Sean Newcomb
Sean Newcomb | |
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Oakland Athletics – No. 16 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. | June 12, 1993|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 10, 2017, for the Atlanta Braves | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 27–25 |
Earned run average | 4.47 |
Strikeouts | 431 |
Teams | |
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Sean William Newcomb (born June 12, 1993) is an American
Amateur career
Newcomb attended Middleborough High School in Middleborough, Massachusetts.[1] As a senior, he had a 0.46 earned run average (ERA) with 110 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched.[2]
After high school, Newcomb enrolled at the
Professional career
Los Angeles Angels
Newcomb was considered a top prospect for the
Atlanta Braves
On November 12, 2015, the Angels traded Newcomb,
Newcomb was invited to spring training for the second time at the start of the 2017 season.
Newcomb started the Braves' first game at
Newcomb endured an abysmal 2020 season, registering an 11.20 ERA in 13.2 innings pitched across 4 games, striking out 10.[44]
In 2021 with the Braves he was 2–0 with one save and a 4.73 ERA, as in 32 relief appearances he pitched 32.1 innings, walked 27 batters, and struck out 43 batters.[45] 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.[46]
The Braves designated Newcomb for assignment on April 19, 2022.[47]
Chicago Cubs
On April 20, 2022, Newcomb was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Jesse Chavez and cash considerations.[48] After spending time on the injured list with a left ankle sprain, he was activated on June 13. Newcomb allowed five runs in an inning of work in an 18-4 loss against the New York Yankees and was designated for assignment after the game.[49] On June 20, Newcomb was outrighted to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.
On August 4, Newcomb was selected back to the active roster to start the second game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.[50] On September 17, Newcomb was once again designated for assignment by the Cubs. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Iowa on September 19.[51] He elected free agency on October 6.
San Francisco Giants
On February 6, 2023, Newcomb signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[52] In 20 appearances split between the Single–A San Jose Giants and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he registered a cumulative 3.15 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 34+1⁄3 innings pitched.[53]
Oakland Athletics
On August 22, 2023, Newcomb was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Trenton Brooks.[54] The next day, Oakland selected Newcomb's contract, adding him to the major league roster.[55] After posting a 3.00 ERA across 7 appearances for Oakland, Newcomb was placed on the injured list with a sprained left knee on September 17.[56] On September 20, it was announced that Newcomb had undergone left knee lateral meniscus surgery, ending his season;[57] he was transferred to the 60–day injured list the same day.[58]
On November 2, 2023, Newcomb signed a one–year, $1 million contract extension with the Athletics.[59] On December 20, Newcomb underwent an arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, with the procedure projected to have him ready for game action by spring training.[60] He was placed on the 60–day injured list to begin the 2024 season after getting behind schedule in his recovery process.[61]
Personal
Newcomb was a fan of the Boston Red Sox growing up.[62]
References
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Sean W. Newcomb on Twitter
- Sean W. Newcomb on Instagram
- Hartford Hawks bio