Branden Kline

Married, wife's name is Sarah...The couple has a daughter, Adalyn...Originally selected by the Boston Red Sox in the sixth round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft (did not sign)...Signed by Chris Gale...Attended the University of Virginia and Governor Thomas Johnson (MD) HS.

2019

Recalled on 4/20 to serve as the 26th man for the doubleheader against MIN • Made his Major League debut on 4/20 vs. MIN (G2) of the doubleheader (2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 HR); allowed solo home runs to Nelson Cruz and Mitch Garver...Born in Frederick; became the 27th Maryland-born player to appear in a game for the Orioles...Made six different stints with the big league club throughout the season...Earned his first career win on 5/1 at CWS (G1) after tossing 2.0 scoreless innings...Struck out MIN's Marwin Gonzalez on 4/28 for his first career strikeout...Struck out the side for the first time in his career on 5/24 at COL...Recalled on 9/1 and did not allow a run in his final nine appearances (8.1 IP)...Allowed just three of 19 inherited runners to score (15.8%) while with the O's...Posted a 2.08 ERA (3 ER/13.0 IP) in 11 day games, as opposed to a 7.71 ERA (24 ER/28.0 IP) in 23 night games...Surrendered a career-high five runs on 8/10 vs. HOU (2.0 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, BB)...Made 21 relief appearances between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk, going 2-1 with a 6.00 ERA (16 ER/24.0 IP), 15 walks, and 31 strikeouts.

2018

Made his first professional appearance since 5/20/15 on 4/5 for Class-A Advanced Frederick, working 2.0 scoreless innings...Led Double-A Bowie in saves (15) and finished third in the Eastern League...His 1.80 ERA (9 ER/45.0 IP) ranked as the lowest among Baysox pitchers...Had a combined 17 saves, ranking as the second-most among Orioles minor leaguers... Went a combined 5-4 with a 1.64 ERA (12 ER/65.2 IP) in 44 games between Frederick and Bowie...Held left-handed batters to a .179 (22-for-123) batting average against...Made a career-high 44 appearances; had made 45 career appearances entering the season...Had his contract selected from Double-A Bowie on 10/30.

2017

Did not pitch during the 2017 season due to follow-up elbow surgery.

2016

Did not pitch due to recovery from "Tommy John" surgery...Entered the season ranked as the Orioles No. 29 prospect, according to Baseball America.

2015

: In his season debut with the Baysox, recorded a season-high 10 strikeouts on 4/12 at Richmond (5.0 IP)...Logged a season-high 7.0 innings on 5/4 vs. Akron (W, 7.0 IP, 2 H, 4 BB)...Went 2-1 with a 2.66 ERA (7 ER/23.2 IP) in five road outings... Placed on Double-A Bowie's 7-day disabled list on 5/21...Had "Tommy John" surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews on 10/8.

2014

: Named a Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star...Posted eight Quality Starts with Class A-Advanced Frederick...Struck out a season-high 11 over 7.0 scoreless innings on 6/6 at Myrtle Beach...Went 7-0 with a 2.79 ERA (22 ER/71.0 IP) on the road with the Keys...Pitched to a 2-1 record and a 2.70 ERA (5 ER/16.2 IP) over three August starts with Frederick...Made his first Double-A start, 8/20 vs. Reading, suffering the loss after allowing one run on three hits over 5.0 innings...Went 0-1 with a 1.50 ERA (2 ER/12.0 IP) at home with the Baysox.

2013

Earned his first professional win on 4/13 at Hagerstown…Struck out a season-high 13 batters in 5.2 innings on 5/17 vs. Hickory.

2012

Pitched to a 4.50 ERA over four starts, striking out 12 batters in 12.0 innings...Named the Orioles No. 9 prospect after the season by Baseball America.