Derek Law #38

Derek Robert Law...Graduated from Seton LaSalle Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pa., and attended Miami Dade College...His father, Joe, posted a 64-49 career pitching record in nine seasons in the Athletics’ organization...He was on Oakland’s active roster for four days in 1988 but did not appear in a game.

2024

Posted his best year in terms of ERA (2.60) since his rookie season in 2016 (2.13)...Set career marks in holds (17), strikeouts (76), wins (seven), innings pitched (90) and games (75)...Ranked second among MLB relievers in innings and tied for fifth with 75 appearances...Tossed more than one inning 30 times, second-most in Nationals history behind Craig Stammen (34 in 2012)...Went 5-1 with a 2.15 ERA in those games...Went 3-0 with five holds and a 1.98 ERA (six ER/27.1 IP) with 31 strikeouts and seven walks in 21 games from April 24 to June 11...Pitched to a 0.79 ERA (two ER/22.2 IP) with 21 strikeouts and a .179 opponents' average in his last 20 games...Tossed scoreless relief in final eight games...Earned the save on July 4 vs. New York Mets (NL)...Entered the game on the bullpen cart while holding the American flag and tossed a perfect ninth...2024 pitch mix: cutter (37.9%), slider (30.0%), four-seam (13.6%), sinker (9.8%), changeup (5.1%), curveball (3.6%).

2023

Led the National League and ranked third in Major League Baseball by allowing only 7.7% of inherited runners to score (2-for-26)...Pitched to a 3.60 ERA, his best ERA since his rookie year of 2016 (2.13)...Recorded two saves...His first two saves since he converted four in 2019...Posted his best stretch of the season from May 2 to Aug. 20, when over he pitched to a 1.80 ERA across 27 appearances...Recorded a 12 game / 15.0 scoreless innings streak during that stretch...Appeared as an “opener” three times....Did not allow an earned run in his final five outings...2023 Pitch Mix: Cutter (36.6%) Four Seamer (18.9%) Slider (17.2%) Sinker (12.0%) Curveball (10.4%) Changeup (4.9%).

2022

On 4/9 was signed by the Tigers to a Minor League contract...on 8/7 elected free agency... On 8/14 was signed by the the Reds to a minor league contract... After posting a 1.13 ERA in six relief app for Louisville was promoted on 8/30, when LHP Ross Detwiler was designated for assignment... Didn't allow a run in 11 of his 15 apps after joining the Reds... Six times threw more than 1.0 inning and twice threw a season-high 2.0 innings (8/30 vs StL, 9/4/g2 vs Col)... Retired the first batter in 10 of his 15 apps for the Reds...stranded five of eight inherited runners... Twice pitched on consecutive days (8/30 & 8/31 vs StL, 9/25 vs Mil & 9/26 at Pit)... On 8/30 vs StL, earned the 5-1 win in his Reds debut by throwing scoreless fifth and sixth innings in relief of starter Justin Dunn...was his first Major League victory since 9/17/19 for Tor at Bal... Became the 60th of the club-record 66 players and 34th of the club-record 38 pitchers to appear in a game for the Reds... Was designated for assignment at the 11/15 restricted list deadline, along with OF Aristides Aquino, RHP Kyle Dowdy, RHP Jeff Hoffman, RHP Jared Solomon and RHP Art Warren... On 11/18 was not tendered a 2023 contract and became a free agent... On 1/23/23 was re-signed by the Reds to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training camp.

2021

Was a non-roster invite to Minnesota Twins Spring Training...Began the season with Triple-A St. Paul before having his contract selected on May 8...Enjoyed two Major League stints with the Twins.

2020

Signed by Texas as a minor league free agent on Jan. 30 and was an invite to Rangers spring training...appeared in six exhibition games, posting a 2.70 ERA (6.2 IP, 2 ER) with two walks and five strikeouts...Placed on Rangers’ 60-man Player Pool and spent entire season at club’s alternate site at Globe Life Park in Arlington...Declared free agency on Nov. 1 and signed minor league contract with Minnesota on Nov. 12.

2019

Was traded by SF to TOR on 4/2 and went on to rank 2nd on the Blue Jays staff in games (58), relief innings (56.2), saves (5), and games finished (18) and T3rd in holds (8)…set career highs for saves, total IP (60.2), and strikeouts (67)…opened season at Buffalo (AAA) before TOR purchased his contract on 5/3…issued runs in 19 of 54 relief appearances, allowed 11 of 24 inherited runners to score with 21 of 54 first batters reaching base…was 1-2, 4.45 (31 ER/56.2 IP) in his 54 games out of the bullpen and allowed 5 ER/4.0 IP in his first 4 MLB starts as the opener…opponents batted .256, .237 (28-118) vs. LHB and .275 (33-120) vs. RHB. Posted a 6.89 ERA (24 ER/31.1 IP) over his first 29 games/4 starts with the Jays through 7/18…had a 1.75 ERA (5 ER/25.2 IP) in his next 24 appearances to drop his season figure to 4.58 on 9/17…that included a 16.0 innings scoreless streak over 16 games from 7/18-8/22, 1.0 IP shy of his career best…permitted 4 ER in 3.2 IP in his last 5 outings…tied career-high with 4 SO, 5/8 vs. MIN…worked 2.0 IP on 5 occasions…had 5 saves in 6 tries, going 4 for 5 in a 10-game span, 8/2-24…earned lone win on 9/17 at BAL…was 2-1, 1.69 with 2 saves in 8 games at Buffalo, working 6.0 scoreless innings in his last 5 appearances.

2018

Made five stints with the Giants and went 1-0 with a 7.43 ERA (11er, 13.1ip) in seven appearances...Threw 2.0 scoreless innings and earned his only win of the season on August 20 at New York-NL...Was appointed the 26th Man for the Giants' doubleheader on April 28 vs. Los Angeles-NL...recorded his first career hit with a single off RHP Pedro Báez in the 7th inning of Game 1...Was placed on the 10-day injured list from May 9-29 with an ankle injury...Spent the majority of the season with triple-A Sacramento...went 1-3 with a 4.20 ERA (19er, 40.2ip) in 33 games and went 8-for-9 in save opportunities...Was not recalled September 1 due to a high ankle sprain.

2017

Had two stints with the Giants, going 4-1 with a 5.06 ERA (21er, 37.1ip)...Made his first-ever Opening Day roster...Went 3-0 with a 2.40 ERA (4er, 15.0ip) over his first 16 appearances with San Francisco...Had a nine game stretch from late May-mid June where he allowed 12 earned runs and 20 hits (including four home runs) in 8.2 innings (12.46 ERA)...was optioned to triple-A on June 19...Was recalled from triple-A on Sept. 1 and posted a 3.68 ERA (3er, 7.1ip) in 10 outings...Went 1-1 with a 2.48 ERA (9er, 32.2ip) and 10 saves in 25 games with triple-A Sacramento.

2016

Rookie right-hander completed his first season in the big leagues as one of the best Giants relievers, posting a 2.13 ERA in 61 games. Started the season with triple-A Sacramento... was recalled on April 15, taking the roster spot of RHP Sergio Romo, who was placed on the 15-day DL. Made his big league debut on April 15 at Los Angeles-NL...struck out Adrian Gonzalez then allowed a triple to Justin Turner before striking out Howie Kendrick and Trayce Thompson…his fastball topped 96 mph. Earned his first big league win on May 7 vs. Colorado after tossing a scoreless 13th inning in the Giants' 2-1 win. His 2.13 ERA ranked as the sixth-lowest figure among National League relievers. Had a 17.0 inning scoreless streak that spanned 19 games from July 4-Aug. 16...it was tied for the eighth longest scoreless inning streak among relievers. His 0.96 WHIP ranked as the 10th best figure among relievers in the National League. Allowed nine walks in 55.0 innings...his 1.47 BB/9.0 average ranked as the fourth best figure among relievers in the NL. Was placed on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 28 with a strain in his right elbow and missed 15 games.

2015

Came back from his recovery of Tommy John surgery and appeared in just 28 games with Double-A Richmond, going 0-1 with a 4.56 ERA and 13 saves...allowed 31 hits in 25.2 innings...had a WHIP of 1.52.

2014

Was a non-roster invitee to big league camp and was so impressive that he wasn't sent down to the minors until the final weekend...Was ultimately assigned to double-A Richmond where he posted a 2.57 ERA and converted 13 of 14 save opportunities in 28.0 innings...However, suffered an elbow injury in early June that required Tommy John surgery, which ended his season...Was leading the Eastern League in saves prior to his injury...Left a road game on June 8th at Reading's FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA , under the supervision of Squirrels' Athletic Trainer David Getsoff, Manager Russ Morman and Pitching Coach Ross Grimsley…was originally diagnosed with forearm tightness, but it was later learned that his injury would require "Tommy John" surgery…Law learned that his season had ended while at the team's hotel in Trenton, NJ.

2013

Combined to go 5-4 with a 2.50 ERA (17 ER, 61.1 IP) in 46 appearances between ARL-Giants, Class A Augusta and Class A Advanced San Jose...Posted a remarkable 102-to-12 strikeout/walk ratio between all three clubs (8.2 K/BB)...Was a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances with San Jose and didn't issue his first walk until his 18th appearance...Had a 45-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 25.2 innings with San Jose...Went 1-0 and did not allow a run in 12.1 innings (11 appearances) for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League...Ranked fourth in the AFL in games finished (eight)...Was named to Arizona Fall League Top Prospects list.