Kyle Funkhouser

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54+2⁄3 innings. For his play he was named a freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger. [5] After the 2013 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [6] As a sophomore in 2014, Funkhouser started 18 games, finishing with a school record and NCAA Division I tying 13 wins. [7] He also had a 1.94 ERA and 122 strikeouts. After the season, he was named a first team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). [8] During the summer he played for the United States collegiate national team. [9] [10]

Funkhouser was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers with the 35th overall pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. [11] He opted not to sign with the Dodgers, returning to Louisville for his senior year. [12] He reportedly turned down a signing bonus of $1.75 million. [13]

After posting a 9–3 record with a 3.86 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 93+1⁄3 innings as a senior, Funkhouser was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He was selected in the fourth round, the 115th overall selection. [14]

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

Funkhouser signed with the Tigers, receiving a reported $750,000 signing bonus. [15] He made his professional debut on June 27, 2016, playing for the Connecticut Tigers of the Low-A New York-Penn League; he spent the whole season with the Tigers, playing in 13 games and pitching to an 0–2 record and 2.65 ERA. [16]

Funkhouser began the 2017 season with the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Single-A Midwest League, winning his first game on April 7. [16] The Tigers promoted him to the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the High-A Florida State League in May. [17] In 12 games started between both teams, he posted a 5–2 record and 2.44 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 62+2⁄3 total innings. [18] Funkhouser began the 2018 season with the Erie SeaWolves of the Double-A Eastern League, and earned a midseason promotion to the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple-A International League. [19] In 19 starts for the two affiliates, he posted a combined 4–7 record and 3.96 ERA with 96 strikeouts across 97+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 24, 2018, Funkhouser was ruled out for the remainder of the season after turning his ankle on an uneven sidewalk. [20] In 2019, Funkhouser made 23 starts split between Lakeland, Erie, and Toledo, accumulating a 6–8 record and 6.36 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 92 innings of work.

Funkhouser was added to the Tigers' 40-man roster following the 2019 season, in order to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. [21] On July 27, 2020, Funkhouser made his MLB debut. He earned his first major league win on September 6, 2020, against the Minnesota Twins. [22] With the 2020 Detroit Tigers, Funkhouser appeared in 13 games, compiling a 1–1 record with 7.27 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 17.1 innings pitched. [23]

In 2021, Funkhouser appeared most of the season in middle relief for the Tigers. He earned his first career save on September 19 against the Tampa Bay Rays. [24] Overall in 2021, Funkhouser made 57 appearances (55 in relief), posting a 7–4 record and 3.42 ERA, while striking out 63 batters in 68+1⁄3 innings.

On April 6, 2022, the Tigers announced Funkhouser would start the 2022 season on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. [25] On April 23, Funkhouser was moved to the 60-day injured list. [26] On July 23, it was announced that would miss the entire season after it was revealed he required surgery to address the injury. [27] On November 15, Funkhouser was designated for assignment by the Tigers. [28] Three days later, Funkhouser was non-tendered and became a free agent.

Texas Rangers

On January 5, 2023, Funkhouser signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. [29] He made five scoreless appearances for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, striking out five batters across four innings. Funkhouser elected free agency following the season on November 6. [30] [31]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On April 22, 2025, Funkhouser signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. [32] In seven appearances (four starts) for Oaxaca, Funkhouser logged a 1–1 record and 4.50 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 26 innings of work.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On May 28, 2025, Funkhouser signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [33] He pitched in 17 games, making 12 starts, for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, posting a 2–5 record and 6.03 ERA with 56 strikeouts. [34] Funkhouser elected free agency following the season on November 6. [35]

Guerreros de Oaxaca (second stint)

On April 14, 2026, Funkhouser signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.

References

  1. ↑ "Oak Forest's Funkhouser named Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year". Chicago Tribune. May 30, 2012. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ Kremer, Ron (June 1, 2012). "Oak Forest's Funkhouser Named Gatorade Player of the Year". Oak Forest, Illinois Patch. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Winning's nothing new to Louisville's Kyle Funkhouser". courier-journal.com. May 21, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Baseball: Oak Forest's Funkhouser 2012 Player of the Year". suntimes.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Funkhouser, Kidston Earn Freshman All-America Honors – GoCards.com – Official Website of University of Louisville Athletics". gocards.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "#46 Kyle Funkhouser - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  7. ↑ Borzi, Pat (June 15, 2014). "Louisville Brings the Heat and the Funk". The New York Times.
  8. ↑ "SouthtownStar Athletes On Campus: Louisville's Kyle Funkhouser scores multiple awards". suntimes.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Summer Baseball Update: Funkhouser Named to Team USA". GoCards.com – Official Website of University of Louisville Athletics. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Funkhouser leads list of top prospects on Team USA". Major League Baseball. August 14, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  11. ↑ Gurnick, Ken (June 8, 2015). "With 35th pick, LA drafts righty Funkhouser". mlb.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  12. ↑ Jones, Steve (July 17, 2015). "Ace Funkhouser returning to U of L". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't sign draft pick Kyle Funkhouser - Los Angeles - Dodgers Report- ESPN". Espn.go.com. July 18, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  14. ↑ "UofL's Funkhouser goes 4th round this time". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  15. ↑ 5:19 p.m. ET June 21, 2016 (June 21, 2016). "Louisville baseball pitcher Kyle Funkhouser signs with Detroit Tigers as fourth-round draft pick". Courier-journal.com. Retrieved June 3, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. 1 2 "Kyle Funkhouser Career Stats - 2016". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  17. ↑ Boor, William (January 20, 2016). "Tigers' Kyle Funkhouser making Lakeland debut | MLB.com". MLB.com. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Kyle Funkhouser Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Funkhouser, Hall earn promotions to Toledo". The Blade.
  20. ↑ "Funkhouser out for season with freak foot injury". milb.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  21. ↑ Anthony Fenech (November 20, 2019). "Detroit Tigers protect six players from Rule 5 draft. Here are their selections". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  22. ↑ Beck, Jason (September 6, 2020). "Tigers' trio notches career firsts in win". mlb.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Kyle Funkhouser Stats, Fantasy & News | Detroit Tigers". MLB.com .
  24. ↑ "Tigers 2, Rays 0". mlb.com. September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  25. ↑ Petzold, Evan (April 6, 2022). "Detroit Tigers roster moves: Jose Cisnero to 60-day injured list; Willi Castro to Triple-A". freep.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Cody Stavenhagen Tweet". twitter.com. April 23, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  27. ↑ "Detroit Tigers' Alex Faedo (hip), Kyle Funkhouser (shoulder) to miss rest of 2022 season". freep.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  28. ↑ "Tigers add 5 youngsters to the roster; veteran reliever among those cut". mlive.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Rangers' Kyle Funkhouser: Agrees to deal with Rangers". cbssports.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  30. ↑ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Transactions".
  32. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  33. ↑ Martinez, Valentina (June 1, 2025). "Dodgers Sign Former Tigers Pitcher to Bolster Depth". Dodgers Nation. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  34. ↑ "2025 Oklahoma City Comets". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  35. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 7, 2025). "Minor League Free Agents 2025". Baseball America. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
Kyle Funkhouser
Guerreros de Oaxaca – No. 66
Pitcher
Born: (1994-03-16) March 16, 1994 (age 32)
Palos Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 27, 2020, for the Detroit Tigers
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