John Curtiss

Underwent Tommy John surgery in 2012 and thoracic outlet surgery in 2013, but was the closer for the Longhorns team that reached the College World Series... Graduated in three years with a double major in English and history... Born on April 5, 1993, the same day as the Marlins first game in franchise history.

2020

John Pickens Curtiss appeared in 17 games with the Rays in 2020 going 3-0 with two saves (two save opportunities) and a 1.80 ERA. Posted 25 strikeouts to just three walks in 25.0 innings of work... Curtiss made nine postseason relief appearances in 2020, including three in the World Series, going 1-0 with 2.70 ERA (3.1 IP/1 ER)... His 1.08 BB/9 and 8.33 SO/BB ranked third and sixth, respectively, among all relievers (min. 15 GP).

2019

Spent most of the season at the Triple-A level between the Angels and Phillies organizations…acquired by the Angels from the Twins on Jan 15 for minor league infielder Daniel Ozoria… pitched out of the bullpen on April 15 at TEX, his only outing for the Angels…designated for assignment on June 3 and elected free agency on June 6… signed by the Phillies and was released on July 7.

2018

Began season with Triple-A Rochester...Played in five games for Red Wings before being recalled April 30...Made two appearances for Twins and was optioned back to Rochester May 2...Allowed just three home runs on season for Red Wings (55.1 IP) and led team in saves (10)... Combined to go 2-5, 3.06 ERA (61.2 IP - 21 ER) with 35 walks and 68 strikeouts in 46 games between Minnesota and Rochester.

2017

Began the season with Double-A Chattanooga and went 2-0, 0.72 ERA (25.0 IP, 2 ER) with 35 strikeouts and 13 saves before promotion to Triple-A Rochester on June 23...Named Twins minor league Player of the Week May 27, pitching 3.0 scoreless innings with one hit, one walk, six strikeouts and three saves in three games...Appeared in 18 games for the Red Wings with a 1.85 ERA (24.1 IP, 5 ER); contract selected by the Twins on August 23...Made major league debut on August 25 at Toronto, striking out Steve Pearce in a perfect ninth inning as the Twins won 6-1...Named relief pitcher on the Twins Organizational All-Star team by MiLB.com