Kohl Robert Stewart (born October 7, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs. He was the fourth overall selection in the 2013 MLB draft.
| Kohl Stewart | |
|---|---|
 Stewart with the Fort Myers Miracle | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 7, 1994 Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 12, 2018, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–4 |
| Earned run average | 4.88 |
| Strikeouts | 45 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
editStewart attended St. Pius X High School in Houston, Texas, and played St Pius X's baseball team as a pitcher and football team as a quarterback. A top college football recruit, Stewart committed to attend Texas A&M University, to play for the Texas A&M Aggies football team.[1][2]
Professional career
editMinnesota Twins
editThe Minnesota Twins selected Stewart with the fourth overall selection in the 2013 MLB Draft. Stewart signed with the Twins, bypassing Texas A&M for a $4,544,400 signing bonus.[3] After signing, Stewart played for both the Gulf Coast League Twins and Elizabethton Twins, posting a combined 1.35 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 20 total innings between both teams. In 2014, he played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, compiling a 3–5 record and 2.59 ERA in 19 starts, and in 2015, he played for the Fort Myers Miracle where he pitched to a 7–8 record and 3.20 ERA in 22 games. Stewart spent 2016 with both Fort Myers and the Chattanooga Lookouts, posting a combined 12–8 record, 2.88 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP in 25 total starts between both clubs, and 2017 with Chattanooga, going 5–6 with a 4.09 ERA in 16 starts, along with starting one game for the Rochester Red Wings.[4]
He split his 2018 minor league season between Chattanooga and Rochester, accumulating a 3–7 record with a 4.47 ERA in 108.2 innings.[5] The Twins called up Stewart to the major leagues on August 12, 2018.[6] He started the game that day, making his major league debut. Over 8 major league games, he went 2–1 with a 3.68 ERA in 36+2⁄3 innings.[5]
Stewart opened the 2019 season back with Rochester.[5] After he was called up, he pitched in nine games for the Twins, and was 2-2 with a 6.39 ERA and 10 strikeouts. On November 4, 2019, Stewart was outrighted off the Twins roster and elected free agency.[7]
Baltimore Orioles
editOn December 29, 2019, Stewart signed a split contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[8] After missing a scheduled start against the Miami Marlins due to a COVID-19 outbreak among the Marlins, Stewart opted out of the 2020 season on July 31, 2020 as he has Type 1 diabetes. He elected free agency on October 29, 2020.
Chicago Cubs
editOn January 28, 2021, Stewart signed a one-year, $700K deal with the Chicago Cubs.[9] On May 31, Stewart was recalled to the active roster and made his first appearance since 2019 as the starting pitcher against the San Diego Padres.[10] On July 6, Stewart was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and was later transferred to the 60-day IL on July 29.[11] On November 10, 2021, Stewart was released after refusing a minor league assignment from the Cubs.[12]
Kansas City Royals
editOn January 10, 2023, Stewart signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[13] Stewart did not appear in a game for the organization and was released by Kansas City following the season on November 13.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Decisions, decisions". Espn.go.com. October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ Verdejo, Angel (April 13, 2013). "Kohl faces choice between MLB draft, Texas A&M". Houstonchronicle.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ "Twins sign No. 4 pick Kohl Stewart for $4.5 million | HardballTalk". Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. June 19, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ "Kohl Stewart Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Kohl Stewart". Baseball Cube. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ Velle, La (August 10, 2018). "Twins to call up Kohl Stewart to make start on Sunday". StarTribune.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Twins exercise club option on Nelson Cruz". MLB.com. November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "Orioles sign RHP Stewart to major league deal". ESPN.com. December 30, 2019.
- ^ Bastian, Jordan (January 28, 2021). "Cubs add versatile arm in Kohl Stewart". MLB.com. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Cubs' Trevor Williams Out Indefinitely After Emergency Appendectomy". May 31, 2021.
- ^ "Cubs' Kohl Stewart: Placed on IL". July 6, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Chicago Cubs Transactions".
- ^ "Royals' Kohl Stewart: Inks contract with Royals". cbssports.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Kohl Stewart on Twitter