Marcus Stroman
Born: 5/1/1991 in Medford, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Marcus Earl Stroman
Biography
Marcus Stroman is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1991, known for his dynamic presence on the mound and engaging personality both on and off the field. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on May 4, 2014, Stroman has established himself as a reliable starter, showcasing a career record of 87-85 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. His pitching style is characterized by a low-to-mid 90s fastball, a sharp curveball, and an effective sinker, allowing him to induce ground balls and keep hitters off balance. With 1,204 strikeouts to his name, Stroman's ability to miss bats and command the strike zone is a testament to his skill and dedication to the craft.
Stroman's contributions to the game extend beyond his statistics. He is recognized for his leadership qualities and his role as an advocate for social justice, often using his platform to raise awareness on important issues. His All-Star selection further highlights his impact during his career, reflecting his status as one of the notable pitchers of his generation. As an active player, Stroman continues to influence the game, demonstrating resilience and a competitive spirit that inspires both fans and aspiring athletes alike. His ongoing career promises to leave a lasting mark in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 85 | 261 | 252 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1458.3 | 1424 | 603 | 139 | 436 | 1204 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 11 | 6 | 26 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 130.7 | 125 | 53 | 28 | 111 | 3.65 | 3016.4 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 1.67 | 285.4 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 9 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204.0 | 209 | 99 | 54 | 166 | 4.37 | 2548.7 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 13 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 201.0 | 201 | 69 | 62 | 164 | 3.09 | 2402.2 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 4 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3 | 115 | 63 | 36 | 77 | 5.54 | 615.9 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 | 65 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 3.77 | 532.1 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 6 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124.7 | 118 | 41 | 35 | 99 | 2.96 | 3178.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 10 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179.0 | 161 | 60 | 44 | 158 | 3.02 | 3579.6 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 6 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138.7 | 123 | 54 | 36 | 119 | 3.50 | - |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 10 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 136.7 | 120 | 60 | 52 | 119 | 3.95 | - |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 10 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 154.7 | 167 | 74 | 60 | 113 | 4.31 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 89 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 0.101 | 0.140 | 0.169 | 0.308 | -510.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 34 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 11 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 33 | 51 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0.098 | -510.3 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALWC | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 30.7 | 29 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 4.40 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6.75 |
| 2016 | ALWC | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5.68 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3.46 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 261 | 252 | 123 | 235 | 12 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | P | 26 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | P | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TOR | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | TOR | P | 33 | 33 | 9 | 37 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | TOR | P | 19 | 19 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 21 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 33 | 33 | 20 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | CHN | P | 25 | 25 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | CHN | P | 27 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | NYA | P | 30 | 29 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 261 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Player of the Week | Week of 2023-06-03 |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | P |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $515,900 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $514,700 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,030,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cy Young Award | AL | 8th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |