Easton Lucas
Easton Lucas | |
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Detroit Tigers – No. 91 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Thousand Oaks, California, U.S. | September 23, 1996|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 8, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics | |
MLB statistics (through May 10, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 9.00 |
Strikeouts | 13 |
Teams | |
Easton James Lucas (born September 23, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics.
Amateur career
Lucas attended Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley, California.[1] He enrolled at Pepperdine University to play college baseball for the Pepperdine Waves. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[2]
Professional career
Miami Marlins
The
Baltimore Orioles
On December 2, 2019, the Marlins traded Lucas to the Baltimore Orioles for Jonathan Villar.[5] Lucas did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] He returned to action in 2021, and spent the season with the High–A Aberdeen IronBirds. In 27 appearances, Lucas logged a 3.96 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 1 save across 38+2⁄3 innings of work.[7]
Lucas spent all of 2022 with the Double–A
Oakland Athletics
On July 19, 2023, the Orioles traded Lucas to the
On May 8, 2024, the Athletics selected Lucas' contract, adding him to their major league roster.[15] In three appearances for the Athletics, he struggled to a 14.73 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 3+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 16, Lucas was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Brandon Bielak.[16]
Detroit Tigers
On May 18, 2024, Lucas was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[17]
References
- ^ "Grace Brethren's Easton Lucas throws his second no–hitter this season". dailynews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "#23 Easton Lucas - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Simi Valley senior Campbell leads crop of locals picked in Major League Baseball draft". vcstar.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Easton Lucas - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Orioles trade Jonathan Villar to Marlins at nontender deadline for minor league pitcher Easton Lucas". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Easton Lucas Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Orioles Acquire Shintaro Fujinami From A's". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "History Made in Bowie on Friday as Three Pitchers Hurl No-No". milb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "O's News: Orioles promote top prospects Heston Kjerstad, Easton Lucas to Triple-A Norfolk". augustafreepress.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Easton Lucas: Traded to Oakland". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Orioles deal for A's reliever Fujinami". mlb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Easton Lucas: Added to roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Easton Lucas: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics Announce Several Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Astros Trade Brandon Bielak To Athletics". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Tigers Claim Easton Lucas, Designate Ty Adcock". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)