Dustin Molleken
| Dustin Molleken | |||
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| Detroit Tigers | |||
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| Born: August 21, 1984 Regina, Saskatchewan |
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Representing  Canada |
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2011 Panama City | National team |
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2011 Guadalajara | National team |
Dustin Douglas Molleken (born August 21, 1984) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Molleken has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team.
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Career
Molleken attended Cochrane High School and Lethbridge Community College in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Pittsburgh Pirates
He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15th round (435th overall) of the 2003 MLB draft.
Colorado Rockies
Following the 2010 season, Molleken signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. He re-signed with the Rockies after the 2011 season, receiving an invitation to spring training in 2012.[1]
Milwaukee Brewers
On July 22, 2013, Molleken signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and reported to the teams AAA franchise in Nashville.
Cleveland Indians
Molleken signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on November 18, 2014.
Detroit Tigers
On December 23, 2015, Molleken signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[2]
International competition
Molleken has played for the Canadian national baseball team. In 2011, he participated in the 2011 Baseball World Cup, winning the bronze medal, and the Pan American Games, winning the gold medal.[3]
References
- ↑ http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&content_id=26551644&vkey=pr_col&c_id=col
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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