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Kameron Loe
Loe with the Mariners in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1981-09-10) September 10, 1981 (age 43)
Simi Valley, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 26, 2004, for the Texas Rangers
NPB: 2009, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Last appearance
NPB: 2009, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
MLB: September 28, 2013, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record34–43
Earned run average4.49
Strikeouts357
NPB statistics
Win–loss record0–4
Earned run average6.33
Strikeouts18
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Kameron David Loe (born September 10, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves. At 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m), Loe was one of the tallest players in the long history of the game.

Baseball career

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Amateur

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Kameron Loe played high school baseball at Granada Hills High School with Ryan Braun.[1]

Loe played college baseball at California State University, Northridge from 1999 to 2002, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1999 but did not sign. [2] He was then drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 20th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft.

Texas Rangers

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He made his MLB debut with the Rangers on September 26, 2004, against the Seattle Mariners, working 2.2 scoreless innings of relief. In his next appearance on September 29, he made his first start against the Anaheim Angels. He allowed five runs in 4 innings though did not receive a decision.

He recorded his first win in a two inning extra-inning relief appearance against the Angels on June 29, 2005. In the 2005 season, Loe made 48 appearances, 8 of them starts, compiling a record of 9–6, with a 3.42 ERA. Loe missed much of the 2006 due to a bone bruise in his right elbow.

In late March 2008 he was considered one of three pitchers vying for one long relief spot with the team, along with Josh Rupe and Scott Feldman.[3]

From 2004-2008 with the Rangers, he pitched in 107 games (47 starts) with a 4.77 ERA.

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

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On November 20, 2008, Loe was acquired by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.[4] He appeared in just 5 games for the Hawks and was 0-4 with a 6.33 ERA.

Milwaukee Brewers

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Kameron Loe in 2011 with the Brewers.

On December 18, 2009, Loe signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, which contained an invitation to spring training.[5] After beginning the season with the AAA Nashville Sounds, Loe was called up to the big league roster by the Brewers on June 1, 2010.

In 2011, he was 4-7 with a 3.50 ERA.[6] In 2012, Loe went 6-5 with a 4.61 ERA with 68.1 innings in 70 appearances.

On November 2, Loe elected to become a free agent after refusing his minor league assignment. In parts of 3 seasons with the Brewers, he was 13-17 with a 3.67 ERA in 195 games (all in relief).

Seattle Mariners

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On February 12, 2013, Loe signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He was added to the 40 man roster on March 25, 2013.[7] He was designated for assignment on April 11.

Chicago Cubs

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On April 14, 2013, Loe was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[8] He was designated for assignment on May 6, he cleared waivers and was released on May 10.[9]

Atlanta Braves

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On May 11, 2013, Loe signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[10] After pitching in 21 games for Triple-A Gwinnett, he was called up on July 21.[11] On July 29, Loe was designated for assignment to make room for the recently acquired Scott Downs, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett Braves on July 31.[12] He had his contract selected again on September 2. Loe did not make the Braves' postseason roster, he became a free agent following the season.

Kansas City Royals

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On January 13, 2014, Loe signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[13] On March 22, Loe opted out of his contract and became a free agent.[14]

On April 12, 2014, Loe signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. He was released on May 24.

Atlanta Braves (second stint)

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On May 27, 2014, Loe signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He was released on June 30.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On July 4, 2014, Loe signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. After becoming a free agent following the season, Loe tested positive for a "drug of abuse" and was suspended for 50 games.[15]

Bridgeport Bluefish

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On June 20, 2015, Loe signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 9 starts for Bridgeport, he posted a 4–3 record and 4.87 ERA with 44 strikeouts over 57+1⁄3 innings of work. Loe announced his retirement from professional baseball on August 7.

Chicago White Sox

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On March 3, 2016, Loe came out of retirement and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. On March 29, he was suspended for 80 games following a positive steroid test. Following his suspension, Loe made 13 appearances (12 starts) for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights and posted a 4.63 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 68 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[16]

Tigres de Quintana Roo

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On April 10, 2017, Loe signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In 22 starts, he compiled an 8–8 record and 4.07 ERA with 110 strikeouts across 132+2⁄3 innings pitched. Loe became a free agent following the 2017 season.

Personal life

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Married Bree Ransom of Scottsdale, AZ (2015) and they have a child by the name of Brynlee Loe who was born in 2016.

Loe owned a 7-foot boa constrictor named Angel who he put up for adoption when he left the United States and moved to Japan for his job with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in 2009.[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ "From young age, Braun lived for big moments". milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com. October 11, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  2. ^ https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/loeka01.shtml
  3. ^ [1] Archived March 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Texas Rangers place reliever Kameron Loe on unconditional release waivers". ESPN. November 26, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
  5. ^ "Loe goes to Milwaukee - PBC Blog - post-gazette.com". Archived from the original on December 21, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
  6. ^ "Kameron Loe Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
  7. ^ "Mariners sign big veteran pitcher Kameron Loe who has had fun pets".
  8. ^ Miles, Bruce (July 16, 2013). "Cubs still have much work to do in second half". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  9. ^ Schafer, Jeff. "Atlanta Braves Recall Kameron Loe". SI.com. Tomahawk Take. Retrieved July 22, 2013.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ Polishuk, Mark (May 11, 2013). "Braves Sign Kameron Loe". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  11. ^ O'Brien, David (July 21, 2013). "Braves add veteran Loe to 'pen; Pastornicky optioned". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  12. ^ Bowman, Mark (July 29, 2013). "Braves get their lefty reliever, trade for Downs". MLB.com.[dead link‍]
  13. ^ Baggarly, Andrew (January 13, 2014). "A few surprises on Giants' list of non-roster invitees". NBC Bay Area. Archived from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  14. ^ "Pitcher Kameron Loe granted his release by Giants". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  15. ^ "Kameron Loe and Terrell Joyce suspended 50 games - HardballTalk". NBC Sports. January 15, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  16. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  17. ^ "Mariners sign big veteran pitcher Kameron Loe who has had fun pets". The Seattle Times. February 14, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  18. ^ Lisa Altobelli (May 21, 2007). "Two pitchers share a condo, a dream—and a snake". Vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
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