Michael Lorenzen is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Kansas City Royals in MLB. Previously, he played for several other MLB teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers. He is known for his pitching abilities in professional baseball.
On January 4, 1992, Michael Clifton Lorenzen was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
In 2010, Michael Lorenzen was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he opted not to sign, choosing instead to attend college.
In 2012, Michael Lorenzen was named an All-American and was a finalist for the John Olerud Award, recognizing his achievements in collegiate baseball.
In 2013, Michael Lorenzen was selected by the Cincinnati Reds and subsequently made his professional debut with the Arizona League Reds. He also pitched for the Dayton Dragons, Bakersfield Blaze, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos during the season, achieving a 1-1 record with a 3.00 ERA across 21 innings.
In 2013, Michael Lorenzen was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the MLB draft, marking a significant step in his baseball career.
In 2014, Michael Lorenzen pitched for Pensacola, starting 24 games and achieving a 4–6 win–loss record with a 3.13 ERA in 120+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On April 29, 2015, Michael Lorenzen made his major league debut, pitching five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed eight hits and three home runs, striking out five, and was charged with the 8–3 loss.
Michael Lorenzen made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015, initiating his career at the highest level of professional baseball.
Michael Lorenzen started the 2015 season with the Louisville Bats after being reassigned to the minor leagues during spring training, marking the beginning of his season in the minor league system.
On August 19, 2016, in his first game back from the bereavement list following his father's death in August 2016, Michael Lorenzen hit his first career home run and dedicated it to his father.
In November 2016, Michael Lorenzen married his wife, Cassi, marking a significant personal event in his life.
During spring training in 2016, Michael Lorenzen was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, delaying his return until mid-June. Upon his return, he pitched out of the bullpen for Cincinnati, finishing the year with a 2–1 record and a 2.88 ERA in 35 relief appearances.
In 2017, Michael Lorenzen made 70 relief appearances, recording an 8-4 record with a 4.45 ERA. These appearances highlight his role as a relief pitcher for his team during that season.
On June 30, 2018, Michael Lorenzen was called up to pinch-hit and hit a grand slam off pitcher Jacob Barnes during a game against the Brewers. This marked his third home run of the 2018 season.
During the 2018-2019 offseason, Michael Lorenzen worked extensively as an outfielder, expressing a desire to transition into a two-way player.
On September 4, 2019, Michael Lorenzen became the second player in baseball history to hit a home run, earn the win as the pitcher, and play in the field in the same game, during a Reds' victory over the Phillies, 8-5. This was the first time since Babe Ruth achieved this feat on June 13, 1921.
In 2020, Michael Lorenzen pitched in 18 games for the Reds, achieving a 3-1 record and a 4.28 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 33+2⁄3 innings.
On April 14, 2021, Michael Lorenzen was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder strain, sidelining him from gameplay.
On November 30, 2021, Michael Lorenzen signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels worth $6.75 million.
On April 11, 2022, Michael Lorenzen made his Angels debut, starting the game and pitching 6 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 7 against the Miami Marlins.
On May 1, 2022, Michael Lorenzen made his longest career start against the Chicago White Sox, giving up 3 runs in 8+1⁄3 innings of work.
On December 20, 2022, Michael Lorenzen signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers worth $8.5 million.
In 2022, Michael Lorenzen signed with the Los Angeles Angels, beginning a new chapter in his MLB career with a team closer to his California roots.
On April 15, 2023, Michael Lorenzen was activated off the injured list to make his Detroit Tigers debut, starting against the San Francisco Giants. He had started the season on the injured list with a left groin strain.
On August 1, 2023, Michael Lorenzen was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for prospect Hao-Yu Lee, marking a transition to a new team during the season.
In 2023, Michael Lorenzen and his wife Cassi welcomed their daughter, June, into the world, marking a significant family milestone.
Michael Lorenzen was named an MLB All-Star in 2023, recognizing his outstanding performance and contribution to the sport.
Prior to the 2023 trade deadline, Michael Lorenzen was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he notably threw a no-hitter, marking a significant achievement in his career.
On March 22, 2024, Michael Lorenzen signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Texas Rangers. He had hoped for a multi-year contract, but waited until March to sign.
On July 29, 2024, Michael Lorenzen was traded to the Kansas City Royals for Walter Pennington, marking another team transition in his career.
Michael Lorenzen signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2024 season, continuing his MLB career with a new team.
On January 8, 2025, Michael Lorenzen re-signed with the Royals on a one-year, $7 million contract. Before signing, he considered becoming a two-way player again.
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