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Max Walter Povse (born August 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners.

Background

Povse was born in Cary, North Carolina.[1][2] He attended Green Hope High School in Cary. After high school, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 42nd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. However, he did not sign with the Dodgers, instead attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he played college baseball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans.[2]

Career

Atlanta Braves

After his junior year, Povse was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Danville Braves.[5] In an August start against the Burlington Royals, Povse did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, sending Danville to a 10–1 win.[6] He finished 2014 with a 4-2 record and a 3.42 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) for Danville. Povse spent 2015 with both the Single-A Rome Braves and High-A Carolina Mudcats, posting a combined 5-5 record and 4.15 ERA in 17 starts, and started 2016 with Carolina.[1][7] He was later promoted to the Double-A Mississippi Braves. Povse finished 2016 with a combined 9-6 record and 3.36 ERA in 26 starts.[2]

Seattle Mariners

On November 28, 2016, Povse and Rob Whalen were traded to the Seattle Mariners organization in exchange for Alex Jackson and Tyler Pike.[8][9] Povse started 2017 with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers and was called up to the Mariners on June 18.[10] He made his MLB debut on June 22, allowing 3 runs in two-thirds of an inning. He finished his rookie season with a 7.36 ERA in 3 major league appearances. He spent the 2018 season in the minor leagues, posting a 5-9 record and 5.46 ERA in 18 games between Arkansas and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.

Povse was designated for assignment on January 27, 2019, following the signing of Hunter Strickland.[11] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Tacoma on February 1.[12] He did not make an appearance for the organization on the season and was released by the Mariners on December 19.[13]

High Point Rockers

On April 1, 2021, Povse signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[14] Povse recorded a 9.82 ERA in 11 appearances with the Rockers.

West Virginia Power

On July 9, 2021, Povse was traded to the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] He became a free agent following the season.

Wild Health Genomes

On February 20, 2022, Povse signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] Povse made 25 starts for the Genomes in 2022, recording a 6-10 record and 5.98 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 129.1 innings pitched. He became a free agent after the season.

Spire City Ghost Hounds

On March 20, 2023, Povse signed with the Spire City Ghost Hounds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] In 25 games (8 starts) for Spire City, Povse pitched to a 4.61 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 54+2⁄3 innings of work.

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

On November 2, 2023, Povse was drafted by the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars in the Ghost Hounds dispersal draft.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b Young, Greg (June 25, 2015). "Cary Native Max Povse Promoted to Carolina". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Max Povse Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Walton, Carroll Rogers (June 6, 2014). "Braves emphasize tall power arms in early draft rounds". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Bowman, Mark (June 6, 2014). "Big right-hander Povse goes to Braves in third round". MLB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Johnson, Matthew (July 4, 2014). "Bullpen Dominates Royals in Seven Innings of Work". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  6. ^ "Ex-UNCG pitcher flirts with no-hitter against Royals". The Times News. August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. ^ Best, D. Clay (April 12, 2016). "Five Carolina Mudcats will be playing at home this season". The News and Observer. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "Mariners acquire righties Whalen, Povse from Braves". MLB.com. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  9. ^ Johns, Greg (December 9, 2016). "Pike player to be named in deal with Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  10. ^ "Max Povse promoted to the Mariners, Rob Whalen returns to Tacoma, Dillon Overton DFA'd". Lookout Landing. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
  11. ^ Byrne, Connor. "Mariners Designate Max Povse". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  12. ^ "Mariners' Max Povse: Heads to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Max Povse Trades And Transactions". baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Rockers Add Two More Experienced MLB Pitchers Including UNCG's Povse". April 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  16. ^ "Frederick Atlantic League Baseball Club Signs Four Veterans". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  17. ^ "ALPB Holds Dispersal Draft". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Povse