Kyle Muller
Kyle Muller | |
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Oakland Athletics – No. 39 | |
Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 16, 2021, for the Atlanta Braves | |
MLB statistics (through April 24, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 4–10 |
Earned run average | 6.15 |
Strikeouts | 119 |
Teams | |
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Kyle Douglas Muller (born October 7, 1997) is an American
Amateur career
Muller attended
]Muller committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college baseball for the Texas Longhorns.[4]
Professional career
Atlanta Braves
The
After signing, Muller was assigned to the
Muller did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] After the year, the Braves added Muller to their 40-man roster.[12][13]
On June 16, 2021, Muller was promoted to the major leagues for the first time after Tucker Davidson was placed on the injured list.[14] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching one inning and allowing two runs against the Boston Red Sox.[15] He made his first career start on June 21 against the New York Mets, allowing 1 run over 4 innings during the 4-2 loss.[16] On July 3, Muller was optioned back down to Triple-A Gwinnett.[17][18] In 2021 with the Braves he was 2-4 with a 4.17 ERA in nine games (8 starts).[19]
Oakland Athletics
On December 12, 2022, the
Personal life
His older brother, Chris, is also a Major League Baseball pitcher.[23]
References
- ^ Little, Greg (28 March 2016). "Texas baseball signee Kyle Muller strikes out 24 in a row to break national record". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Zaleon, Avi (24 May 2016). "Jesuit senior Kyler Muller named Texas Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Kyle Muller wins Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year". USA Today. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b Wixon, Matt (11 April 2016). "Decisions, decisions; Jesuit's Muller faces choice between pitcher or hitter, UT or MLB". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Jesuit P Kyle Muller, Braves agree $2.5 million deal". WFAA. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Kyle Muller Stats, Highlights, Bio". MILB.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ Mayo, Johnathan (April 5, 2018). "Where Braves' Top 30 prospects are starting season". MLB.com. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ Wellham, David (May 24, 2018). "A look at Cristian Pache and four other key players at high-A Florida". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "LHP Kyle Muller Promoted to M-Braves, RHP Connor Johnstone to Florida". WLBT. August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "Kyle Muller Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (November 19, 2020). "Braves add LHP Kyle Muller to 40-man roster". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (November 20, 2020). "Braves add Muller to 40-man, claim Mayfield". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (June 16, 2021). "Braves promote LHP prospect Kyle Muller". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Arroyo's pinch slam sends surging Red Sox past Braves, 10-8". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 16, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Searching for sticky stuff: MLB umps start checking pitchers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (July 4, 2021). "Braves promote hot-hitting Orlando Arcia". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (July 5, 2021). "Braves plan to see more of Orlando Arcia in left field". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Kyle Muller Stats | Baseball-Reference.com".
- ^ Bowman, Mark (December 12, 2022). "Backstop swap: Contreras to Crew, Murphy to ATL in 3-way deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Dierberger, Tom (March 24, 2023). "A's name Muller as 2023 Opening Day starter vs. Angels". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Wirth, Taylor (March 31, 2023). "Muller revels in meaningful Opening Day start vs. Angels". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "How Oakland's surprising Opening Day starter reacted to the news". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet