T. J. Sikkema

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31+1⁄3 innings, and was named a league all-star. [7] [8] [9] In 2019, his junior season, he compiled a 7-4 record with a 1.32 ERA in 17 games (13 starts), striking out 101 batters in 88+2⁄3 innings. [10] He was named to the All-SEC Second Team. [11]

Professional career

New York Yankees

Sikkema was selected by the New York Yankees with the 38th overall selection of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. [12] [13] He signed with the Yankees for the slot value of $1.95 million and made his professional debut with the Staten Island Yankees of the Class A Short Season New York–Penn League. [14] [15] Over 10+2⁄3 innings, he gave up one run. He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [16] He missed all of the 2021 season due to a shoulder injury. [17]

Sikkema was assigned to the Hudson Valley Renegades of the High-A South Atlantic League to begin the 2022 season. [18]

Kansas City Royals

On July 27, 2022, Sikkema, Beck Way, and Chandler Champlain were traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Andrew Benintendi. [19] He was subsequently assigned to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Double-A Texas League. [20] Over 18 starts between Hudson Valley and Northwest Arkansas, Sikkema went 1-6 with a 4.83 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 69 innings. [21] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Surprise Saguaros after the season. [22] He returned to the Naturals for the 2023 season. [23] Over 34 relief appearances, Sikkema went 4-4 with a 5.85 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 72+1⁄3 innings. [24]

Cincinnati Reds

On December 6, 2023, the Cincinnati Reds selected Sikkema in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. [25]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Coss, Matt (August 2, 2016). "Q-C pitchers lead INA all-state selections". The Quad-City Times.
  2. ↑ "TJ Sikkema".
  3. ↑ Batterson, Steve (April 24, 2018). "Tigers' Sikkema embraces the battle". The Quad-City Times.
  4. ↑ "Missouri's Sikkema named second-team preseason All-American". Columbia Daily Tribune.
  5. ↑ Kurelac, Josh (May 22, 2017). "Mizzou's T.J. Sikkema makes All-SEC Freshman Team". KRCG.
  6. ↑ Raley, Clare (February 12, 2019). "On the mound: A look at Missouri baseball's pitching staff". Columbia Missourian.
  7. ↑ "Get ready to watch these Cape League stars soon at your favorite MLB ballpark". Capecodtimes.com.
  8. ↑ "TJ Sikkema". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  9. ↑ "2018 Cape League All-Stars Announced". Capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  10. ↑ Dave Matter. "Athletes of the year and more: Mizzou sports superlatives for 2018-19". Union-bulletin.com.
  11. ↑ Martin, Derek (May 21, 2019). "Mizzou's Sikkema named All-SEC Second-Team". KMAland.com.
  12. ↑ Malloy, Quinn. "Missouri baseball's Misner, Sikkema selected 35th, 38th in MLB Draft". Fairfield Sun Times.
  13. ↑ Kuty, Brendan (June 4, 2019). "MLB Draft 2019: Yankees pick T.J. Sikkema with No. 38 overall pick, thanks to Sonny Gray trade - Scouting report". nj.com.
  14. ↑ Rosenstein, Mike (June 7, 2019). "MLB Draft 2019: Yankees sign seven picks, including Missouri's TJ Sikkema - Who will be the fastest riser". Nj.com . NJ Advance Publications . Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  15. ↑ "As pro career begins, Sikkema returns to his roots". Qctimes.com. June 11, 2019.
  16. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com .
  17. ↑ "Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 8/30/2021". Blogs.fangraphs.com. August 30, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Pinstriped Power: 2022 Break Camp Roster Revealed". Milb.com.
  19. ↑ Hoch, Bryan (July 28, 2022). "Andrew Benintendi traded to Yankees". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  20. ↑ Callis, Jim; Mayo, Jonathan; Dykstra, Sam (August 5, 2022). "Hottest pitching prospects August 2022". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  21. ↑ "T.J. Sikkema Stats, Fantasy & News".
  22. ↑ Callis, Jim; Mayo, Jonathan; Dykstra, Sam (September 16, 2022). "Arizona Fall League rosters 2022". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  23. ↑ Dykstra, Sam (April 4, 2023). "Where Royals top prospects are starting 2023 season". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  24. ↑ "T.J. Sikkema Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  25. ↑ Mayo, Jonathan (December 6, 2023). "2023 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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T. J. Sikkema
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Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher
Born: (1998-07-25) July 25, 1998 (age 26)
Clinton, Iowa
Bats: Left
Throws: Left