Cody Stashak

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Cody Stashak

|image =

|team = Lancaster Stormers

|number = 2

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|6|4}}

|birth_place = Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 23

|debutyear = 2019

|debutteam = Minnesota Twins

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2022 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 4–1

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.13

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 83

|teams =

Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2022}})

}}

Cody William Stashak (born June 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played college baseball for Cumberland County College and St. John's University. Stashak was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 13th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut for the Twins in 2019.

Career

=Amateur=

Stashak attended Oakcrest High School ('12) in Mays Landing, New Jersey.{{Cite web |date=May 28, 2022 |title=Oakcrest alumnus Cody Stashak on Minnesota Twins' injured list with shoulder impingement |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/baseball/professional/oakcrest-alumnus-cody-stashak-on-minnesota-twins-injured-list-with-shoulder-impingement/article_156ca316-de3e-11ec-bddc-fba6a0f80fe1.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=Press of Atlantic City}}{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Joe |date=July 22, 2019 |title=Oakcrest High grad called up to the major leagues |url=https://catcountry1073.com/oakcrest-high-grad-called-up-to-the-major-leagues/ |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=catcountry1073.com}} He played college baseball for two seasons at Cumberland County College, where he went 16-5 with two no-hitters while helping the team finish second at the 2014 NJCAA Division III World Series, before transferring to St. John's University and helping it win the 2015 Big East title.{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=David |date=October 7, 2019 |title=Pitcher went from St. John's to the MLB playoffs |url=https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pitcher-went-from-st-johns-to-the-mlb-playoffs/article_96c38fa6-e936-11e9-8ace-cb1df386abc1.html |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=Queens Chronicle}}{{Cite web |last=O'Sullivan |first=Dave |date=February 18, 2019 |title=Former Oakcrest and St. John's player Cody Stashak working his way up Minnesota Twins' ladder |url=https://sjglorydays.com/former-oakcrest-and-st-johns-player-cody-stashak-working-his-way-up-minnesota-twins-ladder/ |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=Glory Days Magazine}}

=Minnesota Twins=

Stashak was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 13th round, with the 380th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web |last=Gill |first=Mike |date=June 10, 2015 |title=A pair of South Jersey pitchers selected in MLB draft |url=https://973espn.com/a-pair-of-local-pitchers-selected-in-mlb-draft/ |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=97.3 FM ESPN South Jersey}}

Stashak played for the rookie–level Elizabethton Twins, posting a 5-2 record with a 3.43 ERA in {{fraction|44|2|3}} innings.{{Cite web |title=Cody Stashak Player Page |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/cody-stashak-664054 |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=MLB.com}} His 2016 season was split between the Single–A Cedar Rapids Kernels and the High–A Fort Myers Miracle, posting a 10-5 record with a 2.80 ERA over {{fraction|121|1|3}} innings. He split the 2017 season between the rookie–level Gulf Coast Twins, Fort Myers, and the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts, combining to go 4-4 with a 3.60 ERA in {{fraction|94|1|3}} innings. His 2018 season was split between Fort Myers and Chattanooga, going a combined 2-1 with a 2.87 ERA in {{fraction|59|2|3}} innings. He split the 2019 minor league season between the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos and the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, going a combined 7–3 with a 3.21 ERA over 53 innings.

On July 22, 2019, the Twins selected Stashak to the 40-man roster and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web |last=La Velle E. Neal III |date=July 21, 2019 |title=Twins looking at possibility of adding starter-reliever combination |url=http://www.startribune.com/twins-looking-at-possibility-of-adding-starter-reliever-combination/513018002/?refresh=true |access-date=July 22, 2019 |website=Star Tribune}} He made his debut on July 23, pitching two scoreless innings of relief versus the New York Yankees.{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Do-Hyoung |date=July 24, 2019 |title=Twins denied in 10th inning of battle with Yanks |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/miguel-sano-homers-twice-in-wild-loss |access-date=July 24, 2019 |website=MLB.com}} In his rookie campaign, Stashak went 0–1 with a 3.24 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 24 innings of work.

In 2020 for the Twins, Stashak allowed three runs in seven innings for a 3.86 ERA before landing on the injured list.{{Cite web |last=Zencka |first=TC |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Twins Option Devin Smeltzer, Reinstate Cody Stashak |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/twins-option-devin-smeltzer-reinstate-cody-stashak.html |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} In his first two seasons in the majors, Stashak struck out 42 batters while allowing only four walks.{{Cite web |last=Pirkl |first=Cody |date=January 17, 2021 |title=Can Cody Stashak Take the Next Step? |url=https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-cody-stashak-take-the-next-step-r10244/ |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=Twins Daily |language=en-US}}

On June 25, 2021, Stashak was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left back disc injury.{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=June 25, 2021 |title=Twins Select Danny Coulombe |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/twins-select-danny-coulombe.html |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He made 15 total appearances for Minnesota in 2021, struggling to a 6.89 ERA with 26 strikeouts in {{fraction|15|2|3}} innings pitched.

Stashak pitched in 11 games for Minnesota in 2022, working to a 3-0 record and 3.86 ERA with 15 strikeouts in {{fraction|16|1|3}} innings of work. On June 8, 2022, it was announced that Stashak would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right throwing shoulder.{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2022 |title=Twins' Cody Stashak: Requires season-ending surgery |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-cody-stashak-requires-season-ending-surgery/ |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=cbssports.com |language=en |agency=RotoWire}} On November 11, Stashak was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A St. Paul Saints; he elected free agency the same day.{{Cite web |last=Shipley |first=John |date=November 12, 2022 |title=Twins’ Cody Stashak clears waivers, elects free agency |url=https://www.twincities.com/2022/11/11/twins-cody-stashak-clears-waivers-elects-free-agency/ |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=Twin Cities |language=en-US}}

=Lancaster Barnstormers=

On July 28, 2023, Stashak signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web |title=Cody Stashak Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/cody-stashak-664054 |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} He made two scoreless appearances for Lancaster, striking out four and walking none in two innings of work.

=San Francisco Giants=

On August 10, 2023, Stashak's contract was purchased by the San Francisco Giants organization; he was subsequently assigned to the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats.{{Cite web|title=Barnstormers Sign Swarmer; Stashak Contract Purchased by Giants|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/barnstormers-sign-swarmer-stashak-contract-purchased-by-giants/n-6000639|access-date=August 10, 2023|website=oursportscentral.com|date=August 10, 2023 |language=en}} In five games for Sacramento, he struggled to a 12.60 ERA with four strikeouts in five innings of work. On November 16, Stashak was released by the Giants organization.{{cite web |date=November 16, 2023 |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-11-16 |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MiLB.com}}

On January 16, 2024, Stashak re-signed with the Giants on a minor league contract.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=January 31, 2024 |title=Giants Re-Sign Cody Stashak To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/giants-re-sign-cody-stashak-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} In 27 games for Triple–A Sacramento, he recorded a 5.45 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 2 saves across {{fraction|36|1|3}} innings pitched. Stashak was released by the Giants organization again on August 13.{{cite web |date=August 13, 2024 |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-08-13 |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MiLB.com}}

=Piratas de Campeche=

On October 30, 2024, Stashak signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=October 30, 2024 |title=Phillies Sign Cody Stashak To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/10/phillies-sign-cody-stashak-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=January 5, 2025 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He was released prior to the start of the season on March 21, 2025.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-03-21

On May 9, 2025, Stashak signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 9 de mayo de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-7-de-mayo-de-2025|access-date=May 11, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} In nine appearances for Campeche, Stashak logged a 3.38 ERA with six strikeouts across eight innings of relief.

=Lancaster Stormers=

On June 6, 2025, Stashak signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Pen Restructured|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/pen-restructured/n-6238437|access-date=June 8, 2025|website=oursportscentral.com|language=en}}