Spencer Strider

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Spencer Strider
Atlanta Braves – No. 65
Pitcher
Born: (1998-10-28) October 28, 1998 (age 23)
Columbus, Ohio
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
debut
October 1, 2021, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average3.86
Strikeouts0
Teams

Spencer Robert Strider (born October 28, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.

Amateur career[]

Strider attended the Christian Academy of Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 35th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at Clemson University for the Clemson Tigers.[1] In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] Strider missed the 2019 season after suffering a torn UCL which required Tommy John surgery.[3] He returned from the injury in 2020 and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft and signed.[4]

Professional career[]

Strider split his professional debut of 2021 between the Augusta GreenJackets, the Rome Braves, the Mississippi Braves, and the Gwinnett Stripers.[5][6][7] Between the fourts stops he posted a 3–7 record with a 2.64 ERA and 153 strikeouts over 94 innings.[8][9]

On October 1, 2021, Strider was selected to the Atlanta active roster.[10][11] He made his major league debut that night, pitching one inning of relief against the New York Mets.[12][13] Strider earned his first career win on the final day of the season, again facing the Mets in relief.[14] The Braves finished with an 88-73 record, clinching the NL East, and eventually won the 2021 World Series, giving the Braves their first title since 1995.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ Strange, Mike (June 14, 2017). "CAK's Spencer Strider picked by Indians in 35th round". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Spencer Strider - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Connolly, Matt (February 1, 2019). "One of Clemson's top pitchers is out for the year. How that changes the rotation". The State. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Torres, Aaron (June 11, 2020). "CAK graduate Spencer Strider drafted by Atlanta Braves in fourth round of 2020 MLB Draft". Knoxville News Sentinel.
  5. ^ Aguilera, Nick (May 19, 2021). "Strider fans 10 in second career start". MLB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "Former Clemson standout earns promotion". The Clemson Insider. June 22, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  7. ^ Harris, Chris (July 6, 2021). "Strider strikes out 11 in first professional win; M-Braves regain a share of first place with Wahoos". MILB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  8. ^ Irle, Chase (2021-09-29). "Braves: Spencer Strider hits 100 MPH in his Gwinnett Stripers debut". SportsTalkATL.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Gaskins, Cam (2021-10-01). "Braves call up former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider to MLB roster". ABC Columbia. Retrieved 2021-10-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Burns, Gabriel (October 1, 2021). "Braves promote pitching prospect Spencer Strider to majors". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2021-10-01.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Bowman, Mark (October 1, 2021). "Strider, Lee called up for playoff auditions". MLB.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Venkataraman, Karthik (October 1, 2021). "Knoxville native Spencer Strider makes MLB debut for Atlanta Braves". WBIR-TV. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  13. ^ Priester, JP (October 2, 2021). "Former Clemson Hurler Spencer Strider Makes MLB Debut With Atlanta Braves". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Riley drives in 2, Braves beat Mets 5-0, head to playoffs". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series". MLB. Retrieved November 2, 2021.

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