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Josh Stinson
Stinson with the Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1988-03-14) March 14, 1988 (age 36)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 2, 2011, for the New York Mets
KBO: April 1, 2015, for the Kia Tigers
Last appearance
MLB: June 13, 2014, for the Baltimore Orioles
KBO: October 6, 2015, for the Kia Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–2
Earned run average4.47
Strikeouts29
KBO statistics
Win–loss record11-10
Earned run average4.96
Strikeouts93
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Teams

Joshua Randall Stinson (born March 14, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles. He also played in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers.

Career

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Prior to playing professionally, Stinson attended Northwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana.

New York Mets

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He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 37th round of the 2006 MLB draft and began his professional career that season.

He split 2006 between the GCL Mets and the Hagerstown Suns, going a combined 1–3 with a 1.79 ERA in 12 games (seven starts). In 2007, he pitched for the Savannah Sand Gnats and went 3–11 with a 4.86 ERA in 26 games (21 starts). With the Sand Gnats and St. Lucie Mets in 2008, Stinson posted a record of 3–8 with a 3.96 ERA in 28 games (eight starts). In 2009, he pitched for the Sand Gnats and St. Lucie Mets and went 5–3 with a 2.86 ERA in 50 games (only one start). He pitched for the Binghamton Mets and the Buffalo Bisons in 2010, going 11–5 with a 3.90 ERA in 36 games (18 starts).[1]

Stinson made his major league debut on September 2, 2011 for the Mets against the Washington Nationals. He pitched 1 2⁄3 innings, giving up two hits and no runs. He also drew a walk in his first plate appearance.

Milwaukee Brewers

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The Mets waived Stinson at the end of 2012 spring training, and he was claimed by the Milwaukee Brewers.[2] He spent the 2012 season with Milwaukee's Double-A affiliate Huntsville Stars.

Oakland Athletics

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Stinson was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics on March 29, 2013.[3]

Baltimore Orioles

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On April 4, 2013, the Baltimore Orioles claimed Stinson off waivers, and optioned him to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[4] He was recalled from the Class A Frederick Keys on April 24 to start against the Toronto Blue Jays.[5] He was optioned to Norfolk after the game.[6]

Stinson was recalled from Norfolk by the Orioles on August 17, 2013,[7] and optioned back to Norfolk on August 19.[8] He was recalled again on September 3 after the major league rosters expanded.[9]

Stinson was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on May 1, 2014.[10] He was added to the roster again on June 9.[11] He was designated for assignment on June 17.[12] Stinson elected free agency in October 2014.[13]

Kia Tigers

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Stinson signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on October 23, 2014[14] but on December 29, 2014 he signed a one-year deal with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[15]

References

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  1. ^ BR Minors
  2. ^ "Brewers make moves to finalize 40-man roster". MLB.com. April 4, 2012. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  3. ^ "A's claim RHPs Danny Otero and Josh Stinson off waivers". MLB.com. March 29, 2013. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "Orioles claim RHP Josh Stinson off waivers". MLB.com. April 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "Stinson to start for Orioles on Wednesday". April 23, 2013. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  6. ^ "Bundy has Monday appointment with Dr. Andrews (Stinson optioned)". April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  7. ^ Ghiroli, Brittany (August 17, 2013). "Stinson recalled, fills spot left by Urrutia". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  8. ^ Ghiroli, Brittany (August 19, 2013). "O's recall infielder Valencia from Norfolk". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  9. ^ "Orioles recall four players". MLB.com. September 3, 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  10. ^ Standig, Benjamin (May 1, 2014). "Orioles add left-hander Patton to roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  11. ^ Ghiroli, Brittany; Wilson, David (June 9, 2014). "Stinson called up, Barch optioned". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  12. ^ Encina, Eduardo A. (June 17, 2014). "After successful surgery, Matt Wieters to begin rehab 'right away'". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  13. ^ Eddy, Matt (October 6, 2014). "Minor League Transactions: Sept. 26-Oct. 2". Baseball America. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  14. ^ Nowak, Joey (October 23, 2014). "Pirates ink righty Stinson to Minor League deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  15. ^ "Kia Tigers acquire ex-MLB pitcher Josh Stinson". GlobalPost. Yonhap News Agency. December 29, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
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