Kyle Lobstein

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Kyle Lobstein
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 53
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-12) August 12, 1989 (age 34)
Flagstaff, Arizona
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 23, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through May 26, 2016)
Win–loss record 6–10
Earned run average 5.24
Strikeouts 73
Teams

Kyle Eric Lobstein (born August 12, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers in 2014.

Personal life

Lobstein is a native of Flagstaff, Arizona, and attended Coconino High School.[1] As a 9-year old, Kyle was coached in youth basketball by future ESPN and Comcast SportsNet Houston anchor Steve Bunin.

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Lobstein in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. Lobstein was selected in the 2012 Rule 5 draft by the New York Mets, and traded that same day to the Detroit Tigers.[2][3]

The Tigers added Lobstein to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[4] On August 23, 2014, the Tigers promoted Lobstein to the major leagues before a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Prior to being called up, Lobstein was 9–11 with a 4.07 ERA and a 1.479 WHIP in 26 games with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Lobstein made his debut in the first game of the doubleheader, pitching ​5 2⁄3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits, while walking four, and striking out three.[5]

Lobstein made his first major league start on August 28, against the New York Yankees.[6] He pitched six innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits and one walk, while earning a no-decision. Following the game, Lobstein was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo.[7] On September 2, Lobstein was recalled from Triple-A, and made his second major league start of the season that night against the Cleveland Indians.[8] Lobstein pitched ​5 1⁄3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits, while walking three and striking out a career-high ten batters.[9] On September 7, Lobstein pitched ​5 2⁄3 innings, allowing one run on four hits, while walking two and striking out three, to earn his first major league win over the San Francisco Giants.[10]

Lobstein opened the 2015 season in the Tigers rotation due to Justin Verlander not being able to start the season with a right triceps strain. Lobstein had a 3–5 record, with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.448 WHIP in eight starts before being placed on the disabled list with left shoulder soreness on May 24, 2015.[11] During his rehab assignment, he pitched two starts for the Class-A Advanced Lakeland Flying Tigers and four for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. He went 0–3 with a 5.68 ERA between the two stops. The Tigers activated Lobstein from the disabled list on September 3, 2015.[12] During the 2015 season, Lobstein went 3–8 with a 5.94 ERA and a 1.586 WHIP in 13 outings, including 11 starts with the Tigers. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on December 18, 2015.[13]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 21, 2015, Lobstein was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.[14]

Scouting Report

A finesse pitcher, Lobstein relies on a mid to high 80's fastball. He also throws a cutter, changeup and a curveball.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Flagstaff’s Kyle Lobstein Gets His First Major League Win KAFF-FM
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  15. ↑ http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/2/18/5413348/better-know-a-tiger-kyle-lobstein

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