Eric Stout
Eric Joseph Stout (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals.
Eric Stout | |||
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Stout with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2017 | |||
Free agent | |||
Pitcher | |||
Born: Glen Ellyn, Illinois | March 27, 1993|||
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MLB debut | |||
April 25, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |||
Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||
Earned run average | 23.14 | ||
Strikeouts | 2 | ||
Teams | |||
Career
Kansas City Royals
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] Stout was designated for assignment on September 5, and later released on September 10.
San Diego Padres
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
On April 1, 2019, Stout signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association.
Cincinnati Reds
On May 31, 2019, Stout's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds.[5] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[6]
Chicago Dogs
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.
References
- Life, Suburban (2014-06-11). "Eric Stout selected by Royals in MLB Draft". MySuburbanLife.com. 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.
- FOX Sports Kansas City Nov 20, 2017 at 6:24p ET (2017-11-20). "Royals add three to 40-man roster". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-eric-stout-joins-big-club-tuesday/
- "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.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)