Traverse City Beach Bums pitcher Phil Tognetti called me last night to announce his retirement. He is planning on starting his own personal training business. Pictured: Tognetti releases a pitch while pitching at the University of Michigan in 2004.
The 2007 season was Tognetti's only season as a professional, and he finished the year with a 2-3 record, 4.16 ERA, 71.1 innings, and 48 strikeouts. Phil was extremely effective in relief appearances in the first half of the season, posting a 1-0 record and 1.33 ERA in 27 innings including 20 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .207 average. However, injuries of some pitchers and ineffectiveness of others forced Tognetti into the starting rotation for the second half of the season.
Tognetti represented the Beach Bums with class and character. We wish him nothing but the best.
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Phil did a great job last year out of the pen and as a spot starter. Great delivery. Very fluid and smooth. No wasted motion. I wish Phil the best in his future ventures.
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