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Trevor Stephan
Stephan with the Cleveland Indians in 2021
Cleveland Guardians – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1995-11-25) November 25, 1995 (age 28)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2021, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record16–13
Earned run average3.73
Strikeouts232
Teams

Trevor R. Stephan (/ˈstɛfɪn/ STEF-in;[1] born November 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Stephan played college baseball for Hill College and the University of Arkansas. The New York Yankees selected Stephan in the third round of the 2017 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2021.

Amateur career

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Stephan attended Magnolia West High School in Magnolia, Texas.[2] A three-year varsity starter for the baseball team, sophomore through his senior season. He played as a third baseman or first baseman and was the cleanup hitter in the batting order.[3] In the last half of his high school senior season he was also used as a closing pitcher.[3][4]

After graduating from Magnolia West, Stephan enrolled at Hill College. He played college baseball at Hill College as a pitcher for two years. In his freshman year, Stephan had a 0–1 win–loss record, 6.57 earned run average (ERA), and 19 strikeouts while pitching 12+1⁄3 total innings. Stephan was primarily used as a closing pitcher or late inning stopper in his sophomore year, amassing 29 appearances for second most nationally of all NJCAA D1 baseball pitchers in the 2016 season.[5] He posted an 8–1 win–loss record, a 2.88 ERA, five saves, and 88 strikeouts in 68+2⁄3 innings pitched earning NTJCAC first team All-Conference honors.[6][7][8]

Stephan pitching for Arkansas in 2017

The Boston Red Sox selected Stephan in the 18th round, with the 538th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft. He negotiated with the Red Sox, but opted not to sign with them,[6] and instead transferred to the University of Arkansas.[9][10] Pitching for the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2017, Stephan had a 6–3 win–loss record, a 2.87 earned run average, and 120 strikeouts in 91 innings pitched across 16 games started.[7] His 120 strikeouts rank 5th and his 11.87 strikeouts per nine innings ranks 2nd in University of Arkansas baseball single season history.[11] On May 9, 2017, the Southeastern Conference named Stephan their Pitcher of the Week.[2]

Professional career

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New York Yankees

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The New York Yankees selected Stephan in the third round, with the 92nd overall selection, of the 2017 MLB draft.[7] and he signed for $800,000.[12][13] After signing, Stephan made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast Yankees of the rookie–level Gulf Coast League. After one game, he was promoted to the Staten Island Yankees of the Low–A New York-Penn League,[14] where he spent the remainder of the season, going 1–1 with a 1.39 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in ten games (nine starts).[15]

Stephan began the 2018 season with the Tampa Tarpons of the High–A Florida State League. He had a 1.98 ERA in 41 innings with 49 strikeouts to nine walks. The Yankees promoted him to the Trenton Thunder of the Double–A Eastern League in May.[16] In 24 starts between the two clubs, he was 6–9 with a 3.69 ERA.[17] Stephan returned to Trenton to begin 2019.[18] In 20 games (19 starts) between Trenton and Tampa, he accumulated a 4–7 record and 4.73 ERA with 91 strikeouts across 80 innings. Stephan did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[19]

Cleveland Indians / Guardians

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The Cleveland Indians selected Stephan from the Yankees in the Rule 5 draft on December 10, 2020.[20] He made Cleveland's 2021 Opening Day roster[21] and made his MLB debut on April 3.

In 2022, Stephan went 6–5 with a 2.69 ERA in 63.2 innings, with a 1.178 WHIP.[22]

On March 30, 2023, Stephan signed a 4-year major league contract with the Guardians worth $10 million.[23] The deal includes club options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. He made 71 appearances out of the bullpen for Cleveland, recording a 4.06 ERA with 75 strikeouts and 2 saves across 68+2⁄3 innings pitched.[24]

On March 14, 2024, it was announced that Stephan would undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL, ending his season.[25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Major League Baseball 2019 Player Name Presentation Preferences and Pronunciations (New York Yankees page)" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b Tate, Rob (May 10, 2017). "ALUMNI NOTEBOOK: Former Magnolia West pitcher Stephan honored by SEC – Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  3. ^ a b McDaniel, Jason (March 12, 2013). "Baseball: Playoffs are goal for Mustangs – Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  4. ^ McDaniel, Jason (June 14, 2016). "Mustang alums get Major League call – Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "NTJCAC Baseball All-Conference Team". njcaa.org. July 1, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  6. ^ a b UA signees drafted (July 11, 2016). "Red Sox draft pick will attend Arkansas". Arkansasonline.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Poorman, Jon (June 14, 2017). "MLB: Mag West's Stephan leads Montgomery County draft selections – Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "NTJCAC Baseball All-Conference Team". njcaaregion5.com. May 23, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Hoch, Bryan (January 20, 2016). "Yankees draftee Trevor Stephan passed on Sox". MLB.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  10. ^ "Lessons learned: Stephan shines for Hogs after spurning Boston Red Sox". Arkansasonline.com. June 2, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "2018 Season Media Guide" (PDF). arkansasrazorbacks.com. February 1, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  12. ^ Adler, David (January 20, 2016). "Yankees agree with Draft pick Trevor Stephan". MLB.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  13. ^ "Stephan signs with Yankees". Arkansasonline.com. June 17, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "Dominant starting pitching fueling Staten Island Yankees' recent success". SILive.com. August 20, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  15. ^ "Trevor Stephan Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  16. ^ "One of Yankees' risky draft plays is about to pay off". May 28, 2018.
  17. ^ "Trevor Stephan Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  18. ^ "SeaWolves Watch: Erie to open vs. Trenton Thunder". Archived from the original on October 31, 2020.
  19. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  20. ^ "Cleveland Indians select RHP Trevor Stephan from Yankees in Rule 5 Draft; lose prospects Luis Oviedo, Ka'ai Tom". December 10, 2020.
  21. ^ "Oscar Mercado optioned to Triple-A; RHP Trevor Stephan told he will make Cleveland Indians' roster". March 21, 2021.
  22. ^ "2022 Cleveland Guardians Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  23. ^ Bell, Mandy (March 30, 2023). "Guardians ink Giménez, Stephan to extensions". CleGuardians.com.
  24. ^ "2023 Cleveland Guardians Statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  25. ^ "Guardians reliever Stephan to undergo elbow surgery". mlb.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
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