Erik Plantenberg

Erik Plantenberg
Pitcher
Born: (1968-10-30) October 30, 1968
Renton, Washington, U.S.
Batted: Both
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 31, 1993, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
June 20, 1997, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.46
Strikeouts16
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Erik John Plantenberg (born October 30, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He attended college at San Diego State University.

The Boston Red Sox drafted Plantenberg in the 16th round of the 1990 MLB draft. He was a Carolina League All-Star in 1991, while with the Lynchburg Red Sox. Elbow injuries ended his 1992 season in late July. The Mariners selected him that December in the Rule 5 draft. He made his MLB debut in July 1993. He held John Olerud hitless in three at bats.[1] "I faced him probably 50 times since I was 13," Plantenberg said of Olerud, who also grew up near Seattle.[2][3] Plantenberg had a 6.52 ERA in his first major league season, pitching 9+2⁄3 innings in 20 games.[1] He allowed no runs in six games for the Mariners in 1994.[4] Plantenberg last pitched in MLB in 1997 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was leading the team with 35 appearances when he was sent outright to Triple-A in June.[5] He continued to play in the minors through 2000.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b Seattle Mariners 1994 Media Guide. 1994. pp. 81, 82.
  2. ^ "Mariner lefties hand Jays another setback". Calgary Herald. Canadian Press - Associated Press. August 22, 1993. p. 6. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  3. ^ Kramer, Daniel (January 8, 2021). "Every WA state native to play for Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "Erik Plantenberg Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  5. ^ Walsh, Scott (June 25, 1997). "Maduro will change venue". The Scranton Times-Tribune. p. 14. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  6. ^ "Erik Plantenberg Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  7. ^ Topkin, Marc (March 5, 1999). "The new Devil Rays". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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