Brian Stokes
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| Pitcher | |
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| MLB debut | |
| September 3, 2006, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 3, 2010, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–11 |
| Earned run average | 5.27 |
| Strikeouts | 137 |
| Teams | |
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Brian Alexander Stokes (born September 7, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Early life
Stokes was born in Montclair, California, and graduated from Jurupa Valley High School. He played college baseball at Riverside Community College in California.[1]
Career
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
On October 2, 1998, Stokes was signed as an amateur free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.[2] He spent his first professional season with the Princeton Devil Rays in 1999. While with Princeton, Stokes led the Appalachian League in games finished with 35. He pitched for the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs in 2000, allowing one home run in Page Template:Fraction/styles.css has no content.70+1⁄3 innings pitched. Stokes pitched his first complete game at Mudville on June 23, 2001, but lost the game. He played for the Bakersfield Blaze during the 2002 season, leading the team in wins (10) and strikeouts (154). Stokes threw his first professional shutout on July 14 against the San Jose Giants. Stokes started ten games for the Double-A Orlando Rays before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2003, resulting in his missing the entire 2004 season. In 2005, Stokes pitched for both the Single-A Visalia Oaks and Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. A hamstring injury sidelined him for the month of July.
Stokes was recalled from the Triple-A Durham on September 2, 2005. Stokes made his major league debut on September 3, 2006. In 2007, Brian's 59 appearances were fourth among American League rookies.[3]
New York Mets
On November 28, 2007, Stokes was sent from Tampa Bay to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations and was added to the Mets' 40-man roster.[3] During spring training on the last day, he was designated for assignment. He started the season with the Mets Triple-A affiliate, the New Orleans Zephyrs. He was called up to the Mets on August 9, 2008, to start in place of injured starting pitcher, John Maine.[4]
Los Angeles Angels
On January 22, 2010, Stokes was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for Gary Matthews, Jr.[5] He was released by the Angels on September 7, after making 16 appearances with an 8.10 ERA.[6]
Camden Riversharks
On December 21, 2010, Stokes signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that included an invitation to spring training.[7] On February 14, 2011, Stokes' contract was voided by the Blue Jays "due to the results of his physical".[8][9]
On April 9, 2011, Stokes signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He made 31 appearances (one start) for Camden, compiling a 2-3 record and 3.47 ERA with 23 strikeouts and 11 saves across Page Template:Fraction/styles.css has no content.36+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On August 1, 2011, Stokes signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks; he was assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Brian Stokes Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Brian Stokes". Baseball-Reference.Com. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mets acquire RHP Brian Stokes". MLB.com. November 28, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Blau, Jon (August 9, 2008). "Stokes gets chance to fill in for Mets". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Angels acquire RHP Brian Stokes from Mets in exchange for Gary Matthews Jr" (Press release). Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. January 22, 2010. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Drellich, Evan (September 7, 2010). "Trumbo, Conger among Angels' callups". MLB.com. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Blue Jays sign six" (Press release). Toronto Blue Jays. December 21, 2010. Archived from the original on January 4, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."John Farrell has same issues as Blue Jays' predecessors: Yankees and Red Sox". February 15, 2011.
- ^ http://gregorchisholm.mlblogs.com/archives/2011/02/updated-list-of-players-attending-camp.html[permanent dead link]
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Template:Wikidata.htm Retrosheet Template:EditAtWikidata · Template:Wikidata Baseball Almanac Template:EditAtWikidata
- Baseball Almanac
