Ian Krol: Difference between revisions

| team = YomiuriSaraperos Giantsde Saltillo

| number = 46

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* [[Yomiuri Giants]] ({{npby|2022}}-2023)

'''Ian A. Krol''' (born May 9, 1991) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[YomiuriSaraperos Giantsde Saltillo]] of the [[NipponMexican Professional BaseballLeague]] (NPB). He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Washington Nationals]], [[Atlanta Braves]], [[Los Angeles Angels]] and [[Detroit Tigers]], and in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Yomiuri Giants]].

On December 2, 2013, Krol was traded to the [[Detroit Tigers]], along with infielder [[Steve Lombardozzi Jr.|Steve Lombardozzi]] and pitcher [[Robbie Ray (baseball)|Robbie Ray]], for starting pitcher [[Doug Fister]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ladson |first1=Bill |title=Nationals land Fister from Tigers for three players |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/nationals-acquire-pitcher-doug-fister-from-tigers-for-three-players/c-64343272 |website=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=June 11, 2018 |date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> On July 31, 2014, Krol was optioned to the Tigers AAA affiliate, the [[Toledo Mud Hens]]. He was called up by the Tigers on September 8, 2015, as a [[Major League Baseball rosters#September call-ups|September call-up]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/148094628/tigers-designate-daniel-fields-among-moves|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911042436/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/148094628/tigers-designate-daniel-fields-among-moves|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2015|title=Tigers call up 4, designate Fields|last=Beck |first=Jason |work=[[MLB.com]]|date=September 8, 2015|access-date=September 8, 2015}}</ref> In 33 games with Detroit, Krol went 2–3 with a 5.79 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 28 innings.

On November 20, 2015, the Tigers traded Krol and pitcher [[Gabe Speier]] to the [[Atlanta Braves]] in exchange for outfielder [[Cameron Maybin]] and cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/157793020/tigers-get-cameron-maybin-in-trade-with-braves|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121074958/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/157793020/tigers-get-cameron-maybin-in-trade-with-braves|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 21, 2015|title=Tigers acquire Maybin in trade with Braves|first=Austin|last=Laymance|work=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2015|access-date=November 20, 2015}}</ref> He was invited to spring training, and sent down to begin the 2016 season with the Triple A [[Gwinnett Braves]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Lefty Krol among 4 Braves sent to Minor Leagues|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/169144432/braves-option-ian-krol-and-ryan-weber|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329064634/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/169144432/braves-option-ian-krol-and-ryan-weber|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2016|access-date=March 26, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=March 26, 2016}}</ref>

On February 6, 2018, Krol signed a minor league deal with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adams |first1=Steve |title=Angels Sign Ian Krol To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/angels-sign-ian-krol-minors.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |access-date=June 11, 2018 |date=February 6, 2018}}</ref> He made one appearance for the Major League club, pitching two innings on May 27th27. The following day, May 28th28, he was designated for assignment, he requested and received his release on May 31.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Byrne |first1=Connor |title=Angels Designate Ian Krol |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/angels-designate-ian-krol.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |access-date=June 11, 2018 |date=May 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Todd |first1=Jeff |title=Ian Krol Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/ian-krol-elects-free-agency.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |access-date=June 11, 2018 |date=May 31, 2018}}</ref>

On June 18, 2019, Krol signed a minor league deal with the [[Minnesota Twins]]. On August 16, 2019, Krol was suspended 50 games for his second positive test for a drug of abuse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/twins-ian-krol-among-four-suspended-310045456|title = Twins' Krol among four pitchers suspended}}</ref> HeIn became18 appearances for the Triple–A [[Rochester Red Wings]], he compiled a 5.23 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 8 [[save (baseball)|saves]] across {{fraction|20|2|3}} innings pitched. Krol elected free agentagency following the 2019 season on November 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref>

===SecondDetroit StintTigers with(second Detroit Tigersstint)===

On December 14, 2020, Krol signed a minor- league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]] with an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-sign-ian-krol-to-minor-league-deal |title=Krol back with Tigers on Minor League deal |first=Jason |last=Beck |website=MLB.com |date=December 14, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2020}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Toledo Mud Hens]] to begin the 2021 season. In 17 games with Toledo, Krol logged a 2.42 ERA with 26 strikeouts. On July 7, 2021, Krol was selected to the major league roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/tigers-make-four-roster-moves.html|title = Tigers Make Four Roster Moves| date=July 7, 2021 }}</ref> In 5 appearances for the Tigers, Krol posted a 3.86 ERA with 4 strikeouts. On July 27, Krol was designated for assignment by the Tigers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/tigers-activate-michael-fulmer-trade-candidate-ian-krol-dfa.html|title = Tigers Activate Michael Fulmer, DFA Ian Krol| date=July 27, 2021 }}</ref> Krol cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Mud Hens two days later. On July 30, 2021, Krol's contract was again purchased from Toledo after the trade of [[Daniel Norris]]. In another 7 appearances for Detroit, Krol recorded a 5.87 ERA with 6 strikeouts. On August 27, Krol was designated for assignment once again, as the Tigers activated [[José Ureña]] from the injured list.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/tigers-preparing-to-return-jose-urena-matthew-boyd-to-rotation.html |title=Tigers Preparing To Return Jose Urena, Matthew Boyd To Rotation |website=mlbtraderumors.com |last=Zencka |first=TC |date=August 26, 2021 |access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref> On August 30, Krol cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Toledo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/tigers-outright-ian-krol.html|title = Tigers Outright Ian Krol| date=August 30, 2021 }}</ref> On September 11, Krol was re-selected to the active roster. On November 5, Krol was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/ian-krol-bound-for-free-agency/ | title=Ian Krol: Bound for free agency | date=November 5, 2021 }}</ref>

On March 18, 2022, Krol signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]], which includesincluded an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/padres_sign_lefty_ian_krol_to_minors_deal/s1_13237_37319272|title=Padres sign lefty Ian Krol to minors deal|website=yardbarker.com|last=Bavazzano|first=Sean|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 21, 2022}}</ref> He was released on June 16, 2022.

On July 19, 2022, Krol signed with the [[Yomiuri Giants]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]]. Krol made 21 appearances for the main team down the stretch, pitching to a 1–1 record and 3.86 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 21 innings of work. He became a free agent following the 2022 season.

Krol throws four pitches. He has a four-seam [[fastball]] in the 93–95 MPH range, a cut fastball between 88–9088 and 90 MPH, a [[curveball]] between 77–7977 and 79 MPH, and an above-average [[changeup]] averaging 83–85 MPH.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hosted.stats.com/mlb/playerstats.asp?id=9423 |title=Ian Krol at Stats.com |work=stats.com |access-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref>

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