Kyle Schepel
| Kyle Schepel | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 7, 1990 Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Kyle James Schepel (born August 7, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
Amateur career
Schepel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School and then Grand Valley State University. During his freshman campaign at GVSU, he went 5–1 with a 2.15 ERA in 11 games. In his sophomore year, he was 6–2 with a 5.81 ERA in 15 games. In his junior season, he was 11–0 with a 2.57 ERA in 14 starts. In his senior season, he was 9–4 with a 2.75 ERA in 14 starts, striking out 94 batters in 78.2 innings. He went 31–7 overall and won the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference 'Pitcher of the Year Award' in 2011.[1] He is also the university's career leader in victories, games started, strikeouts and innings pitched.[2][3] He was a pre-season All-American in 2012.[4]
Professional career
Rockford RiverHawks
Schepel began his professional career in 2012 in the
Arizona Diamondbacks
On September 23, 2012, the
Seattle Mariners
Shortly after his Arizona release, Schepel signed on with the independent Frontier Greys. After a handful of games there, he signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on June 3. He pitched for the Single–A Clinton LumberKings, High–A Bakersfield Blaze and Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers that year. He was 1–3 with a 2.93 ERA in 29 games that year. In 2016, he completed his best season to date, tallying a 4–3 record with a 2.09 ERA in 43 appearances, with 75 strikeouts and a .164 batting average against in 43 total appearances between Bakersfield and the Double-A Jackson Generals. On November 7, 2016, Schepel elected free agency.
Washington Nationals
On December 9, 2016, Schepel signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. He spent the 2017 season with the High–A Potomac Nationals and Double–A Harrisburg Senators. In 34 total appearances between the two affiliates, Schepel posted a 3.76 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 55.0 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2017.[11]
Sioux Falls Canaries
On February 28, 2018, Schepel signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Professional Baseball. In 50 relief outings for the Canaries, he recorded a 3.28 ERA with 75 strikeouts and 14 saves in 57+2⁄3 innings of work. Schepel became a free agent following the season.
References
- ^ "Grand Valley State's Steve Anderson and Tiffin's Pat Curtin Named 2012 GLIAC Baseball "Co-Players of the Year"". GLIAC. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Grand Rapids, Michigan Sports News". MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Silver Hawks: South Bend's Schepel finally getting noticed – schurz-southbendtribune". Articles.southbendtribune.com. 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ Brian VanOchten (2012-01-25). "Four Grand Valley State baseball players named to preseason All-Americans". MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Kyle Schepel Bolsters Jackson Bullpen". OurSports Central. 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Former Laker pitcher Kyle Schepel signs with Arizona Diamondbacks". MLive.com. 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Former Grand Valley State pitcher makes first professional win a no-hitter". MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ Marshall, Ashley. "South Bend Silver Hawks pitcher Kyle Schepel fires a seven-inning no-hitter against the Lansing Lugnuts | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ Jackson, Josh (2013-08-31). "Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Kyle Schepel pitches his second no-hitter of the season for Hillsboro Hops | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Rockford RiverHawks' Kyle Schepel flirts with no-hitter – News – Rockford Register Star – Rockford, IL". Rrstar.com. 2012-07-06. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)