Dennis Tankersley

Dennis Tankersley
Dennis Tankersley
	Pitcher
	Born: February 24, 1979 (age 45); Troy, Missouri, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	May 10, 2002, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
	September 4, 2004, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	1–10
Earned run average	7.61
Strikeouts	68
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	San Diego Padres (2002–2004);

Dennis Lee Tankersley (born February 24, 1979) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. From 2002 through 2004, Tankersley played for the San Diego Padres. He batted and threw right-handed.

Career

Tankersley was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 38th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. The following year, he was drafted by the Red Sox, yet again in the 38th round, and this time he did sign. In June 2000, he was traded along with Cesar Saba to the Padres for Ed Sprague.^[1] Before the 2005 season, the Kansas City Royals acquired Tankersley and outfielder Terrence Long from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitchers Darrell May and Ryan Bukvich.^[2]

On December 16, 2006, the Detroit Tigers signed him to a minor league deal.^[3] On November 27, 2007, Tankersley signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training.^[4] He became a free agent at the end of the season, and announced his retirement from baseball in 2008. He decided to come out of retirement in 2012 and attempt a comeback with the Padres.^[5]

Tankersley was a 2001 All-Star Futures Game selection.^[6]

In a three-season career, Tankersley compiled a 1–10 record with 68 strikeouts and a 7.61 ERA in 86.1 innings.

Personal life

Tankersley's daughter, Ava, played college soccer for the Arkansas Razorbacks.^[7]

References

^ "Bosox trade for Ed Sprague". CBC. November 10, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
^ "San Diego Padres Transactions – 2004". ESPN. December 23, 2004. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
^ Wagner, John (December 15, 2006). "Tigers add to roster of Mud Hens". The Blade. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
^ "Nats Sign 19 Minor League Free Agents". The Washington Post. November 28, 2007. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
^ Brock, Corey (March 15, 2012). "Tankersley tries to make long climb back". MLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2012.^{[dead link‍]}
^ "Three Portland prospects chosen for all-star teams". The San Diego Union-Tribune. June 24, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
^ Shi, Daniel (November 9, 2022). "Arkansas Soccer's Ava Tankersley stepping up as veteran leader". The Arkansas Traveler. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

External links

Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
Minor League Splits and Situational Stats^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[1] "Bosox trade for Ed Sprague". CBC. November 10, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2009.

[2] "San Diego Padres Transactions – 2004". ESPN. December 23, 2004. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2009.

[3] Wagner, John (December 15, 2006). "Tigers add to roster of Mud Hens". The Blade. Retrieved October 20, 2009.

[4] "Nats Sign 19 Minor League Free Agents". The Washington Post. November 28, 2007. Retrieved October 20, 2009.

[5] Brock, Corey (March 15, 2012). "Tankersley tries to make long climb back". MLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2012.^{[dead link‍]}

[6] "Three Portland prospects chosen for all-star teams". The San Diego Union-Tribune. June 24, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2009.

[7] Shi, Daniel (November 9, 2022). "Arkansas Soccer's Ava Tankersley stepping up as veteran leader". The Arkansas Traveler. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

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