Kent Emanuel
Kent Jeffrey Emanuel (born June 4, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He played college baseball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros.
| Kent Emanuel | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 4, 1992 Woodstock, Georgia | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 24, 2021, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.55 |
| Strikeouts | 13 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career edit
Emanuel attended Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Georgia. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the 2010 MLB draft, but did not sign.[1] Emanuel attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and played college baseball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] In 2013, Emanuel was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Year.[3]
Professional career edit
Houston Astros edit
The Houston Astros selected Emanuel in the third round, with the 74th overall selection, of the 2013 MLB draft.[4] He pitched 9 scoreless innings for the GCL Astros in 2013. He split the 2014 season between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Lancaster JetHawks, going a combined 9–7 with a 4.21 ERA over 124 innings. He spent the 2015 season with the Corpus Christi Hooks, going 1–1 with a 3.68 ERA over 14+2⁄3 innings. He returned to Corpus Christi in 2016, going 6–4 with a 5.23 ERA over 82+2⁄3 innings. He split the 2017 season between Corpus Christi and the Fresno Grizzlies, going a combined 6–7 with a 5.72 ERA over 116 innings. He spent the 2018 season with Fresno, going 5–4 with a 5.59 ERA over 83+2⁄3 innings. Emanuel spent the 2019 season with the Round Rock Express of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, going 8–2 with a 3.90 ERA over 101+2⁄3 innings.[5]
The Astros added Emanuel to their 40-man roster on November 4, 2019.[6] Emanuel did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 6, 2020, he was suspended 80 games after testing positive for Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone.[7]
On April 23, 2021, the Astros promoted Emanuel to the major leagues for the first time.[8] In his MLB debut on April 24, he threw 8+2⁄3 innings in relief and picked up the win, becoming the first pitcher since Neil Allen in May 1988 to pitch more than eight innings in relief. He entered the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park in relief of Jake Odorizzi who left the game due to tightness in his right forearm after retiring one batter on five pitches.[9] On June 3, Emanuel underwent season-ending surgery to repair an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.[10] In 10 games for the Astros in 2021, he recorded a 2.55 ERA with 13 strikeouts.
Philadelphia Phillies edit
On November 19, 2021, the Philadelphia Phillies claimed Emanuel off of waivers.[11] Emanuel was placed on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2022 season on March 20 with a left elbow impingement.[12] He was activated on July 8, and optioned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[13] In 13 starts split between Lehigh Valley, the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils, and the Single–A Clearwater Threshers, he accumulated a 2.64 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 58.0 innings pitched. His season ended prematurely after he was again placed on the injured list with a left shoulder strain on September 14.[14] On November 9, Emanuel was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.[15] He elected free agency the following day.[16]
Pittsburgh Pirates edit
On February 10, 2023, Emanuel signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[17] In 20 games (13 starts) for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians (and one game for the High–A Bradenton Marauders), he posted a 7–5 record and 6.12 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 85+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 10, Emanuel was released by the Pirates organization.[18]
References edit
- ^ Mike Rosenbaum (June 7, 2013). "Kent Emanuel: Prospect Profile for Houston Astros' 3rd-Round Pick". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "#16 Kent Emanuel – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ Pat Borzi (June 20, 2013). "A Top Pitcher's Workload Comes Under Scrutiny". The New York Times. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Brian T. Smith (June 4, 2013). "Astros' third-round pick, Kent Emanuel, expects to be on innings limit". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ Brian Stultz (August 27, 2019). "Emanuel throws one-hit gem for Express". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "Astros' qualifying offer to Gerrit Cole used as insurance for team". ABC 13 Eyewitness News. November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "Astros minor leaguer banned for positive PED test". ESPN.com. August 6, 2020.
- ^ Chronicle, Matt Young, Chron com / Houston (April 23, 2021). "Astros rookie sending a message to MLB by wearing No. 0". Chron.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ McTaggart, Brian. "Emanuel excels in 'wild' debut: 'I was ready,'" MLB.com, Saturday, April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021
- ^ "Emanuel (left elbow surgery) out for season". MLB.com.
- ^ Breen, Matt (November 19, 2021). "Phillies claim reliever Kent Emanuel off waivers from Houston, protect three from Rule 5 Draft". Inquirer.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Phillies' Kent Emanuel: Lands on 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies' Kent Emanuel: Reinstated, sent down". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies' Kent Emanuel: Called up, moved to IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies claim right-hander Ortiz and left-hander Vasquez off waivers from San Francisco Giants; outright five to Triple-A Lehigh Valley". mlb.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. February 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Kent Emanuel: Released by Pittsburgh". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- North Carolina Tar Heels bio