Summary
Eric Joseph Stout (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates.
| Eric Stout | |
|---|---|
 Stout with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2017 | |
| CTBC Brothers – No. 35 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 27, 1993 Glen Ellyn, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: April 25, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| CPBL: August 13, 2023, for the CTBC Brothers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 7.30 |
| Strikeouts | 27 |
| CPBL statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 6–5 |
| Earned run average | 3.28 |
| Strikeouts | 79 |
| Teams | |
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Career edit
Kansas City Royals edit
Stout was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the 2014 MLB Draft out of Butler University.[1] He signed and was assigned to the Idaho Falls Chukars, where he spent all of his first professional season, going 5–2 with a 3.58 ERA in 32.2 innings pitched. In 2015, Stout played for the AZL Royals, Lexington Legends, Northwest Arkansas Naturals, and Idaho Falls, posting a combined 0–1 record and 3.15 ERA in 20 games between the four teams. He spent 2016 with Northwest Arkansas, going 6–4 with a 3.86 ERA in 42 games, and 2017 with the Omaha Storm Chasers, pitching to a 5–2 record and 2.99 ERA in 45 games.[2] The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.[3]
Stout began 2018 back with Omaha. He was called up to the Major Leagues on April 24, 2018.[4] He is the only MLB player to be born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois[5] Stout was designated for assignment on September 5, and later released on September 10.
San Diego Padres edit
On January 4, 2019, Stout signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He was released on March 27, 2019.
Kansas City T-Bones edit
On April 1, 2019, Stout signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association.
Cincinnati Reds edit
On May 31, 2019, Stout's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds.[6] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[7]
Chicago Dogs edit
On March 4, 2020, Stout re-signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. The T-Bones were not selected to compete in the condensed 60-game season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he was later drafted by the Chicago Dogs in the 2020 dispersal draft. Stout was released on July 31, 2020.
Kansas City Monarchs edit
On January 20, 2021, Stout signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[8] Stout recorded a 2–1 record and 1.96 ERA across 4 appearances for Kansas City.
Miami Marlins edit
On June 6, 2021, Stout's contract was purchased by the Miami Marlins organization.[9] He was assigned to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. In 7 appearances for Jacksonville, Stout was 0–2 with a 10.19 ERA and 21 strikeouts. On August 12, Stout was released by the Marlins.[10]
Kansas City Monarchs (second stint) edit
On August 27, 2021, Stout re-signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[11]
Chicago Cubs edit
On March 8, 2022, prior to the start of the American Association season, Stout's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization.[12] Chicago selected Stout's contract on June 13 and designated him for assignment on June 16.[13] During that timespan of June 13 to June 16, Stout pitched two games for the Cubs. In his second game on June 15, 2022, he struck out four consecutive Padres.[14]
Pittsburgh Pirates edit
On June 16, 2022, Stout was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. On August 10, Stout recorded his first career save. Pitching in relief against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he replaced Wil Crowe and retired the only batter he faced.[15] On November 10, Stout was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians; he elected free agency the same day.[16][17]
Chicago Cubs (second stint) edit
On December 15, 2022, Stout signed a minor league contract to return to the Chicago Cubs. He was released without making an appearance for the organization on April 12, 2023.[18]
Seattle Mariners edit
On April 13, 2023, Stout signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. In 21 games (4 starts) for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he logged a 4.20 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 40+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 16, Stout was released by the Mariners organization.[19]
CTBC Brothers edit
On July 19, 2023, Stout signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).[20]
References edit
- ^ "Eric Stout selected by Royals in MLB Draft". MySuburbanLife.com. 2014-06-11. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
- ^ "Eric Stout Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ "Royals add three to 40-man roster". FOX Sports. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
- ^ "Royals' Eric Stout: Joins big club Tuesday". 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Players by birthplace: Illinois Baseball Stats and Info". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "T-Bones' Stout is 1/2 of Pair Sold to Major League Organization Friday". May 31, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
- ^ "Eric Stout Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ American Association Transactions
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
- ^ "Adrian Sampson rejoins Cubs, Eric Stout DFA'd". 16 June 2022.
- ^ "San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Box Score: June 15, 2022". www.baseball-reference.com/. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Pirates' Eric Stout: Notches one-out save". cbssports.com. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ "Pirates Remove Six Players from 40-Man Roster". piratesprospects.com. 10 November 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. 13 November 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Eric Stout: Released by Chicago". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "CTBC Brothers Sign Eric Stout". cpblstats.com. 19 July 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet