Cole Irvin

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23 innings, and yielding 14 walks. [12] His 1.3 walks/9 innings ratio tied for the second-best in the International League. [13]

Irvin was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on May 12, 2019, and made his big league debut that day. [14] He pitched seven innings, giving up one earned run, and earning his first MLB win. [15] Irvin’s 2019 Phillies stat line included a 2-1 record with one save and a 5.83 ERA while appearing in 16 games (three starts), and pitching 4123 innings. [12] In 2020, Irvin only pitched in three games, notching a 17.18 ERA with four strikeouts over 323 innings pitched. [16]

Oakland Athletics

On January 30, 2021, the Phillies traded Irvin to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. [17] In 2021, Irvin posted a 10–15 record with a 4.24 ERA in 178+13 innings over 32 starts. [18] He led the American League in losses (15) and hits allowed (195). [19] The following year, he improved his ERA, lowering it to 3.98 over 181 innings.

Baltimore Orioles

On January 26, 2023, the Athletics traded Irvin to the Baltimore Orioles with right-handed pitcher Kyle Virbitsky in exchange for infielder Darell Hernáiz. [20] Irvin began the season in the O's rotation but struggled and was ultimately sent down to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides. He was brought back up, but as a reliever. He finished 1-4 in 24 games (12 starts) for Baltimore.

During the 2024 season, Irvin was brought up from Triple–A as a reliever, but was added to the starting rotation after the Orioles lost several starters to injuries. In 21 games (14 starts), he compiled a 6–5 record and 4.85 ERA with 66 strikeouts across 94+23 innings pitched. Irvin was designated for assignment by the Orioles on July 30, 2024. [21] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Norfolk on August 2. [22] On August 21, the Orioles selected Irvin's, adding him to their active roster. [23] After four more appearances for the Orioles, Irvin was designated for assignment on September 15. [24]

Minnesota Twins

On September 16, 2024, Irvin was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins. [25] In 4 games for the Twins, he struggled to a 12.27 ERA with 2 strikeouts over 3+23 innings pitched. Irvin was designated for assignment by Minnesota on September 25. [26] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A St. Paul Saints on September 28. [27] Irvin elected free agency on October 1. [28]

Doosan Bears

On November 15, 2024, Irvin signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. [29]

Personal

Irvin completed his undergraduate degree in sociology in three and a half years. [1] He is the owner of Swirvin Limited which began as a maker of custom fishing rods but has branched out into apparel and other merchandise carrying the company's logo. [30]

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Cole Irvin
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Irvin with the Clearwater Threshers in 2017
Doosan Bears
Pitcher
Born: (1994-01-31) January 31, 1994 (age 30)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 12, 2019, for the Philadelphia Phillies