Freddy Tarnok

Last updated

77+1⁄3 innings. [5] Tarnok missed time during the 2019 season due to injury, but still started 19 games for the Florida Fire Frogs of the High–AFlorida State League, pitching to a 3–7 record with a 4.87 ERA. 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] Tarnok missed the beginning of the 2021 season while rehabbing and made his first appearance in mid-June for Rome, now members of the High-A East. [7] After 28+1⁄3 innings pitched with Rome, he was promoted to the Mississippi Braves of the Double-A South in mid-July with whom he finished the year. [8] [9] [10] Over 16 games (14 starts) between the two teams, Tarnok went 6–4 with a 3.44 ERA and 109 strikeouts over 73+1⁄3 innings. [11]

On November 18, 2021, the Braves selected Tarnok's contract and added him to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [12] He returned to Mississippi to begin the 2022 season. In early July, he was promoted to the Gwinnett Stripers of the Triple-A International League. [13] [14] On August 16, 2022, Tarnok was called up to the majors. [15] [16] He made his MLB debut on August 17 from the bullpen. [17] He pitched two-thirds of an inning with no hits or walks and his first career strikeout against Tyler Naquin.

Oakland Athletics

On December 12, 2022, the Oakland Athletics acquired Tarnok from the Braves in a three-team trade in which the Atlanta Braves acquired Sean Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired William Contreras, Joel Payamps, and Justin Yeager, and the Athletics also acquired Manny Piña, Kyle Muller, Esteury Ruiz, and Royber Salinas. [18] On April 13, 2023, Tarnok was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. [19] He was activated from the injured list on July 8 and subsequently optioned to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators. [20] He was recalled to the active roster on July 14. [21] In 5 appearances for Oakland, he logged a 4.91 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 14+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 31, Tarnok underwent season–ending surgery to repair the labrum and cartilage in his right hip. [22]

Tarnok began the 2024 season in Triple–A Las Vegas, recording a 13.50 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 6 appearances.

Philadelphia Phillies

On June 1, 2024, Tarnok was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. [23]

Personal life

Tarnok's parents are Jeff and Neung. He has a brother, Christopher, and a half-brother, Nick. Through his mother, Tarnok is of Thai descent. [24]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arodys Vizcaíno</span> Dominican baseball pitcher (born 1990)

Arodys Vizcaíno is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucas Sims</span> American baseball player (born 1994)

Lucas Sundberg Sims is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Atlanta Braves.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sean Newcomb</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Sean William Newcomb is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Hartford. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Newcomb in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, and traded him to the Atlanta Braves in 2015. He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Braves, and has also played for the Chicago Cubs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Touki Toussaint</span> American baseball player (born 1996)

Dany Gilbert Kiti "Touki" Toussaint is a Haitian-American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2018 and has also played for the White Sox, Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyrell Jenkins</span> American baseball player

Tyrell Deon Jenkins is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kolby Allard</span> American baseball player (born 1997)

Kolby Kenneth Allard is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers. He was selected by the Braves with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft.

Kyle Douglas Muller is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2016 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Braves and was traded to Athletics after the 2022 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Minter</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Alex Jordan Minter is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Texas A&M University. Minter was drafted by the Braves in the second round of the 2015 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2017.

Thomas E. Burrows is an American former professional baseball pitcher. The Seattle Mariners selected Burrows in the fourth round, with the 117th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryse Wilson</span> American baseball player (born 1997)

Bryse Everett Wilson is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. Wilson was drafted by the Braves in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2018.

Nolan Ray Kingham is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Corbin Clouse</span> Baseball player

Corbin James Clouse is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Evan Phillips</span> American baseball player (born 1994)

Evan John Phillips is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays.

Seth Wayne Elledge is an American professional baseball in the Oakland Athletics organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Sobotka</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Chad Nicholas Sobotka is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tucker Davidson</span> American baseball player (born 1996)

Joseph Tucker Davidson is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Kansas City Royals. Davidson played college baseball at Midland College. He was drafted by the Braves in the 19th round of the 2016 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut with them in 2020.

Jeremy Price Walker is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. Walker was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round of the 2016 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Braves, with whom he made his MLB debut in 2019.

Ryan Cusick is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization. He played college baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Hurston Wayne Waldrep is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">AJ Smith-Shawver</span> American baseball player (born 2002)

AJ Smith-Shawver is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

References

  1. ↑ Page, Rodney (June 13, 2017). "Move to the mound pays off for Riverview's Freddy Tarnok". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. ↑ Winkeljohn, Matt (June 13, 2017). "Braves draft six more pitchers, seven total". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  3. ↑ "Spartans Send-off Seven to the MLB". University of Tampa Athletics. June 14, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Six Rome Braves Named to 2018 All-Star Team". Milb.com. June 5, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  5. ↑ Joel Reuter (January 16, 2019). "Each MLB Team's Most Underhyped Prospect You Need to Know". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com .
  7. ↑ "Wednesday's top prospect performers". MLB.com .
  8. ↑ Happoldt, Alex (July 20, 2021). "Braves #10 prospect Freddy Tarnok added to M-Braves roster, starts on Saturday". MILB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Braves #10 prospect Freddy Tarnok promoted to m-braves from High-A Rome". Picayune Item. July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  10. ↑ Happoldt, Alex (July 23, 2021). "Tarnok shines in Double-A debut, but M-Brave drop sixth-straight". MILB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Braves add four players to 40-man roster including Drew Waters and Freddy Tarnok". November 18, 2021.
  12. ↑ Bowman, Mark (November 18, 2021). "Waters, 3 others protected from Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  13. ↑ Sadighian, Jack (July 8, 2022). "Freddy Tarnok Promoted to Gwinnett From Mississippi". MILB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Freddy Tarnok promoted to Gwinnett from Mississippi". WJTV. July 8, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Needing a fresh arm, Braves call up prospect Freddy Tarnok". Atlanta Journal Constitution. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Atlanta Braves recall pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok, veteran infielder Ryan Goins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Braves' Freddy Tarnok: Moves back to minors". August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  18. ↑ "A's get Braves' top prospect Muller in 3-team, 9-player trade". MLB.com. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  19. ↑ "A's claim LHP Richard Lovelady off waivers from Atlanta". MLB.com. April 13, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Athletics' Freddy Tarnok: Activated and optioned". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Athletics select contracts of Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof, recall Freddy Tarnok". athleticsnation.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  22. ↑ "A's Freddy Tarnok Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Phillies Claim Freddy Tarnok". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  24. ↑ O'Brien, David (August 17, 2022). "Pitcher Freddy Tarnok is latest Braves prospect to get the call, and he's excited". The Athletic. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
Freddy Tarnok
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1998-11-24) November 24, 1998 (age 25)
Brandon, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 17, 2022, for the Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillies current roster
Active roster
Inactive roster
Injured list
Restricted list
Coaching staff
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.