Boone Logan

Boone Logan
Logan pitching for the Cleveland Indians in 2017
Pitcher
Born: (1984-08-13) August 13, 1984 (age 40)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 4, 2006, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
June 16, 2018, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record30–23
Earned run average4.50
Strikeouts479
Teams

Boone Logan (born August 13, 1984) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers from 2006 to 2018.

Early life

Logan grew up in Helotes, Texas and attended Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes, Texas.[1] He attended and pitched for Temple College in Temple, Texas, in 2003.

Playing career

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox selected Logan in the 20th round (600th overall) of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He advanced from the Sox's Rookie League affiliate, the Great Falls White Sox, straight to the major league club during spring training in 2006.[3]

Logan with the Chicago White Sox in 2008

Logan made his major league debut on April 4, 2006, against the Cleveland Indians.[4] During 2006, Logan made 21 relief appearances with one save despite splitting his time in the Minors but accumulated an 8.31 ERA in the Majors that year.[5]

In 2007, Logan made 68 relief appearances, and was 2–1 with a 4.97 ERA.[5] In 2008, he made 55 appearances, going 2–3 with a 5.95 ERA.[5]

Atlanta Braves

On December 4, 2008, Logan was traded, along with Javier Vázquez, to the Atlanta Braves for minor league catcher Tyler Flowers, shortstop Brent Lillibridge, third baseman Jon Gilmore and pitcher Santos Rodriguez.[6]

During the 2009 season, Logan made 20 relief appearances, going 1–1 with a 5.19 ERA.[5]

New York Yankees

On December 22, 2009, Logan was once again traded along with Javier Vázquez, this time to the New York Yankees for Melky Cabrera, and prospects Michael Dunn and Arodys Vizcaíno.[7] On April 16, 2010, Logan was called up by the Yankees to replace Chan Ho Park in the Yankee bullpen.[8] In 2010, Logan made 51 relief appearances, going 2–0 with a 2.93 ERA.[5]

Logan with the New York Yankees in 2011

In 2011, he made 64 relief appearances going 5–3 with a 3.46 ERA.[5] Logan made an MLB-leading 80 relief appearances in 2012, going 7–2 with one save and a 3.74 ERA.[5]

In 2013, he made 61 appearances from the bullpen, going 5–2 with a 3.23 ERA.[5] On October 4, 2013, Logan underwent surgery in his left elbow to remove a bone spur.[9] He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Colorado Rockies

On December 16, 2013, Logan signed a three-year, $16.5 million deal with the Colorado Rockies.[10][11]

On September 12, 2014, Logan again underwent surgery in his left elbow to remove a bone spur, abruptly ending his 2014 season.[12] In 35 games, Logan went 2–3 with a 6.84 ERA.[5]

Logan pitched in 60 games for the Rockies the following season, going 0–3 with a 4.33 ERA.[5] In 2016, he went 2–5 with a 3.69 ERA.[5] He became a free agent following the 2016 season.

Cleveland Indians

On February 7, 2017, Logan signed with the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract with an option for the 2018 season.[13] In 38 games with Cleveland, he was 1–0 with a 4.71 ERA.[5]

The Indians declined to exercise their club option on Logan's contract for the 2018 season on November 6, 2017, making Logan a free agent.[14]

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 10, 2018, Logan signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers worth $1.875 million.[15] On June 19, Logan was designated for assignment and was released on June 24.[16][17]

Pitching style

Logan threw with a sidearm delivery, making him appealing as a left-handed specialist. Left-handed hitters batted only .238 against him in his career, while righties hit .291.[18] Logan was especially tough against lefties because his primary pitch was a slider in the low 80s that breaks sharply away from them. This was his favorite pitch to throw in two-strike counts. He also had a four-seam fastball and two-seam fastball that appeared in the 92-95 mph range. Logan also threw a high-80s changeup from time to time against right-handers.[19]

References

  1. ^ "Diamond Note". NewsBank. San Antonio Express-News. April 2, 2006. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  2. ^ "20th Round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Shpigel, Ben (February 20, 2010). "Reliever Boone Logan Hopes to Stick with the Yankees". New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
  4. ^ "Boone, Indians rough up Garcia in win vs. ChiSox". ESPN. Associated Press. April 4, 2006. Archived from the original on August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Boone Logan Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "Braves acquire pitchers Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from White Sox". Atlanta Braves. MLB.com. December 4, 2008. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
  7. ^ Hoch, Bryan (December 22, 2009). "Yanks' rotation gets stronger with Vazquez". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2009.
  8. ^ McCarron, Anthony (April 17, 2010). "New York Yankees place Chan Ho Park on 15-day DL; call up lefty Boone Logan from Triple-A". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  9. ^ McCullough, Andy (October 4, 2013). "Boone Logan has successful surgery as he heads into free agency". NJ.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  10. ^ Adams, Steve (December 16, 2013). "Rockies Sign Boone Logan". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  11. ^ "Logan, Rockies finalize $16.5M, 3-year deal". ESPN. Associated Press. December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  12. ^ "Rockies P Logan has elbow surgery". UPI. September 12, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  13. ^ Bastian, Jordan (February 7, 2017). "Indians make deal with Logan official". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  14. ^ Hoynes, Paul (November 6, 2017). "Cleveland Indians decline Boone Logan's $7 million club option for 2018". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  15. ^ Haudricourt, Tom (January 10, 2018). "Brewers make Boone Logan deal official, add reliever J.J. Hoover on minor-league deal". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  16. ^ "Brewers call up Peralta for Tuesday's start, designate Logan for assignment". Fox Sports. June 19, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  17. ^ Adams, Steve (June 26, 2018). "Brewers Release Boone Logan". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  18. ^ "Boone Logan Career Pitching Splits". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  19. ^ "PITCHf/x Player Card: Boone Logan". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Boone Logan.