Troy William Stokes Jr. (born February 2, 1996) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2021 season.
| Troy Stokes Jr. | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Stokes with the Indianapolis Indians in 2021 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: February 2, 1996 Columbia, Maryland | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 9, 2021, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 16, 2021, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .111 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editMilwaukee Brewers
editStokes attended Calvert Hall College High School in Baltimore, Maryland. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[1]
Stokes signed with Milwaukee and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Brewers, hitting .262 over 47 games. In 2015, he played with the Helena Brewers, slashing .270/.384/.407 with five home runs, 27 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases over 62 games, and in 2016, he played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers with whom he hit .268 with four home runs and 29 RBIs in 86 games. Stokes played 2017 with the Carolina Mudcats and Biloxi Shuckers,[2] batting .251 with twenty home runs, 74 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases over 135 total games. He played for Biloxi in 2018, hitting .233 with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs in 129 games, and won a minor league Gold Glove Award.[3] The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[4] On September 1, 2019, Stokes was designated for assignment.[5]
Detroit Tigers
editOn September 3, 2019, Stokes was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[6]
In July 2020, Stokes underwent surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his hand, and as a result missed the entire 2020 season.[7] On January 5, 2021, Stokes was designated for assignment to clear space for Robbie Grossman on the 40-man roster.[8]
Pittsburgh Pirates
editOn January 12, 2021, Stokes was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[9] On January 24, Stokes was designated for assignment and was outrighted to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on January 29.[10]
On May 9, 2021, Stokes was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] He made his MLB debut that day as the starting right fielder against the Chicago Cubs. After notching 2 hits in 20 plate appearances, on May 17, Stokes was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Ildemaro Vargas.[12] He was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 21.[13]
Milwaukee Brewers (second stint)
editOn June 25, 2021, Stokes was traded along with Jandel Gustave to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Samuel Escudero.[14] He elected free agency after the season.[15]
York Revolution
editOn April 4, 2022, Stokes signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] Stokes played in 113 games for York, hitting .274/.363/.485 with 19 home runs, 62 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season.
On April 10, 2023, Stokes re-signed with the Revolution for the 2023 season.[17] In 109 games for York, he batted .288/.367/.499 with 18 home runs, 77 RBI, and 27 stolen bases.[citation needed] On September 9, Stokes was released by the Revolution.[18][better source needed]
Dorados de Chihuahua
editOn January 17, 2024, Stokes signed with the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League.[19] However, he was released prior to the start of the season on April 10.[20]
On April 16, 2024, Stokes announced his retirement from professional baseball via an Instagram post.[21]
References
edit- ^ Goodwin, Cody (June 6, 2014). "Calvert Hall outfielder Troy Stokes drafted by Milwaukee Brewers". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ "Brewers minor-leaguer Troy Stokes Jr. plays his way onto prospect lists with 20-20 season". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. May 1, 2018.
- ^ "Troy Stokes Jr. Awarded Rawlings Gold Glove". MiLB.com. October 8, 2018.
- ^ "Brewers protect outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. and pitcher Trey Supak from the Rule 5 draft". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 20, 2018.
- ^ "Brewers Activate Nelson, Suter; Designate Wilkerson, Stokes". MLB Trade Rumors. September 1, 2019.
- ^ "Tigers Claim Troy Stokes". MLB Trade Rumors. September 3, 2019.
- ^ Beard, Rod (July 3, 2020). "'It's tough': Hand surgery could keep Tigers' Troy Stokes Jr. out entire season". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Byrne, Connor. "Tigers Designate Troy Stokes Jr". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (January 12, 2021). "Pirates Claim Troy Stokes Jr., Designate Nik Turley". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (January 29, 2021). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/29/21". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Pirates Place Colin Moran On Injured List, Select Troy Stokes Jr". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Pirates Claim Ildemaro Vargas, Designate Troy Stokes Jr". MLB Trade Rumors. May 17, 2021.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/22/21". MLB Trade Rumors. May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Pirates Trade Troy Stokes Jr., Jandel Gustave to Brewers".
- ^ "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. January 5, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "REVS LOAD UP PRE-SEASON ROSTER". York Revolution. April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Revs Ink Six, Including Big Arms and Big Sticks". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Atlantic League Professional Baseball. September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Dorados de Chihuahua [@LosDeChihuahua] (January 17, 2024). "Sumamos más experiencia de Grandes Ligas. Bienvenido a casa, Troy Stokes Jr. Ha pertenecido a Pittsburgh y Milwaukee aportando velocidad y fuerza. / X" [We added more Major League experience. Welcome home, Troy Stokes Jr. He has belonged to Pittsburgh and Milwaukee providing speed and strength.] (Tweet) (in Spanish) – via Twitter.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Stokes, Troy Jr (April 16, 2024). "Everyone dreams of playing the game until they physically can't anymore… at least I did but that's simply not reality for most. Baseball…". Instagram.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)