Hunter Stratton
| Hunter Stratton | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 63 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 17, 1996 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 2023, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics (through April 27, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.70 |
| Strikeouts | 25 |
| Teams | |
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Hunter Stratton (born November 17, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut for the Pirates in 2023.
Amateur career
Stratton attended Sullivan East High School in Bluff City, Tennessee, where he finished his high school career with 168 strikeouts and was inducted into their Hall of Fame.[1] He played two seasons of college baseball at Walters State Community College, throwing two no-hitters during his sophomore year.[2] Following the end of his sophomore year, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 16th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[3]
Professional career
Stratton signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut with the
Stratton returned to Triple–A Indianapolis in 2023. In 47 appearances, he registered a 4–4 record and 3.99 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 6
On December 8, 2023, Stratton re–signed with the Pirates organization on a minor league contract.[17] On March 25, 2024, the Pirates announced that Stratton's contract would be selected after he made the Opening Day roster.[18]
Personal life
Stratton married his wife, Lakyn, in November 2019.[19] Their first child, Maverick, was born in March 2024.[20]
References
- ^ "LOCAL BRIEFS: Stratton among 23 Sullivan East HOF inductees". September 27, 2021.
- ^ Courier, Tim Hayes | Bristol Herald (March 14, 2017). "LOCALS IN COLLEGE: Hunter Stratton is on a no-hit streak for Walters State". Bristol Herald Courier – Tricities.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Former Sullivan East hurler Hunter Stratton drafted by the Pirates". June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Former Sull. East player Hunter Stratton makes pro debut with Bristol Pirates". June 27, 2017.
- ^ "LOCALS IN THE PROS: Stratton is on a hot streak out of the bullpen for Bradenton". April 20, 2019.
- ^ Biertempfel, Rob. "Dissecting all of Neal Huntington's drafts and where the Pirates went wrong with pitchers". The Athletic.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com.
- ^ Courier, Tim Hayes | Bristol Herald (May 2, 2021). "MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Former Sullivan East pitcher Hunter Stratton starting season in Double-A". Bristol Herald Courier – Tricities.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Courier, Tim Hayes | Bristol Herald (August 2, 2021). "LOCALS IN THE PROS: Hunter Stratton (Sullivan East) sharp in first outing at Triple-A; Thomas Francisco (Abingdon) fares well in pro debut". Bristol Herald Courier – Tricities.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Relief Pitching Prospects: Building a Bullpen from within". November 12, 2021.
- ^ "PRO BASEBALL: Sullivan East grad Hunter Stratton to hone his skills in the Dominican Winter League". October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Pirates No. 1 Prospect, Oneil Cruz, Headlines Indy's Opening Day Roster".
- ^ "Hunter Stratton Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Pirates' Hunter Stratton: Called up to majors". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Reliever Hunter Stratton selected by Pittsburgh". September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Hunter Stratton: Moves into free agency". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Looking at the fit for Sergio Alcántara and Ryder Ryan". bucsondeck.substack.com. 12 December 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Following stellar springs, Henry Davis and Jared Jones will join Pirates for opening day in Miami". post-gazette.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "Week of firsts: Stratton welcomes child, makes OD roster". MLB.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)