
Mike Baumann
29-Year-Old
Free Agent Foreign

2025 Stats
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0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
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0
Rest-of-Season Projections

Becomes free agent
Baumann was released by the Marlins on Monday and later signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Organization, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Baumann was the definition of a journeyman in 2024, making stops with the Orioles, Angels, Marlins, Mariners and Giants. He didn't pitch particularly well, posting a 5.55 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with a 58:28 K:BB across 58.1 frames, so he'll look for a better outcome overseas in 2025.
Baumann was the definition of a journeyman in 2024, making stops with the Orioles, Angels, Marlins, Mariners and Giants. He didn't pitch particularly well, posting a 5.55 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with a 58:28 K:BB across 58.1 frames, so he'll look for a better outcome overseas in 2025.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-6%
BAA vs RHP
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .249 | 58 | 27 | 46 | 6 | |||
Since 2023vs Right | .234 | 61 | 34 | 65 | 10 | |||
2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Left | .283 | 30 | 13 | 28 | 4 | |||
2024vs Right | .240 | 28 | 15 | 31 | 5 | |||
2023vs Left | .209 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 2 | |||
2023vs Right | .228 | 33 | 19 | 34 | 5 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-31%
ERA at Home
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ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2023Home | 3.84 | 1.28 | 68.0 | 8.3 | 3.4 | ||||
Since 2023Away | 5.56 | 1.55 | 55.0 | 9.2 | 5.7 | ||||
2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Home | 5.03 | 1.32 | 34.0 | 8.2 | 2.9 | ||||
2024Away | 6.29 | 1.73 | 24.1 | 10.0 | 6.3 | ||||
2023Home | 2.65 | 1.24 | 34.0 | 8.5 | 4.0 | ||||
2023Away | 4.99 | 1.40 | 30.2 | 8.5 | 5.3 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Evaluators have long suggested Baumann might be better served as a reliever since his command has been too shaky to hold down a starting role. Baltimore actually made that transition last spring, deploying the 28-year-old in shorter stints out the bullpen. He still made many multiple inning appearances (20), but the move to relief resulted in higher velocity on Baumann's 4-seam fastball, which he threw 96.4 mph on average while topping out close to triple digits. The right-hander also found success with his curveball to raise his strikeout rate from the teens to a still-below-average 22.3%. Baumann's 10 wins were 2nd-most among qualified relievers, but his walk issues remained (12.1%) and the contact he gave up was often smoked. Look for him to continue pitching out of the O's bullpen in 2024 as he attempts to improve his control.
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Back from paternity leave
The Marlins activated Baumann from the paternity list Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Placed on paternity leave
The Marlins placed Baumann on the paternity list Tuesday.
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Claimed by Miami
The Marlins claimed Baumann off waivers from the Angels on Sunday.
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Headed to waivers
The Angels designated Baumann for assignment Friday.
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Traded to Halos
The Angels acquired Baumann from the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for cash, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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Could see high-leverage chances
Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth indicated Wednesday that Baumann could work his way into a high-leverage bullpen role, reports Brent Stecker of SeattleSprots.com.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was acquired from Balitmore in late May after being designated for assignment and has yet to allow an earned run in four appearances for Seattle. Baumann hasn't consistently filled a high-leverage role as a big leaguer, but he posted a 3.76 ERA and tallied six holds last season for the Orioles. Andres Munoz has a clear hold on the closer role, but it's possible Baumann joins Ryne Stanek in the setup mix.
The right-hander was acquired from Balitmore in late May after being designated for assignment and has yet to allow an earned run in four appearances for Seattle. Baumann hasn't consistently filled a high-leverage role as a big leaguer, but he posted a 3.76 ERA and tallied six holds last season for the Orioles. Andres Munoz has a clear hold on the closer role, but it's possible Baumann joins Ryne Stanek in the setup mix.