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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1985)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name        = Brian Schlitter
| image       = MG 7143 Brian Schlitter.jpg
| caption     = Schlitter with the Chicago Cubs in 2014
| team        = Chicago Dogs
| number      = 50
| position    = [[Relief pitcher]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1985|12|21}}
| birth_place = [[Oak Park, Illinois]], U.S.
| bats        = Right
| throws      = Right
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate   = June 28
| debutyear   = 2010
| debutteam   = Chicago Cubs
| debut2league= NPB
| debut2date  = April 1
| debut2year  = 2017
| debut2team  = Saitama Seibu Lions
| statleague  = MLB
| statyear    = 2019 season
| stat1label  = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value  = 3–6
| stat2label  = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value  = 5.20
| stat3label  = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value  = 48
| stat2league = NPB
| stat2year   = 2017 season
| stat21label = Win–loss record
| stat21value = 1–5
| stat22label = Earned run average
| stat22value = 2.83
| stat23label = Strikeouts
| stat23value = 23
| teams       =
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2010}}, {{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Saitama Seibu Lions]] ({{npby|2017}})
* [[Oakland Athletics]] ({{mlby|2019}})
}}
'''Brian Patrick Schlitter''' (born December 21, 1985) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Chicago Dogs]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]]. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Chicago Cubs]] and [[Oakland Athletics]], and in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Saitama Seibu Lions]].
==Career==
Prior to playing professionally, he attended [[Maine South High School]] and then the [[College of Charleston]]. He was originally drafted in the 34th round of the [[2005 MLB Draft|2005 amateur draft]] by the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]], however he did not sign.
===Philadelphia Phillies===
Schliter was next drafted in the 16th round of the [[2007 MLB Draft|2007 amateur draft]] by the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], and signed with them. He began his professional career in 2007, splitting the season between the [[Williamsport Crosscutters]] (one game) and [[Lakewood BlueClaws]] (16 games). That season he went a combined 0-1 with a 3.51 ERA in 17 relief appearances. In 2008, Schlitter pitched for the [[Clearwater Threshers]] in the Phillies organization, going 4-3 with a 2.22 ERA in 34 relief appearances with them.
===Chicago Cubs===
On August 7, 2008, Schlitter was traded to the [[Chicago Cubs]] in exchange for pitcher [[Scott Eyre]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs trade left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre to Phillies|url=http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269478&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080811234928/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269478&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 11, 2008|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=August 7, 2008}}</ref> He finished the season with the [[Daytona Cubs]], going 0-1 with a 2.16 ERA in seven relief appearances. Overall, he went 4-4 with a 2.21 ERA in 41 relief appearances, striking out 67 batters in 57 innings. Schlitter spent all of 2009 with the [[Tennessee Smokies]], going 1-7 with a 4.38 ERA in 59 relief appearances. He began 2010 with the Triple-A [[Iowa Cubs]], with whom he went 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in 27 relief appearances prior to his call up to the major leagues.
On June 28, 2010, he made his major league debut. He pitched 2/3 of an inning against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], striking out both batters he faced.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pirates continue mastery of Cubs, end 17-game road skid|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300628116|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702054142/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300628116|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 2, 2010|access-date=August 29, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=June 29, 2010}}</ref>
The Cubs placed Schlitter on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder impingement on July 7, 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs call up right-handed reliever Atkins|url=http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/12040438/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112251/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/12040438/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=July 7, 2010}}</ref> Schlitter was optioned back to Triple A on August 3, 2010, a day after hitting [[Milwaukee Brewers]] center fielder [[Carlos Gómez]] on the head with a pitch.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs send down Brian Schlitter|url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5435080|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=ESPN.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=C. Gomez hit in head, avoids concussion|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/124948310/brewers-center-fielder-carlos-gomez-hit-in-head-avoids-concussion|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=May 17, 2015}}</ref> He finished his rookie year with a 12.38 ERA in 7 appearances.
On January 5, 2011, Schlitter was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Collins|first1=Donnie|title=Yanks reliever Schlitter claimed by Phils|url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/yanks-reliever-schlitter-claimed-by-phils-1.1105729|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=The Times Tribune|date=February 16, 2011}}</ref> On February 14, 2011, Schlitter was designated for assignment by the Yankees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/02/yankees-designate-travis-schlitter-for-assignment.html|title=Yankees Designate Brian Schlitter for Assignment|date=February 14, 2011 }}</ref> Schlitter claimed off waivers by the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on February 15.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gelb|first1=Matt|title=Phillies Notes: Mayberry tries hand at first base|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-02-16/sports/28538606_1_john-mayberry-phillies-notes-jimmy-rollins|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912133451/http://articles.philly.com/2011-02-16/sports/28538606_1_john-mayberry-phillies-notes-jimmy-rollins|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 12, 2015|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer|date=February 16, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/02/phillies-claim-brian-schlitter.html|title = Phillies Claim Brian Schlitter| date=February 20, 2011 }}</ref> On April 18, 2011, Schlitter was returned to the Cubs. The commissioner's office returned him to the Cubs from the Phillies because of a past elbow injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Phillies' claim on Schlitter voided due to injury|url=http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/17947982/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105547/http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/17947982/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=April 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/04/brian-schlitter-returned-to-cubs.html|title = Brian Schlitter Returned to Cubs| date=April 18, 2011 }}</ref>
He split the 2012 season Double-A [[Tennessee Smokies]] and Daytona, posting a 2.61 ERA in 50 appearances. The next year, Schlitter logged a 2.42 ERA in 54 appearances between Iowa and Tennessee. In 2014, Schlitter was invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. On March 29, the Cubs announced that he had made the 2014 major league opening day roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/03/29/schlitter-earns-cubs-last-bullpen-spot/| title=Schlitter earns Cubs' last bullpen spot| date=March 29, 2014| work=Chicago Tribune| access-date=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bloom|first1=Barry M.|last2=Muskat|first2=Carrie|title=Schlitter claims final spot in Cubs' bullpen|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/70419898/brian-schlitter-took-the-final-spot-in-the-cubs-bullpen-on-saturday|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=March 29, 2014}}</ref> Schlitter earned his first career MLB win on May 3, 2014, against the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs ride home runs past Cardinals for third straight win|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340503116|access-date=August 29, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=May 3, 2014}}</ref> He finished the year with a 2-3 record and 4.15 ERA across 61 appearances.
Schlitter did not make the Opening Day roster in 2015 and was assigned to Iowa to begin the year.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Muskat|first1=Carrie|title=Rosscup, Schlitter and Lake optioned to Triple-A|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/115870008/cubs-send-down-zac-rosscup-brian-schlitter-and-junior-lake|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=April 1, 2015}}</ref> Schlitter struggled to a 7.36 ERA in 10 major league appearances and was designated for assignment on August 27, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs acquire RHP Fernando Rodney from Seattle for a player to be named or cash consideration|url=http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/145779878|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905174742/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/145779878|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 5, 2015|access-date=August 27, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=August 27, 2015}}</ref> He was assigned outright to Iowa, where he finished the season, and elected free agency on October 14.
===Colorado Rockies===
On November 18, 2015, Schlitter signed a minor league contract with the [[Colorado Rockies]] organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.purplerow.com/2015/12/5/9816664/colorado-rockies-brian-schlitter-free-agent-acquisition-november-2015-profile|title = Everything you should know about Brian Schlitter|date = 5 December 2015}}</ref> He did not make the club out of spring and was assigned to the Triple-A [[Albuquerque Isotopes]] to begin the year. He spent the season in Albuquerque, pitching to a 3.64 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 42.0 innings of work. On October 26, 2016, Schlitter was released by the Rockies.
===Saitama Seibu Lions===
On November 10, 2016, Schlitter signed with the [[Saitama Seibu Lions]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/news/20161110/lio16111019390005-n1.html|title=西武、元カブスのシュリッター投手を獲得|work=sanspo.com|language=Japanese|date=November 10, 2016|access-date=November 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fan-interference.com/2016/11/10/brian-schlitter-signs-with-npb-seibu-lions/|title=Brian Schlitter signs with NPB Seibu Lions|work=fan-interference.com|date=November 10, 2016|access-date=November 10, 2016}}</ref> Schlitter fared well in Japan, logging a 2.83 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 64 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=schlit001bri|title = Brian Schlitter Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History}}</ref> He became a free agent after the 2017 season.
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On February 13, 2018, Schlitter signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2018/2/13/17008372/brian-schlitter-minor-league-contract-dodgers-nri-jake-arrieta-lookalike|title=Dodgers sign Brian Schlitter, who is not Jake Arrieta, to minor league deal|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=February 13, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref> He pitched in 58 games for the Triple–A [[Oklahoma City Dodgers]], with a 7–2 record, 3.36 ERA and 21 saves.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=0079f8cf|title=2018 Oklahoma City Dodgers Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|access-date=September 16, 2018}}</ref> Schlitter elected free agency following the season on November 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=June 21, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 6, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
===Oakland Athletics===
On November 15, 2018, Schlitter signed a minor league deal with the [[Oakland Athletics]]. He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Las Vegas Aviators]] to begin the 2019 season. On June 23, 2019, his contract was selected by the A's.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-brian-schlitter-contract-selected-by-oakland/|title=Athletics' Brian Schlitter: Contract selected by Oakland|author=RotoWire Staff|work=CBS Sports|date=June 23, 2018|access-date=June 23, 2019}}</ref> On July 29, he was designated for assignment after logging a 3.72 ERA in 6 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/athletics-designate-brian-schlitter.html|title = Athletics Designate Brian Schlitter| date=July 29, 2019 }}</ref> He finished the year in Triple-A and elected free agency on October 1. He re-signed with the A's on November 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/a-s-sign-9-to-minor-league-deals|title=A's ink Campbell, Goins, 7 more to Minors deals|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 25, 2019|access-date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> However, Schlitter did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|title = 2020 Minor League Season Canceled| date=June 30, 2020 }}</ref> On November 2, 2020, Schlitter again re-signed with Oakland on a new minor league contract. Schlitter recorded a 9.00 ERA in 5 games for Triple-A Las Vegas before being released on May 23, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/las-vegas/news/aviators-bees-5-23-2021|title = Aviators held to one hit in 5-0 loss to Bees}}</ref>
===Seattle Mariners===
On May 26, 2021, Schlitter signed a minor league contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/minor-mlb-transactions-52821.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 5/28/21|date=May 28, 2021 }}</ref> In 36 appearances for the Triple–A [[Tacoma Rainiers]], he registered a 3.98 ERA with 29 strikeouts and 2 saves across {{fraction|40|2|3}} innings pitched. Schlitter elected free agency following the season on November 7.<ref>{{cite web|title=2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=March 1, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 9, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
===Guerreros de Oaxaca===
On May 4, 2022, Schlitter signed with the [[Guerreros de Oaxaca]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://guerreros.mx/2022/05/04/guerreros-refuerza-su-bullpen-con-brian-schlitter/|title=GUERREROS REFUERZA SU BULLPEN CON BRIAN SCHLITTER|website=guerreros.mx|language=Spanish|date=May 4, 2022|accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref> In 13 appearances, he posted a 3–2 record with a 8.49 ERA and 6 strikeouts over 11.2 innings. Schlitter was released by Oaxaca on June 6.
===Chicago Dogs===
On June 15, 2022, Schlitter signed with the [[Chicago Dogs]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/|title = American Association of Professional Baseball – 2022 Transactions}}</ref> In 32 relief appearances, he posted a 3.29 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 7 saves across {{fraction|38|1|3}} innings of work.
In 2023, Schlitter pitched in 46 games for Chicago, recording a 3.24 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 18 [[save (baseball)|saves]] across 50.0 innings pitched.
===Dorados de Chihuahua===
On February 7, 2024, Schlitter signed with the [[Dorados de Chihuahua]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-7-de-febrero-de-2024 | title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 7 de febrero de 2024 }}</ref> In 23 relief appearances, Schlitter posted a 1–3 record with a 8.25 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 24 innings. He was released by Chihuahua on July 5.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=LigaMexBeis|number=1809320484808372505|title=🔄 Más movimientos en la fecha límite 🚨 ➡️Julio Teherán regresa a @SultanesOficial 👳‍♂️ ➡️ @LosPiratasMx 🏴‍☠️ firma a Loiger Padrón como agente libre ➡️ Benjamin Braymer llega a @TorosDeTijuana 🐃 como agente libre ➡️Christian Torres llega a @doradoschihLMB 🟣 vía cesión de derechos ➡️ Los @doradoschihLMB 🟣 dieron de baja a Brian Schiltter|date=July 5, 2024|language=ES|access-date=July 5, 2024}}</ref>
===Chicago Dogs (second stint)===
On July 10, 2024, Schlitter signed with the [[Chicago Dogs]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/2024-transactions/|access-date=July 10, 2024|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref> In 21 games 22.2 innings of relief he struggled immensely going 2-2 with a 7.15 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 3 saves.
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