Dennis Tankersley
Dennis Lee Tankersley (born
February 24,
1979 in
Troy, Missouri) is a
starting pitcher in
Major League Baseball who plays with the
St. Louis Cardinals organization. From
2002 through
2004, Tankersley played for the
San Diego Padres. He bats and throws right handed.
He was originally drafted by the
Boston Red Sox in the 38th round of the 1997 amateur draft, but did not sign. The following year, he was drafted by the Red Sox, yet again in the 38th round, and this time he did sign. In June of 2000 he was traded along with
Cesar Saba to the Padres for
Ed Sprague.
In a three-season career, Tankersley has compiled an 1-10 record with 68
strikeouts and a 7.61
ERA in 86.1
innings.
Before the
2005 season, the Kansas City Royals acquired Tankersley and
outfielder Terrence Long from the San Diego Padres in exchange for pitchers
Darrell May and
Ryan Bukvich.
A
2001 All-Star Futures Game selection, Tankersley currently signed a minor league contract with the
St. Louis Cardinals.
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Minor League Splits and Situational Stats
