# Jeff Manship > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeff_Manship > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeff_Manship.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Manship > Source revision: 1335122763 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1985)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2013}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Jeff Manship |image = Jeff Manship on July 22, 2016.jpg |image_size = 250px |caption = Manship with the [Cleveland Indians in 2016](/source/2016_Cleveland_Indians_season) |position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|1|16}} |birth_place = [San Antonio, Texas](/source/San_Antonio%2C_Texas), U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = August 15 |debutyear = 2009 |debutteam = Minnesota Twins |debut2league = KBO |debut2date = March 31 |debut2year = 2017 |debut2team = NC Dinos | finalleague = MLB | finaldate = October 1 | finalyear = 2016 | finalteam = Cleveland Indians | final2league = KBO | final2date = September 29 | final2year = 2017 | final2team = NC Dinos |statleague = MLB |stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) |stat1value = 7–10 |stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) |stat2value = 4.82 |stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s |stat3value = 159 |stat2league = KBO |stat21label = Win–loss record |stat21value = 12-4 |stat22label = Earned run average |stat22value = 3.67 |stat23label = Strikeouts |stat23value = 86 |teams = * [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins) ({{by|2009}}–{{by|2012}}) * [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies) ({{by|2013}}) * [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) ({{by|2014}}) * [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians) ({{by|2015}}–{{by|2016}}) * [NC Dinos](/source/NC_Dinos) ({{by|2017}}) }} '''Jeffrey Michael Manship''' (born January 16, 1985) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins), [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies), [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies), and [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians), and in the [KBO League](/source/KBO_League) for the [NC Dinos](/source/NC_Dinos). ==Career== ===Amateur=== Manship was member of [Team USA's](/source/USA_national_baseball_team) 16-under and 18-under Youth and Junior National Teams, winning a gold medal in {{baseball year|2001}}. At [Ronald Reagan High School](/source/Ronald_Reagan_High_School_(San_Antonio%2C_Texas)) in San Antonio, he was an All-American with a 22–2 record and 0.65 [earned run average](/source/earned_run_average) his final two seasons ({{baseball year|2002}} and {{baseball year|2003}}) with four [no-hitter](/source/no-hitter)s (one [perfect game](/source/Perfect_game_(baseball))), and a 7.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He was drafted by the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) out of high school, but chose instead to attend [Notre Dame](/source/University_of_Notre_Dame). He missed his entire freshman season at Notre Dame following reconstructive elbow surgery on February 11, {{baseball year|2004}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/manship_jeff00.html|title=Notre Dame Fighting Irish Athletics|access-date=August 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515173018/http://www.und.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/manship_jeff00.html|archive-date=May 15, 2014|url-status=dead}} In 2005, he played [collegiate summer baseball](/source/collegiate_summer_baseball) with the [Cotuit Kettleers](/source/Cotuit_Kettleers) of the [Cape Cod Baseball League](/source/Cape_Cod_Baseball_League).{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=January 9, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2005&T=cotuit%20kettleers |title=2005 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}} He was selected by the Twins in the 14th round of the [2006 MLB draft](/source/2006_MLB_draft). ===Minnesota Twins=== ====2006–2008==== In Manship's first season of professional ball ({{baseball year|2006}}), his combined effort for the [Gulf Coast League Twins](/source/Gulf_Coast_League_Twins) and [Fort Myers Miracle](/source/Fort_Myers_Miracle) was 22 [strikeout](/source/strikeout)s in 15 [innings pitched](/source/innings_pitched) with only two [earned run](/source/earned_run)s for a 1.20 ERA. He began the {{baseball year|2007}} season with the [Beloit Snappers](/source/Beloit_Snappers) of the [Midwest League](/source/Midwest_League), going 7–1 with a 1.51 ERA to earn a Midwest League [All-Star](/source/All-Star) nod, and a promotion back up to Minnesota's High-A affiliate, the [Fort Myers Miracle](/source/Fort_Myers_Miracle). Manship was again a member of the Miracle's roster for the start of the {{baseball year|2008}} season. After going 7–3 with a 2.86 ERA and 63 strikeouts to help the Miracle capture the [Florida State League](/source/Florida_State_League)'s first-half West Division title, he was again named to his league's All-Star team. Following the game, Manship was promoted the Twins' double A [Eastern League](/source/Eastern_League_(1938%E2%80%932020)) affiliate, the [New Britain Rock Cats](/source/New_Britain_Rock_Cats). With the Rock Cats, Manship's record fell to 3–6 with a 4.46 ERA. ====2009==== Manship began the {{baseball year|2009}} season at New Britain, going 6–4, with a 4.28 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 13 starts, before being promoted to the triple A [Rochester Red Wings](/source/Rochester_Red_Wings) on June 24. At Rochester, he went 4–2 with a 3.22 ERA and 30 strikeouts in eight starts. On August 12, 2009, Manship had his contract purchased by the Twins when left-handed pitcher [Glen Perkins](/source/Glen_Perkins) was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder strain. Manship was used in [relief](/source/relief_pitcher) despite not having done so since college.{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090812&content_id=6392206&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816172555/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090812&content_id=6392206&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 16, 2009|title=Twins add depth to 'pen, recall Manship|access-date=August 12, 2009}} He finished the season appearing in 11 games, 5 of them starts. He did not make the Twins 2009 playoff roster. ====2010==== Manship began the {{baseball year|2010}} season with the [Rochester Red Wings](/source/Rochester_Red_Wings), posing a 2–2 record with a 3.48 ERA and 13 strikeouts in four April starts. He was called up to pitch for the Twins on May 1, starting in place of the unavailable [Nick Blackburn](/source/Nick_Blackburn), who was not with the team for family reasons. Manship did not figure in the decision, giving up two earned runs and striking out six in a 5–4 loss to the [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians). Manship was optioned back to Rochester on May 4, to make room for the return of Blackburn.{{Cite web |last=Lavelle |first=Neal |date=2010-05-04 |title=Twins-Tigers: Positive news on Joe Mauer |url=https://www.startribune.com/twins-tigers-positive-news-on-joe-mauer/92816939 |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Minnesota Star Tribune |language=en}} Manship played the majority of the season in Triple-A, appearing in only 13 games for the Twins. ====2011==== After starting the {{baseball year|2011}} season with the Twins, Manship was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on April 17 and was never called back up to the majors.{{Cite web |last=Mackey |first=Phil |date=2011-04-17 |title=Twins recall Jim Hoey, option fellow righty Jeff Manship to Rochester |url=http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_recall_RHP_Jim_Hoey_option_RHP_Jeff_Manship_to_Rochester041711 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906191406/http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_recall_RHP_Jim_Hoey_option_RHP_Jeff_Manship_to_Rochester041711 |archive-date=2015-09-06 |website=[ESPN Radio](/source/ESPN_Radio)}} ====2012==== [[File:Jeff Manship on June 21, 2012.jpg|220px|thumb|Manship pitching for the [Minnesota Twins in 2012](/source/2012_Minnesota_Twins_season)]] Manship began the 2012 season with Rochester, going 4–1 with a 3.08 ERA in 12 games before being recalled to help with the bullpen on May 27,{{cite web |last=Stohs |first=Seth |date=May 27, 2012 |title=Twins Promote Jeff Manship |url=https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-promote-jeff-manship-r460/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |work=Twins Daily}} then finished the season strong back with Rochester after a rough time with the major league team. On October 24, 2012, the Twins announced that Manship had been removed from the team's 40 man roster. ===Colorado Rockies=== On November 23, 2012, just a month after being cut by Minnesota, Manship was signed to a minor league contract by the [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies). He was promoted to make his Rockies debut on August 8 against the [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets), and tossed five innings in a losing effort. In 11 games (4 starts) for Colorado, Manship struggled to an 0-5 record and 7.04 ERA with 18 strikeouts across {{fraction|30|2|3}} innings pitched. On October 16, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A [Colorado Springs Sky Sox](/source/Colorado_Springs_Sky_Sox). However, Manship rejected the assignment and elected free agency the next day.{{Cite web|title=Minor Moves: Ramirez, Bernadina, Wells, Rapada, Manship|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/10/minor-moves-ramirez-bernadina-wells-rapada-manship.html|access-date=February 16, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} ===Philadelphia Phillies=== On December 5, 2013, Manship signed a minor league contract with the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) that included an invitation to spring training. He made the club's 2014 [Opening Day](/source/Opening_Day) roster after a strong spring training showing.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/phillies-sign-jeff-manship.html|title=Phillies Sign Jeff Manship|last=Dierkes|first=Tim|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 5, 2013|access-date=December 5, 2013}} Manship was designated for assignment on July 23, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/phillies-designate-jeff-manship-for-assignment.html|title=Phillies Designate Jeff Manship For Assignment|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 23, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014}} He elected free agency on October 1.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/players-who-have-elected-minor-league-free-agency.html|title=Players Who Have Elected Minor League Free Agency|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=October 6, 2014|access-date=October 6, 2014}} ===Cleveland Indians=== On December 24, 2014, Manship signed a minor league contract with the [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians) organization.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/indians-sign-jeff-manship.html|title=Indians Sign Jeff Manship|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 24, 2014|access-date=December 24, 2014}} On June 18, 2015, the Indians selected Manship's contract, adding him to their active roster. In 32 appearances out of the [bullpen](/source/bullpen), he recorded an 0.92 ERA with 33 strikeouts across {{fraction|39|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Jeff Manship 2015 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/29427/year/2015/category/pitching|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} Manship made 53 appearances for the Indians during the 2016 season, registering a 2-1 record and 3.12 ERA with 36 strikeouts over {{fraction|43|1|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Jeff Manship 2016 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/29427/year/2016/category/pitching|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} On December 2, 2016, the Indians non-tendered Manship, making him a free agent.{{Cite web|title=2016-17 American League Non-Tenders|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/mlb-non-tendered-players-american-league.html|access-date=February 23, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} ===NC Dinos=== On January 21, 2017, Manship signed with the [NC Dinos](/source/NC_Dinos) of the [KBO League](/source/KBO_League).{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/koreas-nc-dinos-sign-jeff-manship.html|title=Korea's NC Dinos Sign Jeff Manship|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 21, 2017|access-date=January 21, 2017}} In 21 starts for the Dinos, Manship posted a 12-4 record and 3.67 ERA with 86 strikeouts across {{fraction|112|2|3}} innings pitched. ===Cincinnati Reds=== On February 6, 2018, Manship signed a minor league contract with the [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds). The contract was voided on February 15, after Manship failed his [physical](/source/Physical_examination).{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/reds-sign-jeff-manship-minors.html|title=Reds Void Agreement With Jeff Manship|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 15, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2018}} ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Portal|Biography|Baseball}} {{Baseballstats|mlb=453249|espn=29427|br=m/manshje01|fangraphs=6865|brm=manshi002jef}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Manship, Jeff}} Category:1985 births Category:Living people Category:Baseball players from San Antonio Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Minnesota Twins players Category:Colorado Rockies players Category:Philadelphia Phillies players Category:Cleveland Indians players Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball players Category:Cotuit Kettleers players Category:Gulf Coast Twins players Category:Beloit Snappers players Category:Fort Myers Miracle players Category:Phoenix Desert Dogs players Category:New Britain Rock Cats players Category:Rochester Red Wings players Category:Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Category:Florida Complex League Phillies players Category:Lehigh Valley IronPigs players Category:Columbus Clippers players Category:KBO League pitchers Category:American expatriate baseball players in South Korea Category:NC Dinos players Category:21st-century American sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jeff Manship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Manship) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Manship?action=history)). 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