Kyle Lobstein

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5+2⁄3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits, while walking four, and striking out three. [7] Lobstein made his first major league start on August 28, against the New York Yankees. [8] He pitched six innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits and one walk, while earning a no-decision. Following the game, Lobstein was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo. [9] On September 2, Lobstein was recalled from Triple-A, and made his second major league start of the season that night against the Cleveland Indians. [10] Lobstein pitched 5+1⁄3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits, while walking three and striking out a career-high ten batters. [11] On September 7, Lobstein pitched 5+2⁄3 innings, allowing one run on four hits, while walking two and striking out three, to earn his first major league win over the San Francisco Giants. [12]

Lobstein opened the 2015 season in the Tigers rotation due to Justin Verlander not being able to start the season with a right triceps strain. Lobstein had a 3–5 record, with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.448 WHIP in eight starts before being placed on the disabled list with left shoulder soreness on May 24, 2015. [13] During his rehab assignment, he pitched in two starts for the High-A Lakeland Flying Tigers and four for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. He went 0–3 with a 5.68 ERA between the two stops. The Tigers activated Lobstein from the disabled list on September 3, 2015. [14] During the 2015 season, Lobstein went 3–8 with a 5.94 ERA and a 1.586 WHIP in 13 outings, including 11 starts with the Tigers. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on December 18, 2015. [15]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 21, 2015, Lobstein was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. [16] Lobstein split time between Pittsburgh and the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, and through 14 games with the Pirates, Lobstein recorded a 3.96 ERA over 25 innings. He gave up 11 earned runs on 25 hits while walking 12 batters. [17] On August 30, 2016, Lobstein was designated for assignment. [18]

Baltimore Orioles

On August 31, 2016, Lobstein was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Zach Phillips. [19] He was designated for assignment that same day when the Orioles claimed Drew Stubbs. [20] He was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on September 3, [21] where he pitched in one game before their season ended. He elected free agency on October 5. [22]

Miami Marlins

On November 17, 2016, Lobstein signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins organization. [23] Lobstein split the 2017 season between the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes and the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, recording a cumulative 2.11 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 42+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [24]

Toros de Tijuana

On March 20, 2018, Lobstein signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball League. Lobstein finished out the Spring Tournament of the season, recording a 4-2 record and a 2.95 ERA across 11 starts. [25] He was released by the team on June 21.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On June 22, 2018, Lobstein signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. [26] He was 4–7 with a 3.79 ERA across 14 starts for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers and the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. [27] Lobstein elected free agency following the season on November 2. [28]

Oakland Athletics

On November 9, 2018, Lobstein signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization. [29] He spent the 2019 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, logging a 6-4 record and 4.75 ERA in 43 appearances. Lobstein elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019. [30]

Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)

On December 12, 2019, Lobstein signed a minor league contract to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Lobstein did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [31] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020. [32]

Washington Nationals

On March 22, 2021, Lobstein signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. [33] He was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the season, where he pitched to a 1.69 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 16 appearances. On June 29, Lobstein was selected to the active roster. [34] The following day, he made his first major league appearance since June 24, 2016, and allowed 1 run in 0+1⁄3 of an inning. [35] After struggling to a 20.25 ERA in 3 appearances with Washington, Lobstein was designated for assignment on July 10. [36]

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 13, 2021, Lobstein was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations and was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. [37] On August 17, Lobstein was designated for assignment by the Brewers. [38] On August 20, Lobstein cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. [39] On October 5, Lobstein elected free agency. [40]

Toros de Tijuana (second stint)

On March 25, 2022, Lobstein signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. [41] Lobstein appeared in 13 games for Tijuana, posting a 1-2 record and 5.01 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched.

On February 15, 2023, Lobstein was loaned to the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [42] However, prior to the start of the American Association season on February 28, Lobstein’s contract was returned to Tijuana. [43]

Long Island Ducks

On March 8, 2023, Lobstein signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [44] In 37 games (12 starts), Lobstein struggled, going 5-5 with a 5.66 ERA and 81 strikeouts. He became a free agent following the season.

Scouting report

A finesse pitcher, Lobstein relies on a mid to high 80's fastball. He also throws a cutter, changeup and a curveball. [45]

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Kyle Lobstein
Kyle Lobstein pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2014 spring training.jpg
Lobstein with the Detroit Tigers
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-12) August 12, 1989 (age 35)
Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 23, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers