Justin Dunn facts for kids
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Dunn with the Louisville Bats in 2022
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| Chicago White Sox | |||
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| Born: September 22, 1995 Freeport, New York, U.S. |
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| September 12, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) |
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| Win–loss record | 6–7 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.44 | ||
| Strikeouts | 113 | ||
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Justin Warren Dunn (born September 22, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He currently plays for the Chicago White Sox organization. Justin has also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds.
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Justin Dunn's Baseball Journey
Early Life and College Baseball
Justin Dunn was born in Freeport, New York. When he was 13, he left his home on Long Island to attend a boarding school called The Gunnery in Connecticut. This was so he could focus on playing baseball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers picked Justin in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. But he decided not to sign with them. Instead, he chose to go to Boston College to play college baseball for the Boston College Eagles.
During his time at Boston College, Justin improved a lot. He started as a freshman pitcher. By his sophomore year, he became the team's closer, which means he finished games. In his junior year, he moved into the starting pitcher role. He had a great season, showing he was a talented player.
Starting His Professional Career
Drafted by the Mets
In 2016, the New York Mets chose Justin Dunn in the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He was the 19th player picked overall! After signing with the Mets, he started playing for their minor league teams.
He played for the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2016. In 2017, he moved up to the St. Lucie Mets. By 2018, he was considered one of the Mets' top young players. He played for both the St. Lucie Mets and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies that year.
Joining the Seattle Mariners
In December 2018, Justin was part of a big trade. The Mets traded him and some other players to the Seattle Mariners. He spent 2019 playing for the Arkansas Travelers. He was even chosen for the 2019 All-Star Futures Game, which features top young players.
Justin made his big league debut with the Seattle Mariners on September 12, 2019. This was a huge step for him, playing in Major League Baseball. In 2021, he had to take time off due to a shoulder injury.
Playing for the Cincinnati Reds
In March 2022, Justin was traded again. This time, he went to the Cincinnati Reds. He started his time with the Reds on the injured list because of his shoulder. But he worked hard to recover.
He was able to return to play in July 2022. On August 8, he made his debut as a starting pitcher for the Reds. In 2023, Justin faced more challenges with his shoulder. He had surgery to fix a torn capsule in his right shoulder.
Signing with the Chicago White Sox
After recovering from his surgery, Justin Dunn signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox organization in November 2024. He is now working to get back on the mound and play for his new team.
Personal Life
Justin Dunn has a younger brother named Ryan Dunn. Ryan is also a professional athlete and plays basketball for the Phoenix Suns.
