Kohl Stewart

Kohl Robert Stewart (born October 7, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Minnesota Twins. He was the fourth overall selection in the 2013 MLB draft.

Kohl Stewart
Stewart with the Fort Myers Miracle
Chicago Cubs – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1994-10-07) October 7, 1994
Houston, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2018, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record4–3
Earned run average4.79
Strikeouts34
Teams

Amateur career

Stewart 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

Minnesota Twins

The 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 GCL 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 innings.[5]

He opened the 2019 season back with Rochester.[5] Called up, he pitched nine games for the Twins, and was 2-2 with a 6.39 ERA. Following the 2019 season, Stewart was outrighted off the Twins roster and elected free agency.[7]

Baltimore Orioles

On 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

On January 28, 2021, Stewart signed a one-year, $700K deal with the Chicago Cubs.[9]

References
  1. "Decisions, decisions". Espn.go.com. October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  2. Verdejo, Angel (April 13, 2013). "Kohl faces choice between MLB draft, Texas A&M". Houstonchronicle.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  3. "Twins sign No. 4 pick Kohl Stewart for $4.5 million | HardballTalk". Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  4. "Kohl Stewart Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. "Kohl Stewart". Baseball Cube. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  6. Velle, La (August 10, 2018). "Twins to call up Kohl Stewart to make start on Sunday". StarTribune.com. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  7. "Twins exercise club option on Nelson Cruz". MLB.com. November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  8. "Orioles sign RHP Stewart to major league deal". ESPN.com. December 30, 2019.
  9. Bastian, Jordan (January 28, 2021). "Cubs add versatile arm in Kohl Stewart". MLB.com. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
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