts

| stat33value = 19

| stat4league = CPBL

| stat41label = Win–loss record

| stat41value = 1–4

| stat42label = Earned run average

| stat42value = 11.35

| stat43label = Strikeouts

| stat43value = 12

| teams =

San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2014}})
Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2015}})
Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2016}})
KT Wiz ({{baseball year|2017}})
Orix Buffaloes ({{npby|2018}})
Uni-President Lions ({{baseball year|2020}})

| awards =

}}

Donn Mitchell Roach (born December 14, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2014 with the San Diego Padres, and played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners. Roach also played in the KBO League for the KT Wiz, in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) the Orix Buffaloes, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.

Career

=Los Angeles Angels=

Roach graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada in 2008. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Roach in the 40th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign, and attended the University of Arizona, where he played college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats. After one year at Arizona, Roach transferred to the College of Southern Nevada, a junior college, to play for the Southern Nevada Coyotes. He was then drafted again by the Angels, in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jun/08/donn-roach-headed-angels/ |title=Several Las Vegans selected on second day of MLB Draft |publisher=Las Vegas Sun |date= June 8, 2010|access-date=April 5, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100609&content_id=10994796&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&fext=.jsp |title=Eight of Harper's college teammates drafted |work=MLB.com |date=March 27, 2014 |access-date=April 5, 2014}} Roach chose to sign with the Angels.

=San Diego Padres=

File:Donn Roach 01.jpg in 2012]]

On May 4, 2012, the Angels traded Roach and Alexi Amarista to the San Diego Padres for Ernesto Frieri.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7888565/los-angeles-angels-get-ernesto-frieri-san-diego-padres |title=Ernesto Frieri traded to Angels |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=May 4, 2012 |access-date=April 5, 2014}} He was added to the Padres' 40-man roster after the 2013 season to protect him from being selected by another team in the Rule 5 draft.{{cite web |url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article/sd/san-diego-padres-protect-juan-oramas-keyvius-sampson-donn-roach-from-rule-5-draft?ymd=20131120&content_id=64085302&vkey=news_sd |title=Three Minor Leaguers join JJ on 40-man roster |publisher=Sandiego.padres.mlb.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=April 5, 2014 |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407084556/http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article/sd/san-diego-padres-protect-juan-oramas-keyvius-sampson-donn-roach-from-rule-5-draft?ymd=20131120&content_id=64085302&vkey=news_sd |url-status=dead }} He made the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2014 and made his MLB debut on April 2, 2014.{{cite web|last=Kantowskilas |first=Ron |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/sports/sideline/former-gorman-ace-breaks-padres |title=Former Gorman ace breaks in with Padres |publisher=Review-Journal |date= |access-date=April 5, 2014}} Roach was designated for assignment by the Padres on November 3, 2014.{{cite news|title=Padres reinstate 4; designate Roach, Stults|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11817557|access-date=November 4, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=November 4, 2014}}

=Chicago Cubs=

The Chicago Cubs claimed Roach on waivers on November 12, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/12/cubs-claim-donn-roach-off-waivers-from-padres/|title=Cubs claim Donn Roach off waivers from Padres - HardballTalk|work=nbcsports.com|access-date=July 1, 2015|date=November 12, 2014}} He was designated for assignment by the Cubs on December 19, 2014,{{cite news|title=Cubs claim catcher Ryan Lavarnway and outfielder Shane Peterson off waivers|url=http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/104518410/cubs-claim-catcher-ryan-lavarnway-and-outfielder-shane-peterson-off-waivers|access-date=December 29, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=December 19, 2014|archive-date=December 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220033528/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/104518410/cubs-claim-catcher-ryan-lavarnway-and-outfielder-shane-peterson-off-waivers|url-status=dead}} and began the season with the Iowa Cubs of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League.{{cite web|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2015/04/21/donn-roach-iowa-cubs-minor-league-baseball-pitcher/26163963/|title=Donn Roach making the most of chance with Cubs|date=April 21, 2015|work=Des Moines Register|access-date=July 1, 2015}} The Cubs promoted Roach to the majors in June. He allowed eight hits and four runs in {{frac|3|1|3}} innings in his Cubs debut on June 27 as a starter, in a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-pitching-woes-report-cubs-cardinals-spt-0628-20150627-story.html|title=Cubs rotation troubles exposed once again as Donn Roach falters|author=Chicago Tribune|date=June 27, 2015|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=July 1, 2015}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

Roach was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds on July 13, 2015. He was designated for assignment on August 23.

=Toronto Blue Jays=

On August 25, 2015, Roach was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/145301520|title=Blue Jays claim Roach from Reds; righty to join Triple-A|last=Chisholm|first=Gregor|work=MLB.com|date=August 25, 2015|access-date=August 26, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083608/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/145301520|url-status=dead}} He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on September 30, and elected free agency on October 14.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421150258/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 21, 2012|title=International League Transactions|page=October 2015|work=Minor League Baseball|access-date=October 29, 2015}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On December 5, 2015, Roach signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. In 22 games (17 starts) for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he compiled a 6–6 record and 4.08 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 108 innings. On June 24, 2016, the Mariners selected Roach's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Mariners demote outfielder Norichika Aoki to Class AAA Tacoma|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-demote-outfielder-norichika-aoki-to-class-aaa-tacoma/|access-date=August 20, 2024|website=seattletimes.com|date=June 24, 2016 |language=en}} In 4 appearances for Seattle, he registered a 2–0 record and 8.44 ERA with 2 strikeouts across {{fraction|5|1|3}} innings of work. On August 6, Roach was designated for assignment by the Mariners.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-donn-roach-designated-for-assignment/|title=Mariners' Donn Roach: Designated for assignment|work=cbssports.com|date=August 6, 2016|access-date=August 6, 2016}}

=Detroit Tigers=

Roach was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers on August 9, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/08/09/tigers-claim-rhp-donn-roach-waivers/88487088/ |title=Tigers claim RHP Donn Roach off waivers |newspaper=The Detroit News |date=August 9, 2016| access-date=August 9, 2016}} In 5 starts for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he compiled a 3–1 record and 3.03 ERA with 21 strikeouts across {{fraction|29|2|3}} innings pitched. Roach was designated for assignment following the promotion of Joe Mantiply on September 3.{{Cite web|title=Tigers Designate Donn Roach, Add Joe Mantiply To Roster|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/09/tigers-designate-donn-roach-add-joe-mantiply-to-roster.html|access-date=August 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 3, 2016 |language=en}}

=Oakland Athletics=

On September 5, 2016, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. He pitched in one postseason game for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/donn-roach-543698|title=Donn Roach Stats, Highlights, Bio|website=Minor League Baseball|access-date=April 21, 2019}} On October 6, 2016, Roach was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency on October 9.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/10/as-outright-eric-sogard-fernando-rodriguez-four-others.html|title = A's Outright Eric Sogard, Fernando Rodriguez, Four Others| date=October 9, 2016 }}

=KT Wiz=

Roach signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League on November 7, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/donn-roach-kbo-korea-kt-wiz.html|title=Donn Roach Signs With KBO's KT Wiz|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 7, 2016|access-date=November 7, 2016}}

=Chicago White Sox=

On February 25, 2018, Roach signed a minor league contract to return to affiliated baseball with the Chicago White Sox organization.{{cite web|title=Minor League Transactions|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2018|author=Eddy, Matt|website=BaseballAmerica.com|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-jan-26-feb-1-2018/}} In 16 games (15 starts) for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he registered a 9–2 record and 2.65 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 95 innings.

=Orix Buffaloes=

Roach signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball on July 7, 2018.{{Cite web | url=https://www.sanspo.com/smp/baseball/news/20180707/buf18070714410005-s.html |title = オリックス、元阪神の岩本輝と右腕ドン・ローチを獲得|date = July 7, 2018}}

=Chicago White Sox (second stint)=

On December 30, 2018, Roach signed a minor league contract to return to the Chicago White Sox.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/12/minor-mlb-transactions-123018.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 12/30/18|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 30, 2018|access-date=December 30, 2018}} He spent 2019 with the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, struggling to a 3–6 record and 7.83 ERA with 53 strikeouts over {{fraction|79|1|3}} innings of work. Roach elected free agency following the season.{{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 8, 2019}}

=Uni-President Lions=

On January 11, 2020, Roach signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/uni-lions-sign-donn-roach/|title=Uni-Lions Sign Donn Roach|date=January 11, 2020|access-date=January 11, 2020}} He was released on June 18, after struggling to a 11.35 ERA and 2.26 WHIP over 23 innings pitched.{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/uni-lions-release-donn-roach-guardians-eyeing-manny-banuelos/|title=Uni-Lions Release Donn Roach, Guardians Eyeing Manny Banuelos|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=June 19, 2020}}