Career
Prior to playing professionally,Stinson attended Northwood High School in Shreveport,Louisiana.
New York Mets
He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 37th round of the 2006 MLB draft and began his professional career that season.
He split 2006 between the GCL Mets and the Hagerstown Suns,going a combined 1–3 with a 1.79 ERA in 12 games (seven starts). In 2007,he pitched for the Savannah Sand Gnats and went 3–11 with a 4.86 ERA in 26 games (21 starts). With the Sand Gnats and St. Lucie Mets in 2008,Stinson posted a record of 3–8 with a 3.96 ERA in 28 games (eight starts). In 2009,he pitched for the Sand Gnats and St. Lucie Mets and went 5–3 with a 2.86 ERA in 50 games (only one start). He pitched for the Binghamton Mets and the Buffalo Bisons in 2010,going 11–5 with a 3.90 ERA in 36 games (18 starts). [1]
Stinson made his major league debut on September 2,2011 for the Mets against the Washington Nationals. He pitched 1+2⁄3 innings, giving up two hits and no runs. He also drew a walk in his first plate appearance.
Baltimore Orioles
On April 4, 2013, the Baltimore Orioles claimed Stinson off waivers, and optioned him to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. [4] He was recalled from the Class A Frederick Keys on April 24 to start against the Toronto Blue Jays. [5] He was optioned to Norfolk after the game. [6]
Stinson was recalled from Norfolk by the Orioles on August 17, 2013, [7] and optioned back to Norfolk on August 19. [8] He was recalled again on September 3 after the major league rosters expanded. [9]
Stinson was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on May 1, 2014. [10] He was added to the roster again on June 9. [11] He was designated for assignment on June 17. [12] Stinson elected free agency in October 2014. [13]
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