Max Povse
Introduction
Max Walter Povse (born August 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Povse was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 42nd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina. He did not sign with the Dodgers and attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he played college baseball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans.
After his junior year, Povse was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut with the Danville Braves. In an August start against the Burlington Royals, Povse did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, sending Danville to a 10–1 win. Povse spent 2015 with the Rome Braves and Carolina Mudcats and started 2016 with Carolina. He was later promoted to the Mississippi Braves. Povse finished 2016 with a 9-6 record and a 3.36 ERA.
On November 28, 2016, Povse and Rob Whalen were traded to the Seattle Mariners organization in exchange for Alex Jackson and Tyler Pike.
Povse started 2017 with the Arkansas Travelers and was called up to the Mariners on June 18.
Povse is a ground ball pitcher.