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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1987)}}
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| caption = Rasmus with the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] in 2014
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| team = Free agent
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| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|11|6}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|11|6}}
| birth_place = [[Columbus, Georgia]]
| birth_place = [[Columbus, Georgia]], U.S.
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| debutyear = 2013
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| debutteam = Atlanta Braves
| debutteam = Atlanta Braves
|finalleague=MLB
|finaldate=October 1
|finalyear=2016
|finalteam=Los Angeles Angels
| statleague = MLB
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| statyear = 2016 season
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
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* [[Atlanta Braves]] ({{mlby|2013}})
* [[Atlanta Braves]] ({{mlby|2013}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] / [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2016}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2016}})
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'''Cory Taylor Rasmus''' (born November 6, 1987) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] who is currently a free agent. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Atlanta Braves]] and [[Los Angeles Angels]].
'''Cory Taylor Rasmus''' (born November 6, 1987) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Atlanta Braves]] and [[Los Angeles Angels]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Atlanta Braves===
===Atlanta Braves===
Rasmus was drafted by the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the first round of the [[2006 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of [[Russell County School District|Russell County High School]]. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40372518&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|title=Bethancourt among five added to Braves' 40-man|last=Bowman|first=Mark|publisher=atlanta.braves.com|date=November 20, 2012|accessdate=May 22, 2012}}</ref>
Rasmus was drafted by the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the first round of the [[2006 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of [[Russell County School District|Russell County High School]]. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40372518&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128051611/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40372518&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 28, 2012|title=Bethancourt among five added to Braves' 40-man|last=Bowman|first=Mark|publisher=atlanta.braves.com|date=November 20, 2012|access-date=May 22, 2012}}</ref>


Rasmus played for the Triple-A [[Gwinnett Braves]] until he was called up to the Braves on May 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/18/2508696/atlanta-braves-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|title=Update:Braves call up Cory Rasmus; his debut will have to wait|last1=Price|first1=Kevin|last2=Mitchell|first2=David|publisher=Ledger-Enquirer.com|date=May 18, 2013|accessdate=May 20, 2013}}</ref> He made his major league debut on May 22, 2013, working one and two-thirds innings, and striking out three while giving up home runs to [[Aaron Hicks]] and [[Oswaldo Arcia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/22/2513370/cory-rasmus-makes-major-league.html|title=Update: Cory Rasmus talks about making his Major League debut for Atlanta Braves|work=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer|date=May 22, 2013|accessdate=May 27, 2013|first=Kevin|last=Price}}</ref>
Rasmus played for the Triple-A [[Gwinnett Braves]] until he was called up to the Braves on May 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/18/2508696/atlanta-braves-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629155137/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/18/2508696/atlanta-braves-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2013|title=Update:Braves call up Cory Rasmus; his debut will have to wait|last1=Price|first1=Kevin|last2=Mitchell|first2=David|publisher=Ledger-Enquirer.com|date=May 18, 2013|access-date=May 20, 2013}}</ref> He made his major league debut on May 22, 2013, working one and two-thirds innings, and striking out three while giving up home runs to [[Aaron Hicks]] and [[Oswaldo Arcia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/22/2513370/cory-rasmus-makes-major-league.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629183112/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/05/22/2513370/cory-rasmus-makes-major-league.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2013|title=Update: Cory Rasmus talks about making his Major League debut for Atlanta Braves|work=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer|date=May 22, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2013|first=Kevin|last=Price}}</ref>


On May 27, 2013, Cory pitched to his older brother [[Colby Rasmus]] for the first time in an MLB game. Colby hit a double.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/oh-brothers-colby-rasmus-doubles-against-cory-rasmus-185716514.html|title=Oh, brothers: Colby Rasmus doubles against Cory Rasmus in rare fraternal matchup|date=May 28, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013|work=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> This was the first time that one brother pitched to another brother in the MLB since June 13, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300613119|title=Angels handle crosstown rival to wrap up 14-game road trip|date=June 13, 2010|accessdate=June 1, 2013|work=Associated Press}}</ref>
On May 27, 2013, Cory pitched to his older brother [[Colby Rasmus]] for the first time in an MLB game. Colby hit a double.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/oh-brothers-colby-rasmus-doubles-against-cory-rasmus-185716514.html|title=Oh, brothers: Colby Rasmus doubles against Cory Rasmus in rare fraternal matchup|date=May 28, 2013|access-date=June 1, 2013|work=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> This was the first time that one brother pitched to another brother in the MLB since June 13, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300613119|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617065455/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300613119|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 17, 2010|title=Angels handle crosstown rival to wrap up 14-game road trip|date=June 13, 2010|access-date=June 1, 2013|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


He was optioned back to Gwinnett on May 29 when [[Jordan Walden]] was activated from the disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/atlanta-activates-rhp-jordan-walden-from-dl-sends-rhp-cory-rasmus-back-to-triple-a-gwinnett/2013/05/29/397e2de2-c89a-11e2-9cd9-3b9a22a4000a_story.html|title=Atlanta activates RHP Jordan Walden from DL, sends RHP Cory Rasmus back to Triple-A Gwinnett|date=May 29, 2013|accessdate=May 29, 2013|work=Associated Press}}</ref>
He was optioned back to Gwinnett on May 29 when [[Jordan Walden]] was activated from the disabled list.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/atlanta-activates-rhp-jordan-walden-from-dl-sends-rhp-cory-rasmus-back-to-triple-a-gwinnett/2013/05/29/397e2de2-c89a-11e2-9cd9-3b9a22a4000a_story.html|title=Atlanta activates RHP Jordan Walden from DL, sends RHP Cory Rasmus back to Triple-A Gwinnett|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=May 29, 2013|access-date=May 29, 2013|agency=Associated Press}}{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels===
===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels===
On July 29, 2013, Rasmus was traded to the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] for [[Scott Downs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130729&content_id=55160492&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|title=Braves get their lefty reliever, trade for Downs|first=Mark|last=Bowman|work=MLB.com|date=July 30, 2013|access-date=November 9, 2013}}</ref> He was then optioned to the Triple-A [[Salt Lake Bees]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/30/5609940/tuesdays-sports-transactions.html|title=Tuesday's Sports Transactions|date=July 30, 2013|access-date=July 30, 2013|work=The Associated Press|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130731103855/http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/30/5609940/tuesdays-sports-transactions.html|archive-date=July 31, 2013}}</ref> He was called up on August 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/23/2650351/angels-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|title=Angels call up Cory Rasmus|date=August 23, 2013|access-date=August 24, 2013|work=Ledger-Enquirer|first=Kevin|last=Price|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110012215/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/23/2650351/angels-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|archive-date=November 10, 2013}}</ref>
On July 29, 2013, Rasmus was traded to the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] for [[Scott Downs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130729&content_id=55160492&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|title=
Braves get their lefty reliever, trade for Downs|first=Mark|last=Bowman|publisher=MLB.com|date=July 30, 2013|accessdate=November 9, 2013}}</ref> He was then optioned to the Triple-A [[Salt Lake Bees]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/30/5609940/tuesdays-sports-transactions.html|title=Tuesday's Sports Transactions|date=July 30, 2013|accessdate=July 30, 2013|work=The Associated Press|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130731103855/http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/30/5609940/tuesdays-sports-transactions.html|archivedate=July 31, 2013|df=}}</ref> He was called up on August 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/23/2650351/angels-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|title=Angels call up Cory Rasmus|date=August 23, 2013|accessdate=August 24, 2013|work=Ledger-Enquirer|first=Kevin|last=Price|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110012215/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/23/2650351/angels-call-up-cory-rasmus.html|archivedate=November 10, 2013|df=}}</ref>


Rasmus started the 2014 season at Triple-A Salt Lake. He was recalled by the Angels on May 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140505&content_id=74426842&notebook_id=74428000&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana |title=Halos bolster bullpen with righty Rasmus |date=May 5, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |first=Alden |last=Gonzalez |work = mlb.com}}</ref> After being called up, Rasmus shifted between the bullpen and the rotation, spot starting in 6 games for the Angels. As a starter, he averaged less than 5 innings in each start. He finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 30 games, 6 starts for the Angels. Between the 2015 and 2016 season, Rasmus hasn't shown the same level of success from his 2014 season. On July 6, 2016, it was announced by the team that Rasmus would need core muscle surgery, effectively ending his season. Rasmus was designated for assignment on November 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/angels-designate-cory-rasmus-for-assignment-2.html|title=Angels Designate Cory Rasmus For Assignment|last=Dierkes|first=Tim|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 7, 2016|accessdate=November 7, 2016}}</ref> After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Triple-A.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/minor-mlb-transactions-111416.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 11/14/16|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 14, 2016|accessdate=November 14, 2016}}</ref> Rasmus rejected his minor league assignment and became a free agent on November 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/cory-rasmus-elects-free-agency.html|title=Shane Robinson, Cory Rasmus Elect Free Agency|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 16, 2016|accessdate=November 16, 2016}}</ref>
Rasmus started the 2014 season at Triple-A Salt Lake. He was recalled by the Angels on May 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140505&content_id=74426842&notebook_id=74428000&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana |title=Halos bolster bullpen with righty Rasmus |date=May 5, 2014 |access-date=May 5, 2014 |first=Alden |last=Gonzalez |work = mlb.com}}</ref> After being called up, Rasmus shifted between the bullpen and the rotation, spot starting in 6 games for the Angels. As a starter, he averaged less than 5 innings in each start. He finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 30 games, 6 starts for the Angels. Between the 2015 and 2016 season, Rasmus hasn't shown the same level of success from his 2014 season. On July 6, 2016, it was announced by the team that Rasmus would need core muscle surgery, effectively ending his season. Rasmus was designated for assignment on November 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/angels-designate-cory-rasmus-for-assignment-2.html|title=Angels Designate Cory Rasmus For Assignment|last=Dierkes|first=Tim|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 7, 2016|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref> After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Triple-A.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/minor-mlb-transactions-111416.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 11/14/16|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 14, 2016|access-date=November 14, 2016}}</ref> Rasmus rejected his minor league assignment and became a free agent on November 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/cory-rasmus-elects-free-agency.html|title=Shane Robinson, Cory Rasmus Elect Free Agency|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 16, 2016|access-date=November 16, 2016}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Rays===
===Tampa Bay Rays===
On February 1, 2017, Rasmus signed a minor league contract with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.draysbay.com/2017/2/1/14473418/tampa-bay-rays-sign-cory-rasmus-and-david-carpenter-to-minor-league-deals|title=Tampa Bay Rays Sign Cory Rasmus and David Carpenter to Minor League Deals|last=Sanford|first=Adam|work=draysbay.com|date=February 1, 2017|accessdate=February 1, 2017}}</ref> He was released on April 7, 2017.
On February 1, 2017, Rasmus signed a minor league contract with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.draysbay.com/2017/2/1/14473418/tampa-bay-rays-sign-cory-rasmus-and-david-carpenter-to-minor-league-deals|title=Tampa Bay Rays Sign Cory Rasmus and David Carpenter to Minor League Deals|last=Sanford|first=Adam|work=draysbay.com|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref> He was released on April 7, 2017.


==Personal==
==Personal==
Rasmus is the younger brother of Tampa Bay Rays center fielder [[Colby Rasmus]].<ref name ="TomanMLB">{{cite news|last1=Toman|first1=Chris|title=Colby bests Cory in Rasmus family face-off|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130528&content_id=48824402&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|accessdate=July 11, 2014|publisher=MLB.com|date=May 28, 2013}}</ref> Both brothers played for [[Phenix City, Alabama|Phenix City]] National Little League during the [[1999 Little League World Series]]. Phenix City won the United States championship game,<ref>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/littleleague/1999/worldseries/news/1999/08/27/little_league_ap/ Phenix City Upsets Tom's River to Reach LLWS Finals], sportsillustrated.cnn.com; retrieved March 2008</ref> before losing in the finals to [[Osaka, Japan]], 5–0.<ref>[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9407E7DC103BF93AA1575BC0A96F958260 Osaka Wins Little League Title Game], nytimes.com; retrieved March 2008</ref> His younger brother, Casey, was a catcher in the [[St. Louis Cardinals]]' organization until retiring in June 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Karraker|first1=Patrick|title=Cardinals Minor-Leaguer Casey Rasmus Retires|url=http://archauthority.com/2014/06/11/cardinals-minor-leaguer-casey-rasmus-retires/|agency=Sports Illustrated Network|publisher=Fansided|date=June 11, 2014}}</ref> His father Tony was drafted by the Angels in 1986,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Matthews|first1=Alan|title=Rasmus Brothers Keep It In The Family|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/highschool/050302rasmus.html|accessdate=July 11, 2014|publisher=Baseball America|date=March 2, 2005}}</ref> playing three seasons of minor league baseball before retiring.<ref name ="TomanMLB" />
Rasmus is the younger brother of retired center fielder [[Colby Rasmus]].<ref name ="TomanMLB">{{cite news|last1=Toman|first1=Chris|title=Colby bests Cory in Rasmus family face-off|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130528&content_id=48824402&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|access-date=July 11, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=May 28, 2013}}</ref> Both brothers played for [[Phenix City, Alabama|Phenix City]] National Little League during the [[1999 Little League World Series]]. Phenix City won the United States championship game,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010626173502/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/littleleague/1999/worldseries/news/1999/08/27/little_league_ap/ Phenix City Upsets Tom's River to Reach LLWS Finals], sportsillustrated.cnn.com; retrieved March 2008</ref> before losing in the finals to [[Osaka, Japan]], 5–0.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/29/sports/baseball-osaka-wins-little-league-title-game.html Osaka Wins Little League Title Game], nytimes.com; retrieved March 2008</ref> His younger brother, Casey, was a catcher in the [[St. Louis Cardinals]]' organization until retiring in June 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Karraker|first1=Patrick|title=Cardinals Minor-Leaguer Casey Rasmus Retires|url=http://archauthority.com/2014/06/11/cardinals-minor-leaguer-casey-rasmus-retires/|agency=Sports Illustrated Network|publisher=Fansided|date=June 11, 2014}}</ref> His father Tony was drafted by the Angels in 1986,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Matthews|first1=Alan|title=Rasmus Brothers Keep It In The Family|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/highschool/050302rasmus.html|access-date=July 11, 2014|publisher=Baseball America|date=March 2, 2005}}</ref> playing three seasons of minor league baseball before retiring.<ref name ="TomanMLB" />


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 3 October 2024

Cory Rasmus
Rasmus with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-06) November 6, 1987 (age 37)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 22, 2013, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2016, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–5
Earned run average4.17
Strikeouts121
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Cory Taylor Rasmus (born November 6, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels.

Professional career

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Atlanta Braves

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Rasmus was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of Russell County High School. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.[1]

Rasmus played for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves until he was called up to the Braves on May 18, 2013.[2] He made his major league debut on May 22, 2013, working one and two-thirds innings, and striking out three while giving up home runs to Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Arcia.[3]

On May 27, 2013, Cory pitched to his older brother Colby Rasmus for the first time in an MLB game. Colby hit a double.[4] This was the first time that one brother pitched to another brother in the MLB since June 13, 2010.[5]

He was optioned back to Gwinnett on May 29 when Jordan Walden was activated from the disabled list.[6]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels

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On July 29, 2013, Rasmus was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Scott Downs.[7] He was then optioned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.[8] He was called up on August 23.[9]

Rasmus started the 2014 season at Triple-A Salt Lake. He was recalled by the Angels on May 5.[10] After being called up, Rasmus shifted between the bullpen and the rotation, spot starting in 6 games for the Angels. As a starter, he averaged less than 5 innings in each start. He finished the season with a 2.57 ERA in 30 games, 6 starts for the Angels. Between the 2015 and 2016 season, Rasmus hasn't shown the same level of success from his 2014 season. On July 6, 2016, it was announced by the team that Rasmus would need core muscle surgery, effectively ending his season. Rasmus was designated for assignment on November 7.[11] After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Triple-A.[12] Rasmus rejected his minor league assignment and became a free agent on November 16.[13]

Tampa Bay Rays

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On February 1, 2017, Rasmus signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[14] He was released on April 7, 2017.

Personal

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Rasmus is the younger brother of retired center fielder Colby Rasmus.[15] Both brothers played for Phenix City National Little League during the 1999 Little League World Series. Phenix City won the United States championship game,[16] before losing in the finals to Osaka, Japan, 5–0.[17] His younger brother, Casey, was a catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization until retiring in June 2014.[18] His father Tony was drafted by the Angels in 1986,[19] playing three seasons of minor league baseball before retiring.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Bowman, Mark (November 20, 2012). "Bethancourt among five added to Braves' 40-man". atlanta.braves.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  2. ^ Price, Kevin; Mitchell, David (May 18, 2013). "Update:Braves call up Cory Rasmus; his debut will have to wait". Ledger-Enquirer.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  3. ^ Price, Kevin (May 22, 2013). "Update: Cory Rasmus talks about making his Major League debut for Atlanta Braves". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  4. ^ "Oh, brothers: Colby Rasmus doubles against Cory Rasmus in rare fraternal matchup". Yahoo! Sports. May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "Angels handle crosstown rival to wrap up 14-game road trip". Associated Press. June 13, 2010. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
  6. ^ "Atlanta activates RHP Jordan Walden from DL, sends RHP Cory Rasmus back to Triple-A Gwinnett". The Washington Post. Associated Press. May 29, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.[dead link]
  7. ^ Bowman, Mark (July 30, 2013). "Braves get their lefty reliever, trade for Downs". MLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  8. ^ "Tuesday's Sports Transactions". The Associated Press. July 30, 2013. Archived from the original on July 31, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
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