Troy Davenport Neiman (born November 13, 1990) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He is 6' 6", and weighs 230 pounds."Troy Neiman Minor Leagues Statistics & History," Baseball-Reference.com
Neiman pitched in college for the Chico State Wildcats, finishing his career there with the second-lowest ERA in university history (1.89), and the 10th-best career winning percentage (.722) and number of strikeouts (126). In July 2013 the Colorado Rockies signed him as a free agent to a minor league contract. Through 2017, in his minor league career—exclusively as a relief pitcher—he was 23-10 with a 3.34 ERA, had struck out 304 batters in 301.2 innings, and kept opposing batters to a batting average of .230.
Neiman pitched for Team Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Early life Neiman was born in Castaic, California, and is Jewish."Troy Neiman," Jewish Baseball News. His paternal grandfather is a sound technician who has won an Academy Award for technical innovation and two Emmy Awards.Neiman Thankful Weinstein Gave Him A Shot At WBC - Hartford Courant He pitched for Valencia High School in Santa Clarita, California.
College Neiman pitched in college for the Chico State Wildcats, finishing his career there with the second-lowest ERA in university history (1.89), and the 10th-best career winning percentage (.722) and number of strikeouts (126)."Former Chico State pitcher signs with Colorado Rockies," KRCR, July 15, 2013. In February 2013 he pitched the first six innings of the first no-hitter in team history, and was only removed because he was on a strict pitch count.Travis Souders (February 12, 2013). "No hits for you: The anatomy of Chico State's first no-hitter," ChicoER. For February 4–10, 2013, he was named Rawlings/California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Baseball Pitcher of the Week."Ryan Dunn Announced as CCAA Pitcher of the Week," Cal Poly Pomona Broncos, April 15, 2013.Michelle Gardner (April 15, 2013). "Cal Poly Pomona pitcher honored," Inland Empire College Sports. He was voted to the 2013 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) All-West-Region Second Team and the 2013 All-CCAA Baseball Second Team.2013 "NCBWA All-Region Teams," Slippery Rock University Athletics, June 7, 2013."All-CCAA Baseball Team Announced," otterathletics.com, May 8, 2013.
Minor leagues Neiman was undrafted out of Chico State University in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.Luke Reid (July 16, 2013). "Chico State pitcher Neiman signs with Rockies organization," ChicoER.Jordyn Provence (September 18, 2013). "Former Wildcat Neiman turns pro," The Orion. In July 2013 the Colorado Rockies signed him as a free agent to a minor league contract."Troy Neiman Stats, Highlights, Bio," MiLB.com.
He began his professional career in 2013 with the Tri-City Dust Devils of the A− Northwest League."Troy Neiman Register Statistics & History," Baseball-Reference.com. In 12 games he was 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA.
In 2014 Neiman pitched for the Asheville Tourists of the A South Atlantic League. In 47 games he was 7-1 with a 1.59 ERA, and in 79 innings he struck out 89 batters. In 2015 and 2016 he pitched for the Modesto Nuts of the A+ California League.Joe Cortez (April 5, 2016). "Modesto Nuts crack open 2016 season Thursday in Stockton," The Modesto Bee. In 2015, in 40 games he was 3-2 with a 4.76 ERA, and in 2016 in 45 games he was 7-4 with a 3.55 ERA and struck out 83 batters in 71 innings.
In 2017 he pitched for the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Eastern League, again playing for Manager Jerry Weinstein who had managed him months earlier as manager of Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. In 35 relief appearances he was 4-2 with a 3.66 ERA.
Through 2017, in his minor league career—exclusively as a relief pitcher—he was 23-10 with a 3.34 ERA, had struck out 304 batters in 301.2 innings, and kept opposing batters to a batting average of .230."Troy Neiman Stats, Highlights, Bio," Asheville Tourists Stats. On December 19, 2017, Neiman was released by the Rockies.
Team Israel Neiman was on the roster for Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifier,Vince Lara-Cinisomo (September 22, 2016). "Rosters for WBC Qualifier in Brooklyn," Baseball America. but he did not make an appearance during the tournament.
He pitched for Team Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, in March 2017."Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on February 9," FOX Sports, February 9, 2017.David Adler (February 8, 2017). "Israel brings MLB experience to 1st WBC main draw; Vets Davis, Feldman among team members with Major League credentials", mlb.com. Neiman pitched against Chinese-Taipei and the Netherlands.
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