2023 Chachi #58 Michael Plassmeyer

#49

Michael Gene Plassmeyer
Starting Pitcher

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  6'2"  Weight:  197
Opening Day Age:  26

Born:  November 5, 1996, St. Louis, MO
Acquired:  Signed by the Phillies as a free agent, June 23, 2023

Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2026
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022-2023

Over the past two seasons, lefty Michael Plassmeyer has been on the Phillies active roster for four games, appearing in three of them.  In 2022, he pitched 7 1/3 innings combined of relief in an appearance in August and in a long-relief stint on the final regular season game of the year.  In 2023, he was recalled to make a spot start following the Phillies' clinching a Wild Card berth, in order to rest arms for the postseason.  His start on September 30th, the penultimate game of the regular season, did not go well as Plassmeyer allowed nine earned runs over 3 2/3 innings.  He was optioned to Clearwater following the game, where he'll continue to prepare in case needed for the postseason.

In 19 minor league appearances this season, Plassmeyer was 3-4 with a 4.64 ERA in 75 2/3 innings pitched.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2023 Topps Heritage #496
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Newest Card Added to My Phillies Collection:  2023 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #15
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  2 as of 10/1/23.

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Game 161 - Plassmeyer Rocked in '23 Debut

2023 Topps Heritage #496

Mets 11, Phillies 4 (Game 2)
Game 161 - Saturday Night, September 30th in Flushing
Record - 89-72, 2nd Place, 15 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Michael Plassmeyer was hit hard and Kyle Schwarber connected for his career-high 47th home run in this 11-4 loss to the Mets.

What It Means:  The Phillies still don't know who they'll be facing in the Wild Card Series, beginning on Tuesday, but the field has been narrowed down to the Marlins or the Diamondbacks.

What Happened:  Plassmeyer was added to the roster in an effort to rest arms for the postseason.  In his 2023 debut, he lasted 3 2/3 innings, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) on eight hits, including three home runs.  He also hit three batters.  The bullpen did its job, allowing no further runs over 4 1/3 innings, just one hit and striking out nine.  Schwarber's three-run home run in the fourth brought the Phillies closer, as the score at the time was 8-4.

Featured Card:  Plassmeyer is featured on a unique card within the 2023 Topps Heritage short prints, sharing a space with three other short-term Phillies pitchers.  Plassmeyer appeared in two games last season, while Nick Duron and Bubby Rossman both pitched in only game on July 13th.  That was the Covid series in Toronto, necessitating a bunch of roster moves as the unvaccinated on the team couldn't travel to Canada.  Mark Appel wins the veteran award among this quartet as he appeared in six games in 2022 for the Phillies.

Transaction:  Plassmeyer (lhp) had his contract selected from Lehigh Valley.  Luis F. Ortiz (rhp) was optioned to the spring training complex.  Erich Uelmen (rhp) was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for Plassmeyer on the 40-man roster.

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Game 162 - Regular Season Ends, Postseason Begins

2021 Choice Richmond
Flying Squirrels #21

Astros 3, Phillies 2
Game 162 - Wednesday Afternoon, October 5th in Houston
Record - 87-75, 3rd Place, 14 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies dropped their final regular season game of the 2022 season, flying to St. Louis following this loss to prolong their season for hopefully a few more weeks.

What It Means:  This concludes my 14th full year of chronicling the daily trials and tribulations of the Phillies team, an enjoyable hobby I first started in 1984 when I clipped box scores from The Atlantic City Press each morning and added them to my Phillies scrap book.  I'm not winning any journalism awards, I'm not breaking any news, and my audience is limited to the tens of you who might read these things everyday.  But I'm having fun, and as long as I continue having fun doing this, and as long as I'm able, I'll keep going.  Thanks for following along again in 2022!

What Happened:  This was a game neither playoff-bound team seemed particularly interested in playing.  Bailey Falter started for the Phillies and pitched a scoreless inning.  Michael Plassmeyer then came in for the Phillies as the designated innings-eater, and did just that.  He went six innings, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out six.  The Phillies were kept off the scoreboard until the eighth when Brandon Marsh doubled home Dalton Guthrie, and then Rhys Hoskins added a sacrifice fly.

The first hit of that modest rally was from Nick Maton, who lined a single off his older brother Phil Maton, in the first time the two siblings had ever faced each other.

Featured Card:  Plassmeyer's baseball card appearances are rare, and according to the TCDB, he's only appeared on three minor league cards from his days as a Rays and Giants prospect.  (And his first card doesn't even actually feature him.)  The Phillies acquired Plassmeyer from the Giants in June for catcher Austin Wynns.

Transaction:  Plassmeyer (lhp) was recalled and Chris Devenski (rhp) was optioned to the IronPigs.

Memory Lane - Game 162

1. October 4, 2009 - Catcher Paul Hoover singled in the winning run in the 10th in a 7-6 win over the Marlins.
2. October 3, 2010 - The Phillies lost 8-7 to the Braves in their final tune-up before facing the Reds in the NLDS.
3. September 28, 2011 - The Phillies closed out the 2011 regular season with a 13-inning victory against the Braves, setting a franchise record with their 102nd regular season win.
4. October 3, 2012 - The Phillies closed out their 2012 season with a lethargic 5-1 loss to the N.L. East Champion Nationals.
5. September 29, 2013 - Zach Miner got the ball for the Phillies and lasted 2 1/3 innings in a 12-5 loss to the Braves.
6. September 28, 2014 - Cole Hamels pitched another fine game and suffered through another outing with minimal run support.
7. October 4, 2015 - Phillies avoid 100 losses and Ichiro makes his pitching debut in a 7-2 victory.
8. October 2, 2016 - Phillies bid an emotional farewell to franchise icon Ryan Howard.
9. October 1, 2017 - Phils clobber Mets in Pete Mackanin's final game as manager.
10. September 30, 2018 - Lame duck Phillies win season finale in Gabe Kapler's frustrating debut season.
11. September 29, 2019 - Phillies miss postseason for 8th year in a row, Brad Miller finishes the season red hot.
12. September 27, 2020 - Shortened 60-game season ends with Phillies swept out by the Rays.
13. October 3, 2021 - Hector Neris sets Phils' reliever strikeout record in the 10th straight season without postseason baseball.
14. October 5, 2022 - Michael Plassmeyer eats innings, Maton vs. Maton in final game before Wild Card series.

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2022 Chachi #63 Michael Plassmeyer

#49
Michael Plassmeyer
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  6'2"  Weight:  197
Opening Day Age:  25
Born:  November 5, 1996, St. Louis, MO
How Obtained:  Acquired from the San Francisco Giants for Austin Wynns, June 8, 2022
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022

First Phillies Minor League Card:  N/A
First Phillies Card:  N/A
Newest Card Added:  N/A
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A

0 - Plassmeyer baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 9/2/22.

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