Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Mike Foltynewicz was born October 7, 1991, in Sterling, Illinois. He is a pitcher for the Texas Rangers in the MLB.

Foltynewicz made his Braves debut on May 1 against the Cincinnati Reds, earning his first career win over five innings pitched, allowing two earned runs. On the same night, Folynewicz also recorded his first career hit, a double that scored two runs.

On June 30, 2017, against the Oakland Athletics, Foltynewicz took a no-hitter into the ninth inning; however, he allowed a home run to the leadoff man and was pulled after the home run. He finished having allowed one run on one hit with four walks and eight strikeouts over eight-plus innings.