Erik Cordier

Erik Michael Cordier (born February 25, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Miami Marlins, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes.

Career Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals selected Cordier in the second round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft out of Southern Door High School near Brussels in Door County, Wisconsin.

Atlanta Braves/Pittsburgh Pirates He was traded from the Royals to the Atlanta Braves for Tony Peña Jr. on March 24, 2007. Cordier played in the Braves organization from 2008 to 2012, and the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 2013.

San Francisco Giants Cordier signed with the San Francisco Giants after the 2013 season, and was added to their 40-man roster.

Cordier was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014. He made his MLB debut on September 3 with a 101 mph fastball. For the season with the Giants, he was 0–0 with a 1.50 ERA and 9 strikeouts in 6 innings.

Cordier was designated for assignment by the Giants on May 17, 2015. He was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on May 27, and elected free agency on May 30. On June 1, he was re-signed to a minor league deal by the club, and was released on August 1.

Miami Marlins On August 5, 2015, the Miami Marlins signed Cordier to a minor league contract. He was added to the 40-man roster on August 17, and made 8 appearances with the Marlins, logging a 5.84 ERA with 7 strikeouts. Cordier elected free agency in October 2015 after being outrighted off Miami's 40-man roster.

Orix Buffaloes Cordier signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2016 season. With them he was 0–2 with two saves and a 7.30 ERA, and 14 strikeouts in innings. In 6 games for the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox, he went 0–1 with one save and a 5.40 ERA with 15 strikeouts across innings pitched.