Jeremy Jeffress #28

Jeremy joins the Cubs after signing a one-year major league contract in February of this year...a veteran of 10 major league seasons, he has gone 28-11 with 44 saves and a 3.16 ERA (141 ER/401.0 IP) with the Brewers (2010, 2014-16, 2017-19), Royals (2011-12), Blue Jays (2013-14) and Rangers (2016-17)....Named a National League All-Star in 2018, going 8-1 with 15 saves and a 1.29 ERA (11 ER/76.2 IP)....Has a 2.66 ERA (90 ER/304.2 IP) in 301 games in the National League, all with Milwaukee...has a 4.76 ERA (51 ER/96.1 IP) in 91 American League games....Originally selected by Milwaukee in the first round (16th overall) of the 2006 draft....Graduated from Halifax County (Va.) High School...played baseball and basketball...was ranked by Baseball America as the eighth-best high school prospect entering his senior season.

2019

Jeremy posted a 5.02 ERA (29 ER/52.0 IP) in 48 outings with Milwaukee as he battled through two injured list stints...Missed time on the injured list, March 25-April 16 (right shoulder soreness) and August 24-September 1 (left hip strain)...Had a 2.52 ERA (7 ER/25.0 IP) in his first 22 outings through June 16...had a 7.33 ERA (22 ER/27.0 IP) in his final 26 appearances beginning June 19.

2018

Went 8-1 with a 1.29 ERA and 15 saves in a career-high 73 relief appearances with Milwaukee... Was an All-Star for the first time, replacing the injured Sean Doolittle (Washington)... His 73 appearances led the team and tied for eighth in the National League... Went unscored upon in 63 of his 73 appearances, including each of his last 11 outings (11.2ip)... His 1.29 ERA ranked second among qualifying Major League relievers, trailing only the Athletics' Blake Treinen (0.78)... His career-high 8 wins tied Scott Oberg (Colorado) and Craig Stammen (San Diego) for the National League lead... Also posted career highs in strikeouts (89 - T4th in NL) and innings pitched (76.2 - 8th in NL)... Held opponents to a .182 batting average, which ranked 10th among National League relievers... Was 15-for-20 in save opportunities (75.0%)... Retired 50 of 73 first batters faced (68.5%)... Stranded 30 of 38 inherited runners (78.9%)... His 23 consecutive outings from 4/7-5/27 without allowing a run tied a single-season franchise record: Doug Jones (8/11-9/26, 1997) and John Axford (5/15-7/2, 2013)... Was named Brewers Pitcher of the Month for May (13g, 3-0, 0.60era, 3sv)... Appeared in 8 postseason games, going 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 1 save... Notched the save in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. Colorado... Took the loss in Game 2 of the NLCS vs. Los Angeles.

2017

Went 5-2 with a 4.68 ERA in 61 games (1 start) between Texas and Milwaukee... His 5 wins tied a career high (also 2015)... Retired 38 of 60 first batters faced (63.3%)... Stranded 21 of 36 inherited runners (58.3%)... Began the season with Texas and went 1-2 with a 5.31 ERA in 39 relief appearances...Was traded to Milwaukee on 7/31 in exchange for RHP Tayler Scott... Went 4-0 with a 3.65 ERA in 22 games (1 start) with the Brewers... Made his first Major League start on 9/15 vs. Miami and received no decision in the Brewers' 10-2 win (2ip, 4h, 2r, 2er, 0bb, 0k).....made 263 career appearances in relief prior to the start... On 12/1 signed a 1-year contract with club options for 2019 and 2020, avoiding arbitration

2016

Combined to go 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA (15 ER/58.0 IP) and 27 saves over 59 relief appearances with Texas and Milwaukee, 24th-lowest relief ERA in majors…his 2.33 ERA and 1.259 WHIP figures were his lowest in any full season, along with career highs in saves (27) and games finished (41)…had a 1.71 ERA (5 ER/26.1 IP) over final 26 games with Texas and Milwaukee beginning 6/24, 12th-lowest among all ML relievers in that span (min. 25.0 IP).

2015

Went 5-0 with a 2.65 ERA in a career-high 72 relief appearances…Also produced career highs in wins (5), innings (68.0) and strikeouts (67)…Posted a 1.40 ERA over his last 25 appearances (25.2ip, 4er)…Held opponents to a .249 batting average with 67 strikeouts in 68.0 innings…Retired 45 of 72 first batters faced (62.5%)…Stranded 19 of 31 inherited runners (61.3%)…Was named Brewers Unsung Hero as voted on by members of the Milwaukee Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

2014

Began the season with Toronto and appeared in three games before he was designated for assignment on 4/5.....was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on 4/15...Elected free agency on 4/16 and signed with Milwaukee on 4/18...Was assigned to Triple-A Nashville, where he went 4-1 with a 1.51 ERA and five saves in 30 relief appearances.....produced 45 strikeouts in just 41.2 innings with the Sounds...Held Pacific Coast League opponents to a .224 batting average...Contract was selected by Milwaukee on 7/21...Went 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA in 29 relief appearances with the Brewers...Retired 18 of 29 first batters faced (62.1%)...Stranded seven of 10 inherited runners (70%)...Earned his only win of the season on 8/8 vs. Los Angeles

2013

Earned his 1st win as a Blue Jay September 14 vs. BAL…Was his 1st victory since April 5, 2011 vs. CWS and the 3rd win of his career. Had his contract selected September 3 by the Blue Jays…In his 2nd stint with Toronto, did not allow a run in his nine appearances (0ER/9.1IP). As a member of the Buffalo Bisons (AAA), posted a 1.65 ERA (5ER/27.1) with seven saves in 25 games. Made his 2nd career Opening Day roster in 2013. Played winter ball in the Dominican Republic, going 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA in two starts.

2012

Spent most of his season with Omaha (AAA), but also made 13 relief appearances for the Royals...Allowed just one earned run over his first 11 outings (10.1 IP) despite 10 hits and nine walks, however allowed nine earned runs over his final two appearances (3.0 IP) on nine hits and four walks...Allowed runs in just three of 13 outings...Aug. 13 vs. OAK, fanned three in his one inning of work...With Omaha fanned 61 batters and allowed only 52 hits in 58 innings.

2011

Jeremy began the season in the Royals bullpen before being optioned to the minors on May 19 and then pitching at both Omaha and NW Arkansas the rest of the way. ... Following the campaign, pitched for the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League ... struck out 15 with 8 walks in 11.0 innings in relief ... struck out the side in a scoreless inning in the Rising Stars Game.

2010

Pitched at four different levels in the Milwaukee system, culminating his season with 10 Major League appearances for the Brewers. ... Was recalled by Milwaukee on September 1 and made his Major League debut that night, tossing a scoreless inning at Cincinnati. ... Following the season, pitched for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League and was 0-0 with a 3.09 ERA in 10 relief appearances ... struck out 14 batters in 11.2 innings. ... Selected to pitch in the AFL's Rising Stars Game and struck out a pair in a scoreless frame.

2009

Entered the seasons rated as the Brewers' fourth-best prospect and having the best fastball in the organization by Baseball America.

2008

Entered the seasons rated as the Brewers' fourth-best prospect and having the best fastball in the organization by Baseball America.

2007

Entered the seasons rated as the Brewers' fourth-best prospect and having the best fastball in the organization by Baseball America.

2006

Following his first professional season with the Arizona Brewers, named by Baseball America as the second-best prospect in the Arizona League.