Summary
Travis Michael Bergen (born October 8, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays.
| Travis Bergen | |
|---|---|
 Bergen with the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2022 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 8, 1993 McDonough, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| March 29, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.96 |
| Strikeouts | 35 |
| Teams | |
High school and college edit
Bergen attended Union Grove High School in McDonough, Georgia. In 2012, as a senior, he pitched to a 6–1 win–loss record with a 1.42 earned run average (ERA).[1] Undrafted out of high school in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, he enrolled and played college baseball at Kennesaw State University.[2] In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[3] In 2015, his junior season, he went 6–4 with a 3.15 ERA in 14 starts.[4]
Professional career edit
Toronto Blue Jays edit
Bergen was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He made his professional debut with the Short Season-A Vancouver Canadiens. Bergen pitched in only 14 games combined in 2016 and 2017 for Vancouver and the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Blue Jays due to injuries.[6] In 2018 he played for the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays and Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, combining to go 4–2 with a 0.95 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 562⁄3 innings pitched.
San Francisco Giants edit
On December 13, 2018, Bergen was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the eighth pick in the Rule 5 draft.[7] He made his major league debut on March 29, 2019, versus the San Diego Padres, and retired Ian Kinsler on a ground ball, the only batter he faced.[8] He was placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain on May 21.[9] On August 18, 2019, Bergen was designated for assignment.[10]
Second stint with the Blue Jays edit
On August 21, 2019, he was returned to the Toronto Blue Jays organization and placed on the reserve list of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.[11] On August 24, 2020, Bergen's contract was selected to the major league roster.[12]
Arizona Diamondbacks edit
On August 31, 2020, the Blue Jays traded Bergen to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Robbie Ray and cash considerations.[13] In 6+2⁄3 innings, Bergen struck out eight alongside walking eight. On February 26, 2021, Bergen was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.[14]
Third stint with the Blue Jays edit
On February 28, 2021, Bergen was acquired by the Blue Jays for cash considerations.[15] Bergen recorded a 1.69 ERA in 102⁄3 innings of work for Toronto, and was designated for assignment on June 29.[16] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on July 4.[17] On October 5, Bergen elected free agency.[18]
San Diego Padres edit
On March 18, 2022, Bergen signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[19] He was released on August 10, 2022.
Personal edit
Bergen and his wife, Elise, were married in 2019.[20]
References edit
- ^ Herald, Kyle Morrison Special to the Henry (14 March 2016). "Blue Jays prospect and former Union Grove standout credits dad with helping him get to the pros". Henry Herald.
- ^ Kyle Morrison (March 14, 2016). "Blue Jays prospect and former Union Grove standout credits dad with helping him get to the pros". Henry Herald. henryherald.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "#21 Travis Bergen - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ W, Matt (June 9, 2015). "Blue Jays pick LHP Travis Bergen in the 7th round". Bluebird Banter.
- ^ Maria Torres (June 9, 2015). "Kennesaw State pitcher Travis Bergen becomes third Union Grove baseball player drafted since 2003 | News". henryherald.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Garrison, Luke (March 7, 2018). "Blue Jays hopeful Travis Bergen soaks up Canadian culture". torontoobserver.ca. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ Kerry Crowley (December 13, 2018). "Giants active in Rule 5 draft, add two players to major league roster". The Mercury News. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ Maria Guardado (March 30, 2019). "Longo's homer prevents history-making loss". MLB.com. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (March 21, 2019). "Giants' Travis Bergen: Out with shoulder strain". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ Kerry Crowley (August 18, 2019). "Giants cut Rule 5 draft pick, promote Avelino, open up 40-man roster spot". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ Miller, George (August 21, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/21/19". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Blue Jays Put Thornton On IL, Select Bergen, DFA Pannone". MLB Trade Rumors. 24 August 2020.
- ^ Matheson, Keegan (August 31, 2020). "Toronto acquires Ray (official), Villar (source)". MLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ "Diamondbacks DFA Travis Bergen, Keury Mella". MLB Trade Rumors. 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Toronto Blue Jays reacquire LHP Travis Bergen from Arizona Diamondbacks for cash". ESPN.com. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steve (June 29, 2021). "Blue Jays Designate Travis Bergen For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Outrighted: Beasley, Bergen, Wade". 5 July 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steve (March 18, 2022). "Padres, Travis Bergen Agree To Minor League Deal". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com.
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External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Travis Bergen on Instagram