Lucas Erceg

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47+2⁄3 innings pitched. [13]

Erceg split the 2022 season between Biloxi and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, pitching in 49 games and registering a 3-4 record and 4.55 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 2 saves in 61+1⁄3 innings of work. [14] Erceg was assigned to Triple–A Nashville to begin the 2023 season, where he made 13 appearances and struggled to a 6.46 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 15+1⁄3 innings pitched. [15]

Oakland Athletics

On May 17, 2023, Erceg was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. [16] On May 19, Erceg was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [17] He made his MLB debut that night versus the Houston Astros, allowing one run over one inning and recording one strikeout. [18] In his rookie campaign, Erceg made 50 appearances out of the bullpen, compiling a 4–4 record and 4.75 ERA with 68 strikeouts across 55 innings pitched. [19]

Erceg made 38 appearances for Oakland in 2024, recording a 3.68 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 3 saves across 36+2⁄3 innings of work. [20]

Kansas City Royals

On July 30, 2024, the Athletics traded Erceg to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Mason Barnett, Will Klein, and Jared Dickey. [21]

Personal life

Erceg's father is from Croatia. [22]

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Lucas Erceg
Kansas City Royals – No. 60
Pitcher
Born: (1995-05-01) May 1, 1995 (age 29)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 19, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics
Kansas City Royals current roster
Active roster
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