Travis Bergen

Travis Bergen
Bergen with the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2022
Pitcher
Born: (1993-10-08) October 8, 1993 (age 31)
McDonough, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
March 29, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
May 23, 2021, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–0
Earned run average3.96
Strikeouts35
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Teams

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "#21 Travis Bergen - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ W, Matt (June 9, 2015). "Blue Jays pick LHP Travis Bergen in the 7th round". Bluebird Banter.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Garrison, Luke (March 7, 2018). "Blue Jays hopeful Travis Bergen soaks up Canadian culture". torontoobserver.ca. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Maria Guardado (March 30, 2019). "Longo's homer prevents history-making loss". MLB.com. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  9. ^ RotoWire Staff (March 21, 2019). "Giants' Travis Bergen: Out with shoulder strain". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Miller, George (August 21, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/21/19". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  12. ^ "Blue Jays Put Thornton On IL, Select Bergen, DFA Pannone". MLB Trade Rumors. August 24, 2020.
  13. ^ Matheson, Keegan (August 31, 2020). "Toronto acquires Ray (official), Villar (source)". MLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  14. ^ "Diamondbacks DFA Travis Bergen, Keury Mella". MLB Trade Rumors. February 26, 2021.
  15. ^ "Toronto Blue Jays reacquire LHP Travis Bergen from Arizona Diamondbacks for cash". ESPN.com. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (June 29, 2021). "Blue Jays Designate Travis Bergen For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  17. ^ "Outrighted: Beasley, Bergen, Wade". July 5, 2021.
  18. ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  19. ^ Adams, Steve (March 18, 2022). "Padres, Travis Bergen Agree To Minor League Deal". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  20. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)