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Eric Stout
Stout with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2017
Kia Tigers – No. 2
Pitcher
Born: (1993-03-27) March 27, 1993 (age 31)
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
KBO: September 1, 2024, for the Kia Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average7.30
Strikeouts27
CPBL statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record16–10
Earned run average2.96
Strikeouts188
KBO statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average5.06
Strikeouts20
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

Eric Joseph Stout (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the CTBC Brothers.

Career

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Kansas City Royals

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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+2⁄3 innings pitched. In 2015, Stout played for the Arizona League 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] On November 20, 2017, Royals added Stout to their 40-man roster in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[3]

Stout began 2018 back with Omaha. He was promoted to the Major Leagues for the first time 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.

Kansas City T-Bones

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On January 4, 2019, Stout signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[6] He was released prior to the start of the season on March 27.

On April 1, 2019, Stout signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Cincinnati Reds

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On May 31, 2019, Stout's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds.[7] He spent the remainder of the year with the Triple–A Louisville Bats, also appearing in one game for the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts. In 20 contests for Louisville, Stout posted a 6.27 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 60+1⁄3 innings. He elected free agency following the season on November 4.[8]

Chicago Dogs

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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.

Kansas City Monarchs

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On January 20, 2021, Stout signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[9] Stout recorded a 2–1 record and 1.96 ERA across 4 appearances for Kansas City.

Miami Marlins

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On June 6, 2021, Stout's contract was purchased by the Miami Marlins organization.[10] 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.[11]

Kansas City Monarchs (second stint)

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On August 27, 2021, Stout re-signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[12]

Chicago Cubs

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On March 8, 2022, prior to the start of the American Association season, Stout's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization.[13] Chicago selected Stout's contract on June 13 and designated him for assignment on June 16.[14] 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.[15]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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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.[16] 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.[17][18]

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

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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.[19]

Seattle Mariners

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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.[20]

CTBC Brothers

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On July 19, 2023, Stout signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).[21] In 12 starts, he logged a 6–5 record and 3.28 ERA with 79 strikeouts across 68+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Stout made 20 appearances (19 starts) for the Brothers in 2024, compiling a 10–5 record and 2.77 ERA with 109 strikeouts over 113+2⁄3 innings of work.

Kia Tigers

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On August 28, 2024, Stout signed a contract with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League as an injury replacement for James Naile.[22] In 4 starts for the Tigers, he posted a 1–1 record and 5.06 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 16 innings of work. Stout's season ended prematurely after he suffered a hamstring injury on September 19.[23] Despite his absence, the Tigers would go on to win the 2024 Korean Series.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Eric Stout selected by Royals in MLB Draft". MySuburbanLife.com. June 11, 2014. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "Eric Stout Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  3. ^ "Royals add three to 40-man roster". FOX Sports. November 20, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  4. ^ "Royals' Eric Stout: Joins big club Tuesday". April 24, 2018.
  5. ^ "Players by birthplace: Illinois Baseball Stats and Info". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/13/19". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "T-Bones' Stout is 1/2 of Pair Sold to Major League Organization Friday". May 31, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  8. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  9. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
  10. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
  11. ^ "Eric Stout Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  12. ^ American Association Transactions
  13. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
  14. ^ "Adrian Sampson rejoins Cubs, Eric Stout DFA'd". June 16, 2022.
  15. ^ "San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Box Score: June 15, 2022". www.baseball-reference.com/. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  16. ^ "Pirates' Eric Stout: Notches one-out save". cbssports.com. August 11, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  17. ^ "Pirates Remove Six Players from 40-Man Roster". piratesprospects.com. November 10, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  19. ^ "Eric Stout: Released by Chicago". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  20. ^ "Transactions".
  21. ^ "CTBC Brothers Sign Eric Stout". cpblstats.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  22. ^ "KBO's Kia Tigers Sign Eric Stout from CPBL". cpblstats.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  23. ^ "x.com".
  24. ^ "Kia Tigers win Korean Series for 1st time in 7 years". koreatimes.co.kr. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
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