George Kontos

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55+1⁄3 innings with a 2–2 record and 4.39 ERA.

In 2014, Kontos started the season in Triple-A Fresno. [30] During the season, he was called up to the Majors and sent back to Fresno four times. [31] In 24 games with the Giants, he pitched 32+1⁄3 innings with 27 strikeouts, a 4–0 record, and 2.88 ERA. He was left off the postseason roster.

Kontos was named to the Giants' opening-day roster for 2015. [32] Through July 11, Kontos stranded all 25 base runners he inherited on the season. [33] Kontos appeared in a career-high 73 games, recording a career-best 0.941 WHIP and holding opponents to a .159 average with runners in scoring position, third-best in the Majors. [34] In 2015, Kontos pitched 73+1⁄3 innings, with 44 strikeouts, a 4–4 record, and 2.33 ERA. [34]

On February 1, 2016, Kontos agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, avoiding arbitration. [35] After appearing in eight of the Giants' first 13 games of the 2016 season, Kontos went on the disabled list with a strained flexor. [36] In 57 games, Kontos pitched 53+1⁄3 innings with 35 strikeouts and a 2.53 ERA.

In 2017, Kontos and the Giants agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract, avoiding arbitration. [37]

Pittsburgh Pirates (2017–2018)

On August 5, 2017, Kontos was claimed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. [38] For the last month of the season, he posted a 1.84 ERA in 15 games. He was designated for assignment on May 25, 2018, and later released from the organization on May 28. [39]

Cleveland Indians (2018)

On June 2, 2018, Kontos signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. [40] The Indians purchased Kontos' contract on June 19, 2018. [41] Kontos was designated for assignment on July 6, 2018. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Columbus Clippers two days later.

New York Yankees (2018)

On August 4, 2018, Kontos was traded to the New York Yankees for cash considerations. The Yankees assigned Kontos to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. [42] He was promoted to the major leagues on August 13, 2018. [43] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A two days later. He elected free agency after the season on October 5.

Later career

On January 25, 2019, Kontos signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [44] He was released on April 14, 2019. On May 10, Kontos signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He appeared in 7 games throwing 9 innings of relief going 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA with 8 strikeouts and 3 saves.[ citation needed ]

On May 25, 2019, Kontos had his contract purchased by the Washington Nationals and was assigned to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies. He was released on August 28, 2019.[ citation needed ] Kontos announced his retirement from professional baseball on July 20, 2020. [45]

Kontos joined NBC Sports Bay Area as a Giants pre- and postgame analyst for the 2020 season. [46]

Personal life

Kontos' younger brother, Chris, played on a travelling baseball team, known as the Renegades, that was coached by Steve Bartman and his second cousin Tony. [47]

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George Kontos
George Kontos on August 19, 2012.jpg
Kontos with the San Francisco Giants in 2012
Pitcher
Born: (1985-06-12) June 12, 1985 (age 39)
Lincolnwood, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 2011, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
August 13, 2018, for the New York Yankees
Manager
15 Bruce Bochy
Coaches
Third Base Coach 1 Tim Flannery
Bench Coach 23 Ron Wotus
Bullpen Coach 26 Mark Gardner
Hitting Coach 31 Hensley Meulens
Pitching Coach 33 Dave Righetti
First Base Coach 39 Roberto Kelly
Bullpen Catcher 58 Bill Hayes
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