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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1990)}} |
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| name = Jerad Eickhoff |
| name = Jerad Eickhoff |
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| image = Jerad Eickhoff |
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| caption = Eickhoff with the [[Indianapolis Indians]] in 2022 |
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| position = [[Pitcher]] |
| position = [[Pitcher]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|7|2}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|7|2}} |
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| birth_place = [[Evansville, Indiana]] |
| birth_place = [[Evansville, Indiana]], U.S. |
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| debutyear = 2015 |
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| debutteam = Philadelphia Phillies |
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| finalleague = MLB |
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| statyear = 2019 season |
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| finaldate = June 22 |
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| finalyear = 2022 |
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| finalteam = Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]] |
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*[[Philadelphia Phillies]] ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2019}}) |
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* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2021}}) |
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* [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] ({{mlby|2022}}) |
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'''Jerad Joseph Eickhoff''' ( |
'''Jerad Joseph Eickhoff''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|aɪ|k|ɒ|f}} {{respell|EYE|kof}};<ref>{{cite web |title=Baseball Player Name Pronunciation Guide |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/baseball-player-name-pronunciation-guide.shtml |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |access-date=April 3, 2021 |archive-date=April 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419182524/https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/baseball-player-name-pronunciation-guide.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> born July 2, 1990) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[New York Mets]] and [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]. Eickhoff was drafted by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] in the 15th round (474th overall) of the [[2011 Major League Baseball draft]]. In July 2015, the Rangers traded him to the Phillies, with whom he made his big league debut in {{by|2015}}.<ref name="bbrefeickhoffmaj">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/eickhje01.shtml|title=Jerad Eickhoff Stats|date=2019|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=May 9, 2019}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
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Eickhoff was born on July 2, 1990, in [[Evansville, Indiana]].<ref name="mlb">{{cite web |title=Jerad Eickhoff Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jerad-eickhoff-595191 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |access-date=June 21, 2021}}</ref> His father, Ron, was a local carpenter who would help Eickhoff and his brothers, Jonathan and Jordan, practice baseball in their backyard.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zolecki |first1=Todd |title=Dad backed Eickhoff, despite broken windows |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jerad-eickoff-father-s-day-memory |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=June 16, 2019}}</ref> His mother DeeDee, meanwhile, drove Eickhoff and his brothers to baseball games and tournaments throughout their childhood.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Montemurro |first1=Meghan |title=Phillies players reflect on their mothers' impact |url=https://www.app.com/story/sports/mlb/phillies/2017/05/13/phillies-players-reflect-mothers-impact/101659888/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=[[Asbury Park Press]] |date=May 13, 2017}}</ref> Growing up, Eickhoff was a supporter of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB), and frequently attended games at [[Busch Memorial Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Claybourn |first1=Cole |title=Eickhoff to face Cardinals, his childhood team |url=https://archive.courierpress.com/sports/professional/eickhoff-to-face-cardinals-his-childhood-team-32071962-0e56-7a80-e053-0100007f07a2-378193681.html/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=[[Evansville Courier & Press]] |date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> |
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===Early life and college career=== |
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Eickhoff was born in [[Evansville, Indiana]], and graduated from [[Mater Dei High School (Evansville, Indiana)|Mater Dei High School]] in Evansville.<ref name=autogenerated5>[https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/meet-a-young-workhorse-younger-power-prospect-unbeakable-hitting-records-32290252f10d Meet a young workhorse, younger power prospect + unbeakable hitting records<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated6>[https://crawdadsbeat.com/2015/08/21/when-he-was-a-crawdad-the-journey-of-jerad-eickhoff-from-high-school-3b-to-major-league-pitcher/ When He Was a Crawdad: The Journey of Jerad Eickhoff from High School 3B to Major League Pitcher « Crawdads Beat<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In high school, he was primarily a [[third baseman]], though he started pitching in his junior year.<ref name=autogenerated6 /> (Later, when Eickhoff made his MLB debut, he became only the second big leaguer from his high school’s baseball program to play major league baseball — [[Rob Maurer]] being the first.)<ref>[http://my1053wjlt.com/mater-dei-alum-jerad-eickhoff-called-up-by-philadelphia-phillies/ "Mater Dei Alum Jerad Eickhoff Called Up by Philadelphia Phillies"]</ref> |
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Eickhoff played baseball and basketball at [[Mater Dei High School (Evansville, Indiana)|Mater Dei High School]] in Indiana. He was primarily a [[third baseman]], and only began pitching during his junior year. Eickhoff went mostly unnoticed by [[Scout (sports)|scouts]] and college recruiters until October 2008, where, as a senior with his fall travel team, Eickhoff pitched seven strong innings at the World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) National Championships.<ref name="montemurro">{{cite news |last1=Montemurro |first1=Meghan |title=Trio of Phillies took junior college path to reach majors |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/mlb/phillies/2016/06/11/trio-phillies-took-junior-college-path-reach-majors/85725020/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=[[The News Journal]] |date=June 12, 2016}}</ref> Eickhoff would eventually become the second Mater Dei alumnus to play in MLB, following [[Rob Maurer]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Engelhardt |first1=Gordon |title=Mater Dei grad Eickhoff to make MLB pitching debut Friday |url=https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/blogs/baseball/2015/08/20/mater-dei-grad-eickhoff-to-make-mlb-pitching-debut-friday/87410524/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=Evansville Courier & Press |date=August 20, 2015}}</ref> |
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Eickhoff attended [[Olney Central College]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the Blue Knights.<ref name=autogenerated6 /> Eickhoff was drafted after his freshman year by the [[Chicago Cubs]], in the 46th round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball Draft]], but did not sign, instead returned to Olney Central.<ref name=autogenerated6 /> |
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== College career == |
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In 2011 (his sophomore year), Eickhoff was the [[Great Rivers Athletic Conference]] Pitcher of the Year, after going 10–4, with a 1.90 [[earned run average]] (ERA), striking out a school record 116 batters, in 88.1 innings, and earning [[NJCAA]] [[All-American]] honors.<ref name=autogenerated5 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.olneydailymail.com/article/20110526/News/305269933|title=Eickhoff is GRAC Pitcher of the Year|work=Olney Daily Mail|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated6 /> Eickhoff was then drafted by the Texas Rangers, in the 15th round of the [[2011 Major League Baseball Draft]], and netted a [[signing bonus]] of $150,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpress.com/sports/no-headline-08b01bbdraft|title=Jerad Eickhoff, Blake Monar, Cody Fick go in MLB Draft|work=ECP|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>[https://www.lonestarball.com/2015/3/2/8131025/jerad-eickhoff-scouting-report Jerad Eickhoff Scouting Report - Lone Star Ball<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Only one other Blue Knight ([[Clint Barmes]]) preceded him to the big leagues.<ref>[https://www.olneycentralathletics.com/sports/bsb/2015-16/releases/20150820cqczvf "Eickhoff to Make MLB Debut"]</ref> |
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Following his WWBA performance, Eickhoff received offers from baseball programs at schools like [[Michigan State Spartans baseball|Michigan State]] and [[Indiana Hoosiers baseball|Indiana University]], but many of those programs wanted him to play as a [[Walk-on (sports)|walk-on]] pitcher. A scout for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] suggested that Eickhoff attend a [[junior college]], where he was more likely to receive playing time. Eickhoff ultimately committed to play [[college baseball]] as a pitcher for [[Olney Central College]] in [[Olney, Illinois]].<ref name="montemurro" /> After his freshman season, the [[Chicago Cubs]] selected Eickhoff in the 46th round of the [[2010 MLB Draft]].<ref name="engelhardt">{{cite news |last1=Engelhardt |first1=Gordon |title=Blake Monar, Jerad Eickhoff could go early in MLB draft |url=http://archive.courierpress.com/news/blake-monar-jerad-eickhoff-could-go-early-in-mlb-draft-ep-445474403-327470921.html/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=Evansville Courier & Press |date=June 4, 2011}}</ref> He declined to sign with the team, choosing instead to return to Olney.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eickhoff Added to Rangers 40 Man Roster |url=https://www.olneycentralathletics.com/sports/bsb/2014-15/releases/201412124ii58r |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=Olney Central College Athletics |publisher=Olney Central College |date=December 12, 2014}}</ref> That year, Eickhoff played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Wisconsin Woodchucks]] of the [[Northwoods League]]. He made 16 appearances with the Woodchucks, posting a 3–2 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and a 6.69 [[earned run average]] (ERA), while [[Strikeout|striking out]] 35 batters in 39 [[innings pitched]].<ref name="woodchucks">{{cite news |title=Former Woodchuck Jerad Eickhoff Debuts with the Phillies |url=https://northwoodsleague.com/blog/2015/08/22/former-woodchuck-jerad-eickhoff-debuts-with-the-phillies/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |publisher=Northwoods League |date=August 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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As a sophomore in 2011, Eickhoff continued to grow as a player, with his pitch velocity reaching up to {{convert|95|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. He posted a 10–4 record and a 1.90 ERA for the year, enough to win the title of Great Rivers Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year. He also set a school record with 116 strikeouts in {{frac|88|2|3}} innings, while [[Walk (baseball)|walking]] only 27. After the season, Eickhoff committed to [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers|Western Kentucky University]].<ref name="engelhardt" /> |
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===Minor leagues=== |
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Eickhoff signed with the Rangers and made his professional debut in 2011 with the Rookie [[Arizona League Rangers]] of the Rookie [[Arizona League]].<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=595191#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL Jerad Eickhoff Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He also played for the Class A Short Season [[Spokane Indians]] of the [[Northwest League]] that year.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> In 2011, Eickhoff’s combined record was 1-2, with a 2.37 ERA, and 22 strikeouts, in 19 innings.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> |
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==Professional career== |
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===Texas Rangers=== |
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The [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] selected Eickhoff in the 15th round, with the 474th overall selection, of the [[2011 Major League Baseball draft]]. He agreed to nullify his [[National Letter of Intent]] with Western Kentucky in order to sign with the Rangers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Engelhardt |first1=Gordon |title=Mater Dei's Jerad Eickhoff says he'll sign with the Texas Rangers |url=https://archive.courierpress.com/news/mater-deis-jerad-eickhoff-says-hell-sign-with-the-texas-rangers-ep-445431843-327468651.html/ |access-date=June 21, 2021 |work=Evansville Courier & Press |date=June 24, 2011}}</ref> He was initially assigned to the [[Rookie League|rookie–level]] [[Arizona League Rangers]], but was promoted to the [[Class A Short-Season|Low–A]] [[Spokane Indians]] of the [[Northwest League]] after only four games. In 14 appearances between Arizona and Spokane, Eickhoff was 1–2 in his rookie season, with a 2.37 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched.<ref name="woodchucks" /> |
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⚫ | In 2012, Eickhoff pitched for the Single–A [[Hickory Crawdads]] of the [[South Atlantic League]].<ref name=autogenerated2>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/jerad-eickhoff-595191|title=Jerad Eickhoff Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> He was 13–7 with a 4.69 ERA — his 13 wins were third in the league and matched the 2nd-highest single-season win total in team history.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=389291c6&type=pitch|title=2012 South Atlantic League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jerad-eickhoff-595191|title=Jerad Eickhoff Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MLB.com}}</ref> |
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Eickhoff started 2013 with the Class A-Advanced [[Myrtle Beach Pelicans]] of the [[Carolina League]], and was promoted to the Double-A [[Frisco RoughRiders]] of the [[Texas League]] during the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpress.com/news/no-headline-eickhoff|title=Eickhoff may get a "major" test facing Harper|work=ECP|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/texas-rangers-promote-two-more-pitchers-to-double-a-frisco.html/|title=Texas Rangers promote two more pitchers to Double-A Frisco|work=Texas Rangers Blog|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref> He had the 3rd-lowest [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]] (1.17) and the 8th-lowest ERA (3.41) in the Carolina League, and his 11 wild pitches were 6th in the league.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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Eickhoff started 2013 with the High–A [[Myrtle Beach Pelicans]] of the [[Carolina League]], and was promoted to the Double–A [[Frisco RoughRiders]] of the [[Texas League]] during the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courierpress.com/news/no-headline-eickhoff|title=Eickhoff may get a "major" test facing Harper|work=ECP|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/texas-rangers-promote-two-more-pitchers-to-double-a-frisco.html/|title=Texas Rangers promote two more pitchers to Double-A Frisco|work=Texas Rangers Blog|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref> He had the 3rd-lowest [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]] (1.17) and the 8th–lowest ERA (3.41) in the Carolina League, and his 11 wild pitches were 6th in the league.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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Eickhoff returned to Frisco in 2014, where he was named Pitcher of the Week, on May 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/04/26/5769410/double-a-frisco-pitchers-know.html|title=Double A Frisco pitchers know Rangers are just call away|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|accessdate=November 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated2 /> Eickhoff's 144 strikeouts and 12 wild pitches with Frisco led the Texas League, and his 1.17 WHIP was 4th-best in the league.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=a0c1ee54&type=pitch|title=2014 Texas League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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In 2015, between Frisco, the [[Round Rock Express]], and the [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]], Eickhoff was 12-5, with a 3.85 ERA, and 126 strikeouts, in 133.1 innings.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> In 2017, with the Reading Fightin Phils he was 0-1 with a 1.80 ERA in one start.<ref name="baseball-reference1">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=eickho001jer |title=Jerad Eickhoff Minor Leagues Statistics & History |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |date= |accessdate=2019-09-30}}</ref> In 2018, with the [[Clearwater Threshers]], Reading, and Lehigh Valley he was 0-1 with a 2.90 in eight starts.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> In 2019, with Clearwater, Reading, and Lehigh Valley he was 3-2 with a 5.93 ERA in eight starts.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> |
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On November 20, 2024, Eickhoff had his contract selected to the major league roster to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]]. |
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In 2015, between Frisco, the Triple–A [[Round Rock Express]], and the [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]], Eickhoff was 12–5, with a 3.85 ERA, and 126 strikeouts, in {{fraction|133|1|3}} innings.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> |
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===Philadelphia Phillies=== |
===Philadelphia Phillies=== |
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On July 31, 2015, the Rangers traded Eickhoff, [[Nick Williams (baseball)|Nick Williams]], [[Matt Harrison (baseball)|Matt Harrison]], [[Jake Thompson]], [[Alec Asher]], and [[Jorge Alfaro]] to the Philadelphia Phillies for [[Cole Hamels]] and [[Jake Diekman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/majors/trade-central-hamels-texas-ranger/|title=Trade Central: Phillies Get Impact Talent, Depth In Hamels Deal|first=Ben|last=Badler|work=Baseball America|date=July 31, 2015|accessdate=July 31, 2015}}</ref> He made his major league debut for the Phillies on August 21. |
On July 31, 2015, the Rangers traded Eickhoff, [[Nick Williams (baseball)|Nick Williams]], [[Matt Harrison (baseball)|Matt Harrison]], [[Jake Thompson]], [[Alec Asher]], and [[Jorge Alfaro]] to the Philadelphia Phillies for [[Cole Hamels]] and [[Jake Diekman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/majors/trade-central-hamels-texas-ranger/|title=Trade Central: Phillies Get Impact Talent, Depth In Hamels Deal|first=Ben|last=Badler|work=Baseball America|date=July 31, 2015|accessdate=July 31, 2015}}</ref> He made his major league debut for the Phillies on August 21. Eickhoff's 2015 big league pitching totals included a 3-3 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 2.65 ERA, while he struck out 49 batters in 51 innings pitched.<ref name="bbrefeickhoffmaj"/> |
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[[File:Jerad Eickhoff on July 16, 2016 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Eickhoff with the Phillies in 2016]] |
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⚫ | In 2016 (his first full season with the Phillies), Eickhoff was 11–14, with a 3.65 ERA, gave up 1.92 walks per 9 innings pitched (4th in the National League), had 20 [[quality start]]s (tied for 6th), struck out 167 batters in {{fraction|197|1|3}} innings (8th), and had a [[strikeout-to-walk ratio]] of 3.976 (9th).<ref name="bbrefeickhoffmaj"/> |
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⚫ | In 2017, Eickhoff was 4–8, with a 4.71 ERA, and struck out 118 batters, in 128 innings.<ref name="bbrefeickhoffmaj"/> He held opposing hitters to a .218 batting average with [[runners in scoring position]], the 6th-lowest average among NL pitchers.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> In 2017, with the Double–A [[Reading Fightin Phils]] he was 0–1 with a 1.80 ERA in one start.<ref name="baseball-reference1">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=eickho001jer |title=Jerad Eickhoff Minor Leagues Statistics & History |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |date= |accessdate=2019-09-30}}</ref> Eickhoff missed the end of the 2017 season because he was experiencing numbness in his fingers.<ref name=autogenerated4>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegoodphight.com/2018/11/5/18065046/whats-in-store-for-jerad-eickhoff-and-j-p-crawford-in-2019|title=What's in store for Jerad Eickhoff and J.P. Crawford in 2019?|first=John|last=Stolnis|date=November 5, 2018|website=The Good Phight}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2018, Eickhoff was 0–1, with a 6.75 ERA, and struck out 11 batters in {{fraction|5|1|3}} innings.<ref name="bbrefeickhoffmaj"/> In a game on September 28, against Atlanta, he tied a Phillies franchise record shared by [[Steve Carlton]] in 1981 and [[Curt Schilling]] in 1996 (later broken by [[Aaron Nola]] in 2021) by striking out seven consecutive batters at one point.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> Eickhoff missed most of the season due to a strained back muscle, followed by a return of the numbness in his fingers, which caused him to be put on the [[disabled list]].<ref name=autogenerated4 /> He met with a number of specialists during the summer to evaluate [[nerve damage]] that was leading to the numbness, twinges, and tingling in the fingers of his right hand, especially when he threw his curveball; their diagnoses ranged from [[thoracic outlet syndrome]] (which was ruled out) to [[carpal tunnel syndrome]], and Eickhoff was given two [[cortisone]] shots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/09/phillies-rumors-carlos-santana-third-base-trade-maikel-franco.html|title=Phillies Notes: Santana, Franco, Hoskins, Eickhoff|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/video/jerad-eickhoffs-makes-season-debut-still-throwing-strikes|title="Jerad Eickhoff's makes season debut, still throwing strikes" | NBC Sports Philadelphia<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/what-do-phillies-do-with-jerad-eickhoff|title=So ... what do the Phillies do when Jerad Eickhoff's ready to go?|website=RSN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jerad-eickhoff-strikes-out-7-straight-batters-c296442956|title=Eickhoff K's 7 in a row in Phils' 9th straight loss|website=MLB.com}}</ref> In 2018, with the High–A [[Clearwater Threshers]], Reading, and the Triple–A [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]], he was 0–1 with a 2.90 in eight starts.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> In the off–season he signed a one–year contract for $975,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/phillies-jerad-eickhoff-strikes-deal-to-avoid-arbitration/|title=Phillies' Jerad Eickhoff: Strikes deal to avoid arbitration|website=CBSSports.com|date=January 10, 2019 }}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2019 with the Phillies he was 3–4 with one save and a 5.71 ERA, and struck out 51 batters in {{fraction|58|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/eickhje01.shtml|title=Jerad Eickhoff Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> In 2019, with Clearwater, Reading, and Lehigh Valley, he was 3–2 with a 5.93 ERA and 24 strikeouts in eight starts.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> Eickhoff ended the season on the injured list, first with right [[biceps tendinitis]] and then with a blister/laceration on his right middle finger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/phillies-jerad-eickhoff-called-up-placed-on-il/|title=Phillies' Jerad Eickhoff: Called up, placed on IL|website=CBSSports.com|date=September 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philliesnation.com/2019/08/jerad-eickhoff-struggling-in-rehab-assignments/|title=Jerad Eickhoff struggling in rehab assignments – Phillies Nation|date=August 19, 2019 }}</ref> On November 4, he was sent outright off the 40-man roster and elected free agency. |
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On December 27, 2019, Eickhoff signed a minor league deal with the [[San Diego Padres]]. On August 2, 2020, Eickhoff's contract was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philliesnation.com/2020/08/jerad-eickhoff-promoted-to-padres-major-league-squad/|title=Jerad Eickhoff promoted to Padres' major-league squad – Phillies Nation|first=Ty|last=Daubert|date=August 2, 2020 }}</ref> The next day he was optioned down and he was outrighted off of the roster on August 24, without making a major league appearance. He elected free agency on August 26. |
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===Texas Rangers (second stint)=== |
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On August 30, 2020, Eickhoff signed a minor league contract with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/rangers-sign-jerad-eickhoff-to-minors-deal.html|title=Rangers Sign Jerad Eickhoff To Minors Deal|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=August 30, 2020 }}</ref> He did not play in a game with the Rangers organization due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|title=2020 Minor League Season Canceled|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=June 30, 2020 }}</ref> He became a free agent on November 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=September 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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===New York Mets=== |
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On December 21, 2020, Eickhoff signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Mets]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/mets-sign-jerad-eickhoff.html|title=Mets Sign Jerad Eickhoff|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=December 15, 2020 }}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Syracuse Mets]] to begin the year. On June 20, Eickhoff was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/mets-select-jerad-eickhoff-designate-mason-williams.html|title=Mets Select Jerad Eickhoff, Designate Mason Williams|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=June 20, 2021 }}</ref> After posting a 4.50 ERA in 2 starts for the Mets, Eickhoff was designated for assignment on June 29.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/mets-designate-jerad-eickhoff-for-assignment.html|title=Mets Designate Jerad Eickhoff For Assignment|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=June 29, 2021 }}</ref> He was outrighted to Syracuse on July 3.<ref name="mlb.mlb.com">{{cite web| url = http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/#month=7&year=2021| title = Major League Baseball Transactions {{!}} MLB.com}} </ref> However, Eickhoff rejected the assignment and elected free agency.<ref name="mlbtraderumors.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/jerad-eickhoff-elects-free-agency.html|title=Jerad Eickhoff Re-Signs With Mets|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=July 5, 2021 }}</ref> Eickhoff re-signed with the Mets on a minor league contract on July 5.<ref name="mlbtraderumors.com"/> On July 11, Eickhoff was re-selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-to-select-jerad-eickhoff.html|title=Mets Select Jerad Eickhoff|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=July 11, 2021 }}</ref> Eickhoff allowed 4 runs in 6{{fraction|1|3}} innings of work before he was designated for assignment a second time on July 20.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-designate-jerad-eickhoff-for-assignment-2.html|title=Mets Designate Jerad Eickhoff For Assignment|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=July 20, 2021 }}</ref> Eickhoff elected free agency for a second time on July 24. Eickhoff again re-signed with the Mets organization on a minor league contract.<ref name="mlb.mlb.com"/> On July 27, Eickhoff was added to the team's major league roster for a third time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-select-jerad-eickhoff-designate-roel-ramirez.html|title=Mets Select Jerad Eickhoff, Designate Roel Ramirez|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=July 27, 2021 }}</ref> That day, Eickhoff took the loss after giving up 10 runs in his start against the [[Atlanta Braves]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-jerad-eickhoff-ambushed-by-atlanta/|title = Mets' Jerad Eickhoff: Ambushed by Atlanta| date=July 28, 2021 }}</ref> and was designated for assignment yet again the following day. |
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On October 6, 2021, Eickhoff elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/10/players-recently-electing-free-agency.html|title=Players Recently Electing Free Agency|website=MLB Trade Rumors|author=Anthony Franco|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=October 7, 2021}}</ref> |
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===Pittsburgh Pirates=== |
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On November 28, 2021, Eickhoff signed a minor league contract with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/pirates-sign-jerad-eickhoff.html|title=Pirates Sign Jerad Eickhoff|first=Anthony|last=Franco|work=MLB Trade Rumors.com|date=November 30, 2021|accessdate=November 30, 2021}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Indianapolis Indians]] to begin the season. |
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On June 22, 2022, Eickhoff was selected to the 40-man and active rosters. In his only appearance, a start against the [[Chicago Cubs]], he was shelled for 10 runs on 10 hits in 4{{fraction|1|3}} innings of work. He made history as the first Pirate to allow 10 runs in their first start with the squad. He also became the first pitcher to allow 10 runs in back-to-back starts since [[Chubby Dean]] of the [[Philadelphia Athletics]] in 1940.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jerad Eickhoff made dreadful MLB history after allowing 10 runs in first start for Pirates|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/06/pirates-jerad-eickhoff-mlb-history-10-runs|access-date=2023-03-23|website=ftw.usatoday.com|date=23 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Eickhoff was designated for assignment on June 24. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 27.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Jerad Eickhoff: Clears waivers|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-jerad-eickhoff-clears-waivers/|access-date=2023-03-23|website=cbssports.com|date=June 27, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 28 games (20 starts) for Indianapolis, he posted a 6-7 record and 4.96 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 114{{fraction|1|3}} innings pitched. He elected free agency on October 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jerad Eickhoff: Moving on from Bucs|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/jerad-eickhoff-moving-on-from-bucs/|access-date=2023-03-23|website=cbssports.com|date=October 12, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2016 (his first full season with the Phillies), Eickhoff was 11–14, with a 3.65 ERA, gave up 1.92 walks per 9 innings pitched (4th in the National League), had 20 [[quality start]]s (tied for 6th), struck out 167 batters in 197 |
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On April 13, 2023, Eickhoff signed with the [[Lexington Counter Clocks]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions }}</ref> In 9 starts for Lexington, Eickhoff struggled to a 3–4 record and 6.16 ERA with 40 strikeouts in {{fraction|49|2|3}} innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Phillies Friday: Jerad Eickhoff returns to affiliated baseball|url=https://www.philliesnation.com/2023/06/philadelphia-phillies-news-jerad-eickhoff-cleveland-guardians/|access-date=June 23, 2023|website=philliesnation.com|date=June 23, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2018, Eickhoff was 0–1, with a 6.75 ERA, and struck out 11 batters in 5 |
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On June 20, 2023, Eickhoff had his contract purchased by the [[Cleveland Guardians]] organization.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball }}</ref> In 14 games (13 starts) for the Triple–A [[Columbus Clippers]], he struggled to a 1–7 record and 6.92 ERA with 41 strikeouts across {{fraction|67|2|3}} innings pitched. Eickhoff elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=May 23, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
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On January 15, 2024, Eickhoff was named the pitching coach for the [[Miami Marlins]]' Double–A affiliate, the [[Pensacola Blue Wahoos]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kevin Randel Returns to Lead 2024 Blue Wahoos Coaching Staff|url=https://www.milb.com/pensacola/news/2024-blue-wahoos-coaching-staff|access-date=November 30, 2024|website=milb.com|language=nl}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 1 January 2025
Jerad Eickhoff | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Evansville, Indiana, U.S. | July 2, 1990|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 21, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 22, 2022, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 21–33 |
Earned run average | 4.50 |
Strikeouts | 413 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Jerad Joseph Eickhoff (/ˈaɪkɒf/ EYE-kof;[1] born July 2, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates. Eickhoff was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 15th round (474th overall) of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. In July 2015, the Rangers traded him to the Phillies, with whom he made his big league debut in 2015.[2]
Early life
[edit]Eickhoff was born on July 2, 1990, in Evansville, Indiana.[3] His father, Ron, was a local carpenter who would help Eickhoff and his brothers, Jonathan and Jordan, practice baseball in their backyard.[4] His mother DeeDee, meanwhile, drove Eickhoff and his brothers to baseball games and tournaments throughout their childhood.[5] Growing up, Eickhoff was a supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB), and frequently attended games at Busch Memorial Stadium.[6]
Eickhoff played baseball and basketball at Mater Dei High School in Indiana. He was primarily a third baseman, and only began pitching during his junior year. Eickhoff went mostly unnoticed by scouts and college recruiters until October 2008, where, as a senior with his fall travel team, Eickhoff pitched seven strong innings at the World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) National Championships.[7] Eickhoff would eventually become the second Mater Dei alumnus to play in MLB, following Rob Maurer.[8]
College career
[edit]Following his WWBA performance, Eickhoff received offers from baseball programs at schools like Michigan State and Indiana University, but many of those programs wanted him to play as a walk-on pitcher. A scout for the Baltimore Orioles suggested that Eickhoff attend a junior college, where he was more likely to receive playing time. Eickhoff ultimately committed to play college baseball as a pitcher for Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois.[7] After his freshman season, the Chicago Cubs selected Eickhoff in the 46th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.[9] He declined to sign with the team, choosing instead to return to Olney.[10] That year, Eickhoff played collegiate summer baseball with the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Northwoods League. He made 16 appearances with the Woodchucks, posting a 3–2 win–loss record and a 6.69 earned run average (ERA), while striking out 35 batters in 39 innings pitched.[11]
As a sophomore in 2011, Eickhoff continued to grow as a player, with his pitch velocity reaching up to 95 mph (153 km/h). He posted a 10–4 record and a 1.90 ERA for the year, enough to win the title of Great Rivers Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year. He also set a school record with 116 strikeouts in 88+2⁄3 innings, while walking only 27. After the season, Eickhoff committed to Western Kentucky University.[9]
Professional career
[edit]Texas Rangers
[edit]The Texas Rangers selected Eickhoff in the 15th round, with the 474th overall selection, of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He agreed to nullify his National Letter of Intent with Western Kentucky in order to sign with the Rangers.[12] He was initially assigned to the rookie–level Arizona League Rangers, but was promoted to the Low–A Spokane Indians of the Northwest League after only four games. In 14 appearances between Arizona and Spokane, Eickhoff was 1–2 in his rookie season, with a 2.37 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched.[11]
In 2012, Eickhoff pitched for the Single–A Hickory Crawdads of the South Atlantic League.[13] He was 13–7 with a 4.69 ERA — his 13 wins were third in the league and matched the 2nd-highest single-season win total in team history.[13][14][15]
Eickhoff started 2013 with the High–A Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League, and was promoted to the Double–A Frisco RoughRiders of the Texas League during the season.[16][17] He had the 3rd-lowest WHIP (1.17) and the 8th–lowest ERA (3.41) in the Carolina League, and his 11 wild pitches were 6th in the league.[15]
Eickhoff returned to Frisco in 2014, where he was named Pitcher of the Week, on May 5.[18][13] Eickhoff's 144 strikeouts and 12 wild pitches with Frisco led the Texas League, and his 1.17 WHIP was 4th-best in the league.[19][15]
On November 20, 2024, Eickhoff had his contract selected to the major league roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
In 2015, between Frisco, the Triple–A Round Rock Express, and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Eickhoff was 12–5, with a 3.85 ERA, and 126 strikeouts, in 133+1⁄3 innings.[13]
Philadelphia Phillies
[edit]On July 31, 2015, the Rangers traded Eickhoff, Nick Williams, Matt Harrison, Jake Thompson, Alec Asher, and Jorge Alfaro to the Philadelphia Phillies for Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman.[20] He made his major league debut for the Phillies on August 21. Eickhoff's 2015 big league pitching totals included a 3-3 win–loss record with a 2.65 ERA, while he struck out 49 batters in 51 innings pitched.[2]
In 2016 (his first full season with the Phillies), Eickhoff was 11–14, with a 3.65 ERA, gave up 1.92 walks per 9 innings pitched (4th in the National League), had 20 quality starts (tied for 6th), struck out 167 batters in 197+1⁄3 innings (8th), and had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.976 (9th).[2]
In 2017, Eickhoff was 4–8, with a 4.71 ERA, and struck out 118 batters, in 128 innings.[2] He held opposing hitters to a .218 batting average with runners in scoring position, the 6th-lowest average among NL pitchers.[15] In 2017, with the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils he was 0–1 with a 1.80 ERA in one start.[21] Eickhoff missed the end of the 2017 season because he was experiencing numbness in his fingers.[22]
In 2018, Eickhoff was 0–1, with a 6.75 ERA, and struck out 11 batters in 5+1⁄3 innings.[2] In a game on September 28, against Atlanta, he tied a Phillies franchise record shared by Steve Carlton in 1981 and Curt Schilling in 1996 (later broken by Aaron Nola in 2021) by striking out seven consecutive batters at one point.[15] Eickhoff missed most of the season due to a strained back muscle, followed by a return of the numbness in his fingers, which caused him to be put on the disabled list.[22] He met with a number of specialists during the summer to evaluate nerve damage that was leading to the numbness, twinges, and tingling in the fingers of his right hand, especially when he threw his curveball; their diagnoses ranged from thoracic outlet syndrome (which was ruled out) to carpal tunnel syndrome, and Eickhoff was given two cortisone shots.[23][24][25][26] In 2018, with the High–A Clearwater Threshers, Reading, and the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he was 0–1 with a 2.90 in eight starts.[21] In the off–season he signed a one–year contract for $975,000.[27]
In 2019 with the Phillies he was 3–4 with one save and a 5.71 ERA, and struck out 51 batters in 58+1⁄3 innings.[28] In 2019, with Clearwater, Reading, and Lehigh Valley, he was 3–2 with a 5.93 ERA and 24 strikeouts in eight starts.[21] Eickhoff ended the season on the injured list, first with right biceps tendinitis and then with a blister/laceration on his right middle finger.[29][30] On November 4, he was sent outright off the 40-man roster and elected free agency.
San Diego Padres
[edit]On December 27, 2019, Eickhoff signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. On August 2, 2020, Eickhoff's contract was selected to the active roster.[31] The next day he was optioned down and he was outrighted off of the roster on August 24, without making a major league appearance. He elected free agency on August 26.
Texas Rangers (second stint)
[edit]On August 30, 2020, Eickhoff signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[32] He did not play in a game with the Rangers organization due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[33] He became a free agent on November 2.[34]
New York Mets
[edit]On December 21, 2020, Eickhoff signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization.[35] He was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets to begin the year. On June 20, Eickhoff was selected to the active roster.[36] After posting a 4.50 ERA in 2 starts for the Mets, Eickhoff was designated for assignment on June 29.[37] He was outrighted to Syracuse on July 3.[38] However, Eickhoff rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[39] Eickhoff re-signed with the Mets on a minor league contract on July 5.[39] On July 11, Eickhoff was re-selected to the active roster.[40] Eickhoff allowed 4 runs in 61⁄3 innings of work before he was designated for assignment a second time on July 20.[41] Eickhoff elected free agency for a second time on July 24. Eickhoff again re-signed with the Mets organization on a minor league contract.[38] On July 27, Eickhoff was added to the team's major league roster for a third time.[42] That day, Eickhoff took the loss after giving up 10 runs in his start against the Atlanta Braves,[43] and was designated for assignment yet again the following day. On October 6, 2021, Eickhoff elected free agency.[44]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]On November 28, 2021, Eickhoff signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[45] He was assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians to begin the season.
On June 22, 2022, Eickhoff was selected to the 40-man and active rosters. In his only appearance, a start against the Chicago Cubs, he was shelled for 10 runs on 10 hits in 41⁄3 innings of work. He made history as the first Pirate to allow 10 runs in their first start with the squad. He also became the first pitcher to allow 10 runs in back-to-back starts since Chubby Dean of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1940.[46] Eickhoff was designated for assignment on June 24. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 27.[47] In 28 games (20 starts) for Indianapolis, he posted a 6-7 record and 4.96 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 1141⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency on October 6.[48]
Lexington Counter Clocks
[edit]On April 13, 2023, Eickhoff signed with the Lexington Counter Clocks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[49] In 9 starts for Lexington, Eickhoff struggled to a 3–4 record and 6.16 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 49+2⁄3 innings pitched.[50]
Cleveland Guardians
[edit]On June 20, 2023, Eickhoff had his contract purchased by the Cleveland Guardians organization.[51] In 14 games (13 starts) for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he struggled to a 1–7 record and 6.92 ERA with 41 strikeouts across 67+2⁄3 innings pitched. Eickhoff elected free agency following the season on November 6.[52]
Coaching career
[edit]On January 15, 2024, Eickhoff was named the pitching coach for the Miami Marlins' Double–A affiliate, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.[53]
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- Jerad Eickhoff on Twitter
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Evansville, Indiana
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Philadelphia Phillies players
- New York Mets players
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Arizona League Rangers players
- Spokane Indians players
- Hickory Crawdads players
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans players
- Frisco RoughRiders players
- Round Rock Express players
- Lehigh Valley IronPigs players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- Syracuse Mets players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Wisconsin Woodchucks players