Joe Ross (baseball)

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1+23-inning outing, Ross threw 24 pitches, [26] gave up one single and hit one batter, [25] but retired the other five Cubs he faced, [26] and his fastball was clocked consistently at 95–96 mph, occasionally reaching 97 mph, which was better than his pre-surgery velocity. [26] In 2018 in three games he was 0–2 with a 5.06 ERA.

In 2019 he was 4–4 with a 5.48 ERA. [27] Ross started game 5 of the 2019 World Series for the Nationals in place of Max Scherzer, who was dealing with a back injury. He allowed 4 runs in 5 innings and was credited with the loss as the Astros won 7–1. Ross received a World Series ring for his efforts after the Nationals defeated the Astros in 7 games.

On June 29, 2020, Ross announced he would not play in the shortened 2020 season during the COVID-19 pandemic. [28]

On August 17, 2021, Ross was placed on the injured list after suffering a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. [29] On May 31, 2022, it was announced that Ross would require Tommy John surgery, ending his 2022 season. [30]

San Francisco Giants

On January 30, 2023, Ross signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization. [31] He played in 8 games split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Giants, Single–A San Jose Giants, and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, accumulating a 5.14 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 14 innings pitched. Ross elected free agency following the season on November 6. [32]

Milwaukee Brewers (2024–present)

On December 12, 2023, Ross signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. [33] He began the season pitching out of Milwaukee's rotation, and compiled a 2–4 record and 4.50 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 9 starts. Ross was placed on the injured list with a low back strain on May 21, 2024, [34] and transferred to the 60–day injured list on June 26. [35] He was activated on July 30. [36]

Personal life

Ross has an older brother, Tyson Ross, who pitched in MLB from 2010 to 2019. [37] [38] His father is a pediatrician and his mother an emergency room nurse in Oakland. His sister, Frankie, is a pediatrician and played soccer at Portland State University. [39]

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Joe Ross
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Ross with the Washington Nationals in 2015
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 41
Pitcher
Born: (1993-05-21) May 21, 1993 (age 31)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 6, 2015, for the Washington Nationals