Dean Kiekhefer

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1+2⁄3 innings. The only hit and run charged to him—both firsts of his career—was a home run to Corey Seager. [4] He was optioned to Memphis and recalled to St. Louis multiple times during the season before being recalled for the remainder of the season on August 29. In 29 appearances for Memphis he was 6–1 with a 2.08 ERA, and in 22 innings pitched for St. Louis he compiled a 5.32 ERA.

Seattle Mariners

Kiekhefer was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on November 4, 2016. [5] He spent all of 2017 with the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers where he pitched to a 3–3 record with a 4.47 ERA in 49 games. [6] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [7]

Cincinnati Reds

On February 17, 2018, Kiekhefer signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. [8] He began the season with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. On April 30, he was released.

Oakland Athletics

On May 2, 2018, Kiekhefer signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. [9] He began the season with the Double–A Midland RockHounds before being promoted to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds. He was promoted to the major leagues on September 1, 2018. Kiekhefer elected free agency on October 15.

On October 18, 2018, Kiekhefer re–signed with the Athletics organization on a minor league contract. In 6 appearances split between Las Vegas and the rookie–level Arizona League Athletics, he struggled to a 12.79 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 6+1⁄3 innings pitched. Kiekhefer elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019. [10]

Post-playing career

Kiekhefer announced his retirement from professional baseball on Twitter on November 7, 2019. He was hired by the Cardinals for the 2020 Season to be a minor league pitching coach for their State College (Low–A) affiliate. In 2021, he was reassigned to the Palm Beach Cardinals, their Low-A affiliate.

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Dean Kiekhefer
Dean Kiekhefer, 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game.jpg
Kiekhefer at the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
St. Louis Cardinals – No. 89
Pitcher / Assistant pitching coach
Born: (1989-06-07) June 7, 1989 (age 35)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 14, 2016, for the St. Louis Cardinals
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September 28, 2018, for the Oakland Athletics
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