Kyle Lobstein
Kyle Lobstein | |
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![]() Lobstein with the Detroit Tigers | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S. | August 12, 1989|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
August 23, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 6–10 |
Earned run average | 5.22 |
Strikeouts | 75 |
Teams | |
Kyle Eric Lobstein (born August 12, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers in 2014, and has also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals.
Personal life
[edit]Lobstein is a native of Flagstaff, Arizona, and attended Coconino High School.[1] As a 9-year old, Kyle was coached in youth basketball by future ESPN and Comcast SportsNet Houston anchor Steve Bunin.
Professional career
[edit]Tampa Bay Rays
[edit]The Tampa Bay Rays selected Lobstein in the second round, 47th overall, of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the Low-A Hudson Valley Renegades, posting a 3-5 record and 2.58 ERA in 14 games. In 2010, Lobstein played for the Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods, logging a 9-8 record and 4.14 ERA in 27 appearances. The following season, Lobstein split the year between the High-A Charlotte Stone Crabs and the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits, pitching to a cumulative 10-10 record and 4.01 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 132.1 innings of work. Lobstein returned to Montgomery for the 2012 season, recording an 8-7 record and 4.06 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 144.0 innings pitched.[2]
Detroit Tigers
[edit]Lobstein was selected in the 2012 Rule 5 draft by the New York Mets, and traded that same day to the Detroit Tigers.[3][4] On March 25, 2013, the Tigers retained the Rule 5 rights to Lobstein after trading catcher Curt Casali to the Rays, and outrighted Lobstein off of the 40-man roster.[5] He split the season between the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, posting a 13-7 record and 3.27 ERA in 28 starts between the two teams. The Tigers added Lobstein to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[6] He was assigned to Toledo to begin the 2014 season.
On August 23, 2014, the Tigers promoted Lobstein to the major leagues before a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Prior to being called up, Lobstein was 9–11 with a 4.07 ERA and a 1.479 WHIP in 26 games with Triple-A Toledo. Lobstein made his debut in the first game of the doubleheader, pitching 5+2⁄3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits, while walking four, and striking out three.[7] Lobstein made his first major league start on August 28, against the New York Yankees.[8] He pitched six innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits and one walk, while earning a no-decision. Following the game, Lobstein was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo.[9] On September 2, Lobstein was recalled from Triple-A, and made his second major league start of the season that night against the Cleveland Indians.[10] Lobstein pitched 5+1⁄3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits, while walking three and striking out a career-high ten batters.[11] On September 7, Lobstein pitched 5+2⁄3 innings, allowing one run on four hits, while walking two and striking out three, to earn his first major league win over the San Francisco Giants.[12]
Lobstein opened the 2015 season in the Tigers rotation due to Justin Verlander not being able to start the season with a right triceps strain. Lobstein had a 3–5 record, with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.448 WHIP in eight starts before being placed on the disabled list with left shoulder soreness on May 24, 2015.[13] During his rehab assignment, he pitched in two starts for the High-A Lakeland Flying Tigers and four for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. He went 0–3 with a 5.68 ERA between the two stops. The Tigers activated Lobstein from the disabled list on September 3, 2015.[14] During the 2015 season, Lobstein went 3–8 with a 5.94 ERA and a 1.586 WHIP in 13 outings, including 11 starts with the Tigers. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on December 18, 2015.[15]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]On December 21, 2015, Lobstein was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.[16] Lobstein split time between Pittsburgh and the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, and through 14 games with the Pirates, Lobstein recorded a 3.96 ERA over 25 innings. He gave up 11 earned runs on 25 hits while walking 12 batters.[17] On August 30, 2016, Lobstein was designated for assignment.[18]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]On August 31, 2016, Lobstein was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Zach Phillips.[19] He was designated for assignment that same day when the Orioles claimed Drew Stubbs.[20] He was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on September 3,[21] where he pitched in one game before their season ended. He elected free agency on October 5.[22]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On November 17, 2016, Lobstein signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins organization.[23] Lobstein split the 2017 season between the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes and the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, recording a cumulative 2.11 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 42+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[24]
Toros de Tijuana
[edit]On March 20, 2018, Lobstein signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball League. Lobstein finished out the Spring Tournament of the season, recording a 4-2 record and a 2.95 ERA across 11 starts.[25] He was released by the team on June 21.
Los Angeles Dodgers
[edit]On June 22, 2018, Lobstein signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.[26] He was 4–7 with a 3.79 ERA across 14 starts for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers and the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.[27] Lobstein elected free agency following the season on November 2.[28]
Oakland Athletics
[edit]On November 9, 2018, Lobstein signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.[29] He spent the 2019 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, logging a 6-4 record and 4.75 ERA in 43 appearances. Lobstein elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[30]
Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)
[edit]On December 12, 2019, Lobstein signed a minor league contract to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Lobstein did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[31] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
Washington Nationals
[edit]On March 22, 2021, Lobstein signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[32] He was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the season, where he pitched to a 1.69 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 16 appearances. On June 29, Lobstein was selected to the active roster.[33] The following day, he made his first major league appearance since June 24, 2016, and allowed 1 run in 0+1⁄3 of an inning.[34] After struggling to a 20.25 ERA in 3 appearances with Washington, Lobstein was designated for assignment on July 10.[35]
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]On July 13, 2021, Lobstein was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations and was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[36] On August 17, Lobstein was designated for assignment by the Brewers.[37] On August 20, Lobstein cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[38] On October 5, Lobstein elected free agency.[39]
Toros de Tijuana (second stint)
[edit]On March 25, 2022, Lobstein signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[40] Lobstein appeared in 13 games for Tijuana, posting a 1-2 record and 5.01 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched.
On February 15, 2023, Lobstein was loaned to the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[41] However, prior to the start of the American Association season on February 28, Lobstein’s contract was returned to Tijuana.[42]
Long Island Ducks
[edit]On March 8, 2023, Lobstein signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[43] In 37 games (12 starts), Lobstein struggled, going 5-5 with a 5.66 ERA and 81 strikeouts.
Scouting report
[edit]A finesse pitcher, Lobstein relies on a mid to high 80's fastball. He also throws a cutter, changeup and a curveball.[44]
References
[edit]- ^ Flagstaff’s Kyle Lobstein Gets His First Major League Win Archived September 10, 2014, at the Wayback Machine KAFF-FM
- ^ "Kyle Lobstein Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ Lowe, John (December 6, 2012). "Rule 5 draft: Tigers trade for 2B Jeff Kobernus, LHP Kyle Lobstein | Detroit Free Press". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Berry, Adam (February 19, 2013). "Lobstein striving to make big league jump". MLB.com. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Tigers Retain Rights to Lobstein; Outright Him to Double-A".
- ^ Slagter, Josh (November 20, 2013). "Detroit Tigers add 7 players to 40-man roster, including pitchers Kyle Lobstein, Jose Valdez". MLive. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Iott, Chris (August 23, 2013). "Detroit Tigers call up Kyle Lobstein, Patrick McCoy from Toledo; Robbie Ray, Ian Krol sent down". MLive. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ Slovin, Matt (August 27, 2014). "Lobstein's first MLB start comes in key tilt vs. Yanks". MLB.com. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- ^ Bauman, Mike (August 28, 2014). "Lobstein just what the doctor ordered". MLB.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ Dulik, Brian (September 2, 2014). "Hurlers Lobstein, Ray, Ryan, Farmer called up". MLB.com. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
- ^ Dulik, Brian (September 3, 2014). "J.D.'s late homer keeps Tigers half-game back of KC". MLB.com. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (September 7, 2014). "Lobstein's first MLB win aids Tigers' playoff chase". MLB.com. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ^ Zúñiga, Alejandro (May 24, 2015). "Lobstein to DL with sore shoulder; Machado recalled". MLB.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ Beck, Jason (September 3, 2015). "Lobstein activated, will start opener vs. Tribe". MLB.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Iott, Chris (December 18, 2015). "Detroit Tigers designate Kyle Lobstein for assignment to make room for Mike Aviles". MLive. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ Beck, Jason (December 21, 2015). "Tigers trade Lobstein to Pirates for cash". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
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- ^ Meoli, Jon (August 31, 2016). "Orioles add outfielder Drew Stubbs, trade for Michael Bourn on eventful waiver trade deadline day". Retrieved August 31, 2016.
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- ^ Frisaro, Joe (November 17, 2016). "Marlins sign 5, including 3 lefty relievers". MLB.com. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Tijuana Toros: Toros Take Game 2 from Rieleros with Only Three Hits & Solid Outing from Kyle Lobstein | East Village Times". June 2018.
- ^ @ericstephen (June 23, 2018). "The Dodgers signed LHP Kyle Lobstein to a minor league deal, and he'll start Saturday for Double-A Tulsa. Lobstein,…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics, Jerry Blevins Agree to Minor League Deal".
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- ^ "Nationals Place Yan Gomes on 10-Day Injured List, Designate Kyle Lobstein for Assignment".
- ^ Franco, Anthony. "Brewers Acquire Kyle Lobstein From Nationals". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Brewers Designate Kyle Lobstein for Assignment".
- ^ "Kyle Lobstein Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "REGRESA LOBSTEIN RENOVADO". torosdetijuana.com (in Spanish). Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions".
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- ^ "Kyle Lobstein expects to start at Toledo". February 18, 2014.
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