Dietrich Enns (born May 16, 1991) is an American professional

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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, in

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(NPB) for the

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, and in the

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for the

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Amateur career

Enns attended

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, and

Central Michigan University Central Michigan University (CMU) is a Public university, public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1892 as a private normal school and became a state institution in 1895. CMU is one of the eigh ...

. He played

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for the

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. In 2011, he played

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with the

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of the

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, and was named a league all-star. In 2010, he was named the

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's Freshman of the Year after allowing the fewest hits per nine innings in

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and posting the fifth-best

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in Division I.

Professional career

New York Yankees

The

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selected Enns in the 19th round of the

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. He made his professional debut for the

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. In 22 games, he had a 2–0

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with a 2.11

(ERA) and 33

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s over innings. He started the 2013 season with the

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and was a Mid-Season All-Star. He was promoted to the

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in June of that year. Overall, he pitched in 28 games with eight starts, and went 4–6 with a 2.94 ERA and 112 strikeouts in innings. In 2014, he stayed with Tampa where he posted a 1.42 ERA in 13 games and innings, but his season was ended by an injury which required

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. He returned in June 2015, to pitch with the

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and the Tampa Yankees, where he put up a 0.61 ERA and 55 strikeouts in innings between the two clubs. Whereas Enns had primarily appeared out of the bullpen prior to his surgery, he made 12 starts in his 13 games in 2015. 2016 saw Enns make both his Double-A and Triple-A debuts, moving back and forth between the

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and

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. He put up a 1.73 ERA in 22 starts between the two levels, striking out 124 in 135 innings. He earned Eastern League Player of the Month honors in April and was a Mid-Season All-Star.

Minnesota Twins

On July 30, 2017, the Yankees traded Enns and

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to the

in exchange for Jaime García and cash consideration. He pitched in three games with the

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before he was promoted to the big leagues. He made hisis major league debut on August 10, where he allowed one earned runs on five hite over 2.1 innings in a start against the

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. Enns made a relief appearance on August 15, where he allowed two runs on two hits in 1.2 innings of work against the

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. Enns was scheduled to start again on August 20, but instead was placed on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, having allowed three earned runs in four innings. Enns made two rehab starts with Rochester, and then was activated and optioned to the Double-A

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in September. Enns began the 2018 season with the RedWings, again working as a starter. After putting up a 4.50 ERA in 20 innings over four starts, Enns was

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on May 1 and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester. He finished the season with a 4.60 ERA in 22 starts between Rochester and Chattanooga, posting 106 strikeouts in 129 innings. Enns elected free agency following the season on November 2.

San Diego Padres

On November 29, 2018, Enns signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 28 games (25 starts) for the Triple–A

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in 2019, he was 11–11 with a 6.70 ERA and 105 strikeouts, and led the minor leagues in home runs given up (37). Enns elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.

Seattle Mariners

On January 29, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the

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. On May 27, Enns was released by the Mariners organization amid the

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. After his release, Enns pitched 18 innings for the independent Tully Monsters, allowing only 2 runs and 10 hits.

Tampa Bay Rays

On August 18, 2020, Enns signed a minor league deal with the

. On August 3, 2021, the Rays selected Enns' contract. In his Rays debut on August 7, Enns tossed one scoreless inning against the

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. Enns was released by the Rays on November 17, 2021, after recording a 2.82 ERA in innings.

Saitama Seibu Lions

On November 23, 2021, Enns signed with the

. In 2022, Enns pitched in 23 games, going 10–7 with a 2.94 ERA and 92 strikeouts in innings of work. He became the first non-Japanese left-handed pitcher for the franchise to win 10 games in a season since Marion O’Neil in 1953. He also became the third non-Japanese pitcher to win 10 games for the Lions in his first NPB season. He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

LG Twins

On November 19, 2023, Enns signed a one–year, $1 million contract with the

of the

. In 33 starts for the Twins in 2024, he posted a 13–6 record with a 4.19 ERA and 157 strikeouts over innings. Enns became a free agent following the season.

Detroit Tigers

On December 15, 2024, Enns announced he had agreed to a minor league contract with the

on Instagram. On January 7, 2025, he signed with the team.

Personal life

Enns and his wife, Julie Anne, married in 2019. In May 2022, while playing for Seibu Lions in Japan, he graduated

Northeastern University Northeastern University (NU or NEU) is a private university, private research university with its main campus in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded by the Boston Young Men's Christian Association in 1898 as an all-male instit ...

utilizing online degree program.

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Enns, Dietrich 1991 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in South Korea American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Baseball players from Cook County, Illinois Bravos de Margarita players 21st-century American sportsmen Central Michigan Chippewas baseball players Charleston RiverDogs players Chattanooga Lookouts players Durham Bulls players Eau Claire Express players El Paso Chihuahuas players Gulf Coast Yankees players Hyannis Harbor Hawks players KBO League pitchers LG Twins players Major League Baseball pitchers Minnesota Twins players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers People from Frankfort, Illinois Rochester Red Wings players Saitama Seibu Lions players Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players Staten Island Yankees players Tampa Bay Rays players Tampa Yankees players Toledo Mud Hens players Trenton Thunder players