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Jeffrey Michael Manship (born January 16, 1985) is an American former professional
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. He played in
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(MLB) for the
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,
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,
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, and
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, and in the
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for the
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.


Career


Amateur

Manship was member of Team USA's 16-under and 18-under Youth and Junior National Teams, winning a gold medal in . At Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, he was an All-American with a 22–2 record and 0.65
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his final two seasons ( and ) with four
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s (one
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), and a 7.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He was drafted by the
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out of high school, but chose instead to attend Notre Dame. He missed his entire freshman season at Notre Dame following reconstructive elbow surgery on February 11, . In 2005, he played
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with the
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of the
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. He was selected by the Twins in the 14th round of the 2006 MLB Draft.


Minnesota Twins


2006–2008

In Manship's first season of professional ball (), his combined effort for the
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and
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was 22
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s in 15
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with only two
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s for a 1.20 ERA. He began the season with the
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of the
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, going 7–1 with a 1.51 ERA to earn a Midwest League
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nod, and a promotion back up to Minnesota's High-A affiliate, the
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. Manship was again a member of the Miracle's roster for the start of the season. After going 7–3 with a 2.86 ERA and 63 strikeouts to help the Miracle capture the
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's first-half West Division title, he was again named to his league's All-Star team. Following the game, Manship was promoted the Twins' double A Eastern League affiliate, the
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. With the Rock Cats, Manship's record fell to 3–6 with a 4.46 ERA.


2009

Manship began the season at New Britain, going 6–4, with a 4.28 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 13 starts, before being promoted to the triple A
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on June 24. At Rochester, he went 4–2 with a 3.22 ERA and 30 strikeouts in eight starts. On August 12, 2009, Manship had his contract purchased by the Twins when left-handed pitcher
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was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder strain. Manship was used in
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despite not having done so since college. He finished the season appearing in 11 games, 5 of them starts. He did not make the Twins 2009 playoff roster.


2010

Manship began the season with the
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, posing a 2–2 record with a 3.48 ERA and 13 strikeouts in four April starts. He was called up to pitch for the Twins on May 1, starting in place of the unavailable
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, who was not with the team for family reasons. Manship did not figure in the decision, giving up two earned runs and striking out six in a 5–4 loss to the
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. Manship was optioned back to Rochester on May 4, to make room for the return of Blackburn. Manship played the majority of the season in Triple-A, appearing in only 13 games for the Twins.


2011

After starting the season with the Twins, Manship was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on April 17 and was never called back up to the majors.


2012

Manship began the 2012 season with Rochester, going 4–1 with a 3.08 ERA in 12 games before being recalled to help with the bullpen on May 27, then finished the season strong back with Rochester after a rough time with the major league team. On October 24, 2012, the Twins announced that Manship had been removed from the team's 40 man roster.


Colorado Rockies

On November 23, 2012, just a month after being cut by Minnesota, Manship was signed to a minor league contract by the
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. He was promoted to make his Rockies debut on August 8 against the
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, and tossed five innings in a losing effort. In 11 games (4 starts) for Colorado, Manship struggled to an 0-5 record and 7.04 ERA with 18 strikeouts across innings pitched. On October 16, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A
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. However, Manship rejected the assignment and elected free agency the next day.


Philadelphia Phillies

On December 5, 2013, Manship signed a minor league contract with the
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that included an invitation to spring training. He made the club's 2014
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roster after a strong spring training showing. Manship was designated for assignment on July 23, 2014. He elected free agency on October 1.


Cleveland Indians

On December 24, 2014, Manship signed a minor league contract with the
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organization. On June 18, 2015, the Indians selected Manship's contract, adding him to their active roster. In 32 appearances out of the
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, he recorded an 0.92 ERA with 33 strikeouts across innings pitched. Manship made 53 appearances for the Indians during the 2016 season, registering a 2-1 record and 3.12 ERA with 36 strikeouts over innings of work. On December 2, 2016, the Indians non-tendered Manship, making him a free agent.


NC Dinos

On January 21, 2017, Manship signed with the
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of the
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. In 21 starts for the Dinos, Manship posted a 12-4 record and 3.67 ERA with 86 strikeouts across innings pitched.


Cincinnati Reds

On February 6, 2018, Manship signed a minor league contract with the
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. The contract was voided on February 15, after Manship failed his physical.


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