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Sean Doolittle | Relief Pitcher

Team: Oakland Athletics
Age / DOB:  (26) / 9/26/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 212
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Sean Doolittle retired the Royals in order in the eighth inning Saturday, picking up his seventh hold.
Those of you in holds league already know Doolittle. Those of you in deeper formats should get acquainted with him as well, if you haven't already. Doolittle is 3-0 with a 0.95 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 19/3 K/BB rate over 20 appearances. Doolittle surrendered a pair of solo homers in late-April. Outside of that, nobody has touched him. May 19 - 3:20 AM

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Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Sean Doolittle struck out three of the four batters he faced in 1 1/3 innings of work Friday against the Orioles.

16 of Doolittle's 19 pitches were strikes. With a 1.04 ERA and nine strikeouts in 8 2/3 innings, he's again looking like one of the game's best setup men.
Apr 27 - 1:21 AM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Sean Doolittle may not be available Wednesday after he was hit in the left shin by a comebacker during Tuesday's game.

Doolittle is still dealing with some discomfort, so the A's will likely rest him just to be on the safe side. The rookie left-hander has a 3.62 ERA and 47/8 K/BB ratio over 32 1/3 innings this year.
Source: Joe Stiglich on Twitter
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 02:30:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

With Ryan Cook needing the night off, Sean Doolittle got the call in the ninth Saturday and protected a one-run lead against the Yankees for his first career save.

Doolittle allowed a leadoff single to Alex Rodriguez, but he struck out the next three batters he faced in an impressive debut. Cook's status as Oakland's closer is secure at the moment, but Doolittle possesses the best stuff in the team's pen. He's certainly going to be a sleeper candidate for saves next year.
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 11:44:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Athletics recalled LHP Sean Doolittle from Triple-A Sacramento.

Doolittle, a converted infielder, posted a dominant 0.72 ERA and 48/7 K/BB ratio over 25 innings between High-A Stockton, Double-A Midland and Triple-A Sacramento. Look for him in middle relief. Jordan Norberto was placed on the 15-day disabled list in a corresponding roster move.
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 06:33:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Athletics optioned LHP Sean Doolitle to Triple-A Sacramento.

Doolittle, a converted infielder, will look to resurrect his career as a reliever after undergoing multiple knee surgeries in recent years. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Doolittle was routinely clocked in the mid-90s during spring training.
Sun, Mar 11, 2012 07:49:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Making his pitching debut for the A's, Sean Doolittle struck out two in a hitless frame Sunday against the Cubs.

Doolittle's chances of making it as a hitter were ruined by knee problems, but he's been throwing in the mid-90s since a move to the mound. He might turn into a nifty reliever after getting some innings under his belt.
Sun, Mar 4, 2012 06:30:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

According to the Chronicle's Susan Slusser, Sean Doolittle has been cleared for all activities after missing last season with a knee injury.

He will be brought along slowly, though. Doolittle looked like a nice prospect while hitting 22 homers between high-A and Double-A as a 21-year-old in 2008, but he was limited to 105 at-bats in Triple-A in 2009 by a knee injury and then he sat out all of 2010. He'll be part of a stacked Sacramento lineup also set to include Chris Carter, Michael Taylor and maybe Jemile Weeks.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Sat, Feb 19, 2011 04:51:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Sean Doolittle homered twice and drove in four runs for Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

The A's would have to think about picking over Doolittle over Daric Barton if they needed a starting first baseman or outfielder in the near future. The 22-year-old is batting .290/.402/.536 in 69 at-bats. Barton is at .148/.273/.213.
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 04:37:00 AM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Sean Doolittle went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and four RBI for Phoenix of the AFL on Wednesday.

Doolittle doesn't project as a slugger, but he's currently tied for the AFL lead with six homers in 65 at-bats. He's batting .323/.370/.662.
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 03:11:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Sean Doolittle smacked a pair of homers Saturday for Phoenix of the Arizona Fall League.

Doolittle is 6-for-20 and has three doubles to go along with the pair of homers. The first baseman/right fielder slumped after being moved up to Double-A this summer, losing 250 points of OPS from his 945 mark in the California League. Still, it was an encouraging season overall. While he may lack star potential, he's a good bet to develop into a solid regular.
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 03:12:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Single-A Stockton's Sean Doolittle had a grand slam and three walks on Monday.

Doolittle has three homers and 10 RBI in his last four games and is up to .353/.432/.691 in 139 at-bats on the season. A natural first baseman, he's also been seeing time in right field due to Chris Carter's presence at Stockton. The A's might bump him up to Double-A soon, and if he keeps progressing like this, he could push Daric Barton into a DH role by 2010.
Tue, May 13, 2008 03:51:00 AM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Athletics prospect Sean Doolittle went 4-for-4 with a homer and a triple Friday for Single-A Stockton.

Doolittle hit just .233/.320/.347 for low Single-A Kane County after being drafted 41st overall last season, but the A's still moved him up to high-A ball this year. The 21-year-old first baseman lacks big-time upside, but it's possible he'll be a Lyle Overbay-type player in a few years.
Sat, Apr 5, 2008 03:29:00 AM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

Sean Doolittle went 1-for-4 in his debut for low Single-A Kane County on Tuesday.

Doolittle, the 41st overall pick in this year's draft, hit .283/.421/.348 in 46 at-bats for SS Single-A Vancouver before moving up. His ability to hit for power is in question, but he likely will move quickly.
Wed, Jul 4, 2007 01:55:00 PM
Sean Doolittle - R - Athletics

SS Single-A Vancouver's Sean Doolittle went 3-for-5 with a double Wednesday in his pro debut.

Doolittle, the 41st overall pick in this month's draft, could have been taken as a left-handed pitcher. The A's, though, preferred him as a first baseman. His lack of 25-homer power gives him less-than-outstanding upside as a position player, but he could move quickly.
Thu, Jun 21, 2007 02:14:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Jaso
2Derek Norris
1B1Brandon Moss
2Nate Freiman
2B1Eric Sogard
2Adam Rosales
3Scott Sizemore
SS1Jed Lowrie
3B1Josh Donaldson
LF1Yoenis Cespedes
CF1Coco Crisp
2Chris Young
RF1Josh Reddick
DH1Seth Smith
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Brett Anderson
2Jarrod Parker
3Tommy Milone
4Bartolo Colon
5A.J. Griffin
6Dan Straily
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Grant Balfour
2Ryan Cook
3Sean Doolittle
4Jerry Blevins
5Pat Neshek
6Jesse Chavez
7Dan Otero
8Fernando Rodriguez