Joe Barlow

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46+2⁄3 innings pitched. [4] The Texas Rangers selected Barlow in the eleventh round, with the 339th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft. He signed with them for a $85,000 signing bonus. [5] [6]

Professional career

Texas Rangers

After signing, Barlow converted to full–time pitching and was assigned to the AZL Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League to make his professional debut; in 32+2⁄3 innings pitched for them, he posted a 2–4 record with a 4.41 ERA. He split the 2017 season between extended spring training and the Spokane Indians of the Low-A Northwest League, producing a 6–1 record with a 2.00 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 45 innings. In 2018, Barlow spent the full season with the Hickory Crawdads of the Single-A South Atlantic League, producing a 3–3 record with a 1.68 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 59 innings. After the 2018 regular season, Barlow played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League. [7] [8] Barlow was assigned to the Down East Wood Ducks of the High-A Carolina League to open the 2019 season. [9] He went 4–0 with a 0.38 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 23+2⁄3 innings for them. On May 29, he was promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League, [10] [11] and went 1–1 with a 1.18 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 16 innings for them. On July 15, he was promoted to the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, [12] and went 1–1 with a 8.83 ERA in 17+1⁄3 innings. [13] Barlow did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Barlow opened the 2021 season with the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West, going 0–1 with a 2.57 ERA and 29 strikeouts over 21 innings. [14]

On June 23, 2021, Texas selected Barlow's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. [15] He made his MLB debut the next day, pitching a scoreless inning against the Oakland Athletics. In the game, he also notched his first career strikeout, punching out A's infielder Jed Lowrie. [16] Barlow set a Rangers franchise record on August 2, becoming the first pitcher to record eight straight strikeouts of opposing batters faced. [17] Barlow served as the Rangers closer to finish the 2021 season. In 2021, he posted a 0–2 record with a 1.55 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 11 saves over 29 innings. [18] He was named the Rangers September/October Pitcher of the Month. [19]

Barlow spent time as the Texas closer in 2022, but ultimately lost the role due to ineffectiveness and injury. [20] With Texas in 2022, he posted a 3–1 record with a 3.86 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and 13 saves over 35 innings. [21] Following the season, on November 4, 2022, Barlow underwent surgery to separate a pair of fused tendons in his right wrist. [22]

Barlow was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2023 season. [23] In 13 games for the Rangers, he registered a 4.66 ERA with 6 strikeouts in 9+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 30, He was designated for assignment. [24]

Kansas City Royals

On August 4, 2023, Barlow was claimed on waivers by the Kansas City Royals. [25] He struggled to a 9.24 ERA in 7 games for the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers prior to being designated for assignment on September 1. [26] Barlow cleared waivers and was sent outright to Omaha on September 3. [27] He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [28]

Chicago White Sox

On January 12, 2024, Barlow signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [29]

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Joe Barlow
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Barlow with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-28) September 28, 1995 (age 28)
Riverton, Utah, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 24, 2021, for the Texas Rangers