Joe Mantiply

Joseph Newman Mantiply (/ˈmæntɪplaɪ/ MAN-tih-pleye;[1] born March 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees.

Joe Mantiply
Joe Mantiply in 2015 Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1991-03-01) March 1, 1991
Danville, Virginia
Bats: Right Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 3, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average12.71
Strikeouts4
Teams

Career

Amateur

Mantiply was drafted by the New York Mets in the 48th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Tunstall High School in Dry Fork, Virginia.[2] He did not sign with the Mets and attended Virginia Tech to play college baseball.[3] In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4] After his junior season, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 28th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He again did not sign and returned to Virginia Tech for his senior season.[5][6]

Detroit Tigers

After his senior season, Mantiply was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 27th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.[7] He made his professional debut that season with the Connecticut Tigers. After starting his career as a starting pitcher, Mantiply became a relief pitcher in 2014. He started the season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and was later promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.[8][9][10] Mantiply was called up and made his major league debut on September 3, 2016.

New York Yankees

On November 8, 2016, Mantiply was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees.[11] He was released on November 28,[12] and signed a new minor league contract in December 2016.[13] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 13, 2017, Mantiply signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[14] On March 9, 2018, Mantiply underwent Tommy John surgery, and was out for 2018.[15] On October 11, 2018, Mantiply resigned a minor league deal for the 2019 season.

New York Yankees (Second Stint)

On August 9, 2019, Mantiply was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. On August 11, the Yankees selected Mantiply's contract.[16] He made his 2019 debut on August 12, against the Baltimore Orioles. He earned his first major league win after relieving Chad Green for 3 innings. On August 13, Mantiply was designated for assignment.[17] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[18]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 20, 2020, Mantiply signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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References
  1. Virginia Institute of Technology Hokies Baseball Game Notes, v. Bryant University Bulldogs, March 4-6, 2011 (pronunciation guide on page 2). Retrieved August 12, 2019
  2. Sordelett, Damien. "Mantiply, Giannini selected in Major League Baseball draft". GoDanRiver.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  3. "Ex-Tunstall pitcher Mantiply is Hokies' go-to guy". Roanoke Times. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  4. "Joe Mantiply - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  5. Lang, Chris. "Draft snub drives Mantiply's stellar senior season". News Advance. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  6. "Mantiply, Rash leading Tech instead of playing pro ball". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  7. ngueguen@registerbee.com, Nick Gueguen (434) 791-7998. "Tigers draft Tunstall alumnus". News Advance. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  8. "THE REVIEW: Becoming the eighth man". The Daily News. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  9. "Former Tunstall High standout Mantiply poised to become Major League hurler". Chathan Star Tribune. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  10. "Overlooked lefty Mantiply might reach Tigers in 2015". Detroit News. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  11. Adams, Steve (November 8, 2016). "Yankees Claim Joe Mantiply From Tigers, Designate Branden Pinder". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  12. Todd, Jeff (November 28, 2016). "Yankees Release Nathan Eovaldi, Two Others". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  13. Eddy, Matt (December 5, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  14. Adams, Steve (November 14, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/14/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  15. "Joe Mantiply has Tommy John surgery". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  16. RotoWire Staff (August 11, 2019). "Yankees' Joe Mantiply: Contract selected". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  17. Brett Cyrgalis (August 13, 2019). "Jonathan Loaisiga, Adonis Rosa are Yankees' latest bullpen reinforcements". New York Post. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  18. Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
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