John Schreiber
Kansas City Royals – No. 46
Pitcher
Born: (1994-03-05) March 5, 1994 (age 29)
Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 9, 2019, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record8–6
Earned run average3.58
Strikeouts165
Teams

John Robert Schreiber (born March 5, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Career

Schreiber was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, raised in nearby Rockwood, and attended Carlson High School in Gibraltar. He played college baseball at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn for two seasons, and then transferred to the University of Northwestern Ohio for two seasons.[1][2]

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers selected Schreiber in the 15th round of the 2016 MLB draft, where he signed for a $6,000 bonus.[3] After signing with Detroit, he was assigned to the Connecticut Tigers, where he went 2–3 in 18 games with a 2.76 ERA and 1.09 WHIP.[4] In 2017, he played for the West Michigan Whitecaps where he improved to a 5–1 record and 0.54 ERA in 27 relief appearances.[4] Opponents only batted .147 off Schreiber and he held opposing batters to a 0.66 WHIP. Schreiber then advanced to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves in 2018, where he finished with a 2.48 ERA and 18 saves in 23 opportunities, while pitching in 49 games total over the course of the year.[4] He began 2019 in Erie, but after allowing just two runs in seven innings, and with opponents hitting .154 off him, he was called up to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[5]

On August 8, 2019, the Tigers selected Schreiber's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[6] He made his debut on August 9, allowing one run over 2⁄3 of an inning.[7] Schreiber earned his first major league win on September 7, pitching the final 2⁄3 of an inning in the Tigers' 5–4 extra innings victory over the Oakland Athletics.[8] He pitched 13 innings for the 2019 Tigers, compiling a 6.23 ERA with 19 strikeouts.[9]

With the 2020 Tigers, Schreiber appeared in 15 games, compiling a 0–1 record with 6.32 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 15+2⁄3 innings pitched.[10] On February 12, 2021, Schreiber was designated for assignment following the signing of Nomar Mazara.[11]

Boston Red Sox

On February 18, 2021, Schreiber was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[12][13] On March 30, the Red Sox designated Schreiber for assignment.[14] On April 2, he was sent outright to the team's alternate training site.[15] After pitching in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox, Schreiber was added to Boston's active roster on September 1,[16] then appeared in a single game, allowing one run in three innings.[9] He was returned to Worcester on September 6 and removed from the 40-man roster.[16] In 33 appearances (eight starts) with Worcester, Schreiber compiled a 2.71 ERA and 3–3 record while striking out 65 batters in 66+1⁄3 innings.[4]

Schreiber began the 2022 season with Worcester, and was added to Boston's active roster on April 25.[17] He was returned to Worcester on April 29 and removed from the team's 40-man roster.[18] Schreiber was recalled to Boston on May 6 when Rich Hill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[19] On May 10, Schreiber earned his first major-league save, throwing two shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves.[20] In 64 relief appearances with Boston during 2022, Schreiber posted a 4–4 record with eight saves and 2.22 ERA while striking out 74 batters in 65 innings, [9] breaking out and becoming an important member of the Red Sox bullpen.

Schreiber began the 2023 season as a member of Boston's bullpen.[21] On May 16, he was placed on the injured list with a right teres major strain.[22] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 22.[23] On July 25, Schreiber was activated from the injured list and served as the opener in the team's game against the Atlanta Braves later that day.[24] He pitched one inning, letting up a run.

Kansas City Royals

On February 17, 2024, the Red Sox traded Schreiber to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league pitcher David Sandlin.[25][26]

References

  1. ^ "Sidearm sizzle pushes Michigan's Schreiber closer to Comerica Park". Detroit News. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Beck, Jason (August 8, 2019). "Michigan native Schreiber gets big league callup". MLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Wyandotte's John Schreiber on 'amazing' run for Tigers affiliate". Detroit News. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d "John Schreiber Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "John Schreiber Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  6. ^ Crawford, Kirkland (August 8, 2019). "Detroit Tigers call up reliever John Schreiber for 1st time". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Chris McCosky (August 9, 2019). "Tigers rookie John Schreiber glad to get MLB debut out of way". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "Tigers' John Schreiber: Collects first win". CBSsports.com. September 7, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  9. ^ a b c "John Schreiber Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "John Schreiber Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  11. ^ Petzold, Evan (February 12, 2021). "Detroit Tigers drop RHP John Schreiber to make room for Nomar Mazara". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Red Sox claim right-handed pitcher John Schreiber off waivers from Detroit Tigers". MLB.com. February 18, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  13. ^ Koch, Bill (February 18, 2021). "Red Sox claim Tigers right-hander John Schreiber". Providence Journal. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "Red Sox announce roster moves". MLB.com. March 30, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  15. ^ Koch, Bill (April 2, 2021). "Red Sox Notebook: Xander Bogaerts makes history at shortstop". Providence Journal. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. September 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  17. ^ "Red Sox's Tyler Danish: Joins big club in Toronto". CBS Sports. April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  18. ^ Collins, Matt (April 29, 2022). "Red Sox designate Travis Shaw for assignment". overthemonster.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  19. ^ Cotillo, Chris (May 6, 2022). "Boston Red Sox place Kiké Hernández, Rich Hill on COVID list; Jarren Duran, John Schreiber up from WooSox". masslive.com. Retrieved May 6, 2022 – via MSN.com.
  20. ^ "Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves Box Score, May 10, 2022".
  21. ^ Browne, Ian (March 30, 2023). "Red Sox announce Opening Day roster". MLB.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  22. ^ Campbell, Brendan (May 16, 2023). "Red Sox roster moves". Blogging the Red Sox. Retrieved May 16, 2023 – via MSN.com.
  23. ^ "Red Sox's John Schreiber: Shifted to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  24. ^ "Red Sox's John Schreiber: Serving as opener in return". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Rogers, Anne (February 17, 2024). "Royals continue bolstering bullpen in trade for Schreiber". MLB.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  26. ^ Passan, Jeff (February 17, 2024). "Red Sox deal John Schreiber to Royals for David Sandlin". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

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