Carson Whisenhunt

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7+2⁄3 innings between the two teams, he struck out 14 batters, walked one, and gave up no runs. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions after the season. [16] To open the 2023 season, he was assigned to San Jose. [17] In late April, he was promoted to the Eugene Emeralds of the High-ANorthwest League. [18] On June 1, Whisenhunt was promoted to the Richmond Flying Squirrels of the Double-AEastern League. [19] He was selected to represent the Giants at the 2023 All-Star Futures Game. [20] Over 16 starts between the three teams, Whisenhunt went 1–1 with a 2.45 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 58+2⁄3 innings. [21] He was assigned to the Sacramento River Cats of the Triple-APacific Coast League to open the 2024 season. [22] He missed time during the season with a foot injury and rehabbed with San Jose. [23] Over 27 starts for the season, Whisenhunt went 3–5 with a 5.17 ERA and 141 strikeouts over 109+2⁄3 innings. [24]

Whisenhunt was assigned to Sacramento to open the 2025 season, [25] and was selected to represent the Giants at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park. [26] In 18 appearances for Sacramento to begin the year, he logged an 8–5 record and 4.42 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 97+2⁄3 innings pitched. After the season, he was selected for the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year Award. [27]

San Francisco Giants (2025–present)

On July 28, 2025, the Giants selected Whisenhunt's contract and added him to the 40-man roster. [28] He made his major league debut that day as the Giants' starting pitcher at Oracle Park versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up four runs and five hits over five innings alongside recording five strikeouts. [29] Whisenhunt earned his first major league win at Citi Field against the New York Mets on August 3. [30]

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Carson Whisenhunt
San Francisco Giants – No. 88
Pitcher
Born: (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 25)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 28, 2025, for the San Francisco Giants
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