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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1983)}}
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|caption=Berken with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009
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|position=[[Relief pitcher]]
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1983|11|27}}
|birth_place=[[Green Bay, Wisconsin]]
|birth_place=[[Green Bay, Wisconsin]], U.S.
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|statyear=2012 season
| finaldate = October 1
| finalyear = 2012
| finalteam = Chicago Cubs
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|stat1label=[[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
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*[[Baltimore Orioles]] ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2012}})
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'''Jason Thomas Berken''' (born November 27, 1983) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] organization. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and [[Chicago Cubs]].
'''Jason Thomas Berken''' (born November 27, 1983) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and [[Chicago Cubs]].


==College==
==College==
Berken graduated from [[West De Pere High School]]. He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Clemson Tigers baseball|Clemson Tigers]]. While at Clemson, he played for the [[New England Collegiate Baseball League]]'s [[Keene Swamp Bats]].
Berken graduated from [[West De Pere High School]]. He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Clemson Tigers baseball|Clemson Tigers]]. While at Clemson, he played for the [[New England Collegiate Baseball League]]'s [[Keene Swamp Bats]]. In 186{{frac|2|3}} innings with Clemson, Berken pitched to an 18–6 record, 3.04 ERA, and 156 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tigernet.com/story/baseball/Former-Tiger-Jason-Berken-Start-Baltimore-Orioles-7921|title=Former Tiger Jason Berken to Start for Baltimore Orioles|work=tigernet.com|date=May 26, 2009|accessdate=September 21, 2016}}</ref>


==Professional career==
===Baltimore Orioles===
===Baltimore Orioles===
Berken was drafted by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in the sixth round (175th overall) of the [[2006 Major League Baseball draft|2006 MLB draft]]. On May 26, 2009, after pitching just 25{{fraction|2|3}} innings for [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Norfolk Tides|Norfolk]], he was called up to the Orioles' roster to replace injured [[outfielder]] [[Lou Montanez]]. He earned his first major league win that day, giving up two runs in five innings in a 7&ndash;2 victory over the [[Toronto Blue Jays]]. However, he finished the year with a 6&ndash;12 record, along with a 6.54&nbsp;ERA in 119{{fraction|2|3}} innings pitched. This led to Berken being named the AL Les Sweetland award winner by SI writer [[Joe Posnanski]] for finishing the year as the worst starting pitcher in the American League.<ref>[http://www.si.com/more-sports/2009/11/20/anti-awards 2009 Anti-Award Winners]</ref>
Berken was drafted by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in the sixth round (175th overall) of the [[2006 Major League Baseball draft|2006 MLB draft]]. On May 26, 2009, after pitching just 25{{fraction|2|3}} innings for [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Norfolk Tides|Norfolk]], he was called up to the Orioles' roster to replace injured [[outfielder]] [[Lou Montanez]]. Berken earned his first major league win that day, giving up two runs in five innings in a 7&ndash;2 victory over the [[Toronto Blue Jays]]. However, he finished the year with a 6&ndash;12 record, along with a 6.54&nbsp;ERA in 119{{fraction|2|3}} innings pitched. This led to Berken being named the "AL [[Les Sweetland]] Award winner" by SI writer [[Joe Posnanski]] for finishing the year as the worst starting pitcher in the American League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/more-sports/2009/11/20/anti-awards|title=Joe Posnanski: My Least Valuable Players, '09 'anti-award' winners|publisher=}}</ref>


===Chicago Cubs===
===Chicago Cubs===
On September 7, 2012, Berken was claimed off waivers by the Cubs.<ref>[http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120907&content_id=38044402&vkey=pr_chc&c_id=chc Cubs claim right-handed pitcher Jason Berken off waivers from Baltimore]</ref>
On September 7, 2012, Berken was claimed off waivers by the [[Chicago Cubs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120907&content_id=38044402&vkey=pr_chc&c_id=chc|title=Cubs claim right-handed pitcher Jason Berken off waivers from Baltimore|website=MLB.com}}</ref> On September 20, Berken recorded four strikeouts in an inning.


===Chicago White Sox===
===Chicago White Sox===
He later signed as a minor league free agent with the [[Chicago White Sox]] for 2013.
On April 2, 2013, Berken signed as a minor league free agent with the [[Chicago White Sox]] for 2013 season.


===San Francisco Giants===
===San Francisco Giants===
On November 15, 2013, Berken signed a minor league contract with the [[San Francisco Giants]]. On March 31, 2014 he was assigned to the Triple-A [[Fresno Grizzlies]].
On November 15, 2013, Berken signed a minor league contract with the [[San Francisco Giants]]. On March 31, 2014, he was assigned to the Triple-A [[Fresno Grizzlies]].


===Philadelphia Phillies===
===Philadelphia Phillies===
On February 24, 2015, Berken signed a minor league deal with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. On March 2, 2015 he was assigned to the Triple-A [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]]. He elected free agency on November 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|work=milb.com|accessdate=November 6, 2015}}</ref>
On February 24, 2015, Berken signed a minor league deal with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. On March 2, 2015, he was assigned to the Triple-A [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]]. He elected free agency on November 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|work=milb.com|accessdate=November 6, 2015}}</ref>


===Toronto Blue Jays===
===Toronto Blue Jays===
On February 17, 2016, Berken signed a minor league contract with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/02|title=Toronto Blue Jays Transactions February 2016|work=MLB.com|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref>
On February 17, 2016, Berken signed a minor league contract with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/02|title=Toronto Blue Jays Transactions February 2016|work=MLB.com|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref> In 29 appearances split between the Double–A [[New Hampshire Fisher Cats]] and Triple–A [[Buffalo Bisons]], he accumulated a 2–9 record and 4.43 ERA with 63 strikeouts across {{fraction|105|2|3}} innings pitched. Berken elected free agency following the season on November 7.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=August 4, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 5 August 2024

Jason Berken
Berken with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009
Relief pitcher
Born: (1983-11-27) November 27, 1983 (age 40)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 26, 2009, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record10–20
Earned run average5.36
Strikeouts163
Teams

Jason Thomas Berken (born November 27, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs.

College

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Berken graduated from West De Pere High School. He played college baseball for the Clemson Tigers. While at Clemson, he played for the New England Collegiate Baseball League's Keene Swamp Bats. In 1862⁄3 innings with Clemson, Berken pitched to an 18–6 record, 3.04 ERA, and 156 strikeouts.[1]

Professional career

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Baltimore Orioles

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Berken was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2006 MLB draft. On May 26, 2009, after pitching just 252⁄3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk, he was called up to the Orioles' roster to replace injured outfielder Lou Montanez. Berken earned his first major league win that day, giving up two runs in five innings in a 7–2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he finished the year with a 6–12 record, along with a 6.54 ERA in 1192⁄3 innings pitched. This led to Berken being named the "AL Les Sweetland Award winner" by SI writer Joe Posnanski for finishing the year as the worst starting pitcher in the American League.[2]

Chicago Cubs

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On September 7, 2012, Berken was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[3] On September 20, Berken recorded four strikeouts in an inning.

Chicago White Sox

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On April 2, 2013, Berken signed as a minor league free agent with the Chicago White Sox for 2013 season.

San Francisco Giants

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On November 15, 2013, Berken signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. On March 31, 2014, he was assigned to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.

Philadelphia Phillies

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On February 24, 2015, Berken signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. On March 2, 2015, he was assigned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He elected free agency on November 6.[4]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On February 17, 2016, Berken signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[5] In 29 appearances split between the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he accumulated a 2–9 record and 4.43 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 105+2⁄3 innings pitched. Berken elected free agency following the season on November 7.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Former Tiger Jason Berken to Start for Baltimore Orioles". tigernet.com. May 26, 2009. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "Joe Posnanski: My Least Valuable Players, '09 'anti-award' winners".
  3. ^ "Cubs claim right-handed pitcher Jason Berken off waivers from Baltimore". MLB.com.
  4. ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "Toronto Blue Jays Transactions February 2016". MLB.com. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  6. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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