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Ray Kerr
Kerr with the Peninsula Oilers in 2017
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (1994-09-10) September 10, 1994 (age 30)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 24, 2022, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record2–3
Earned run average5.30
Strikeouts65
Teams

Raymond Alexander Kerr (born September 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres.

Amateur career

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Kerr graduated from Hug High School in Reno, Nevada, in 2013.[1] He played college baseball for Mendocino College for two years and then quit baseball, returning home to work at a movie theater and a 7-Eleven. The new college baseball coach at Lassen College convinced him to join his team.[2][3] He played collegiate summer baseball for the Peninsula Oilers in the Alaska Baseball League in 2017, where he reached 93 miles per hour (150 km/h) with his fastball.[1]

Professional career

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Seattle Mariners

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Kerr signed with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball as an undrafted free agent on August 24, 2017.[1] He made his professional debut with the Single-A Clinton LumberKings in 2018, logging a 5–11 record and 4.28 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 25 starts. In 2019, Kerr split the season between the High-A Modesto Nuts and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, posting a 4–7 record and 3.82 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 92.0 innings of work across 36 total appearances. Kerr did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He split the 2021 campaign between the Double-A Arkansas Travelers and Tacoma, pitching to a 3.18 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 36 appearances. The Mariners added him to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft following the season on November 19, 2021.[5]

San Diego Padres

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On November 27, 2021, the Mariners traded Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Adam Frazier.[6] He was assigned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas to begin the 2022 season.

On April 22, 2022, Kerr was promoted to major leagues for the first time to replace the injured Pierce Johnson.[7] He made his major league debut on April 24.[8] He appeared in seven games for San Diego in his rookie campaign, pitching to a 9.00 ERA with three strikeouts in five innings pitched.

Kerr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to begin the 2023 season.[9]

Atlanta Braves

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On December 15, 2023, the Padres traded Kerr, Matt Carpenter, and cash considerations to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Drew Campbell.[10][11] He was optioned to the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers to begin the 2024 season.[12] On May 7, 2024, Kerr was selected to the active roster following an injury to Tyler Matzek.[13] On May 24, Kerr made his first career start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[14] In 10 games, he recorded a 5.64 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 24, it was announced that Kerr would require Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[15][16] On November 22, the Braves non–tendered Kerr, making him a free agent.[17]

On November 26, 2024, Kerr re–signed with the Braves on a minor league contract.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Now fully committed, Ray Kerr is back in baseball, in the minor leagues for the Seattle Mariners". Rgj.com. September 23, 2017. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Murray, Chris (May 3, 2022). "The Ray Kerr story: From cleaning up popcorn to pitching in big leagues". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Eagles catch a break in the weather – The Willits News". Willitsnews.com. February 23, 2017. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
  5. ^ Steve Adams. "Mariners Select Julio Rodriguez, Two Others". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mariners deal for '21 All-Star Frazier". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  7. ^ McDonald, Darragh (April 22, 2022). "Padres To Place Pierce Johnson On Injured List". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "'I just couldn't believe it': Hug alum Ray Kerr makes MLB debut with San Diego".
  9. ^ "Padres' Ray Kerr: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  10. ^ Acee, Kevin; Sanders, Jeff. "Padres get 'dollar flexibility' by trading Matt Carpenter, Ray Kerr to Braves for minor leaguer". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  11. ^ Cassavell, AJ (December 15, 2023). "Padres send Carpenter, Kerr to Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  12. ^ "Braves' Ray Kerr: Sent to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Braves' Ray Kerr: Recalled from Triple-A". CBSSports.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "Braves' Ray Kerr: Promoted, starting Friday". CBSSports.com. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  15. ^ Toscano, Justin. "Braves lefthander Ray Kerr will undergo Tommy John surgery". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  16. ^ Harris, Joe (June 24, 2024). "Lefty Kerr expected to need Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Laureano, Canning among 5 let go at non-tender deadline". mlb.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  18. ^ "Ray Kerr and Royber Salinas return to the Braves on minor league deals". batterypower.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
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