Jeremy Lonnie Beasley (born November 20, 1995) is an American professional

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for the

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(NPB). He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Los Angeles Angels

Beasley was drafted in the 30th round of the

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, 895th overall by the

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from

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. He signed with the team on June 23 and was assigned to the rookie-level

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, and also played for the rookie-level

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, posting a cumulative 3.13 ERA in 17 games. In 2018, Beasley split the year between the Double-A

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, the High-A

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, and the Single-A

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, pitching to a 6–7 record and 2.66 ERA in 25 appearances between the three teams. For the 2019 season, Beasley was assigned to Mobile to begin the year, and received a late season promotion to the Triple-A

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. On the season, Beasley posted a 7–7 record and 4.49 ERA with 115 strikeouts in innings of work between the two levels.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 14, 2020, Beasley was traded to the

in exchange for Matt Andriese. Beasley was called up to the majors for the first time on August 10, 2020. He made his major league debut on August 11 against the

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, pitching a third of an inning and allowing two hits while notching his first career strikeout against Trevor Story. His debut proved to be his only appearance in 2020 as he was placed on the injured list on August 16 with a right shoulder strain and missed the remainder of the season. On April 17, 2021, Beasley was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks following the acquisition of Nick Heath.

Toronto Blue Jays

On April 22, 2021, Beasley was traded to the

for cash considerations. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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and was later recalled to Toronto's active roster. After struggling to a 7.71 ERA in 8 appearances with Toronto, Beasley was designated for assignment on June 30. He was outrighted to Buffalo on July 4. Beasley had his contract selected from the minors on June 2, 2022.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 2, 2022, Beasley was traded to the

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in exchange for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment on November 15 and released the next day.

Hanshin Tigers

On December 13, 2022, Beasley signed with the

. In 18 games for the Tigers in 2023, he recorded a 2.20 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 41.0 innings pitched. On November 30, 2023, Beasley re-signed with Hanshin on a one-year contract for the 2024 season.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Beasley, Jeremy 1995 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Japan Arizona Diamondbacks players Arizona League Angels players Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state) Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Burlington Bees players Clemson Tigers baseball players Hanshin Tigers players Inland Empire 66ers players Major League Baseball pitchers Mobile BayBears players New Hampshire Fisher Cats players Orem Owlz players People from Lyons, Georgia Salt Lake Bees players Toronto Blue Jays players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers