Bobby Parnell
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Robert Allen Parnell is an American baseball
pitcher
for the New York Mets
. He was drafted by the Mets in the ninth round of the 2005 MLB Draft
after attending college at Charleston Southern University
.
for the minor league teams in the Mets organization, pitching for the Brooklyn Cyclones
, St. Lucie Mets
, Binghamton Mets
, and New Orleans Zephyrs
. In three different leagues, Parnell has been named a mid-season All-Star. He earned the honor in the New York-Penn League in , the Florida State League
in ,
New Orleans Zephyrs
, Parnell was rewarded with a call-up to the New York Mets on September 1, . He made his Major League debut on September 15.
bullpen to start the 2009 season. He got his first win May 8, 2009 against the Pirates; he pitched a scoreless eighth inning. On August 5, he got his first major league hit in his first career at-bat, as he pitched three innings for the save. After Mets
pitcher Jon Niese
suffered a season-ending injury in the same game, Parnell was tabbed to replace Niese in the rotation. He made his first Major League
start on August 8 against the San Diego Padres
. He earned his first Major League win as a starter in his second start on August 14, pitching six innings, giving up only three hits
, and striking out
seven.
Parnell was terrific on September 4, shutting down the Cubs
that battered him in his last start. Parnell pitched a career-high seven innings, shutting out the Cubs on five hits while striking out seven.
On July 8, 2009, against the Dodgers, Daniel Murphy assisted on a play to first base by throwing the ball behind his back to Bobby Parnell, who was on first base and made the catch to complete the play. It received the number one web gem of the day.
was sent back down to Double-A Binghamton and the Mets called up Parnell to take his spot in the Mets bullpen.
Parnell, in his short major league career, has already developed a reputation for being a flamethrower. His fastballs consistently touch the high-90s, sometimes eclipsing 100 MPH. On August 18, 2010, in a game against the Houston Astros
, Parnell hit 102.5 MPH on the radar gun, the fastest pitch in the Major Leagues in 2010 up to that point. Cincinnati Reds
rookie Aroldis Chapman
set the new mark on August 31, 2010 at 103 MPH.
On September 21, Parnell was shut down for the remainder of the 2010 season with an inflamed pilca in his right elbow.
was also placed on the DL due to a rib injury.
On May 30,2011 he returned to the club as José Reyes was placed on the Bereavement list due to the death of his grandmother.
On June 29th, 2011 he made a relief appearance against the Tigers. His pitches clocked: 100, 101, 103, 103, 102, 102, and a 93 MPH slider in an at-bat against Miguel Cabrera.
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. He was drafted by the Mets in the ninth round of the 2005 MLB Draft
2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
after attending college at Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University, founded in 1964 as Baptist College, is an independent comprehensive university located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston Southern enrolls a maximum of 3,200 students. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's mission is...
.
Minor Leagues
Parnell worked as a starterStarting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
for the minor league teams in the Mets organization, pitching for the Brooklyn Cyclones
Brooklyn Cyclones
The Brooklyn Cyclones is a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the New York Mets. The Cyclones play at MCU Park just off the Coney Island boardwalk in the New York City borough of Brooklyn....
, St. Lucie Mets
St. Lucie Mets
The St. Lucie Mets are a minor league baseball team based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club.The team plays at Digital Domain Park...
, Binghamton Mets
Binghamton Mets
The Binghamton Mets are a U.S. minor league baseball team based in Binghamton, New York. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club...
, and New Orleans Zephyrs
New Orleans Zephyrs
The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
. In three different leagues, Parnell has been named a mid-season All-Star. He earned the honor in the New York-Penn League in , the Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
in ,
2008
Parnell earned Eastern League All-Star honors again in . Despite having a poor record since being promoted to the Triple-AAAA (baseball)
Triple-A refers to the highest level of play in minor league baseball in the United States and Mexico.-Purpose:Triple-A teams' main purpose is to prepare players for the Major Leagues:...
New Orleans Zephyrs
New Orleans Zephyrs
The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
, Parnell was rewarded with a call-up to the New York Mets on September 1, . He made his Major League debut on September 15.
2009
Parnell earned a spot in the MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
bullpen to start the 2009 season. He got his first win May 8, 2009 against the Pirates; he pitched a scoreless eighth inning. On August 5, he got his first major league hit in his first career at-bat, as he pitched three innings for the save. After Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
pitcher Jon Niese
Jon Niese
Jonathon Joseph "Jon" Niese is an American professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher, he currently plays for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.-Biography:...
suffered a season-ending injury in the same game, Parnell was tabbed to replace Niese in the rotation. He made his first Major League
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
start on August 8 against the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
. He earned his first Major League win as a starter in his second start on August 14, pitching six innings, giving up only three hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
, and striking out
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
seven.
Parnell was terrific on September 4, shutting down the Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
that battered him in his last start. Parnell pitched a career-high seven innings, shutting out the Cubs on five hits while striking out seven.
On July 8, 2009, against the Dodgers, Daniel Murphy assisted on a play to first base by throwing the ball behind his back to Bobby Parnell, who was on first base and made the catch to complete the play. It received the number one web gem of the day.
2010
On June 29, 2010 MejiaJenrry Mejía
Jenrry Manuel Mejía is a starting pitcher for the New York Mets. He signed with the Mets as an international free agent on April 4, 2007.-Early life:...
was sent back down to Double-A Binghamton and the Mets called up Parnell to take his spot in the Mets bullpen.
Parnell, in his short major league career, has already developed a reputation for being a flamethrower. His fastballs consistently touch the high-90s, sometimes eclipsing 100 MPH. On August 18, 2010, in a game against the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, Parnell hit 102.5 MPH on the radar gun, the fastest pitch in the Major Leagues in 2010 up to that point. Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
rookie Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman
Albertin Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz is a Cuban-Andorran Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Chapman bats and throws left-handed. He is listed at 6'4" tall and weighing 195 pounds . He currently holds the record for the fastest recorded pitch speed in Major League Baseball,...
set the new mark on August 31, 2010 at 103 MPH.
On September 21, Parnell was shut down for the remainder of the 2010 season with an inflamed pilca in his right elbow.
2011
He returned to the Mets. But on April 21,2011 he was placed on the DL due to a clot in his finger also on that same day Ángel PagánAngel Pagán
Ángel Anthony Pagán is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player. He currently plays outfield for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Pagan's original contract in Major League Baseball was with the Mets, but he was transferred to the Chicago Cubs when they bought his contract...
was also placed on the DL due to a rib injury.
On May 30,2011 he returned to the club as José Reyes was placed on the Bereavement list due to the death of his grandmother.
On June 29th, 2011 he made a relief appearance against the Tigers. His pitches clocked: 100, 101, 103, 103, 102, 102, and a 93 MPH slider in an at-bat against Miguel Cabrera.