Adam Kloffenstein

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101+1⁄3 innings pitched. [6] Kloffenstein split the 2022 campaign between Vancouver and the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, accumulating a 5.54 ERA with 118 strikeouts across 25 total games (24 starts). [7] He made 17 starts for New Hampshire to begin the 2023 season, compiling a 5–5 record and 3.24 ERA with 105 strikeouts across 89 innings. [8]

St. Louis Cardinals

On July 30, 2023, the Blue Jays traded Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Jordan Hicks. [9] In 9 games (8 starts) for the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds, he recorded a 3.00 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 39 innings. On November 14, the Cardinals added Kloffenstein to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

Kloffenstein was optioned to the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds to begin the 2024 season. [10] In 14 starts prior to his call–up, he compiled a 4–4 record and 3.97 ERA with 68 strikeouts. On June 20, 2024, Kloffenstein was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [11] He made his debut that day, throwing a perfect inning against the San Francisco Giants as part of the MLB at Rickwood Field game. On November 22, the Cardinals non–tendered Kloffenstein, making him a free agent. [12]

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On January 28, 2025, Kloffenstein signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. [13]

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  2. ↑ Poorman, Jon (June 30, 2018). "BASEBALL: Magnolia pitcher Adam Kloffenstein is The Courier's Player of the Year". yourconroenews.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  3. ↑ Davidi, Shi (June 6, 2018). "Blue Jays hope to benefit from keeping high school friends together". Sportsnet . Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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Adam Kloffenstein
Toronto Blue Jays
Pitcher
Born: (2000-08-25) August 25, 2000 (age 24)
Magnolia, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 20, 2024, for the St. Louis Cardinals