Drew Strotman

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|team = Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

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|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|9|3}}

|birth_place = Sunnyvale, California, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

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Andrew Gregory Strotman (born September 3, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.

Amateur career

Strotman attended Homestead High School in Cupertino, California.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/05/28/strotman-mustangs-lose-thriller-to-wilcox/|title=Strotman, Mustangs lose thriller to Wilcox|date=May 28, 2014}} In 2014, his senior year, he went 6–3 with a 0.54 ERA.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/list-of-rays-draft-picks-and-bio-information/2327198/|title=UPDATED: Full list of Rays draft picks, and bio information|website=Tampa Bay Times}} He was not drafted out of high school, and enrolled at Saint Mary's College of California, where he played college baseball.

In 2015, Strotman's freshman year at Saint Mary's, he pitched {{frac|34|2|3}} innings, going 2–3 with an 8.57 ERA. As a sophomore in 2016, he pitched in 22 games (making three starts), compiling a 3–5 record with a 3.96 ERA. In 2017, his junior season, Strotman pitched to a 6–1 record and a 4.57 ERA over 18 games (seven starts), striking out 75 batters over 67 innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.michigansthumb.com/collegesports/article/No-Bay-Area-players-selected-on-1st-day-of-MLB-11215220.php|title=No Bay Area players selected on 1st day of MLB draft|first=Rusty|last=Simmons|date=June 13, 2017|website=Huron Daily Tribune}}

Professional career

=Tampa Bay Rays=

Strotman was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth round, with the 109th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/sports/194-baseball/55690-|title=Strotman starts on path toward big-league career|first=Pete|last=Borello|website=Los Altos Town Crier|date=July 12, 2017 }} Strotman signed with the Rays and made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades of the Low–A New York-Penn League, going 2–3 with a 1.78 ERA over 11 games (seven starts).{{Cite web|url=https://mwltraveler.com/2018/04/05/mckay-one-of-7-top-30-rays-prospects-on-hot-rods-roster/|title=McKay one of 7 top-30 Rays prospects on Hot Rods roster|first=Craig|last=Wieczorkiewicz|date=April 5, 2018}} He was named an All-Star.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/rosters-revealed-for-new-york-penn-league-all-star-game-august-15-at-t-247147198|title=Updated rosters for the New York-Penn League All-Star Game, August 15 at|website=MiLB.com}} In 2018, he pitched with the Bowling Green Hot Rods of the Single–A Midwest League where he went 3–0 with a 3.52 ERA over 46 innings. He missed the last three months of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2020/11/20/hefty-salary-156-batting-average-mean-the-end-for-hunter-renfroe-in-tampa-bay/|title=Hefty salary, .156 batting average mean the end for Hunter Renfroe in Tampa Bay|website=Tampa Bay Times}}

He returned to the mound in 2019 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the High–A Florida State League, pitching to an 0–2 record and a 5.06 ERA over 16 innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-drew-strotman-added-to-40-man-roster/|title=Rays' Drew Strotman: Added to 40-man roster|website=CBSSports.com|date=November 20, 2020 }} Strotman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Season Canceled|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 30, 2020 |language=en}} On November 20, 2020, the Rays added Strotman to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/rays-dfa-hunter-renfroe.html|title=Rays Designate Hunter Renfroe For Assignment|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=November 20, 2020 }} To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A East.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/04/30/rays-set-rosters-for-four-minor-league-teams/|title=Rays set rosters for four minor-league teams|website=Tampa Bay Times}} Over 13 games (12 starts) with Durham, he posted a 7–2 record and a 3.39 ERA.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2724036/2021/07/23/twins-trade-2-months-of-nelson-cruz-for-2-pitching-prospects-scouting-the-new-arms-joe-ryan-and-drew-strotman/|title=Twins trade 2 months of Nelson Cruz for 2 pitching prospects: Scouting the new arms Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman|first=Aaron|last=Gleeman|website=The Athletic}}

=Minnesota Twins=

On July 22, 2021, Strotman was traded alongside Joe Ryan to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Nelson Cruz and Calvin Faucher.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31864460/tampa-bay-rays-finalizing-trade-minnesota-twins-slugger-nelson-cruz-sources-say|title = Rays acquire slugger Cruz in trade with Twins|date = July 22, 2021}} He was assigned to the St. Paul Saints of the Triple-A East.{{Cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2021/07/31/knuckleballer-keeps-saints-on-a-leash-as-indianapolis-wins/|title = Knuckleballer keeps Saints on a leash as Indianapolis wins|date = August 2021}} Over 12 starts with St. Paul, Strotman went 3–3 with a 7.33 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 54 innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/twins-minor-league-prospects-2021-review|title = Miranda on the map after breaking out in '21|website = MLB.com}}

Pitching for St. Paul in 2022, he was 3–2 with a 6.44 ERA in 39 relief appearances, in which he pitched 50.1 innings and struck out 58 batters.{{Cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/st-paul/news/saints-opening-day-roster-set-features-top-prospect-lewis-six-other-top-30-mlb-p | title=Saints Opening Day Roster Set, Features Top Prospect Lewis, Six Other Top 30 MLB Pipeline Prospects }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=strotm000dre|title=Drew Strotman Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} On September 17, 2022, the Twins designated Strotman for assignment.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/drew-strotman-675977|title=Drew Strotman Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MiLB.com}}

=Texas Rangers=

On September 19, 2022, Strotman was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-acquire-rhp-drew-strotman-via-waiver-claim-from-minnesota | title=Rangers acquire RHP Drew Strotman via waiver claim from Minnesota | website=MLB.com }} Pitching for the Triple–A Round Rock Express in 2022, he was 1–0 in three relief appearances in which he pitched {{fraction|2|1|3}} innings, giving up one earned run.

=San Francisco Giants=

On November 10, 2022, the San Francisco Giants claimed Strotman off waivers from the Texas Rangers. On November 15, Strotman was designated for assignment by the Giants after they protected multiple prospects from the Rule 5 draft.{{Cite news|title=SF Giants protect Marco Luciano, Luis Matos, and several other prospects from Rule 5 Draft|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/news/sf-giants-marco-luciano-luis-matos-tristan-beck-jose-cruz-keaton-winn-brett-wisely-rule-5-draft|access-date=July 14, 2023|newspaper=Sports Illustrated|language=en}} On November 18, he was non-tendered and became a free agent. Strotman re-signed with the Giants on a minor league contract the next day. He spent the entire 2023 season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, making 32 appearances (13 starts) and posting a 5–7 record and 6.47 ERA with 96 strikeouts across {{fraction|97|1|3}} innings pitched. Strotman elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=January 31, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Houston Astros=

On January 29, 2024, Strotman signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.{{Cite web|title=Astros sign pitchers Joel Kuhnel, Drew Strotman to minor-league deals with camp invites|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/joel-kuhnel-drew-strotman-signed-18635542.php|access-date=January 31, 2024|website=houstonchronicle.com|language=en}} He made 29 appearances split between the Double–A Corpus Christi Hooks and Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, accumulating a combined 3.58 ERA with 43 strikeouts across {{fraction|37|2|3}} innings pitched. On July 22, Strotman was released by the Astros organization.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-22

=San Francisco Giants (second sint)=

On July 31, 2024, Strotman signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}} In 9 appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, he logged a 4.61 ERA with 12 strikeouts across {{fraction|13|2|3}} innings pitched. Strotman elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|access-date=February 14, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos=

On May 2, 2025, Strotman signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/beisbolpuro/status/1918520828506910735?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw|title=x.com}}