Robert Stock (baseball)

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37+1⁄3 innings, in which he gave up 22 hits and struck out 42 batters (averaging 10.2 strikeouts per 9 innings). [25]

The San Diego Padres promoted Stock to the major leagues on June 24, 2018, and he made his major league debut that day at 28 years of age, nine years after he was drafted as a catcher. [34] For the 2018 season he was 1–1 with a 2.50 ERA in 32 relief appearances over 39+2⁄3 innings, in which he struck out 38 batters. [35] He threw 11 of the 12 fastest pitches by San Diego pitchers in 2018. [12] In 2018, he had the second-lowest swing rate for his in-strike-zone sliders of any pitcher in baseball (43.1%), behind only Aroldis Chapman (42.5%). [36]

In the minor leagues in 2019, pitching 25 games for the El Paso Chihuahuas in the Triple–A Pacific Coast League and 2 games for the AZL Padres in Arizona League, he was a combined 3–0 with a 3.86 ERA as he struck out 45 batters in 30+1⁄3 innings (averaging 13.4 strikeouts per 9 innings). [37]

In 2019 with the Padres, Stock was 1–0 in ten relief appearances with a 10.13 ERA, as he struck out 15 batters in 10+2⁄3 innings (averaging 12.7 strikeouts per 9 innings). [35] On April 1, 2019, Stock threw a fastball that was timed at 100.6 miles per hour (161.9 km/h), the second-fastest pitch Statcast had ever recorded for a Padre (behind only a 100.8 miles per hour (162.2 km/h) pitch by Jose Dominguez in 2016). [38] Later in the season he was timed at 102 miles per hour (164 km/h). [39] He regularly reaches 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) with his fastball. [40] His season ended three months early, as he suffered a right biceps strain. [35] [41] During the season, he threw a four-seam fastball that averaged 98 mph, an 83 mph slider, and an 85 mph changeup. [41] [42]

On October 30, 2019, Stock was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. He was designated for assignment on July 23, 2020. [43]

Boston Red Sox

On July 26, 2020, Stock was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. [44] He made his first appearance for the Red Sox on August 11, pitching a scoreless 1+1⁄3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. [45] He was optioned to, and recalled from, Boston's alternate training site several times during August and September. [46] [47] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Stock appeared in 10 games, all in relief, compiling an 0–1 record with 4.73 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. [35] On November 25, 2020, Stock was designated for assignment. [48]

Chicago Cubs

On December 2, 2020, Stock was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs. [49] On February 28, 2021, Stock was designated for assignment by the Cubs. [50] On March 3, Stock cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs; he was also invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. [51] On June 16, Stock was selected to the active roster. [52] Stock was optioned to Iowa on June 17 after allowing 5 runs in 4 innings against the New York Mets, struggling with command and walking 6. On June 20, Stock was designated for assignment by Chicago. [53]

New York Mets

On June 22, 2021, Stock was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets and optioned to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets. [54] On July 7, 2021, Stock started the second game of a double-header against the Milwaukee Brewers, pitching the first four innings. Stock was placed on the 60-day injured list on July 23 after suffering a right hamstring strain. [55] Stock made 3 starts for the Mets, going 0–2 with an 8.00 ERA and 9 strikeouts. On October 29, Stock elected free agency. [56]

Doosan Bears

On January 4, 2022, Stock signed a one-year, up to $700,000 contract with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. [57] Stock started 29 games for Doosan in 2022, logging a 9–10 record and 3.60 ERA with 138 strikeouts covering 165.0 innings pitched. [58] He became a free agent after the 2022 season.

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 26, 2023, Stock signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. [59] He began the year pitching for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. In 11 games (4 starts), he struggled to an 0–3 record and 8.22 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 23.0 innings of work. [60]

Long Island Ducks

On June 16, 2023, Stock signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [61] He threw a no-hitter against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on July 18. [62] In 16 starts for Long Island, Stock registered a 9–4 record and 4.40 ERA with 92 strikeouts across 102+1⁄3 innings pitched. [63]

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On February 13, 2024, Stock signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. [64]

Team Israel

Stock played for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, held in Miami starting during March 11–15. [65] [66] [67]

Personal life

Stock is married to Sara Stock (née Krutewicz), whom he met on a blind date when she was on spring break in Palm Beach during the same time that Stock was in the area for Cardinals spring training. [26] [29] [68]

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Robert Stock
Robert Stock (51222861487) (cropped).jpg
Stock with the Iowa Cubs in 2021
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos – No. 81
Pitcher
Born: (1989-11-21) November 21, 1989 (age 34)
Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 24, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
KBO: April 2, 2022, for the Doosan Bears
Manager
3 Ian Kinsler
Coaches
Bench Coach 12 Brad Ausmus
Bench Coach 48 Jerry Narron
Hitting Coach 20 Kevin Youkilis
Pitching Coach 28 Josh Zeid
First Base Coach 5 Tyger Pederson
Third Base Coach 2 Blake Gailen
Bullpen Coach 16 Nate Fish
Bullpen Catcher 7 Tal Erel
Coach 46 Simon Rosenbaum
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