Easton McGee

Easton McGee
Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1997-12-26) December 26, 1997 (age 27)
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
October 2, 2022, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts3
Teams

Easton Michael McGee (born December 26, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners.

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

McGee played high school baseball for Hopkinsville High School in his hometown of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.[1] He committed to play college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats,[1] but was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft.[2] He made his professional debut that season with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Rays, then spent 2017 with the Princeton Rays of the Appalachian League.[3] McGee advanced to Low-A in 2018 with the Hudson Valley Renegades, then Single-A in 2019 with the Bowling Green Hot Rods.[3] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] McGee split the 2021 season between Double-A with the Montgomery Biscuits and Triple-A with the Durham Bulls.[3]

McGee returned to Durham for the 2022 season, pitching to a 6–9 record with a 5.43 earned run average (ERA) in 27 games (22 starts).[3] On September 29, 2022, McGee was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5] He made his major-league debut with the Rays on October 2,[6] pitching three innings while allowing one unearned run on four hits.[7] The following day, McGee was designated for assignment following the promotion of Kevin Herget.[8]

Seattle Mariners

On October 5, 2022, McGee was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[7] On November 9, McGee was acquired by the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.[9] McGee was optioned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to begin the 2023 season.[10] On April 30, McGee made his Mariners debut, tossing 6+2⁄3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays while allowing only one hit and one walk.[11] On May 22, it was announced that McGee would likely undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[12] Following the season on October 31, McGee was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Tacoma.[13] He elected free agency on November 6.[14]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 28, 2023, McGee signed a two-year minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Hoptown, McGee top Colonels". The Gleaner. Henderson, Kentucky. May 19, 2016. p. 1B. Retrieved October 7, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Jung, Chris (June 28, 2016). "Easton McGee signs with Tampa Bay Rays". Kentucky New Era.
  3. ^ a b c d "Easton McGee Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  5. ^ "Rays' Easton McGee: Contract selected by Tampa Bay". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Topkin, Marc (October 2, 2022). "For Rays' Easton McGee, debut was incredible, intense, unbelievable". Tampa Bay Times.
  7. ^ a b Smith, Christopher (October 5, 2022). "Red Sox claim pitcher Easton McGee off waivers from Rays". masslive.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  8. ^ Adams, Steve (October 3, 2022). "Rays Designate Easton McGee For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Red Sox trade right-handed pitcher Easton McGee to Seattle Mariners". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "Mariners' Easton McGee: Dispatched to minors". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "Mariners' Easton McGee: Brilliant in team debut". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Mariners' Easton McGee: Slated for Tommy John surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  13. ^ "Mariners' Easton McGee: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Brewers' Easton McGee: Latches on with Milwaukee". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 28, 2023.