Matt Koch

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34+23 innings pitched. On June 27, 2023, the Rockies selected Koch's contract, adding him to the major league roster. [19] He made a career–high 39 appearances for Colorado, recording a 5.12 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 38+23 innings pitched. Following the season on October 18, Koch was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Albuquerque. [20] On October 20, Koch elected free agency. [21]

On December 6, 2023, Koch re–signed with the Rockies on a new minor league contract. [22] In 18 games for Albuquerque, he posted a 2.53 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 21+13 innings. On May 19, 2024, the Rockies selected Koch's contract, adding him to their active roster. [23] In two appearances for Colorado, he allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits in 13 of an inning. On May 24, the Rockies designated Koch for assignment. [24] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Albuquerque on May 27. [25] Koch elected free agency on September 30. [26]

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Matt Koch
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-11-02) November 2, 1990 (age 34)
Cherokee, Iowa, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 9, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
NPB: August 22, 2020, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows