# Curtis Partch

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**Curtis Partch** (born February 13, 1987) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds) and [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates).

## Career

Partch attended [Merced High School](/source/Merced_High_School) in [Merced, California](/source/Merced,_California). He was selected in the 49th round of the [2005 MLB draft](/source/2005_Major_League_Baseball_draft) by the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants), but he did not sign.

### Cincinnati Reds

The [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds) drafted Partch in the 26th round, with the 799th overall selection, of the [2007 MLB draft](/source/2007_MLB_draft) from [Merced College](/source/Merced_College), where he did sign.[1] Partch was assigned to the rookie-level [Gulf Coast League Reds](/source/Arizona_League_Reds), where he pitched in 5 games before being promoted to the advanced-rookie [Billings Mustangs](/source/Billings_Mustangs). In 17 games that year (including 1 start), Partch went 1–0 with a 2.88 ERA and 3 saves, while striking out 26 across 34 1⁄3 [innings pitched](/source/Innings_pitched).

Partch played the 2008 campaign with the [Dayton Dragons](/source/Dayton_Dragons) of the [Single-A](/source/Class_A_(baseball)) [Midwest League](/source/Midwest_League), where in 33 games (17 starts), Partch went 5–11 with a 5.00 ERA and 1 [save](/source/Save_(baseball)), striking out 74 in 111 2⁄3 innings. Partch began 2009 with Dayton, before being promoted to [Sarasota Reds](/source/Sarasota_Reds) of the [High-A](/source/Class_A-Advanced) [Florida State League](/source/Florida_State_League) in August. He also pitched in one game for the [Carolina Mudcats](/source/Carolina_Mudcats) of the [Double-A](/source/Class_AA) [Southern League](/source/Southern_League_(1964%E2%80%932020)). In 27 starts that year, Partch went 12–9 with a 4.49 ERA and 104 strikeouts across 148 1⁄3 innings of work.

Partch spent the 2010 season with the [Lynchburg Hillcats](/source/Lynchburg_Hillcats) of the High-A [Carolina League](/source/Carolina_League), while pitching one game for Carolina. In 29 total appearances (25 starts), Partch went 7–12 with a 5.33 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 135 innings. Partch began 2011 with the [Bakersfield Blaze](/source/Bakersfield_Blaze) of the High-A [California League](/source/California_League), where he made 21 starts before being promoted to Carolina in August, where he finished the year. In 28 total starts, he went 8–13 with a 5.66 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 160 2⁄3 innings.

Partch played most of 2012 with the Double-A [Pensacola Blue Wahoos](/source/Pensacola_Blue_Wahoos) of the Southern League, although he had a 7-game stint with Bakersfield in late April. In 52 total appearances (4 starts), Partch went 7–4 with a 4.26 ERA and 8 saves, striking out 79 in 82 1⁄3 innings. After the season, Partch played with the [Peoria Javelinas](/source/Peoria_Javelinas) of the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) (AFL), and was elected to the AFL Rising Stars Game, along with fellow Reds outfielder [Billy Hamilton](/source/Billy_Hamilton_(baseball,_born_1990)). On November 19, 2012, the Reds added Partch to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).[2]

Partch began 2013 with Pensacola until he was promoted to the [Louisville Bats](/source/Louisville_Bats) of the [Triple-A](/source/Class_AAA) [International League](/source/International_League) in late April. On June 8, Partch was recalled by the Reds, replacing [Logan Ondrusek](/source/Logan_Ondrusek) on the active roster.[3] The next day, Partch made his MLB debut in the 10th inning against the [St. Louis Cardinals](/source/St._Louis_Cardinals), giving up a grand slam to [Matt Holliday](/source/Matt_Holliday), the first batter he faced.[4] In 14 games during his rookie campaign, he struggled to a 6.17 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 23 1⁄3 innings pitched.

Partch made 6 scoreless appearances for the Reds in 2014, recording 6 strikeouts in 7 innings of work. On December 2, 2014, the Reds non-tendered Partch, making him a free agent.[5]

### San Francisco Giants

On December 16, 2014, Partch signed a minor league contract with the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants).[6] He made 48 appearances for the Triple-A [Sacramento River Cats](/source/Sacramento_River_Cats) in 2015, registering a 1–3 record and 3.53 ERA with 81 strikeouts across 63 2⁄3 innings pitched. Partch elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015.

### Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 26, 2015, Partch signed a minor league contract with the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates).[7] On June 4, 2016, the Pirates selected Partch's contract, adding him to the active roster.[8][9] He was [designated for assignment](/source/Designated_for_assignment) following the promotion of [Chad Kuhl](/source/Chad_Kuhl) on June 26.[10] Partch cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [Indianapolis Indians](/source/Indianapolis_Indians) on July 3. On August 6, the Pirates selected Partch's contract, adding him back to their active roster.[11] He struggled in 2 total appearances for Pittsburgh, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits across 2⁄3 of an inning. Partch was designated for assignment again on September 6.[12] He cleared waivers and returned to Indianapolis via outright assignment on September 9. Partch elected free agency on October 3.

### York Revolution

On April 5, 2017, Partch signed with the [York Revolution](/source/York_Revolution) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). In 20 appearances (9 starts) for York, he struggled to a 3–5 record and 6.39 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 56 1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 1, Partch became a free agent.

## Personal life

He is the great-grandson of experimental composer [Harry Partch](/source/Harry_Partch).[citation needed]

## References

1. ["Rediscovering his touch: After wild start to pro career, Partch finds command, settles into second-half groove"](http://www.mercedsunstar.com/sports/article3239266.html). Retrieved June 20, 2016.

1. ["Pitching prospect Daniel Corcino among six players added to Reds' 40-man roster to avoid Rule 5 Draft"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121128045828/http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40372356&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin). Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com. November 20, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40372356&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin) on November 28, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2013.

1. 06/08/13 at 3:17pm by C. Trent Rosecrans Comments (December 17, 2012). ["Logan Ondrusek optioned, Curtis Partch called up | Cincinnati Reds"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140725191614/http://www2.cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2013/06/08/logan-ondrusek-optioned-curtis-partch-called-up/). Cincinnati.com. Archived from [the original](http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2013/06/08/logan-ondrusek-optioned-curtis-partch-called-up) on July 25, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2013.

1. ["St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds – Box Score – June 09, 2013 – ESPN"](https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=330609117). [ESPN](/source/ESPN). June 9, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2013.

1. ["Reds non-tender Logan Ondrusek, Curtis Partch"](https://www.redreporter.com/2014/12/3/7325299/cincinnati-reds-non-tender-logan-ondrusek-curtis-partch). *redreporter.com*. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

1. ["Giants sign pitcher Curtis Partch to minor-league contract"](http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybaseball/update/24895617/giants-sign-pitcher-curtis-partch-to-minor-league-contract). cbssports.com. December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2014.

1. ["Minor MLB Transactions: 11/26/15"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/minor-mlb-transactions-112615.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

1. ["Minor MLB Transactions: 6/4/16"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/minor-mlb-transactions-6416.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 9, 2025.

1. ["Pirates place Juan Nicasio on restricted list, swap out relievers"](https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2016/06/19/Pirates-place-Juan-Nicasio-on-restricted-list-swap-out-relievers/stories/201606190160). Retrieved June 20, 2016.

1. ["Pirates Designate Curtis Partch For Assignment"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/pirates-designate-curtis-partch-for-assignment.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 9, 2025.

1. ["Minor MLB Transactions: 8/6/16"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/minor-mlb-transactions-8616.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 9, 2025.

1. ["Pirates Designate Kelvin Marte, Curtis Partch"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/09/pirates-designate-kelvin-marte-curtis-partch.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 9, 2025.

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