Max Povse

Max Walter Povse (born August 23, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners during the 2017 season.

Background Povse was born in Cary, North Carolina. He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Danville Braves. In an August start against the Burlington Royals, Povse did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, sending Danville to a 10–1 win. He finished 2014 with a 4-2 record and a 3.42 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) for Danville. Povse spent 2015 with both the Single-A Rome Braves and High-A Carolina Mudcats, posting a combined 5-5 record and 4.15 ERA in 17 starts, and started 2016 with Carolina. He was later promoted to the Double-A Mississippi Braves. Povse finished 2016 with a combined 9-6 record and 3.36 ERA in 26 starts.

Seattle Mariners On November 28, 2016, Povse and Rob Whalen were traded to the Seattle Mariners organization in exchange for Alex Jackson and Tyler Pike. Povse started 2017 with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers and was called up to the Mariners on June 18. He made his MLB debut on June 22, allowing 3 runs in two-thirds of an inning. He finished his rookie season with a 7.36 ERA in 3 major league appearances. He spent the 2018 season in the minor leagues, posting a 5-9 record and 5.46 ERA in 18 games between Arkansas and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.

Povse was designated for assignment on January 27, 2019, following the signing of Hunter Strickland. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Tacoma on February 1. He did not make an appearance for the organization on the season and was released by the Mariners on December 19.

High Point Rockers On April 1, 2021, Povse signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Povse recorded a 9.82 ERA in 11 appearances with the Rockers.

West Virginia Power On July 9, 2021, Povse was traded to the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.

Wild Health Genomes On February 20, 2022, Povse signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 25 games (8 starts) for Spire City, Povse pitched to a 4.61 ERA with 54 strikeouts across innings of work.

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars On November 2, 2023, Povse was drafted by the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars in the Ghost Hounds dispersal draft.