Buddy Carlyle

Buddy Carlyle

Carlyle with the New York Mets in 2016 spring training
Free agent
Relief pitcher
Born: (1977-12-21) December 21, 1977
Omaha, Nebraska
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 29, 1999, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through May 18, 2015)
Win–loss record 13–13
Earned run average 5.15
Holds 8
Strikeouts 232
Teams

Earl Lester "Buddy" Carlyle (born December 21, 1977) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and New York Mets. He also played for the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization, and the Hanshin Tigers and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Early years

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Carlyle attended Bellevue East High School in Bellevue. In addition to baseball, he also lettered in basketball for the Chieftains and graduated in 1996.

Professional career

Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres

Originally selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the second round of the 1996 Major League Baseball draft, Carlyle spent two years in the Reds organization before being traded to the San Diego Padres for Marc Kroon on April 8, 1998. He played for the Mobile BayBears and Las Vegas Stars before making his major league debut on August 29, 1999. In his first year, he appeared in 7 games, recording a 1-3 record and a 5.97 ERA while striking out 17 batters.

Hanshin Tigers

On November 3, 2000, the Padres sold Carlyle's contract to the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. In two seasons with Hanshin, Carlyle went 7-12 with a 4.29 ERA and 124 strikeouts.

Kansas City Royals

He was picked up by the Kansas City Royals as a free agent after the 2002 season. He split the 2003 season between the Double-A Wichita Wranglers and Triple-A Omaha Royals.

New York Yankees

He was granted free agency after the season and signed with the New York Yankees on December 23. Playing for Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Columbus, Carlyle compiled a 12-5 record with a 3.19 ERA and 140 strikeouts in 27 games played.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Carlyle for the 2005 season. He began the season on the Dodgers roster, making his first big league appearance since 2000 on April 6. However, he was sent back down to the minors on May 6 and was briefly recalled at the end of May. An appendectomy in June derailed his comeback attempt, shelving him until the end of July, and he spent the rest of the season rehabbing in the minor leagues.

Florida Marlins

The Florida Marlins signed him on November 10, 2005. Carlyle began 2006 with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, going 1-3 with a 1.93 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 13 games. He pitched well in April of that year, winning two games and losing none. He won his third game of the season on May 14, but, 4 days later on May 18, he was sold to the LG Twins in Seoul, Korea.

Carlyle pitching for the Atlanta Braves in 2007

Atlanta Braves

On December 14, 2006, the Atlanta Braves invited Carlyle to spring training. He was reassigned to minor league camp on March 30, 2007, but after going 5-2 with a 2.59 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 9 games for the Richmond Braves, he was called up to the big leagues on May 25. Carlyle made his Braves debut on May 26, 2007, in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, a game in which he went 4 innings, surrendering five earned runs on six hits and allowing two walks. It was his first start in the major leagues since 1999. Carlyle earned his first win of the season and his first since 1999 on June 5, surrendering one hit, a solo home run to Aaron Boone of the Florida Marlins, while going 7 innings in arguably the best outing of his career. On July 6, 2007, against the Padres, Carlyle tied his career-high with 7 strikeouts, set a new career-high with 8 innings pitched, and collected his first major league RBI which gave the Braves a 3-2 lead they would not relinquish.[1] In the fourth inning of that game, Carlyle struck out the side on the minimum nine pitches. It was the 40th time in major league history this feat had been accomplished. Reflecting on Carlyle's performance, then Braves manager Bobby Cox noted that "[Carlyle's] sneaky quick. A lot of guys don't have good hacks at him. He gets it by them."[2] Carlyle's return to the majors has been considered an inspiration to many Braves fans. He finished his best season with an 8-7 record and a 5.21 ERA.

Carlyle started the 2008 season for the Triple-A Richmond Braves, but was promoted to Atlanta on April 15 with an injury to Peter Moylan. Carlyle ended the season with an ERA of 3.59 with 59 strikeouts in 45 games.

On October 9, 2009 Carlyle was outrighted to the Gwinnett Braves and he elected free agency.

Return to Japan

Carlyle pitched with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2010. Carlyle went 0-3 with a 4.88 ERA over 27.2 innings.[3]

Return to the Yankees

Prior to the 2011 season, Carlyle signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the New York Yankees.[4] He was promoted to the majors on April 22.[5] He was designated for assignment on June 29, after pitching 7 2⁄3 innings for New York, recording a 4.70 ERA.[6] He was outrighted to the AAA Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees on July 5.[7] On August 18, he was released by the Yankees to make room for Raul Valdez on AAA Scranton/Wiles Barre's Roster.[8]

Return to the Atlanta Braves

Before the 2012 season, Carlyle signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[9]

Toronto Blue Jays

On December 11, 2012, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Carlyle had been signed to a minor league contract.[10] Carlyle started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

New York Mets

Carlyle pitching for the New York Mets in 2014

Carlyle signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets for the 2014 season.[11] He was called up to the Mets on May 31 and that same day pitched 3 innings against the Phillies in an extra-innings game, earning the win.[12] He was designated for assignment on June 4.[13] He was called back up on July 6, as Jon Niese was placed on the disabled list.[14] When Niese returned on July 20, Carlyle was again designated for assignment.[15] He was called up a third time on July 26, 2014.[16] Carlyle finished the season 1-1, with a 1.45 ERA in 27 games. He agreed to another one-year minor league deal on January 5, 2015.[17] Carlyle was placed on the disabled list with back and hamstring tightness on May 14, 2015.[18] However, his season ended on July 12, 2015 when he got surgery to repair a labrum muscle in his hip.[19] He finished the 2015 season 1-0, with a 5.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, six strikeouts, one walk, one save in 11 games in 8 innings pitched.

Carlyle once again signed a minor league deal with the Mets on December 14, 2015.[20] He was released in March 2016.[21]

Coaching career

The Atlanta Braves hired Carlyle in May 2016 to serve as a coaching assistant responsible for managing instant replay review.[22]

Personal

Carlyle was diagnosed with diabetes in 2009, and uses the Omnipod Insulin Management System to control his blood sugar.[23]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Notes: Ledezma placed on restricted list". MLB.com. 2007-07-13.
  2. ↑ "Jones Gives Braves 7-4 Win Over Padres". Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  3. ↑ 一般社団法人日本野球機構. "個人年度別成績 【カーライル （北海道日本ハムファイターズ）】". Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  4. ↑ Sherman, Joel (December 2, 2010). "Yankees sign righty Carlyle to minor league deal". New York Post.
  5. ↑ "Carlyle up, Noesi down". Times Tribune Scranton/Wilkes Barre Railriders.
  6. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Yankees Designate Buddy Carlyle For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  7. ↑ "Transactions". New York Yankees. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  8. ↑ Mike Axisa. "Betances solid in SWB debut". River Avenue Blues. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  9. ↑ Hiskey, Michelle (March 5, 2012). "After quake, Braves pitcher Buddy Carlyle's family helps stabilize Japanese single mom". Saporta Report. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Jays sign 8 to minor league deals". MILB.com. December 11, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Mets sign RHP Buddy Carlyle". ESPN.com. February 18, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  12. ↑ "David Wright's RBI single in 14th leads Mets over Phillies". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Mets recall Brown from Triple-A Las Vegas". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  14. ↑ DiComo, Anthony (July 6, 2014). "Mets place Niese on DL with left shoulder strain". MLB.com. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Mets cut Carlyle to clear roster spot for Niese". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 20, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  16. ↑ Swieca, Caitlin (July 26, 2014). "Mets place Dice-K on 15-day DL, recall Carlyle". MLB.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Carlyle agrees to minor league deal to stay with Mets". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 5, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  18. ↑ MARC CARIG. "Buddy Carlyle joins Mets' crowded disabled list". Newsday. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  19. ↑ "Carlyle has surgery on hip". SNY. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  20. ↑ "Mets sign four to Minor League deals". SNY. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  21. ↑ Rubin, Adam (March 25, 2016). "Mets release Buddy Carlyle, send four others to minor league camp". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  22. ↑ Bowman, Mark (May 6, 2016). "Carlyle rejoins Braves as coaching assistant". MLB.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Carlyle learning how to pitch with diabetes". MLB.com. March 27, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.

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