title: Derrick Van Dusen
text: # Derrick Van Dusen
  
  Derrick Curtis Van Dusen (born June 6, 1981 in Fontana, California) is a former American professional baseball pitcher.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Van Dusen was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 5th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft out of Riverside Community College. Van Dusen played eight seasons of professional baseball in the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations, as well as stints in the Puerto Rico Baseball League, CPBL, and American Association. Van Dusen is now a scout with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  
  