James Karinchak

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48+2⁄3 innings. [5] He opened the 2019 season with Akron and was promoted to the Columbus Clippers early in May. [6] [7]

Major League Career

On September 13, 2019, the Indians selected Karinchak's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [8] [9] He made his major league debut on September 14 versus the Minnesota Twins, pitching 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings and recording three strikeouts. [10]

With the 2020 Cleveland Indians, Karinchak appeared in 27 games, compiling a 1–2 record with 2.67 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 27 innings pitched.

In 2021, he pitched to a 7–4 record and a 4.07 ERA with 78 strikeouts and 32 walks in 55+1⁄3 innings. [11]

In 2022, with the Cleveland Guardians, Karinchak accumulated a 2–0 record and a 2.08 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 39 innings pitched. Karinchak missed the first few months of the season with shoulder injury, making rehab appearances with the Columbus Clippers before returning to the major leagues on July 4. Karinchak's 2.08 ERA was the 9th lowest among AL relievers. [12]

Karinchak was placed on the 60–day injured list with right shoulder inflammation to begin the 2024 season. [13]

Personal life

Karinchack in 2023 James Karinchak (52649488376) (cropped).jpg
Karinchack in 2023

Karinchak grew up a New York Yankees fan. [14]

Karinchak faced criticism in 2021 after making a post on Instagram expressing his views on the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The post included a quote incorrectly attributed to Nazi Party leader Hermann Göring. Karinchak's post was condemned by the Anti-Defamation League of Cleveland. [15] [16] In 2022, Karinchak was unable to travel to Toronto for a series against the Blue Jays and placed on the restricted list as he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. [17]

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References

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  4. ↑ Bill Koch (June 13, 2017). "Bryant pitcher James Karinchak selected in MLB Draft". The Providence Journal . Retrieved September 12, 2019.
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  6. ↑ Brad Bournival (April 19, 2019). "Routine pays off for RubberDucks reliever James Karinchak". Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved September 12, 2019.
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  13. ↑ "Injuries & Moves: Stephan undergoes surgery; Guards complete trades". mlb.com. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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James Karinchak
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Karinchak with the Cleveland Guardians in 2023
Cleveland Guardians – No. 99
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-22) September 22, 1995 (age 28)
Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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September 14, 2019, for the Cleveland Indians
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