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Tony Sipp | Relief Pitcher

Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Age / DOB:  (29) / 7/12/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 190
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Tony Sipp's walk rate (6.0) and strike-to-walk rate (1.38) are the highest and lowest of his career, respectively.
Sipp's only pitched 12 inning over 18 appearances, so it's not time for Kirk Gibson to panic, but the left-hander will be playing with fire if he can't iron out his control issues. His 3.75 ERA is better than last season's 4.42, but Sipp's peripherals suggest that he was a better hurler in 2012. The improvement in ERA is entirely tied to Sipp keeping the ball in play. He's surrendered only one bomb after giving up nine last year. May 21 - 3:09 AM

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Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks and LHP Tony Sipp avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.275 million contract.

It's a nice score for the 29-year-old left-hander, who posted a 4.42 ERA and 51/23 K/BB ratio across 55 innings in 2012 while earning close to the major league minimum. He was arbitration-eligible for the first time.
Source: GulfLive.com
Jan 17 - 6:10 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks acquired LHP Tony Sipp from the Indians in a three-team trade.

Though he posted a 4.42 ERA in 2012, Sipp has been a largely reliable reliever for the Indians over the last four seasons, compiling a 3.68 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while striking out just over a batter per inning. He's held left-handed batters to a .215/.292/.414 line in his career, but he's not a specialist, as righties have hit just .209/.324/.403 off him. Sipp will help set up for J.J. Putz.
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 09:53:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Tony Sipp was ejected from Tuesday's game against the White Sox in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Sipp was already leaving the game at the time, but he had some words for first base umpire Wally Bell, who called Alejandro De Aza safe on a bunt single on the previous play. He allowed two hits over one-third of an inning before being replaced by Chris Perez.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 12:04:00 AM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians manager Manny Acta said Vinnie Pestano and Tony Sipp will share the closer duties until Chris Perez returns from the bereavement list.

Perez left the team before Friday's game after the death of his grandmother. He's expected to be back with the team Sunday, but the bereavement list rules say a player must stay on the list for at least three days, so he won't be available until Monday. Sipp (2.41 ERA, 0.89 WHIP) and Pestano (1.52 ERA, 0.88 WHIP) have both been fantastic this season.
Related: Vinnie Pestano
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 10:26:00 AM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians manager Manny Acta said his plan is to mix and match with Tony Sipp, Rafael Perez and Joe Smith in the eighth inning until someone "grabs that job and runs away with it."

It's worth noting for those in leagues that count holds, as well as those that feel the need to get closer insurance for Chris Perez. Sipp is the most intriguing name of the three, having posted a 10.2 K/9 rate over his two seasons. The side-arming Smith almost exclusively faces right-handed batters and Perez is coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons.
Related: Rafael Perez, Joe Smith
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 06:31:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians recalled LHP Tony Sipp from Triple-A Columbus.

The 2009 season has been a roller coaster ride for Sipp, who has been optioned and recalled several times. He has a 3.12 ERA in the big leagues this season, but his control (10/10 K/BB ratio) could use a bit of taming.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 01:23:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians optioned LHP Tony Sipp to Triple-A Columbus.

Sipp has been bounced back and forth between Columbus and Cleveland multiple times this season. He has a 3.12 ERA in the bigs, but a frightening 10/10 K/BB ratio. Hopefully he can work on his control at the Triple-A level for the next few weeks and be invited to stick around on his next call-up.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009 03:19:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians recalled LHP Tony Sipp from Triple-A Columbus.

Sipp figures to be on a season-long shuttle between Columbus and Cleveland. He was 1-0 with a save and a 4.15 ERA in nine games for the Clippers. Sipp compiled a 4.26 ERA in 6 1/3 innings over nine appearances earlier this season for the Indians.
Mon, Jun 1, 2009 03:27:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians optioned LHP Tony Sipp to Triple-A Columbus.

Sipp struggled with control problems, but possesses the strikeout ability to shut hitters down. He still figures to be a long-term piece in Cleveland.
Sun, May 17, 2009 12:14:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Tony Sipp is reportedly headed back to Triple-A.

Sipp was close to the majors before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2007. He was unable to stop the bleeding in the bullpen as he walked eight and struck nine out in 6 1/3 innings. He'll be back.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Sun, May 17, 2009 11:14:00 AM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Indians recalled LHP Tony Sipp from Triple-A Columbus.

Sipp appeared to be on the verge of reaching the majors before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2007. He had to wait an extra two years, but he's in Cleveland now and he could prove pretty useful in a short-relief role. He had a 3.86 ERA and a 10/5 K/BB ratio in seven innings for Columbus.
Thu, Apr 23, 2009 04:26:00 AM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Tony Sipp made his 2008 debut on Friday and pitched a scoreless inning for the Rookie GCL Indians.

Sipp underwent Tommy John surgery last July. He could be part of Cleveland's bullpen by this time next year.
Sat, Jun 21, 2008 03:00:00 AM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Reliever Tony Sipp, who underwent Tommy John surgery last July, isn't expected to resume working in minor league games until midseason.

Sipp could have beaten Rafael Perez to the majors last year if not for his elbow troubles. He still has promise as a left-handed reliever, but it's doubtful he'll be of much help this year. "It's going to be a few months," Sipp said. "I'm feeling really good, but it's just going to take some time."
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Sat, Feb 16, 2008 11:01:00 PM
Tony Sipp - R - Diamondbacks

Tony Sipp, who has been out since spring training because of an elbow injury, underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday and will be out for about a year.

Sipp went 4-2 with 80 strikeouts in 60 innings for Double-A Akron last year. He's expected to be fully healthy for the start of 2008.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Sun, Jul 15, 2007 10:14:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Miguel Montero
2Wil Nieves
1B1Paul Goldschmidt
2Eric Hinske
2B1Aaron Hill
2Willie Bloomquist
3Josh Wilson
SS1Cliff Pennington
2Didi Gregorius
3B1Martin Prado
2Eric Chavez
LF1Jason Kubel
2Gerardo Parra
CF1Adam Eaton
2A.J. Pollock
RF1Cody Ross
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ian Kennedy
2Brandon McCarthy
3Trevor Cahill
4Wade Miley
5Patrick Corbin
6Daniel Hudson
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1J.J. Putz
2Heath Bell
3David Hernandez
4Matt Reynolds
5Brad Ziegler
6Josh Collmenter
7Tony Sipp
8Will Harris
9Charles Brewer
10Joe Paterson