Joshua Matthew Rupe (born August 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Baltimore Orioles.
| Josh Rupe | |
|---|---|
 Rupe with the Texas Rangers | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: August 18, 1982 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 16, 2005, for the Texas Rangers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 5, 2011, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–3 |
| Earned run average | 5.06 |
| Strikeouts | 90 |
| Teams | |
Career
editDrafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft out of Louisburg College, Rupe was acquired by the Texas Rangers along with Frank Francisco and minor leaguer Anthony Webster to complete an earlier trade for Carl Everett in July 2003.
Early in the 2006 season, Rupe was placed on the 60-day disabled list due to an inflamed left elbow. Upon his recovery, he spent time rehabbing with the Triple-A Oklahoma RedHawks. He was recalled to the Rangers on July 28, 2006,[1] and finished the season working out of the bullpen in a middle relief role.
Rupe failed to make the big league roster to start the 2007 season, and was optioned to the RedHawks. In 2008, Rupe made the major league roster and appeared in 46 games. He was granted free agency on November 9, 2009.
On November 25, 2009, Rupe signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.[2] He made the Royals' 25 man roster, but on May 12, 2010, Rupe was designated for assignment.
He signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles in November 2010.[3] He was later added to the 40-man roster before being designated for assignment on May 10, 2011.[4]
On August 5, 2011 Josh Rupe was released by the Baltimore Orioles.[5] He last played for the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Personal
editHe is married to April Winfree Rupe and has two sons and a daughter.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Texas Rangers : Official Info : Press Release". Archived from the original on August 9, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2006.
- ^ "Royals agree to Minor League contracts with pitcher Rupe and outfielder Coats". Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
- ^ Gould, Steve. "Video: 2010 Orioles outlook". Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ Orioles activate SS Hardy, designate RHP Rupe, Sports Illustrated, May 10, 2011.
- ^ "School of Roch: Talking about Hunter, Bundy, and Rupe". masn Sports. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Minor League Splits and Situational Stats[permanent dead link]