Paul Sewald

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Paul Sewald
Paul Sewald on July 15, 2017 (cropped).jpg
Sewald with the Mets in 2017
Seattle Mariners – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1990-05-26) May 26, 1990 (age 31)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 2017, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record11–17
Earned run average4.75
Strikeouts255
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Team

Paul Stanton Sewald (born May 26, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the New York Mets. Sewald attended the University of San Diego played college baseball for the San Diego Toreros.

Amateur career[]

Sewald attended Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada. In 2008, his senior year, he went 7–0 with a 1.57 ERA, earning All-State honors.[1] Undrafted out of high school in the 2008 MLB draft, he enrolled and played college baseball for the San Diego Toreros at the University of San Diego.[2] As a senior in 2012, he pitched to an 8–4 record with a 3.09 ERA in 15 games (14 starts).[3]

Professional career[]

New York Mets[]

The New York Mets selected Sewald in the tenth round of the 2012 MLB draft.[4] They gave him a $1,000 signing bonus.[5] After signing, Sewald made his professional debut that same season with the Brooklyn Cyclones of the Class A-Short Season New York-Penn League where he was 0–2 with a 1.88 ERA in 28.2 relief innings pitched. He pitched in the 2013 season with the Savannah Sand Gnats of the Class A South Atlantic League,[6] compiling a 3–2 record and 1.77 ERA in 35 relief appearances.

Sewald began the 2014 season with the St. Lucie Mets of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League and was promoted to the Binghamton Mets of the Class AA Eastern League during the year. In 43 appearances out of the bullpen between two teams, he was 5–1 with a 1.92 ERA. After the regular season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.

In 2015, he spent with Binghamton where he pitched to a 3–0 record and 1.75 ERA in 44 games. During the season, he pitched for the United States national baseball team at the 2015 Pan American Games.[7] Sewald began 2017 with Las Vegas.

In 2016, he spent with the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League[8][5] where he was 5–3 with a 3.29 ERA in a career high 65.2 innings pitched.[9]

On April 8, 2017, Mets promoted Sewald to the MLB, as Ty Kelly was designated for assignment.[10] He made his MLB debut the same day against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field and surrendered two runs in a third of an inning.[11] He was optioned back to Las Vegas on April 13 and recalled again on May 1. After his May 1 recall, he spent the remainder of 2017 with the Mets. In 57 relief appearances for New York, he was 0–6 with a 4.55 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. He was designated for assignment on May 26, 2019. On August 16, the Mets selected Sewald's contract.

On September 24, 2019, Sewald earned his first MLB win, as the winning pitcher in a walk-off win against the Miami Marlins.[12] In 2020, Sewald struggled to a 13.50 ERA over 6.0 innings of work.[13] On December 2, 2020, Sewald was non-tendered by the Mets.[14]

Seattle Mariners[]

On January 7, 2021, Sewald signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[15] On May 13, 2021, Sewald was selected to the active roster.[16] Sewald enjoyed a breakout season with the Mariners due in large part to his improved pitch usage.[17] Writing for 710 ESPN Seattle, Brandon Gustafson described him as "a force" and "the biggest surprise star" of Seattle's bullpen. Sewald admitted in an interview with the station that he had exceeded even his own expectations.[18] Sewald had a 10–3 record with an ERA of 3.06 in 62 games and 64.2 innings while striking out 104 batters in 2021.

Personal life[]

Sewald's father, Mark, is a former college baseball pitcher[19] who was drafted out of high school by the Boston Red Sox in 1979.[20] Both of Sewald's parents are accountants. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of San Diego.[21] Sewald's younger brother, Johnny, an outfielder, was selected in the 14th round of the 2015 MLB draft out of Arizona State University by the Houston Astros.[22]

Sewald's wife, Molly, gave birth to their first child, Chloe, in August 2021.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "All-State Baseball". June 6, 2008.
  2. ^ Graney, Ed (May 14, 2016). "51s feature two Las Vegas products in Paul Sewald and Chasen Bradford". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Mets 2011 first-round draft pick to play for Cyclones". June 16, 2012.
  4. ^ "B-Mets notes: Sewald had eye on the draft". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Helfand, Betsy (June 11, 2016). "For Paul Sewald, life in the minor leagues is being patient and penny-wise". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  6. ^ "Two Clones relievers haven't given up a run — all season!". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  7. ^ "B-Mets temporarily lose closer Paul Sewald". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Farm report: Paul Sewald thriving at Binghamton, enjoying Pan Am Games". July 15, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  9. ^ "Paul Sewald Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  10. ^ "Mets call up reliever Paul Sewald".
  11. ^ "Paul Sewald 2017 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  12. ^ Coby Green (September 25, 2019). "Paul Sewald picks up first career win, ends MLB-record streak". SNY. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  13. ^ "Mariners' Paul Sewald: Pens MiLB deal with Mariners".
  14. ^ "Mets Non-Tender Shreve, Tropeano, Sewald, and Jurado | Metsmerized Online". December 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Mariners Sign Roenis Elias, Paul Sewald to Minor League Deals".
  16. ^ "Mariners Officially Promote Jarred Kelenic, Logan Gilbert".
  17. ^ a b Krarmer, Daniel (August 18, 2021). "New dad Sewald starring in breakout season". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  18. ^ Gustafson, Brandon (July 11, 2021). "Where did Mariners' lockdown bullpen come from? Paul Sewald sheds light". 710 ESPN Seattle. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  19. ^ Kepner, Tyler (May 30, 2017). "Paul Sewald Becomes the Unlikely Anchor in the Mets' Bullpen". The New York Times. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  20. ^ Mayer, Michael (November 4, 2016). "MMO Exclusive: Mets Relief Prospect Paul Sewald". metsmerizedonline.com. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  21. ^ "For Paul Sewald, life in the minor leagues is being patient and penny-wise". June 11, 2016.
  22. ^ Worthy, Lynn (June 12, 2015). "B-Mets notes: Sewald had eye on the draft". Pressconnects. Press & Sun-Bulletin. Retrieved April 12, 2017.

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