Straily was born in Redlands,California,to Sarah Jackson (née Beightler) and Steven Straily. He has an older sister,Larissa. The family moved to Pendleton,Oregon,when he was between kindergarten and first grade. Straily started his baseball career playing Little League Baseball and in the Babe Ruth League in Pendleton. He played his first two years of high school baseball for the Pendleton Buckaroos at Pendleton High School.[1]
The family moved again prior to the start of Straily's junior year in high school,this time to Springfield,Oregon. Straily attended Thurston High School in Springfield,[2] and graduated in 2006. Playing for the baseball team,as a senior he was second-team All-Mid-Western League after going 7–3 with a 2.48 ERA in 62 innings with 65 strikeouts.[3]
In 2010,Straily was promoted to the Kane County Cougars of the Single–AMidwest League.[6] There,he posted a 10–7 record,a 4.32 ERA,and 149 strikeouts (second in the league,and second in the A's farm system) in 148 innings (tied for fourth in the league) in 28 games pitched (all starts;tied for second in the league).[6][3] Straily's 13 home runs allowed were tied for fourth in the league,and his 10 wins were tied for fifth in the league,and his 61 walks were seventh.[8]
For 2011,Straily was promoted to the Stockton Ports of the High–ACalifornia League.[6] There,Straily went 11–9 with a 3.87 ERA and 154 strikeouts (fifth in the league,and third in the A's farm system) in 160+2⁄3 innings (fourth) in 28 games (26 starts), and was the April 25 California League Player of the Week.[6][9][3] His 14 HBP tied for second in the league, and his 11 wins tied for seventh.[10]
To begin 2012, Straily was promoted to the Midland RockHounds of the Double–ATexas League. He posted a 3–4 record, a 3.38 ERA, and 108 strikeouts (6th in the league) in 85+1⁄3 innings in 14 starts.[6][11] Straily was the May 21 and June 11 Texas League Player of the Week.[9] He received a promotion to Sacramento River Cats of the Triple–APacific Coast League (PCL).[6] His success continued in Triple-A, where Straily went 6–3 with a 2.03 ERA (third in the league), and 82 strikeouts in 66+2⁄3 innings, in 11 starts.[6] He was the July 16 PCL Player of the Week.[9] Through August 2, 2012, Straily led all of professional baseball with 175 strikeouts.[12] He was named a Texas League mid-season and post-season All Star, Baseball America Minor League All Star, and MiLB.com Organization All Star.[9] Overall, he led all of minor league baseball in strikeouts, with 190.[3] On August 2, Straily was called up to join the Athletics' starting rotation.[13] Straily made his Major League debut August 3, and struck out the first batter he faced, Brett Lawrie, looking. In the major leagues in 2012, he was 2–1 with a 3.89 ERA in 39.1 innings in seven starts.[14] Baseball America named him the A's sixth-best prospect, and as having the best slider and changeup.[3]
Straily in April 2014
Pre-2013, Baseball Prospectus named him the # 85 prospect in baseball.[6] On April 1, 2013, Straily was named in the Opening Day roster for the Oakland Athletics as a starting pitcher, but made only one start before getting optioned to Sacramento when Bartolo Colón returned from his suspension. In Triple–A, he was 3–1 with a 1.14 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 31+2⁄3 innings over five starts.[6] He was the May 26 PCL Player of the Week.[9] After filling in once for Brett Anderson on April 29, Straily permanently took Anderson's spot in the rotation when he was placed on the disabled list.[15] Straily finished the season as the fourth starter, and even started Game 4 of the ALDS against the Tigers, giving up three runs in six innings. In 27 starts on the year in the majors, Straily went 10–8 with 12 quality starts and a 3.96 ERA, striking out 124 in 152+1⁄3 innings.[14]
Pitching for the Athletics at the beginning of the 2014 season, Straily was 1–2 with a 4.93 ERA in 38+1⁄3 innings in seven starts.[14]
Chicago Cubs
On July 4, 2014, Straily was traded to the Chicago Cubs, with top shortstop prospect Addison Russell and outfielderBilly McKinney, for pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel. Straily had been pitching for the A's Triple–A affiliate.[16] Straily reported to the Iowa Cubs of the PCL, but was called up to Chicago on August 16.[17] Straily started for the Cubs that night against the New York Mets, giving up seven runs in five and a third innings and picking up the loss. The next day, Straily was optioned back to Iowa.[18] In 2014 with the Cubs, he was 0–1 with a 11.85 ERA in 13.2 innings.[14]
Houston Astros
On January 19, 2015, Straily and Luis Valbuena were traded to the Houston Astros for Dexter Fowler.[19] Pitching for the Triple–A Fresno Grizzlies, he was 10–9 record with a 4.77 ERA in 122+2⁄3 innings as he struck out 124 batters, leading the Pacific Coast League.[3] Pitching for the Astros in 2015, he was 0–1 with a 5.40 ERA in 16.2 innings.[14]
On January 19, 2017, the Reds traded Straily to the Miami Marlins for Luis Castillo, Austin Brice, and Isaiah White.[25] Straily posted a winning record for the second straight season, finishing 10–9 with a 4.26 ERA and a career-high 170 strikeouts in 181.2 innings, and leading the NL with 33 starts, as he was second in the NL with 31 home runs allowed and 6th with 8 sacrifice hits allowed.[14]
On June 19, 2018, Straily was ejected for the first time in his career when he hit Buster Posey with a pitch with warnings in place.[26] On June 21, Straily was suspended for five games with an undisclosed fine for hitting Posey.[27] In 2018 he was 5–6 with a 4.12 ERA in 122.1 innings over 23 starts.[14] He led Major League Baseball pitchers with a .138 batting average against when facing a lineup for the third time.[3]
Straily and the Marlins agreed on a $5million salary for the 2019 season. However, the Marlins released Straily on March 25, 2019.[28]
Baltimore Orioles
Straily signed with the Baltimore Orioles on April 5, 2019.[29] Straily was designated for assignment on June 20. He had a 9.42 ERA in 47+2⁄3 innings over 14 games (8 starts) with 22 home runs and 52 earned runs against him before his designation.
Philadelphia Phillies
On July 31, 2019, the Phillies acquired Straily from the Orioles for cash considerations, and assigned him to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[30] He elected free agency on October 1.
Lotte Giants
On December 14, 2019, Straily signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Lotte Giants of the KBO League.[31][32] He excelled in his first season, registering a 15–4 record with a 2.50 ERA and a league-leading 205 strikeouts. He became the first KBO pitcher in eight years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season.[33] On December 2, 2020, Straily re-signed with the Giants on a one-year, $1.2MM contract that includes $500K in incentives.[34] He posted a 10–12 record with a 4.07 ERA and 164 strikeouts over 31 starts. Straily was not re-signed for the 2022 season and became a free agent.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On February 4, 2022, Straily signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, being assigned to their Triple-A affiliate Reno Aces.[35] In 15 games (12 starts) for Reno, he struggled to a 6.35 ERA with 53 strikeouts across 62+1⁄3 innings pitched. Straily was released by the Diamondbacks organization on August 1.
Lotte Giants (second stint)
On August 3, 2022, Straily signed with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. He made 11 starts for the team down the stretch, posting a 4–2 record and 2.31 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 62+1⁄3 innings of work.
On November 23, 2022, Straily re-signed with Lotte on a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2023 season. In 16 starts for Lotte in 2023, he registered a 3–5 record and 4.37 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 80+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 18, 2023, Straily was released by the Giants following the signing of Aaron Wilkerson.[36]
Chicago Cubs (second stint)
On April 23, 2024, Straily signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[37] However, two days later, Straily's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization.[38] In 17 games (16 starts) for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he struggled to a 1–7 record and 5.49 ERA with 75 strikeouts across 78+2⁄3 innings pitched. Straily was released by the Cubs organization on August 8.[39]
Scouting report
Straily is 6feet 2inches (1.88m) and 215 pounds (98kg). He is a four-pitch power pitcher; he walked 3.5 per 9 innings in the major leagues through July 2019.[6] Straily has a four-seam fastball that sits around 91 miles per hour (146km/h) and can reach 95 miles per hour (153km/h). He also has a "swing-and-miss" slider (84mph), an "early-in-count" curveball (77mph), and an above-average changeup (85mph).[40][41]
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