Noah Murdock

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22+23 innings pitched. [6] He split the 2022 campaign between Quad Cities and the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals. In 17 starts split between the two affiliates, he struggled to an 0–7 record and 6.91 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 70+13 innings of work. [7]

Murdock returned to Northwest Arkansas in 2023, making 36 appearances and logging a 5.87 ERA with 77 strikeouts over 69 innings pitched. [8] In 2024, he split time between Northwest Arkansas and the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers. In 46 combined appearances out of the bullpen, Murdock accumulated a 3.16 ERA with 72 strikeouts across 62+23 innings. [9]

Athletics

On December 11, 2024, the Athletics selected Murdock from the Royals in the Rule 5 draft. [10] On March 17, 2025, manager Mark Kotsay announced that Murdock had made the team's Opening Day roster. [11] In 14 appearances for the Athletics, he struggled to a 13.24 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched. Murdock was designated for assignment following the promotion of Elvis Alvarado on May 9. [12]

See also

References

  1. Writer, Nicholas Vandeloecht Staff. "High school athlete takes next step". The Progress Index.
  2. Times-Dispatch, ERIC KOLENICH Richmond (May 6, 2016). "At 6-foot-7, Colonial Heights pitcher Noah Murdock makes the most of his abilities". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  3. Writer, Nicholas Vandeloecht Staff. "Remaining committed". The Progress Index.
  4. Rieper, Max (July 1, 2024). "A look back at the Royals' 2019 draft class, five years later". Royals Review.
  5. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. "Noah Murdock - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. "Noah Murdock - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  8. "Noah Murdock Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. "Royals lose pitcher Noah Murdock in Rule 5 draft". royalsreview.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  10. Gallegos, Martín (March 8, 2025). "Is this righty A's next Rule 5 Draft gem?". MLB.com. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  11. "A's To Carry Rule 5 Pick Noah Murdock On Opening Day Roster". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  12. "A's Designate Noah Murdock For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
Noah Murdock
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Murdock with the Athletics in 2025
Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1998-08-20) August 20, 1998 (age 26)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 29, 2025, for the Athletics