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{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1987)}}
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| image = Dan Jennings on April 30, 2016.jpg
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| image_size = 250
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| caption = Jennings with the Chicago White Sox
| caption = Jennings with the Chicago White Sox in 2016
| team = Milwaukee Brewers
| number = 38
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|4|17}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|4|17}}
| birth_place= [[Berkeley, California]]
| birth_place= [[Berkeley, California]], U.S.
| bats = Left
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| throws = Left
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| debutyear = 2012
| debutyear = 2012
| debutteam = Miami Marlins
| debutteam = Miami Marlins
| statleague = MLB
| finalleague = MLB
| finaldate=May 17
| statyear = June 26, 2018
| finalyear=2019
| finalteam=Washington Nationals
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 15–15
| stat1value = 17–20
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value = 2.98
| stat2value = 3.10
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value = 256
| stat3value = 281
| teams =
| teams =
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2014}})
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2014}})
* [[Chicago White Sox]] ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2017}})
* [[Chicago White Sox]] ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2017}})
* [[Tampa Bay Rays]] ({{mlby|2017}})
* [[Tampa Bay Rays]] ({{mlby|2017}})
* [[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2018}}–present)
* [[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2018}})
* [[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2019}})
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'''Daniel Lee Jennings''' (born April 17, 1987) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Miami Marlins]], [[Chicago White Sox]] and [[Tampa Bay Rays]]. He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball|Nebraska Cornhuskers]] of the [[University of Nebraska]].
'''Daniel Lee Jennings''' (born April 17, 1987) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Miami Marlins]], [[Chicago White Sox]], [[Tampa Bay Rays]], [[Milwaukee Brewers]], and [[Washington Nationals]]. He also played [[college baseball]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball|Nebraska Cornhuskers]] of the [[University of Nebraska]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Though born in [[Berkeley, California]],<ref name=suspended/> Jennings was raised in [[West Des Moines, Iowa]].<ref name=debut/> There, he attended [[Valley High School (West Des Moines, Iowa)|Valley High School]]. Playing for the school's baseball team,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/desmoinesregister/access/1785642401.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+27%2C+2005&author=McCool+Dan&pub=Des+Moines+Register&desc=Headline%3A+Perfection+is+the+rule+for+Valley%27s+Jennings&pqatl=google|title=Headline: Perfection is the rule for Valley's Jennings|work=[[Des Moines Register]]|last=McCool|first=Dan|date=July 27, 2005|page=C.6|accessdate=December 12, 2014}} {{subscription required|date=May 2015}}</ref> he led the team to back-to-back state championships in 2004 and 2005. As a senior in 2005, Jennings pitched to a 9–0 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and 0.85 [[earned run average]] (ERA), earning All-State honors.<ref name=debut/>
Though born in [[Berkeley, California]],<ref name=suspended/> Jennings was raised in [[West Des Moines, Iowa]].<ref name=debut/> There, he attended [[Valley High School (West Des Moines, Iowa)|Valley High School]]. Playing for the school's baseball team,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/desmoinesregister/access/1785642401.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+27%2C+2005&author=McCool+Dan&pub=Des+Moines+Register&desc=Headline%3A+Perfection+is+the+rule+for+Valley%27s+Jennings&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713210721/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/desmoinesregister/access/1785642401.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+27,+2005&author=McCool+Dan&pub=Des+Moines+Register&desc=Headline:+Perfection+is+the+rule+for+Valley's+Jennings&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Headline: Perfection is the rule for Valley's Jennings|work=[[Des Moines Register]]|last=McCool|first=Dan|date=July 27, 2005|page=C.6|access-date=December 12, 2014}} {{subscription required|date=May 2015}}</ref> he led the team to back-to-back state championships in 2004 and 2005. As a senior in 2005, Jennings pitched to a 9–0 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and 0.85 [[earned run average]] (ERA), earning All-State honors.<ref name=debut/>


Jennings attended the [[University of Nebraska]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball|Cornhuskers]]. He was drafted by the Marlins in the ninth round of the [[2008 MLB draft]].<ref name=debut/>
Jennings attended the [[University of Nebraska]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball|Cornhuskers]]. In 2006 and 2007, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] for the [[Waterloo Bucks]] of the Northwoods League,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://northwoodsleague.com/waterloo-bucks/team/alumni-in-the-majors-2/|title=Alumni in the Majors}}</ref> and spent the summer of 2008 with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|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 |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2008&T=Cotuit%20Kettleers |title=2008 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref> He was drafted by the Marlins in the ninth round of the [[2008 MLB draft]].<ref name=debut/>


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
=== Minor Leagues ===
=== Minor Leagues ===
He made his professional debut that season for the [[Jamestown Jammers]] of the [[Class A-Short Season]] [[New York–Penn League]].<ref name="suspended" />
Jennings made his professional debut that season for the [[Jamestown Jammers]] of the [[Class A-Short Season|Low–A]] [[New York–Penn League]].<ref name="suspended" />


Across three levels of [[minor league baseball]] in 2009, Jennings had a combined 1–2 record, six [[save (baseball)|saves]], and 2.15 ERA in 45 games overall, allowing with 26 [[base on balls|walks]] and while [[strikeout|striking out]] 69 batters in 62⅔ [[innings pitched]] for the [[Greensboro Hornets]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[South Atlantic League]], the [[Jupiter Hammerheads]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Florida State League]], and the [[Jacksonville Suns]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]].<ref name=suspended/><ref name=sunsentinel/> ''[[Baseball America]]'' rated Jennings as the Marlins' fourth best pitching prospect, and 13th best overall.<ref name=sunsentinel>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-03-01/sports/fl-spring-marlins-0302-20100301_1_marlins-executive-nebraska-majors|title=Marlins' Dan Jennings could soon join fellow Nebraska alum Joba Chamberlain in majors|work=tribunedigital-sunsentinel|accessdate=May 20, 2015}}</ref> Returning to Jacksonville in 2010, Jennings was suspended for 50 games for violating [[minor league baseball]]'s policy banning the use of [[performance-enhancing drug]]s.<ref name=suspended>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100728&content_id=12742768&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp|title=Jacksonville's Jennings suspended – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=May 20, 2015}}</ref><ref name=debut/> The Marlins added Jennings to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].
Across three levels of [[minor league baseball]] in 2009, Jennings had a combined 1–2 record, six [[save (baseball)|saves]], and 2.15 ERA in 45 games overall, allowing with 26 [[base on balls|walks]] and while [[strikeout|striking out]] 69 batters in 62⅔ [[innings pitched]] for the [[Greensboro Hornets]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Single–A]] [[South Atlantic League]], the [[Jupiter Hammerheads]] of the [[Class A-Advanced|High–A]] [[Florida State League]], and the [[Jacksonville Suns]] of the [[Class AA|Double–A]] [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]].<ref name=suspended/><ref name=sunsentinel/> ''[[Baseball America]]'' rated Jennings as the Marlins' fourth best pitching prospect, and 13th best overall.<ref name=sunsentinel>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-03-01/sports/fl-spring-marlins-0302-20100301_1_marlins-executive-nebraska-majors|title=Marlins' Dan Jennings could soon join fellow Nebraska alum Joba Chamberlain in majors|work=tribunedigital-sunsentinel|access-date=May 20, 2015}}</ref> Returning to Jacksonville in 2010, Jennings was suspended for 50 games for violating [[minor league baseball]]'s policy banning the use of [[performance-enhancing drug]]s.<ref name=suspended>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100728&content_id=12742768&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp|title=Jacksonville's Jennings suspended – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=May 20, 2015}}</ref><ref name=debut/> The Marlins added Jennings to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].


Jennings began the 2012 season with the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]]. In nine appearances, he had a 2.08 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-04-30/sports/sns-rt-bbo-marlins-playerwatchmtze84u9jw4pc-20120430_1_bryan-petersen-infante-lhp-mike-dunn|title=Miami Marlins – PlayerWatch|work=tribunedigital-chicagotribune|accessdate=May 20, 2015}}</ref>
Jennings began the 2012 season with the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] of the [[Class AAA|Triple–A]] [[Pacific Coast League]]. In nine appearances, he had a 2.08 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/04/30/miami-marlins-playerwatch-154/|title=Miami Marlins – PlayerWatch|work=tribunedigital-chicagotribune|access-date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>


=== Miami Marlins ===
=== Miami Marlins ===
The Marlins promoted Jennings to MLB on April 30, 2012, and he pitched a scoreless inning in relief in his debut that day.<ref name="debut">[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120430/SPORTS08/304300037/Iowan-Jennings-pitches-one-scoreless-inning-MLB-debut?odyssey=mod_sectionstories Iowan Jennings pitches one scoreless inning in MLB debut. He finished the season with a 1-0 record, a 1.89 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, 11 walks, and 8 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched. | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com]{{dead link|date=July 2017}}</ref>
The Marlins promoted Jennings to MLB on April 30, 2012, and he pitched a scoreless inning in relief in his debut that day.<ref name="debut">[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120430/SPORTS08/304300037/Iowan-Jennings-pitches-one-scoreless-inning-MLB-debut?odyssey=mod_sectionstories Iowan Jennings pitches one scoreless inning in MLB debut. He finished the season with a 1-0 record, a 1.89 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, 11 walks, and 8 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched. | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com]{{dead link|date=July 2017}}</ref>


On August 7, 2014, Jennings was pitching in relief against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] when [[Jordy Mercer]] hit a [[line drive]] that struck Jennings in the head, inflicting a [[concussion]] in the process. Jennings was kept overnight in a [[Pittsburgh]] hospital for observations instead of accompanying the Marlins to [[Cincinnati]] for their next series against the [[Cincinnati Reds]] after the game. Jennings later thanked Pirates fans on [[Twitter]] for their support after the crowd at [[PNC Park]] gave Jennings a [[standing ovation]] when he was carted off the field and gave the crowd a thumbs-up. He returned to the Marlins shortly thereafter, passing concussion protocol and sustaining no permanent injury.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11324898/dan-jennings-miami-marlins-hit-head-line-drive-pittsburgh-pirates Dan Jennings concussed by liner] [[ESPN.com]] (August 8, 2014)</ref>
On August 7, 2014, Jennings was pitching in relief against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] when [[Jordy Mercer]] hit a [[line drive]] that accidentally struck Jennings in the head, inflicting a [[concussion]] in the process. Jennings was kept overnight in a [[Pittsburgh]] hospital for observations instead of accompanying the Marlins to [[Cincinnati]] for their next series against the [[Cincinnati Reds]] after the game. Jennings later thanked Pirates fans on [[Twitter]] for their support after the crowd at [[PNC Park]] gave Jennings a [[standing ovation]] when he was carted off the field and gave the crowd a wave. He returned to the Marlins shortly thereafter, passing concussion protocol and sustaining no permanent injury.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11324898/dan-jennings-miami-marlins-hit-head-line-drive-pittsburgh-pirates Dan Jennings concussed by liner] [[ESPN.com]] (August 8, 2014)</ref>


=== Chicago White Sox ===
=== Chicago White Sox ===
The Marlins traded Jennings to the [[Chicago White Sox]] on December 11, 2014, in exchange for [[André Rienzo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-white-sox-dan-jennings-20141211-story.html|title=White Sox acquire lefty reliever Dan Jennings from Marlins|author=Chicago Tribune|date=December 11, 2014|work=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=December 12, 2014}}</ref>
On December 11, 2014, Jennings was traded to the [[Chicago White Sox]], in exchange for [[André Rienzo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-white-sox-dan-jennings-20141211-story.html|title=White Sox acquire lefty reliever Dan Jennings from Marlins|author=Chicago Tribune|date=December 11, 2014|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=December 12, 2014}}</ref>


=== Tampa Bay Rays ===
=== Tampa Bay Rays ===
On July 27, 2017, the White Sox traded Jennings to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in exchange for first baseman [[Casey Gillaspie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.rays.mlb.com/news/article/244769268/rays-acquire-dan-jennings-from-white-sox/?topicId=27118408|title=Rays get lefty Jennings from White Sox|last=Chastain|first=Bill|work=MLB.com|date=July 27, 2017|accessdate=July 27, 2017}}</ref> He was released on March 26, 2018.
On July 27, 2017, the White Sox traded Jennings to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in exchange for first baseman [[Casey Gillaspie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.rays.mlb.com/news/article/244769268/rays-acquire-dan-jennings-from-white-sox/?topicId=27118408|title=Rays get lefty Jennings from White Sox|last=Chastain|first=Bill|work=MLB.com|date=July 27, 2017|access-date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> He was released on March 26, 2018.


===Milwaukee Brewers===
===Milwaukee Brewers===
Jennings signed with the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] on March 30, 2018.<ref>https://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/milwaukee-brewers-sign-left-handed-reliever-dan-jennings-033018</ref>
On March 30, 2018, Jennings signed with the [[Milwaukee Brewers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/milwaukee-brewers-sign-left-handed-reliever-dan-jennings-033018|title=Brewers sign left-handed reliever Dan Jennings|date=March 30, 2018}}</ref> He was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 30, 2018.

===Los Angeles Angels===
On February 15, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/02/angels-to-sign-dan-jennings.html|title=Angels To Sign Dan Jennings|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 15, 2019|access-date=February 15, 2019}}</ref> The Angels released him on March 26.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.halosheaven.com/2019/3/26/18283191/angels-option-jaime-barria-to-triple-a-and-release-dan-jennings|title = Angels Option Jaime Barria to Triple-A and Release Dan Jennings|date = March 26, 2019}}</ref>

===Washington Nationals===
On April 15, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the [[Washington Nationals]]. He had his contract purchased on April 30.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/04/30/nationals-place-anthony-rendon-il-promote-dan-jennings/| title = The Nationals hoped Anthony Rendon would get better. Now he's on the IL. - The Washington Post| newspaper = [[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> Jennings posted a 13.50 ERA over eight games with the Nationals, before being designated for assignment on May 20.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://curlyw.mlblogs.com/nationals-announce-roster-moves-85514e9837e5?sf102972530=1|work=Nationals Communications|title=Nationals announce roster moves|date=May 20, 2019|access-date=May 20, 2019}}</ref> He elected free agency two days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dan-jennings-elects-free-agency/|title=Dan Jennings: Elects free agency|work=CBSSports.com|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=May 23, 2019}}</ref>

===New York Yankees===
On July 8, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the [[New York Yankees]]. He was released by the Yankees on August 13, 2019.

===Retirement===
Before 2020 spring training, Jennings retired from playing professional baseball.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/2020/03/23/dan-jennings-west-des-moines-valley-miami-marlins-chicago-white-sox-tampa-bay-rays-nationals/2897368001/ |title='I have absolutely come to peace with it.' Former Valley star Dan Jennings accepting retirement |work=Des Moines Register |last=Birch |first=Tommy |date=March 23, 2020}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Jennings has been confused for the son of [[Dan Jennings (baseball executive)|Dan Jennings]], who was an executive for the Marlins when the younger Jennings was pitching for them.<ref name=sunsentinel/> His parents, Bob and Janet Jennings, live in West Des Moines. Jennings has a brother, Tom, who currently works as a tennis professional at the Quad City Tennis Club. He is married. Jennings' parents, fiancee, and her parents all flew to Miami to watch Jennings' MLB debut.<ref name=debut/>
Jennings has been confused for the son of [[Dan Jennings (baseball executive)|Dan Jennings]], who was an executive for the Marlins when the younger Jennings was pitching for them.<ref name=sunsentinel/> His parents, Bob and Janet Jennings, live in West Des Moines. Jennings has a brother, Tom, who currently works as a tennis professional at the Quad City Tennis Club. He is married. Jennings' parents, fiancée, and her parents all flew to Miami to watch Jennings' MLB debut.<ref name=debut/>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 19:13, 9 September 2024

For the manager, see Dan Jennings (manager).

Dan Jennings
Jennings with the Chicago White Sox in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1987-04-17) April 17, 1987 (age 37)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 30, 2012, for the Miami Marlins
Last MLB appearance
May 17, 2019, for the Washington Nationals
Career statistics
Win–loss record17–20
Earned run average3.10
Strikeouts281
Teams

Daniel Lee Jennings (born April 17, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Washington Nationals. He also played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska.

Amateur career

Though born in Berkeley, California,[1] Jennings was raised in West Des Moines, Iowa.[2] There, he attended Valley High School. Playing for the school's baseball team,[3] he led the team to back-to-back state championships in 2004 and 2005. As a senior in 2005, Jennings pitched to a 9–0 win–loss record and 0.85 earned run average (ERA), earning All-State honors.[2]

Jennings attended the University of Nebraska, where he played college baseball for the Cornhuskers. In 2006 and 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Waterloo Bucks of the Northwoods League,[4] and spent the summer of 2008 with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5][6] He was drafted by the Marlins in the ninth round of the 2008 MLB draft.[2]

Professional career

Minor Leagues

Jennings made his professional debut that season for the Jamestown Jammers of the Low–A New York–Penn League.[1]

Across three levels of minor league baseball in 2009, Jennings had a combined 1–2 record, six saves, and 2.15 ERA in 45 games overall, allowing with 26 walks and while striking out 69 batters in 62⅔ innings pitched for the Greensboro Hornets of the Single–A South Atlantic League, the Jupiter Hammerheads of the High–A Florida State League, and the Jacksonville Suns of the Double–A Southern League.[1][7] Baseball America rated Jennings as the Marlins' fourth best pitching prospect, and 13th best overall.[7] Returning to Jacksonville in 2010, Jennings was suspended for 50 games for violating minor league baseball's policy banning the use of performance-enhancing drugs.[1][2] The Marlins added Jennings to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

Jennings began the 2012 season with the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. In nine appearances, he had a 2.08 ERA.[8]

Miami Marlins

The Marlins promoted Jennings to MLB on April 30, 2012, and he pitched a scoreless inning in relief in his debut that day.[2]

On August 7, 2014, Jennings was pitching in relief against the Pittsburgh Pirates when Jordy Mercer hit a line drive that accidentally struck Jennings in the head, inflicting a concussion in the process. Jennings was kept overnight in a Pittsburgh hospital for observations instead of accompanying the Marlins to Cincinnati for their next series against the Cincinnati Reds after the game. Jennings later thanked Pirates fans on Twitter for their support after the crowd at PNC Park gave Jennings a standing ovation when he was carted off the field and gave the crowd a wave. He returned to the Marlins shortly thereafter, passing concussion protocol and sustaining no permanent injury.[9]

Chicago White Sox

On December 11, 2014, Jennings was traded to the Chicago White Sox, in exchange for André Rienzo.[10]

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 27, 2017, the White Sox traded Jennings to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for first baseman Casey Gillaspie.[11] He was released on March 26, 2018.

Milwaukee Brewers

On March 30, 2018, Jennings signed with the Milwaukee Brewers.[12] He was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 30, 2018.

Los Angeles Angels

On February 15, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.[13] The Angels released him on March 26.[14]

Washington Nationals

On April 15, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He had his contract purchased on April 30.[15] Jennings posted a 13.50 ERA over eight games with the Nationals, before being designated for assignment on May 20.[16] He elected free agency two days later.[17]

New York Yankees

On July 8, 2019, Jennings signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He was released by the Yankees on August 13, 2019.

Retirement

Before 2020 spring training, Jennings retired from playing professional baseball.[18]

Personal life

Jennings has been confused for the son of Dan Jennings, who was an executive for the Marlins when the younger Jennings was pitching for them.[7] His parents, Bob and Janet Jennings, live in West Des Moines. Jennings has a brother, Tom, who currently works as a tennis professional at the Quad City Tennis Club. He is married. Jennings' parents, fiancée, and her parents all flew to Miami to watch Jennings' MLB debut.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jacksonville's Jennings suspended – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Iowan Jennings pitches one scoreless inning in MLB debut. He finished the season with a 1-0 record, a 1.89 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, 11 walks, and 8 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched. | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com[dead link]
  3. ^ McCool, Dan (July 27, 2005). "Headline: Perfection is the rule for Valley's Jennings". Des Moines Register. p. C.6. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2014. (subscription required)
  4. ^ "Alumni in the Majors".
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