Name Joe Mantiply | Role Baseball Player | |
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DET@KC: Mantiply picks up an out in his MLB debut
Joseph Newman Mantiply (born March 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Yankees organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.
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Career
Mantiply was drafted by the New York Mets in the 48th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Tunstall High School in Dry Fork, Virginia. He did not sign with the Mets and attended Virginia Tech to play college baseball. After his junior season, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 28th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He again did not sign and returned to Virginia Tech for his senior season.
After his senior season, Mantiply was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 27th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut that season with the Connecticut Tigers. After starting his career as a starting pitcher, Mantiply became a relief pitcher in 2014. He started the season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and was later promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves. Mantiply was called up and made his major league debut on September 3, 2016.
On November 8, 2016, Mantiply was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees. He was released on November 28, and signed a new minor league contract in December 2016.
