Drew Strotman

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34+2⁄3 innings, going 2–3 with an 8.57 ERA. As a sophomore in 2016, he pitched in 22 games (making three starts), compiling a 3–5 record with a 3.96 ERA. In 2017, his junior season, Strotman pitched to a 6–1 record and a 4.57 ERA over 18 games (seven starts), striking out 75 batters over 67 innings. [3] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. [4]

Tampa Bay Rays

Strotman signed with the Rays and made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades of the Low–A New York-Penn League, going 2–3 with a 1.78 ERA over 11 games (seven starts). [5] He was named an All-Star. [6] In 2018, he pitched with the Bowling Green Hot Rods of the Single–A Midwest League where he went 3–0 with a 3.52 ERA over 46 innings. He missed the last three months of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. [7]

He returned to the mound in 2019 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the High–A Florida State League, pitching to an 0–2 record and a 5.06 ERA over 16 innings. [8] Strotman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [9] On November 20, 2020, the Rays added Strotman to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [10] To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A East. [11] Over 13 games (12 starts) with Durham, he posted a 7–2 record and a 3.39 ERA. [12]

Minnesota Twins

On July 22, 2021, Strotman was traded alongside Joe Ryan to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Nelson Cruz and Calvin Faucher. [13] He was assigned to the St. Paul Saints of the Triple-A East. [14] Over 12 starts with St. Paul, Strotman went 3–3 with a 7.33 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 54 innings. [15]

Pitching for St. Paul in 2022, he was 3–2 with a 6.44 ERA in 39 relief appearances, in which he pitched 50.1 innings and struck out 58 batters. [16] [17] On September 17, 2022, the Twins designated Strotman for assignment. [18]

Texas Rangers

On September 19, Strotman was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. [19] Pitching for the Triple–A Round Rock Express in 2022, he was 1–0 in three relief appearances in which he pitched 2.1 innings, giving up one earned run. [17]

San Francisco Giants

On November 10, 2022, the San Francisco Giants claimed Strotman off waivers from the Texas Rangers. [18] On November 15, Strotman was designated for assignment by the Giants after they protected multiple prospects from the Rule 5 draft. [20] On November 18, he was non-tendered and became a free agent. Strotman re-signed with the Giants on a minor league contract the next day. He spent the entire 2023 season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, making 32 appearances (13 starts) and posting a 5–7 record and 6.47 ERA with 96 strikeouts across 97+1⁄3 innings pitched. Strotman elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [21]

Houston Astros

On January 29, 2024, Strotman signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. [22]

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  14. ↑ "Knuckleballer keeps Saints on a leash as Indianapolis wins". August 2021.
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Drew Strotman
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Strotman in 2017 with the Hudson Valley Renegades
Houston Astros – No. 91
Pitcher
Born: (1996-09-03) September 3, 1996 (age 27)
Sunnyvale, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right