Sean Casey Daigle (born April 4, 1981) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
| Casey Daigle | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 4, 1981 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 9, 2004, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 18, 2010, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 3–4 |
| Earned run average | 7.16 |
| Strikeouts | 30 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Professional career
editArizona Diamondbacks
editDaigle made his major league debut in 2004, giving up five home runs in less than three innings. As of 2020[update], he is the only pitcher in Major League history to allow five or more home runs in his debut.[1] He started 10 games for the Diamondbacks in 2004. His ERA was at 7.16 with a strikeout to walk ratio of 17/27 in 49 innings.
In 2005, he was sent down to Double A where he pitched out of the bullpen for most of the season.
In 2006, Daigle pitched out of the bullpen in Triple-A Tucson, while appearing in 10 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks. During his time with the Sidewinders, Daigle starred on a TV show chronicling the life of a minor leaguer, along with Carlos Quentin, Chris Young, Bill Murphy, and Dustin Nippert.
Minnesota Twins
editDaigle signed with the Minnesota Twins in December 2007.[2] He was released on August 25, 2008 after posting a record of 1–5 in 44 games with the Twins' AAA affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings. His ERA stood at 3.78 in 69 innings.
Texas Rangers
editIn December 2008, Daigle signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[3] He was released during spring training.
Houston Astros
editIn April 2009, Daigle signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[4] He spent the whole season in AAA, appearing in 49 games. He was called up on June 1, 2010, for the first time since the 2006 season.[5]
He was designated for assignment on July 18, 2010.[6] He cleared waivers and stayed at AAA, finishing with a 4.91 ERA and 8 saves in 35 games.
San Francisco Giants
editOn January 14, 2011, Daigle signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and pitched for AAA-affiliate Fresno Grizzlies. In his lone season in Fresno, he had a 5.97 ERA in 36 games.
Personal life
editDaigle married softball pitcher Jennie Finch on January 15, 2005, at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. They have three children, sons born in May 2006,[7] and June 2011[8] and a daughter in January 2013.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Pitching Game Finder". Stathead.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Jennie Finch's Husband Casey Daigle Signs with Twins |". Archived from the original on March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- ^ "Rangers agree to deals with Turnbow, 2 others". ESPN.com. January 5, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ James. "Casey Daigle expected to sign". Astros County. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ Fallas, Bernardo (June 1, 2010). "Astros pitcher Chris Sampson goes on disabled list". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Astros designate Daigle, bring up Majewski". KUSA.com. July 18, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Jennie Finch and Casey Daigle welcome a son". PEOPLE.com. May 6, 2006. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Softball Olympian Welcomes 2nd Son". HuffPost. June 22, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. softball star Jennie Finch welcomes third child". USA TODAY. January 12, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs