Jeff Manship

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Jeff Manship

|image = Jeff Manship on July 22, 2016.jpg

|image_size = 250px

|caption = Manship with the Cleveland Indians in 2016

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|1|16}}

|birth_place = San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 15

|debutyear = 2009

|debutteam = Minnesota Twins

|debut2league = KBO

|debut2date = March 31

|debut2year = 2017

|debut2team = NC Dinos

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = October 1

| finalyear = 2016

| finalteam = Cleveland Indians

| final2league = KBO

| final2date = September 29

| final2year = 2017

| final2team = NC Dinos

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 7–10

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.82

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 159

|stat2league = KBO

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 12-4

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 3.67

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 86

|teams =

Minnesota Twins ({{by|2009}}–{{by|2012}})
Colorado Rockies ({{by|2013}})
Philadelphia Phillies ({{by|2014}})
Cleveland Indians ({{by|2015}}–{{by|2016}})
NC Dinos ({{by|2017}})

}}

Jeffrey Michael Manship (born January 16, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cleveland Indians, and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.

Career

=Amateur=

Manship was member of Team USA's 16-under and 18-under Youth and Junior National Teams, winning a gold medal in {{baseball year|2001}}. At Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, he was an All-American with a 22–2 record and 0.65 earned run average his final two seasons ({{baseball year|2002}} and {{baseball year|2003}}) with four no-hitters (one perfect game), and a 7.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of high school, but chose instead to attend Notre Dame. He missed his entire freshman season at Notre Dame following reconstructive elbow surgery on February 11, {{baseball year|2004}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/manship_jeff00.html|title=Notre Dame Fighting Irish Athletics|access-date=August 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515173018/http://www.und.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/manship_jeff00.html|archive-date=May 15, 2014|url-status=dead}} In 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=January 9, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2005&T=cotuit%20kettleers |title=2005 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}} He was selected by the Twins in the 14th round of the 2006 MLB Draft.

=Minnesota Twins=

==2006–2008==

In Manship's first season of professional ball ({{baseball year|2006}}), his combined effort for the Gulf Coast League Twins and Fort Myers Miracle was 22 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched with only two earned runs for a 1.20 ERA. He began the {{baseball year|2007}} season with the Beloit Snappers of the Midwest League, going 7–1 with a 1.51 ERA to earn a Midwest League All-Star nod, and a promotion back up to Minnesota's High-A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle.

Manship was again a member of the Miracle's roster for the start of the {{baseball year|2008}} season. After going 7–3 with a 2.86 ERA and 63 strikeouts to help the Miracle capture the Florida State League's first-half West Division title, he was again named to his league's All-Star team. Following the game, Manship was promoted the Twins' double A Eastern League affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats. With the Rock Cats, Manship's record fell to 3–6 with a 4.46 ERA.

==2009==

Manship began the {{baseball year|2009}} season at New Britain, going 6–4, with a 4.28 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 13 starts, before being promoted to the triple A Rochester Red Wings on June 24. At Rochester, he went 4–2 with a 3.22 ERA and 30 strikeouts in eight starts. On August 12, 2009, Manship had his contract purchased by the Twins when left-handed pitcher Glen Perkins was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder strain. Manship was used in relief despite not having done so since college.{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090812&content_id=6392206&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816172555/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090812&content_id=6392206&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 16, 2009|title=Twins add depth to 'pen, recall Manship|access-date=August 12, 2009}} He finished the season appearing in 11 games, 5 of them starts. He did not make the Twins 2009 playoff roster.

==2010==

Manship began the {{baseball year|2010}} season with the Rochester Red Wings, posing a 2–2 record with a 3.48 ERA and 13 strikeouts in four April starts. He was called up to pitch for the Twins on May 1, starting in place of the unavailable Nick Blackburn, who was not with the team for family reasons. Manship did not figure in the decision, giving up two earned runs and striking out six in a 5–4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Manship was optioned back to Rochester on May 4, to make room for the return of Blackburn.{{Cite web |last=Lavelle |first=Neal |date=2010-05-04 |title=Twins-Tigers: Positive news on Joe Mauer |url=https://www.startribune.com/twins-tigers-positive-news-on-joe-mauer/92816939 |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Minnesota Star Tribune |language=en}} Manship played the majority of the season in Triple-A, appearing in only 13 games for the Twins.

==2011==

After starting the {{baseball year|2011}} season with the Twins, Manship was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on April 17 and was never called back up to the majors.{{Cite web |last=Mackey |first=Phil |date=2011-04-17 |title=Twins recall Jim Hoey, option fellow righty Jeff Manship to Rochester |url=http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_recall_RHP_Jim_Hoey_option_RHP_Jeff_Manship_to_Rochester041711 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906191406/http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_recall_RHP_Jim_Hoey_option_RHP_Jeff_Manship_to_Rochester041711 |archive-date=2015-09-06 |website=ESPN Radio}}

==2012==

File:Jeff Manship on June 21, 2012.jpg]]

Manship began the 2012 season with Rochester, going 4–1 with a 3.08 ERA in 12 games before being recalled to help with the bullpen on May 27,{{cite web |last=Stohs |first=Seth |date=May 27, 2012 |title=Twins Promote Jeff Manship |url=https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-promote-jeff-manship-r460/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |work=Twins Daily}} then finished the season strong back with Rochester after a rough time with the major league team. On October 24, 2012, the Twins announced that Manship had been removed from the team's 40 man roster.

=Colorado Rockies=

On November 23, 2012, just a month after being cut by Minnesota, Manship was signed to a minor league contract by the Colorado Rockies. He was promoted to make his Rockies debut on August 8 against the New York Mets, and tossed five innings in a losing effort. In 11 games (4 starts) for Colorado, Manship struggled to an 0-5 record and 7.04 ERA with 18 strikeouts across {{fraction|30|2|3}} innings pitched. On October 16, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. However, Manship rejected the assignment and elected free agency the next day.{{Cite web|title=Minor Moves: Ramirez, Bernadina, Wells, Rapada, Manship|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/10/minor-moves-ramirez-bernadina-wells-rapada-manship.html|access-date=February 16, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On December 5, 2013, Manship signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that included an invitation to spring training. He made the club's 2014 Opening Day roster after a strong spring training showing.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/phillies-sign-jeff-manship.html|title=Phillies Sign Jeff Manship|last=Dierkes|first=Tim|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 5, 2013|access-date=December 5, 2013}} Manship was designated for assignment on July 23, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/phillies-designate-jeff-manship-for-assignment.html|title=Phillies Designate Jeff Manship For Assignment|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 23, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014}} He elected free agency on October 1.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/players-who-have-elected-minor-league-free-agency.html|title=Players Who Have Elected Minor League Free Agency|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=October 6, 2014|access-date=October 6, 2014}}

=Cleveland Indians=

On December 24, 2014, Manship signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/indians-sign-jeff-manship.html|title=Indians Sign Jeff Manship|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 24, 2014|access-date=December 24, 2014}} On June 18, 2015, the Indians selected Manship's contract, adding him to their active roster. In 32 appearances out of the bullpen, he recorded an 0.92 ERA with 33 strikeouts across {{fraction|39|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Jeff Manship 2015 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/29427/year/2015/category/pitching|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

Manship made 53 appearances for the Indians during the 2016 season, registering a 2-1 record and 3.12 ERA with 36 strikeouts over {{fraction|43|1|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Jeff Manship 2016 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/29427/year/2016/category/pitching|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} On December 2, 2016, the Indians non-tendered Manship, making him a free agent.{{Cite web|title=2016-17 American League Non-Tenders|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/mlb-non-tendered-players-american-league.html|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

=NC Dinos=

On January 21, 2017, Manship signed with the NC Dinos of the KBO League.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/koreas-nc-dinos-sign-jeff-manship.html|title=Korea's NC Dinos Sign Jeff Manship|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 21, 2017|access-date=January 21, 2017}} In 21 starts for the Dinos, Manship posted a 12-4 record and 3.67 ERA with 86 strikeouts across {{fraction|112|2|3}} innings pitched.

=Cincinnati Reds=

On February 6, 2018, Manship signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. The contract was voided on February 15, after Manship failed his physical.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/reds-sign-jeff-manship-minors.html|title=Reds Void Agreement With Jeff Manship|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 15, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2018}}