Michael Lorenzen is an American professional baseball pitcher known for his rare two-way ability as both a hurler and an outfielder. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft, he has pitched for the Reds, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Colorado Rockies. Named an MLB All-Star in 2023, he threw a no-hitter for the Phillies against the Washington Nationals on August 9, 2023, joining Babe Ruth in the record books in 2019 as the second player to hit a home run, earn a pitching win, and play the field in the same game. This archive compiles news, game reports, trade coverage, and career updates documenting his journeyman path across Major League Baseball.
