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Matt Krook
Krook with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in 2022
Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1994-10-21) October 21, 1994 (age 30)
Hillsborough, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 16, 2023, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average23.40
Strikeouts5
Teams

Matthew Edward Krook (born October 21, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Athletics organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. A native of Hillsborough, California, Krook pitched for the Oregon Ducks and was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft and the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft.

Early life

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Matthew Edward Krook was born on October 21, 1994, in Hillsborough, California. Krook attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, California, where he played for the baseball team.[1] In his senior year, he had a 2–1 win–loss record with a 1.65 earned run average (ERA). He was named a First Team All-American and All-Region by Perfect Game and was named to the All-State team by MaxPreps. He was considered one of the top prep pitchers eligible for the 2013 MLB draft.[2]

The Miami Marlins selected Krook in the competitive balance round, with the 35th overall pick, of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[3] Although he had originally intended to sign with the team, and the two sides had agreed upon a contract, he failed a physical examination due to an unspecified issue with his left shoulder. The Marlins withdrew their offer and Krook declined to accept a reduced signing bonus.[4]

College career

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Krook enrolled at the University of Oregon to play college baseball with the Oregon Ducks. He was named a Louisville Slugger First-Team Freshman All-American. He pitched to a 2–1 record and a 1.79 ERA, with 60 strikeouts. Among his highlights that year were an 11-strikeout performance against Loyola Marymount[5] and a quality start where he allowed only five hits in seven innings against Hawaii.[6] Krook's season ended unexpectedly after he felt arm stiffness in a game against Washington State. He elected to undergo Tommy John surgery on April 22, with the procedure done by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews.[7]

Krook did not pitch his sophomore season, although he had expressed interest in playing in the 2015 NCAA tournament and would have agreed to burn his redshirt had the Ducks made it past the Springfield (IL) Regional.[8] In 2015 he played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League where he pitched to an 0–1 record with a 6.35 ERA and 15 strikeouts in six starts.[9]

Professional career

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Draft and minor leagues

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The San Francisco Giants selected Krook in the fourth round, with the 125th overall selection, of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[10] Krook signed with the Giants, was assigned to the AZL Giants, and was later promoted to the Low-A Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. He posted a combined 1–4 record with a 5.53 ERA in 13 games (11 starts) between both teams. He spent 2017 with the High-A San Jose Giants where he went 4–9 with a 5.12 ERA in 25 games (17 starts).[11]

On December 20, 2017, the Giants traded Krook, Christian Arroyo, Denard Span, and Stephen Woods Jr. to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Evan Longoria and cash considerations.[12] Krook spent the 2018 season with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits, pitching to a 4–2 record with a 4.26 ERA in 37 games (six starts). He returned to Montgomery to begin 2019.[13] In 32 appearances (18 starts) for the Biscuits, Krook registered a 2–3 record and 4.50 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14]

On December 10, 2020, the New York Yankees selected Krook from the Rays in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[15] He began the 2021 season with the Double-A Somerset Patriots[16] and was promoted to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders during the season. He started for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Opening Day of the 2022 season.[17] Krook had a 10–7 record and a 4.09 ERA for the RailRiders in 2022. His 155 strikeouts set a new franchise record for a season which was previously held by Carlton Loewer since 1997.[18]

On November 10, 2022, the Yankees added Krook to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[19] Krook was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the 2023 season.[20] He transitioned into a relief pitcher in 2023.[21] In 12 games, Krook registered a 1.04 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 17.1 innings pitched.

New York Yankees (2023)

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On May 27, 2023, Yankees promoted Krook to the major leagues for the first time.[22] He went unused out of the Yankees bullpen and was optioned to Triple-A Scranton on June 1, becoming a phantom ballplayer.[23] On June 8, Krook was recalled after Nestor Cortés was placed on the injured list.[24]

On June 16, 2023 at Fenway Park, Krook made his major league debut. In four games for the Yankees, he pitched to a 24.75 ERA with three strikeouts across four innings pitched. On February 13, 2024, Krook was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Jordan Groshans.[25]

Baltimore Orioles (2024)

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On February 18, 2024, the Yankees traded Krook to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.[26] He was optioned to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2024 season.[27] He was recalled by the Orioles when Corbin Burnes was placed on the paternity list on June 28.[28] He returned to the Tides after surrendering a Wyatt Langford three-run homer in the eighth inning of an 11–2 home loss to the Texas Rangers on June 30.[29][30] Krook was designated for assignment by the Orioles on July 30.[31] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Norfolk on August 2.[32] Krook elected free agency following the season on November 4.[33]

Athletics

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On November 15, 2024, Krook signed a minor league contract with the Athletics.[34]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Staff, Examiner (March 26, 2013). "Matt Krook is a rare dual-threat for St. Ignatius baseball". San Francisco Examiner.
  2. ^ Staff, Examiner (June 4, 2013). "St. Ignatius pitcher a hot prospect entering draft". San Francisco Examiner.
  3. ^ "Miami Marlins pick St. Ignatius pitcher Matt Krook – The Mercury News". Mercurynews.com. June 6, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "Draft pick Krook failed recent physical". MLB.com. June 27, 2013.
  5. ^ "Players of the Week – Matt Krook & Anthony Firenzi | First Base Foundation". firstbasefoundation.org. February 25, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  6. ^ "Oregon vs. Hawaii Game 3 Recap: Late Rally Fuels Ducks In 6–5 Comeback Over 'Bows". Addicted To Quack. February 16, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  7. ^ "Oregon freshman Matt Krook will undergo Tommy John Surgery, miss remainder of season". OregonLive.com. April 22, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  8. ^ "Matt Krook willing to burn redshirt year if Oregon Ducks advance in NCAA baseball tournament". OregonLive.com. May 29, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  9. ^ "Matt Krook – Cape Cod Baseball League – player". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  10. ^ "Oregon's Matt Krook drafted by San Francisco Giants". Statesmanjournal.com. February 25, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "Matt Krook Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  12. ^ "Giants acquire Longoria from Rays". MLB.com. December 20, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  13. ^ "Rays prospects and minor leagues: Josh Lowe, Fox continue strong starts". April 14, 2019.
  14. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "2020 Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com.
  16. ^ "Yankees scouting reports: Somerset Patriots' under-the-radar pitching prospects making big strides, including Janson Junk". May 26, 2021.
  17. ^ Foley, Conor (April 5, 2022). "Krook to start opening day for still-arriving RailRiders". Scranton Times-Tribune.
  18. ^ "Klutch: Matt Krook sets franchise record in crucial win," Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Sunday, September 25, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  19. ^ NJ.com, Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for (November 10, 2022). "Yankees shake up 40-man roster by adding 3 pitchers, losing outfielder". nj.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "Yankees' Matt Krook: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  21. ^ Foley, Conor (March 29, 2023). "SWB media day: Peraza works toward big leagues; new roles for García, Krook; who's here so far". The Times-Tribune. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  22. ^ "Yankees Option Randy Vasquez, Recall Matt Krook". MLB Trade Rumors. May 27, 2023.
  23. ^ "Yankees' Matt Krook: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. June 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  24. ^ "Yankees' Matt Krook: Recalled from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  25. ^ "Yankees Claim Jordan Groshans, Designate Matt Krook". MLB Trade Rumors. February 13, 2024.
  26. ^ https://twitter.com/Orioles/status/1759293205944672261 [bare URL]
  27. ^ "Sunday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have one more week of games to inform their decisions". camdenchat.com. March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  28. ^ Kubatko, Roch. "Burnes goes on paternity list and Krook recalled for tonight's game," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Friday, June 28, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  29. ^ "Orioles roster moves," MLB.com, Monday, July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  30. ^ Kubatko, Roch. "Henderson and Rutschman among leaders in Phase 2, Burnes back on active roster," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Monday, July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  31. ^ "Orioles To Call Up Jackson Holliday". mlbtraderumors.com. July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  32. ^ "Orioles' Matt Krook: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  33. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  34. ^ "Athletics Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. November 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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