American baseball player (born 1993)
Baseball player
Travis Michael Bergen (born October 8, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher . He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants , Arizona Diamondbacks , and Toronto Blue Jays .
High school and college
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
Toronto Blue Jays
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 Low–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 High–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
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, Bergen was designated for assignment .[ 10]
Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)
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
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]
Toronto Blue Jays (third stint)
On February 28, 2021, Bergen was acquired by the Blue Jays in exchange 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
On March 18, 2022, Bergen signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres .[ 19] In 25 appearances for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas , he compiled a 4–0 record and 4.07 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 24+ 1 ⁄3 innings pitched. Bergen was released by the Padres organization on August 10.
Personal
Bergen and his wife, Elise, were married in 2019.[ 20]
References
^ Herald, Kyle Morrison Special to the Henry (March 14, 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 . August 24, 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 . February 26, 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" . July 5, 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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