Kyle Drabek

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What kind of things I should expect. I think it's going to give me a little bit more of an advantage because he's been through everything. I know what to look out for because of him.

— Kyle Drabek, Houston Chronicle [6]

He made four pitching appearances in the Gulf Coast League (for rookies) since his comeback from Tommy John surgery. He was then promoted to the Low–A Williamsport Crosscutters. After a dominant start to the season with the High–A Clearwater Threshers, Drabek was promoted to the Double–A Reading Phillies on June 1, 2009. [8] He was invited to the 2009 All-Star Futures Game, in which he pitched one inning. [9]

Drabek received the Paul Owens Award from the Phillies in a pregame ceremony at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2009. [10] The annual award is presented to the top pitcher and the top position player in the Phillies' minor-league system. [11]

Toronto Blue Jays

Drabek was one of the key players involved in "The Doc Deal", the trade which sent Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay to the Phillies in exchange for Drabek, Travis d'Arnaud, and Michael Taylor in early December. He was officially announced as a member of the Blue Jays on December 16, 2009. [12] Drabek threw the second no-hitter in Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats history on Independence Day, 2010. The final score was 5–0 over the New Britain Rock Cats, as he walked two and struck out three. [13] [14]

Drabek was voted the 2010 Eastern League pitcher of the year. [15] Drabek attributed some of his success to a more consistent delivery, for which the point of release for different pitches appeared the same to batters. "In the beginning, it was like I had different movements for different pitches. Now, everything comes the same and everything stays the same." [16]

Major leagues

Drabek with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010 Drabek pic.jpg
Drabek with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010

The Blue Jays announced on September 12, 2010, that Drabek would be promoted to make his major league debut on September 15. [17] At the time, he was considered the Blue Jays top pitching prospect [18] [19] and amongst the top prospects in baseball. [20] On April 2, Drabek earned his first Major League win against the Minnesota Twins, throwing 101 pitches through 7 innings, with 7 strikeouts, giving up only 1 hit and 1 earned run. [21] His father, Doug Drabek, also earned his first career win against the Minnesota Twins in 1986.

His worst career outing occurred on June 1, 2011, when he lasted only 0.2 innings versus the Cleveland Indians. He used 38 pitches, allowing four earned runs on three hits, three walks, and one strikeout. [22]

On June 14, the Blue Jays announced that Drabek had been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Zach Stewart took his place in the rotation. [23] Drabek was recalled from the minors on September 7. [24]

On June 8, 2012, Drabek took his first Major League at bat. He struck out against Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy. He finished the game 0–2.

In his June 13 start against the visiting Washington Nationals, Drabek "felt a pop in his elbow" during the fifth inning while pitching to Michael Morse. With a one-ball, one-strike count on Morse, Drabek exited the game and was replaced by Aaron Laffey. Drabek was placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 15 with a right elbow sprain. [25] On June 18, it was announced that Drabek would undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career, ending his 2012 season. [26] On May 7, 2013, it was reported that Drabek was on track to return in mid-June, one year since undergoing surgery. [27]

Drabek started his rehab assignment with the Class A-Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays on June 22, 2013. [28] On July 5, Drabek was taken off the 60-day disabled list and optioned to Dunedin. [29] He was promoted to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats on July 29, and to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on August 14. [30] He was recalled by the Blue Jays on September 3 after the Bisons' season ended, and the MLB rosters expanded. [31] Drabek made his 2013 season debut on September 7, in a game against the Minnesota Twins.

Drabek was optioned to the Buffalo Bisons on March 16, 2014. He was recalled to Toronto on August 16, 2014, after going 7–7 with a 4.00 ERA in 29 appearances for Buffalo. [32] His first appearance for the Blue Jays came on August 19, in a 6–1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Drabek pitched two innings and yielded only one hit while striking out three. [33] He was optioned back to Buffalo on August 24.

Chicago White Sox

The Blue Jays placed Drabek on waivers on March 27, 2015. He was claimed that day by the Chicago White Sox. [34] Drabek made his White Sox debut on Opening Day, and gave up a three-run home run to Alex Ríos. He was designated for assignment on April 20, [35] and outrighted to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights on April 22. He elected free agency on November 6. [36]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 18, 2015, Drabek signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. [37] He had his contract selected to the major league roster on April 5. He was designated for assignment on April 8. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno Aces on April 11. After posting a 6.68 ERA with 33 walks in 682⁄3 innings for Triple-A Reno, [38] he was released on June 28, 2016. [39]

San Francisco Giants

On July 12, 2016, the San Francisco Giants signed Drabek to a minor league contract to play shortstop. [40] [41] He played in 10 games for the rookie–level Arizona League Giants, hitting .160/.214/.200 with three RBI. [42] Drabek elected free agency following the season on November 7. [43]

Sugar Land Skeeters

On March 21, 2017, Drabek signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [44] He made 6 starts for the Skeeters, struggling to an 8.33 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 27 innings of work. Drabek was released on May 24. [45]

Pericos de Puebla

On February 26, 2018, Drabek signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. [46] He struggled immensely in two starts, posting an 0–2 record and 49.50 ERA with two strikeouts over two innings.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On July 17, 2018, Drabek signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [47] [48] In 6 games (5 starts), he struggled to a 7.43 ERA with 5 strikeouts across 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. Drabek became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Pitching style

Drabek throws a four-seam fastball clocked between 90 and 96 mph, a curveball in the 79–83 mph range, a cutter with a velocity of 89–95 mph, and a changeup at 83–86 mph. [49]

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Kyle Drabek
Kyle Drabek on February 27, 2016.jpg
Drabek with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1987-12-08) December 8, 1987 (age 36)
Victoria, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 2010, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
April 7, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
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