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Blake Treinen
Blake Michael Treinen (/ˈtraɪnɛn/ TRY-nen, born June 30, 1988) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics.
Treinen played college baseball for the Baker Wildcats and South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Athletics selected him in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB draft. He was traded to the Nationals in 2013 and made his major league debut in 2014. After losing his closer role, the Nationals traded him back to Oakland in 2017, and Treinen was an All-Star in 2018. After again losing the closer role in 2019, he joined the Dodgers and pitched on the 2020, 2024 and 2025 World Series championship teams.
When Treinen was two years old, he cut his thumb on glass, which required surgery, limited his range of motion, and later affected his grip on a baseball.
Treinen attended Osage City High School in Osage City, Kansas. He played for the school's baseball team as a freshman but quit during his sophomore year as he developed prediabetes. He returned to the team in his junior year, throwing his fastball up to 79 miles per hour (127 km/h).
Treinen then enrolled at Baker University, where he played junior varsity college baseball for the Baker Wildcats in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2007. He transferred to the University of Arkansas in 2008 but was denied the opportunity to try out for the NCAA Division I Arkansas Razorbacks. He then increased his weight training.
During Christmas break, Treinen participated in a baseball training camp led by Don Czyz, a Minor League Baseball pitcher. Czyz recommended Treinen to Ritchie Price, the head coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Treinen transferred to South Dakota State University, sitting out 2009 due to the NCAA's transfer rules. When he was able to pitch for the Jackrabbits, his fastball averaged 87 to 88 miles per hour (140–142 km/h). The Miami Marlins selected Treinen in the 23rd round of the 2010 MLB draft. Though Treinen was willing to sign, an MRI revealed shoulder inflammation, and the Marlins withdrew a contract offer.
In 2011, his senior year, Treinen had a 7–3 win–loss record and a 3.00 earned run average (ERA). During the season, his fastball reached 97 miles per hour (156 km/h).
The Oakland Athletics selected Treinen in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB draft. He signed, receiving a $52,000 signing bonus. He called his 2012 season pitching for the Stockton Ports of the Class A-Advanced California League "subpar" and "mediocre". He had a 4.37 ERA in 24 games, including 15 starts.
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Blake Treinen
Blake Michael Treinen (/ˈtraɪnɛn/ TRY-nen, born June 30, 1988) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics.
Treinen played college baseball for the Baker Wildcats and South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Athletics selected him in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB draft. He was traded to the Nationals in 2013 and made his major league debut in 2014. After losing his closer role, the Nationals traded him back to Oakland in 2017, and Treinen was an All-Star in 2018. After again losing the closer role in 2019, he joined the Dodgers and pitched on the 2020, 2024 and 2025 World Series championship teams.
When Treinen was two years old, he cut his thumb on glass, which required surgery, limited his range of motion, and later affected his grip on a baseball.
Treinen attended Osage City High School in Osage City, Kansas. He played for the school's baseball team as a freshman but quit during his sophomore year as he developed prediabetes. He returned to the team in his junior year, throwing his fastball up to 79 miles per hour (127 km/h).
Treinen then enrolled at Baker University, where he played junior varsity college baseball for the Baker Wildcats in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2007. He transferred to the University of Arkansas in 2008 but was denied the opportunity to try out for the NCAA Division I Arkansas Razorbacks. He then increased his weight training.
During Christmas break, Treinen participated in a baseball training camp led by Don Czyz, a Minor League Baseball pitcher. Czyz recommended Treinen to Ritchie Price, the head coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Treinen transferred to South Dakota State University, sitting out 2009 due to the NCAA's transfer rules. When he was able to pitch for the Jackrabbits, his fastball averaged 87 to 88 miles per hour (140–142 km/h). The Miami Marlins selected Treinen in the 23rd round of the 2010 MLB draft. Though Treinen was willing to sign, an MRI revealed shoulder inflammation, and the Marlins withdrew a contract offer.
In 2011, his senior year, Treinen had a 7–3 win–loss record and a 3.00 earned run average (ERA). During the season, his fastball reached 97 miles per hour (156 km/h).
The Oakland Athletics selected Treinen in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB draft. He signed, receiving a $52,000 signing bonus. He called his 2012 season pitching for the Stockton Ports of the Class A-Advanced California League "subpar" and "mediocre". He had a 4.37 ERA in 24 games, including 15 starts.