Kyle Crockett

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9+13innings without allowing a run, [9] he received a promotion to the Lake County Captains of the Class AMidwest League in July. The next month, after pitching in four games for Lake County, he was promoted to the Akron Aeros of the Class AAEastern League. [8] [10] For the week ending September 3, Crockett was named the organization's minor league player of the week. [9] Crockett pitched 10+13 innings for Akron without allowing a run. [3] Crockett only allowed one earned run in the 2013 season. [11]

The Indians assigned Crockett to Akron to start the 2014 season. After pitching to a 0.57 ERA in 15 appearances, they promoted him to the major leagues on May 16. [12] He was the first player from the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft to reach the major leagues. [13]

Cincinnati Reds

Crockett was designated for assignment on November 20, 2017, and claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds on November 27. [14] He was non-tendered by the Reds and became a free agent on December 1. On December 4, Crockett signed a minor league contract with the Reds. He was promoted to the major leagues on June 21, 2018. [15] He was designated for assignment on July 27, 2018. [16] Crockett elected free agency on November 2.

Oakland Athletics

On November 26, 2018, Crockett signed a minor-league deal with the Oakland Athletics. He was released on March 19, 2019.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 13, 2019, Crockett signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. [17]

Team Texas

In July 2020, Crockett signed on to play for Team Texas of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season. [18]

Personal life

Crockett's brother, Adam, also played for the Poquoson High School baseball team. [19]

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Kyle Crockett
Relief pitcher
Born: (1991-12-15) December 15, 1991 (age 32)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 16, 2014, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 2018, for the Cincinnati Reds