Ian Krol

Krol was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the seventh round, with the 213th overall selection, of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft out of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois.{{cite web |title=Ian Krol Stats |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/krolia01.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |publisher=Sports-Reference.com |access-date=June 11, 2018}} He was selected despite not pitching in his senior year due to being suspended for the entire season for an alcohol-related offense, his second violation of the district athletic code of conduct (his first violation, in his junior year, led to a seven-game suspension).{{cite news |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/baseball/chi-090328-ian-krol-neuqua-valley-suspended,0,7532060.story |title=Neuqua Valley pitcher Ian Krol suspended for season |work=Chicago Tribune |first=Matt |last=Lynch |date=March 28, 2009}}[http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=282373 Neuqua Valley loses Ian Krol for season - Daily Herald]

After missing time due to an elbow injury, Krol made his professional debut on August 27, starting for the rookie-level Arizona League Athletics. After that, he made three appearances (one start) with the Low-A Vancouver Canadians. Krol played most of 2010 with Single-A Kane County Cougars, where in 24 games (23 starts), he went 9–4 with a 2.65 ERA, striking out 91 in 118{{frac|2|3}} innings, and was a mid and post-season all-star. He also made four starts for the High-A Stockton Ports at the end of the year, going 1–0. Krol missed the first three months with an elbow injury, and was pitching in a rehab assignment in the Arizona League before he was suspended for the rest of the season—more than two months—for a tweet that included a graphic "gay slur along with some other offensive language".{{cite web |url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/10/as-suspend-top-pitching-prospect-ian-krol-for-tweet/ |title=A's suspend top pitching prospect Ian Krol for tweet |work=NBC Sports |first=Matthew |last=Pouliot |date=July 10, 2011}}[http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Ian-Krol-says-he-s-matured-since-slur-suspension-3357288.php Ian Krol says he's matured since slur suspension - SFGate][http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/as-prospect-ian-krol-suspended-for-offensive-tweet-involving-gay-slur/76657 A's Prospect Ian Krol Suspended for Offensive Tweet Involving Gay Slur | Larry Brown Sports]

Krol began 2012 with the Ports as a starter, where in 15 starts, he went 1–7 with a 5.62 ERA. In late July, he was moved to the bullpen to reduce his projected innings pitched total. He performed well in that role, earning a promotion to the Double-A Midland RockHounds.{{cite web |url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120810/A_SPORTS/208100336/-1/rss04 |title=A's still making changes with Stockton's roster |work=The Record |first=Jason |last=Anderson |date=August 10, 2012}} In 29 combined appearances (15 starts), he went 2–9 with a 5.20 ERA, striking out 89 batters in 97 innings.{{cite web |title=Ian Krol Minor Leagues Statistics & History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=krol--001ian |website=Baseball-Reference.com |publisher=Sports-Reference.com |access-date=June 11, 2018}}

Krol was acquired by the Washington Nationals in March 2013 as a player to be named later in the trade that sent Michael Morse to the Seattle Mariners, John Jaso to Oakland, and A. J. Cole and Blake Treinen to the Nationals.{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2013/mar/20/nationals-acquire-lhp-ian-krol-s-complete-michael-/ |title=Nationals acquire LHP Ian Krol from A's to complete Michael Morse trade |last=Comak |first=Amanda |date=March 20, 2013 |work=The Washington Times |access-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-date=June 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605063412/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/nationals-watch/2013/mar/20/nationals-acquire-lhp-ian-krol-s-complete-michael-/ |url-status=dead }} He was assigned to Double-A Harrisburg to begin the year, where he got off to a hot start. In 21 games with the Senators, he had a 0.69 ERA, striking out 29 in 26 innings.

He was called up to the majors for the first time on June 4, 2013.{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/nationals/2013/06/04/nationals-recall-anthony-rendon-activate-jayson-werth-danny-espinosa-out/2389437/ |title=Nationals shake up roster: Rendon in, Espinosa out | work=USA Today | first1=Matt |last1=Slovin |date=June 4, 2013}} He made his major league debut the next day against the Mets, striking out the side in one scoreless inning of work. After a short stint with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs at the end of August, Krol returned to the Nationals for September. In 32 games with Washington, he went 2–1 with two holds and a 3.95 ERA, striking out 22 in 27{{frac|1|3}} innings.

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On December 2, 2013, Krol was traded to the Detroit Tigers, along with infielder Steve Lombardozzi and pitcher Robbie Ray, in exchange for starting pitcher Doug Fister.{{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}} On July 31, 2014, Krol was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens. In 45 appearances for Detroit during the 2014 campaign, he recorded a 4.96 ERA with 28 strikeouts and one save across {{fraction|32|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Ian Krol 2014 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/31883/year/2014/category/pitching|access-date=April 9, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

Krol pitched out of the Detroit bullpen in 2015, shuttling between Toledo and the Tigers throughout the year. He was called up by the Tigers on September 8, 2015, as a September call-up.{{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}} In 33 total appearances with Detroit, Krol went 2–3 with a 5.79 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 28 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Ian Krol 2015 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/31883/year/2015/category/pitching|access-date=April 9, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

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.{{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}} He was invited to spring training, and sent down to begin the year with the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves.{{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}} In 63 appearances for Atlanta during the 2016 campaign, Krol compiled a 2-0 record and 3.18 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 51 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Ian Krol 2016 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/31883/year/2016/category/pitching|access-date=April 9, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

Krol pitched in 51 games for the Braves in the 2017 season, registering a 2-2 record and 5.33 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 49 innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Ian Krol 2017 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/31883/year/2017/category/pitching|access-date=April 9, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

On February 6, 2018, Krol signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.{{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}} He made one appearance for the Major League club, pitching two innings on May 27. The following day, Krol was designated for assignment.{{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}} He requested and received his release from the organization on May 31.{{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}}

Krol signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on June 10, 2018.{{cite web |last1=Pollshuk |first1=Mark |title=Mets Sign Ian Krol |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/06/mets-sign-ian-krol.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |access-date=June 11, 2018 |date=June 10, 2018}} He made 25 appearances for the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, posting a 2-0 record and 3.31 ERA with 39 strikeouts across {{fraction|35|1|3}} innings pitched. Krol was released by the Mets organization on September 2.

On January 29, 2019, Krol signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds that included an invitation to spring training.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/reds-sign-ian-krol.html|title=Reds Sign Ian Krol|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 30, 2019|access-date=January 30, 2019}} In 28 appearances for the Triple-A Louisville Bats, Krol logged a 1-3 record and 5.33 ERA with 28 strikeouts and one save across {{fraction|25|1|3}} innings pitched.

On June 18, 2019, Krol signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. On August 16, Krol was suspended 50 games for his second positive test for a drug of abuse.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/twins-ian-krol-among-four-suspended-310045456|title = Twins' Krol among four pitchers suspended}} In 18 appearances for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he compiled a 5.23 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 8 saves across {{fraction|20|2|3}} innings pitched. Krol elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{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}}

On December 14, 2020, Krol signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers with an invitation to spring training.{{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}} 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.{{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 }} 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.{{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 }} Krol cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Mud Hens two days later. On July 30, 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.{{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}} On August 30, Krol cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Toledo.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/tigers-outright-ian-krol.html|title = Tigers Outright Ian Krol| date=August 30, 2021 }} 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.{{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 }}

On March 18, 2022, Krol signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres, which included an invitation to spring training.{{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}} In 24 appearances for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, he struggled to a 7.46 ERA with 33 strikeouts and two saves across {{fraction|25|1|3}} innings pitched. Krol was released by the Padres organization on June 16.

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 season.

On March 6, 2023, Krol signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-6-de-marzo-de-2023 | title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 6 de marzo de 2023 }} In 2023, he appeared in 41 games, going 0–5 with a 4.19 ERA, 32 strikeouts, and 10 saves across {{fraction|38|2|3}} innings pitched.

In 2024, Krol appeared in 18 games, going 1–0 with a 2.12 ERA and 18 strikeouts across 17 innings of work.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/player/ian-krol-571871 | title=Ian Krol Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News | website=MLB.com }}

On June 20, 2024, Krol was traded to the Saraperos de Saltillo in exchange for Marcos Garibay.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 20 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-20-de-junio-de-2024|access-date=June 21, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}} In 16 appearances for Saltillo, he struggled to a 1–3 record and 9.00 ERA with 10 strikeouts and 4 saves across 15 innings pitched.

On March 3, 2025, Krol was traded to the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de marzo de 2025|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-3-de-marzo-de-2025|access-date=March 4, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}

Krol throws four pitches. He has a four-seam fastball in the 93–95 MPH range, a cut fastball between 88 and 90 MPH, a curveball between 77 and 79 MPH, and an above-average changeup averaging 83–85 MPH.{{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}}

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