Andrew Allen Oliver is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
Education
Oliver was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign, opting instead to attend Oklahoma State University, where he played on the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team
Oliver was ruled ineligible by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 2008, resulting from an allegation by a potential agent. He sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and received a settlement of $750,000.
Career
He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers on June 25, 2010. Detroit Tigers He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut on June 25, 2010.
Oliver made five starts for the Tigers in 2010 before being sent back down to the Toledo Mud Hens on July 19.
On May 28, 2011, Oliver was recalled to the majors again, to fill in for the injured Philosophy Coke. Pittsburgh Pirates In December 2012, Oliver was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Ramón Cabrera.
He spent the 2013 season with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He was outrighted to Indianapolis Indians on March 29, 2014.
Philadelphia Phillies On December 11, 2014, Oliver was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in Round 2 of the Rule 5 Draft selection.
After being outrighted to Triple-A, he elected free agency on April 4. Tampa Bay Rays He signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2015. Oliver pitched for the Durham Bulls of the Class American Automobile Association International League, until he opted out of his contract in July and was granted free agency.
Baltimore Orioles Oliver signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on July 17, 2015.