Joe Bisenius

Joseph Richard Bisenius (born September 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current area scout for the Minnesota Twins. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals.[1]

Joe Bisenius
Bisenius with the Nationals in 2010
Pitcher
Born: (1982-09-18) September 18, 1982
Sioux City, Iowa
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2007, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last appearance
September 27, 2010, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts8
Teams

College and draft

Bisenius attended Iowa Western Community College[2] and Oklahoma City University.[3] He was drafted by the Phillies in the 2004 draft in the 12th round, after not signing with the Expos in 2003.[2]

Professional career

2004–2005

Bisenius began his career as a starter at short-season A-level Batavia, going 0–1 with a 1.43 earned run average (ERA) in 11 starts. The next season at Lakewood, Bisenius was converted to a reliever, posting a 6–4 record in 40 games, striking out 56 batters in 64⅓ innings.[2]

2006–2007

Bisenius earned a promotion to high-A Clearwater for the 2006 season, where he pitched his way to a 4–1 record with a 1.93 ERA. He also struck out 62 batters, this time in only half a season before his promotion to AA Reading. He posted a 4–2 record for the new team, pitching 23⅓ innings and striking out 33 batters. In 2007, Bisenius made the Phillies' Opening Day roster, and made his Major League debut in a relief appearance on April 5, 2007. However, he returned to the minors, only to post a 3–4 record, struggling to a 5.48 ERA.[1][2]

2008

Due to his pitching problems in the previous season, Bisenius started 2008 at Reading. After pitching to a 3.62 ERA, though with a losing record, he was promoted to AAA Lehigh Valley. He posted an 0–1 record and an 11.81 ERA in 4 appearances,[2] but was recalled to the majors on July 13, 2008, replacing R. J. Swindle.[4] Bisenius became a roster victim when the Phillies acquired Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics, as he was optioned back to Lehigh Valley without pitching in a game.

2010

On May 7, 2010, he signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, and was assigned to their team in Potomac. Bisenus was called up to the Nationals in September 2010 and pitched five games in relief.

2011

On April 14, 2011, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He split the season between the AA Birmingham Barons and AAA Charlotte Knights.

2012

For the 2012 season, Bisenius signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo in the Triple-A Mexican League.

2013

On June 20, 2013, he signed with the Atlanta Braves. He pitched for Triple A Gwinnett Braves.

2014

In 2014, Bisenius played for the Lincoln Salt Dogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

2018

Hired by the Minnesota Twins as an area scout.

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References
  1. "Joe Bisenius Minor, Winter, Fall, Mexican & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  2. "Joe Bisenius Statistics". Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  3. "Joe Bisenius Stats, Bio, Photos". Philadelphia Phillies. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  4. Mandel, Ken (2008-07-13). "Phillies recall Bisenius, option Swindle". Philadelphia Phillies. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
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