Steve Edlefsen
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Steven B. Edlefsen is a Major League Baseball
relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
.
Prior to playing professionally, Edlefsen attended Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota
and then Barton County Community College
and University of Nebraska. He was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox
in the 41st round of the 2004 amateur draft, however he did not sign. He was then drafted by the Giants in the 16th round of the 2007 amateur draft, beginning his professional career that season.
Edlefsen pitched for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
in 2007, going 2-0 with a 1.62 ERA in 18 appearances. In 2008, he pitched for the San Jose Giants
, going 8-5 with a 3.36 ERA in 40 games. He split 2009 between the San Jose Giants, Connecticut Defenders
and Fresno Grizzlies
and went 8-1 with nine saves and a 1.95 ERA, striking out 72 batters in 69 1/3 innings. In 2010, he pitched for the Grizzlies and went 7-2 with a 2.38 ERA in 49 games.
On August 21, 2011, Edlefsen was recalled by the Giants to replace Brian Wilson, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
Prior to playing professionally, Edlefsen attended Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota in Hennepin County. Located on the north bank of the Minnesota River above its confluence with the Mississippi River, Bloomington lies at the heart of the southern...
and then Barton County Community College
Barton County Community College
Barton Community College is a two-year junior college located in Great Bend, Kansas. Its service area includes Barton, Ellsworth, Pawnee, Rush and Russell Counties,Stafford County north of US Highway 50, and northwestern Rice County.Athletics:The school is more commonly known for it nationally...
and University of Nebraska. He was originally drafted by 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"...
in the 41st round of the 2004 amateur draft, however he did not sign. He was then drafted by the Giants in the 16th round of the 2007 amateur draft, beginning his professional career that season.
Edlefsen pitched for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are a minor league baseball team in Keizer, Oregon, United States. They are a Short-Season Class A team in the Northwest League, and have been an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants since the Volcanoes' inception in 1997...
in 2007, going 2-0 with a 1.62 ERA in 18 appearances. In 2008, he pitched for the San Jose Giants
San Jose Giants
The San Jose Giants are a minor league baseball team in San Jose, California, USA. They are a Class A - Advanced team in the Northern Division of the California League, and have been a farm team of the San Francisco Giants since 1988. Home games are played at San Jose Municipal Stadium...
, going 8-5 with a 3.36 ERA in 40 games. He split 2009 between the San Jose Giants, Connecticut Defenders
Connecticut Defenders
The Connecticut Defenders were a minor league baseball team based in Norwich, Connecticut. The team, which played in the Eastern League, was the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major-league club from 2003 until following the 2009 season, when the Defenders relocated to Richmond,...
and Fresno Grizzlies
Fresno Grizzlies
The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002...
and went 8-1 with nine saves and a 1.95 ERA, striking out 72 batters in 69 1/3 innings. In 2010, he pitched for the Grizzlies and went 7-2 with a 2.38 ERA in 49 games.
On August 21, 2011, Edlefsen was recalled by the Giants to replace Brian Wilson, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation.