Beau Sulser

Beau Sulser
Sulser with the Indianapolis Indians in 2021
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1994-05-05) May 5, 1994 (age 30)
Escondido, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 26, 2022, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
KBO: April 11, 2023, for the KT Wiz
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.63
Strikeouts19
KBO statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record1–7
Earned run average5.62
Strikeouts35
Teams

Beau Grayson Sulser (born May 5, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles. He has also played in the KBO League for the KT Wiz.

Career

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Amateur career

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Sulser attended Ramona High School in Ramona, California. He enrolled at Dartmouth College, where he played college baseball for the Dartmouth Big Green from 2013 to 2017.[1] In 2017, he was named the Ivy League's pitcher of the year.[2]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Sulser in the tenth round, with the 298th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Low–A West Virginia Black Bears. In 2018, Sulser returned to West Virginia, now the Single–A Power, and registered a 5–8 record and 2.35 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 8 saves.[4]

Sulser spent the 2019 campaign with the Double–A Altoona Curve, compiling an 8–3 record and 2.72 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 96 innings pitched.[5] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Sulser spent 2021 with the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, accumulating a 7–9 record and 5.65 ERA with 102 strikeouts over 122+2⁄3 innings of work.[7]

On April 24, 2022, the Pirates promoted Sulser to the major leagues.[8] He made his major league debut on April 26.[9] Sulser appeared in four games for Pittsburgh, allowing four runs in 9+2⁄3 innings. He was designated for assignment on May 12.[10]

Baltimore Orioles

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Sulser was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on May 14, 2022.[11] He allowed five runs and 16 hits in 12+2⁄3 innings over six relief appearances. On October 14, Sulser was designated for assignment following the waiver claims of Aramis Garcia and Mark Kolozsvary.[12] On October 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Sulser off of waivers; they outrighted him to the minor leagues on November 10.[13]

KT Wiz

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On November 23, 2022, Sulser signed a one-year, $740,000 contract with the KT Wiz of the KBO League.[14] Sulser made 9 starts for the Wiz in 2023, struggling to a 1–7 record and 5.62 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 49+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was removed from the active roster on May 29, and released by the team on June 9, after William Cuevas was signed.[15]

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)

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On June 29, 2023, Sulser signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.[16] In 12 games (7 starts) split between the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians and Double–A Altoona Curve, he accumulated a 6.13 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 39+2⁄3 innings. Sulser elected free agency following the season on November 6.[17]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On May 4, 2024, Sulser signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[18] In 17 games (8 starts) for the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he posted a 3–7 record and 5.29 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 47+2⁄3 innings pitched. Sulser was released by the Blue Jays organization on August 6.[19]

Pittsburgh Pirates (third stint)

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On August 15, 2024, Sulser signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[20]

Personal life

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His brother, Cole, is also a professional baseball player.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Beau Sulser – Baseball". Dartmouth College Athletics.
  2. ^ "Sulser selected Ivy League Pitcher of the Year". Ramona Sentinel. June 7, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  3. ^ "Sulser Chosen in 10th Round of MLB Draft by Pirates". Dartmouth College Athletics. June 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "Beau Sulser - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Beau Sulser Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "Beau Sulser Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  8. ^ DiPaola, Jerry (April 24, 2022). "Pirates promote pitcher Beau Sulser from Triple-A Indianapolis, DFA Anthony Alford". TribLIVE.com.
  9. ^ "MLB, Pirates debuts highlight whirlwind day for Jack Suwinski, Tucupita Marcano and Beau Sulser".
  10. ^ "Pirates' Beau Sulser: DFA'd by Pittsburgh". CBSSports.com. May 12, 2022.
  11. ^ "Orioles Claim Beau Sulser, Designate Paul Fry". MLB Trade Rumors. May 14, 2022.
  12. ^ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles claim two catchers from Reds," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Friday, October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  13. ^ "Pirates acquire Ji-man Choi in trade with Rays". ESPN.com. November 10, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Beau Sulser Signs With KBO's KT Wiz". MLB Trade Rumors. November 23, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  15. ^ "KT Wiz reunite with pitcher Cuevas". m-en.yna.co.kr. June 8, 2023.
  16. ^ "Pirates' Beau Sulser: Inks minors deal with Pittsburgh". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Polishuk, Mark (May 5, 2024). "Blue Jays Sign Beau Sulser To Minors Contract". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "Transactions".
  20. ^ "Transactions".
  21. ^ "Brothers follow their dreams pitching for pro baseball teams". Ramona Sentinel. February 20, 2019.
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