Glenn Dishman
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| Glenn Dishman | |
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| Piratas de Campeche | |
| Pitcher / Coach | |
| Born: November 5, 1970 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: June 22, 1995, for the San Diego Padres | |
| CPBL: March 9, 2001, for the Sinon Bulls | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 7, 1997, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| CPBL: May 11, 2001, for the Sinon Bulls | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–10 |
| Earned run average | 5.25 |
| Strikeouts | 66 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–4 |
| Earned run average | 2.72 |
| Strikeouts | 40 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Glenelg Edward Dishman (born November 5, 1970) is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher who currently serves as the pitching coach for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers from 1995 to 1997.[1] He also played in Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Sinon Bulls in 2001.
Amateur
Dishman attended Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California and went to college at University of California Berkeley and Texas Christian University.[1]
San Diego Padres
Dishman was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Padres on May 23, 1993[1] and reported to their Class-A minor league affiliate at Spokane for the 1993 season.[2] He compiled a record of 6–3, a 2.20 earned run average (ERA) in 12 starts (with 2 complete game shut outs) that season and was selected as a "Short Season A All-Star" and a Northwest League All-Star. On July 17, Dishman pitched a no-hitter against Yakima. He came within one out of a perfect game, but his first baseman committed an error.[2]
In 1994, with the Double-A Wichita Wranglers, Dishman was 11–8 in 27 starts with a 2.82 ERA and was a Texas League All-Star. In 1995, with the Las Vegas Stars, he was 6–3 in 14 starts with a 2.55 ERA and won Pacific Coast League (PCL) All-Star honors.[2]
Dishman made his major league debut on June 22, 1995, for the Padres against the Colorado Rockies as a starting pitcher.[1] He worked 5 innings, allowed 3 earned runs, and received the loss as the Rockies defeated the Padres 3–2. In his next start, against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 27 Dishman worked 6 innings, allowed 1 earned run, and recorded his first career victory.[1]
Dishman alternated between the Padres and Las Vegas for the next couple of seasons.[1][2]
Philadelphia Phillies
Dishman was picked up on waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on September 12, 1996. He appeared in 4 games for the Phillies that season and was waived after the season.[1]
Detroit Tigers
Signed by the Detroit Tigers for the 1997 season, Dishman spent most of the season with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, appearing in seven games for the Tigers, including four as a starter.[1] Released by the Tigers after the season, he did not play professionally in 1998.[2]
Milwaukee Brewers
In 2000, Dishman attempted a comeback with the Milwaukee Brewers’ Double-A team, the Huntsville Stars, appearing in 42 games, all but one in relief.[2]
Mexico / Western League
Dishman spent 2001 with the Reynosa Broncos in the Mexican League and the Sinon Bulls in the Taiwan Professional Baseball League.[2]
Dishman pitched in 1999 and 2002 with the Sonoma County Crushers of the (independent) Western Baseball League.[2]
