Cody Satterwhite

Cody Allen Satterwhite (born January 27, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.

Career Detroit Tigers Satterwhite attended Hillcrest Christian High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and the University of Mississippi. The Detroit Tigers selected Satterwhite in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft. The Tigers promoted him to the Erie SeaWolves of the Class AA Eastern League in 2009. He required surgery on his labrum in 2010 and surgery to repair scar tissue in 2012.

The Tigers released Satterwhite in February 2012.

Sioux City Explorers In 2013, Satterwhite signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Los Angeles Angels Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2016 season, and played for the Salt Lake Bees.

Hanshin Tigers He signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League during the 2016 season.

Baltimore Orioles On January 9, 2017, Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. He was released by the team following spring training on April 1.

Washington Nationals On April 20, 2017, Satterwhite signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. He made 24 appearances for the Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs, logging a 4.35 ERA with 43 strikeouts across innings pitched. Satterwhite elected free agency following the season on November 6.

On January 20, 2018, Satterwhite re–signed with the Nationals on a new minor league contract. He made only three appearances for Syracuse before being released by the organization on May 31.

Diablos Rojos del México On July 2, 2018, Satterwhite signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He was released on July 23, 2018.