Kyle Crockett

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9+1⁄3innings without allowing a run, [9] he received a promotion to the Lake County Captains of the Single–AMidwest League in July. The next month, after pitching in four games for Lake County, he was promoted to the Akron Aeros of the Double–AEastern League. [8] [10] For the week ending September 3, Crockett was named the organization's minor league player of the week. [9] Crockett pitched 10+1⁄3 innings for Akron without allowing a run. [3] Crockett only allowed one earned run in the 2013 season. [11]

The Indians assigned Crockett to Akron to start the 2014 season. After pitching to a 0.57 ERA in 15 appearances, they promoted him to the major leagues on May 16. [12] He was the first player from the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft to reach the major leagues. [13] Crockett made 43 appearances out of the bullpen in his rookie campaign, recording a 1.80 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 30 innings pitched. [14]

He made 31 appearances for the Indians in 2015, accumulating a 4.08 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 17+2⁄3 innings. [15] Crockett made 29 outings for Cleveland in 2016, registering a 5.06 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 16 innings of work. [16]

Crockett made only 4 appearances for Cleveland in 2017, struggling to a 10.80 ERA with two strikeouts across 1+2⁄3 innings. On November 20, 2017, Crockett was designated for assignment by the Indians. [17]

Cincinnati Reds

On November 27, 2017, Crockett was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. [18] He was non-tendered by the Reds and became a free agent on December 1. On December 4, Crockett signed a minor league contract with the Reds. He was promoted to the major leagues on June 21, 2018. [19] In 15 games for Cincinnati, Crockett struggled to a 5.79 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 9+1⁄3 innings. He was designated for assignment on July 27. [20] In 34 games for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he recorded a 3.00 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 39 innings pitched. Crockett elected free agency following the season on November 2. [21]

Oakland Athletics

On November 26, 2018, Crockett signed a minor-league deal with the Oakland Athletics. He was released on March 19, 2019.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 13, 2019, Crockett signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. [22]

Team Texas

In July 2020, Crockett signed on to play for Team Texas of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season. [23]

Personal life

Crockett's brother, Adam, also played for the Poquoson High School baseball team. [24]

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Kyle Crockett
Relief pitcher
Born: (1991-12-15) December 15, 1991 (age 32)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 16, 2014, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 2018, for the Cincinnati Reds