Casey Fien
Encyclopedia
Casey Michael Fien is an American
professional baseball
pitcher
who is a free agent.
. He then quietly worked his way up through various colleges and amateur organizations where finally he was signed by the Detroit Tigers
.
to replace Eddie Bonine
.
, then the Toronto Blue Jays
, then the Tigers again.
On February 23, 2010, he was designated for assignment to make roster room for the newly-acquired Johnny Damon
. On March 1, 2010 the Boston Red Sox acquired Casey Fien off waivers. They designated Gaby Hernandez
for assignment to make room for Fien.
Fien was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays
on March 4, 2010 off waivers from the Boston Red Sox
. He was sent outright to the minors ten days later. Fien lasted 14 days in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He was released on March 18, 2010.
On March 20, 2010 Fien re-signed with the Detroit Tigers
. On June 29, 2010, he was purchased from Triple-A to replace Joel Zumaya
, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He was sent back down to Toledo on June 3. They called him back up on July 20. He was again sent back down to Toledo on July 21. He filed for free agency after the season ended.
. He was released during the season.
United States
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professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who is a free agent.
Career
Fien attended John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma, CaliforniaLa Palma, California
La Palma is a city located in northern Orange County, California. Incorporated on October 26, 1955, the population was 15,408 at the 2000 census...
. He then quietly worked his way up through various colleges and amateur organizations where finally he was signed by the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
.
2009
Fien was called up by the Tigers on July 24, 2009 from the Toledo Mud HensToledo Mud Hens
The Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
to replace Eddie Bonine
Eddie Bonine
Eddie Keith Bonine is Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies system.- College career :...
.
2010
Fien has been a member of 3 teams in 2010: first the Tigers, then the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, then the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
, then the Tigers again.
On February 23, 2010, he was designated for assignment to make roster room for the newly-acquired Johnny Damon
Johnny Damon
Johnny David Damon is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. From 2000–2008, he was third among active players in runs and seventh in hits and stolen bases . He is currently second among active leaders in triples , five behind Carl Crawford...
. On March 1, 2010 the Boston Red Sox acquired Casey Fien off waivers. They designated Gaby Hernandez
Gaby Hernandez
Gabriel "Gaby" Hernandez is a professional baseball starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. He attended Belen Jesuit High School prior to being drafted in the third round of the 2004 amateur draft by the New York Mets...
for assignment to make room for Fien.
Fien was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
on March 4, 2010 off waivers from the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. He was sent outright to the minors ten days later. Fien lasted 14 days in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He was released on March 18, 2010.
On March 20, 2010 Fien re-signed with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
. On June 29, 2010, he was purchased from Triple-A to replace Joel Zumaya
Joel Zumaya
Joel Martin Zumaya is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher known for his record-breaking fastballs.-Baseball career:...
, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He was sent back down to Toledo on June 3. They called him back up on July 20. He was again sent back down to Toledo on July 21. He filed for free agency after the season ended.
2011
In November 2010, Fien signed a minor league contract with the Houston AstrosHouston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. He was released during the season.