Stephen Nogosek

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Stephen Nogosek

|image = Stephen Nogosek (7248767) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Nogosek with the New York Mets in 2022

|team = Diablos Rojos del México

|number = 66

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|1|11}}

|birth_place = Roseville, California, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = June 19

|debutyear = 2019

|debutteam = New York Mets

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2023 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 1–4

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 5.02

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 57

|teams =

New York Mets ({{mlby|2019}}, {{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})

}}

Stephen James Nogosek (born January 11, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets.

Amateur career

Nogosek attended Woodcreek High School in Roseville, California,{{cite web|url=http://www.thepresstribune.com/article/6/16/16/drafted-three-local-grads-picked-2016-mlb-draft|title=DRAFTED: Three local grads picked up in 2016 MLB Draft|website=The Press Tribune Newspaper|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} where he played baseball{{cite web|url=http://www.pointstreak.com/news_story.html?id=106434|title=on Pointstreak Sports Technologies|website=Pointstreak Sports Technologies|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} and football.{{cite web|url=http://www.placersports.com/article/roseville-scores-late-beat-woodcreek-49-42-season-finale|title=Roseville scores late to beat Woodcreek 49-42 in season finale|website=Placer Sports|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} As a junior for the baseball team in 2012, he pitched to an 8–0 record with a 1.02 ERA, striking out 100 batters in {{frac|75|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web|url=http://www.thepresstribune.com/article/woodcreek-ace-nogosek-leading-his-arm-and-his-actions-too|title=Woodcreek ace Nogosek is leading with his arm and his actions, too|website=The Press Tribune Newspaper|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} After going undrafted out of high school in the 2013 MLB draft, he enrolled at the University of Oregon where he played college baseball for the Oregon Ducks. In 2014, as a freshman, Nogosek made 17 appearances (two starts), going 1–1 with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP.{{cite web|url=https://www.registerguard.com/article/20160421/SPORTS/304219967|title=Closer's role suits Nogosek just fine|first=Steve|last=Mims|website=The Register|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} As a sophomore in 2015, he appeared in 39 games out of the bullpen in which he compiled a 6–3 record with a 2.02 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP.{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2015/06/oregons_stephen_nogosek_and_da.html|title=Oregon's Stephen Nogosek and David Peterson try out for USA Baseball team|website=OregonLive.com|date=June 20, 2015 |accessdate=December 14, 2018}} In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=743661 |title=Stephen Nogosek - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=September 25, 2019}} In 2016, as a junior, he went 2–2 with a 1.11 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, and 16 saves in 29 relief appearances{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/oregon-ducks/nogosek-named-ncbwa-all-america-team|title=Nogosek named to NCBWA All-America Team|date=June 16, 2016|website=NBC Sports Northwest|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} and was named to the Pac-12 All-Conference Team.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/oregon-ducks/nogosek-irvin-highlight-five-ducks-named-pac-12-all-conference-team|title=Five Ducks named to Pac-12 All-Conference Team|date=June 2, 2016|website=NBC Sports Northwest|accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Professional career

=Boston Red Sox=

After Nogosek's junior year, he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/sports/blogs/martini/2016/06/10/oregons-steve-nogosek-drafted-boston-red-sox/85726522/|title=Oregon's Steve Nogosek drafted by Boston Red Sox|website=Statesman Journal|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} Nogosek signed with Boston for $250,000 and made his professional debut with the Lowell Spinners before being promoted to the Greenville Drive.{{cite web|url=https://www.registerguard.com/rg/sports/34472601-81/stephen-nogosek-expected-to-sign-with-red-sox-and-skip-senior-season-at-uo.html.csp|title=Two Ducks choose to go pro|first=Steve|last=Mims|website=The Register|accessdate=December 14, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.overthemonster.com/2016/6/16/11952492/red-sox-sign-sixth-round-pick-steve-nogosek-for-250000|title=Red Sox sign sixth-round pick Nogosek for $250,000|first=Ben|last=Buchanan|date=June 16, 2016|website=Over the Monster|accessdate=December 14, 2018}} In twenty relief appearances between the two clubs, he went 1–2 with a 3.62 ERA. He began 2017 back with Greenville, where he was named a South Atlantic League All-Star,{{cite web |url=http://sonsofsamhorn.com/baseball/majorleaguebaseball/al-east/boston-red-sox/red-sox-minor-league-stars/ |title= Greenville Drive and Salem Red Sox Minor League All-Stars - SoSH|website=sonsofsamhorn.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630181759/http://sonsofsamhorn.com/baseball/majorleaguebaseball/al-east/boston-red-sox/red-sox-minor-league-stars/ |archive-date=June 30, 2017}} and was promoted to the Salem Red Sox in June.

=New York Mets=

On July 31, 2017, the Red Sox traded Nogosek, Jamie Callahan, and Gerson Bautista to the New York Mets in exchange for Addison Reed.[https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-jamie-callahan-joins-mets-via-trade/ Mets' Jamie Callahan: Joins Mets via trade]. CBS Sports. Retrieved on July 31, 2017. He was assigned to the St. Lucie Mets and finished the year there. In 69 relief innings pitched between Greenville, Salem, and St. Lucie, he compiled a 5–5 record with a 3.52 ERA and 78 strikeouts. Nogosek began 2018 with St. Lucie (where he was named to the Florida State League All-Star Game) and was promoted to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in June.{{cite web|url=http://metsminors.net/nogosek-sanchez-receive-promotions-among-friday-transactions/|title=Nogosek, Sanchez Receive Promotions Among Friday Transactions - MetsMinors.net|website=metsminors.net|date=June 29, 2018 |accessdate=December 14, 2018}} In 39 total appearances in relief between St. Lucie and Binghamton, Nogosek went 1–1 with a 4.99 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=656924#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Stephen Nogosek Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=October 21, 2018}} After the season, he was assigned to the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/peter-alonso-andres-gimenez-mets-1.20739590|title=Gimenez, Alonso will play in Arizona Fall League|website=Newsday|accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

He returned to Binghamton to begin 2019 before being promoted to the Syracuse Mets. After going 2–0 with a 0.57 ERA in 19 relief appearances between Binghamton and Syracuse, his contract was purchased on June 18 and he was called up to the major leagues.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/mets-select-stephen-nogosek.html|title=Mets Select Stephen Nogosek|last=Byrne|first=Connor|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 18, 2019|accessdate=June 18, 2019}} He made his major league debut on June 19 for the Mets against the Atlanta Braves, pitching 2/3 of an inning and giving up two earned runs.{{Cite web|title=Game Recap: Matz Struggles in Mets' 7-2 Loss to Braves|url=https://metsmerizedonline.com/2019/06/game-recap-matz-struggles-in-mets-7-2-loss-to-braves.html/|access-date=June 13, 2020|language=en-US}} On December 16, 2019, the Mets designated Nogosek for assignment.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/12/mets-designate-stephen-nogosek-for-assignment.html | title=Mets Designate Stephen Nogosek for Assignment | date=December 16, 2019 }}

Nogosek 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}} He was assigned to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the 2021 season. On July 19, 2021, Nogosek was selected to the active roster.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-select-anthony-banda-stephen-nogosek.html | title=Mets Select Anthony Banda, Stephen Nogosek | date=July 19, 2021 }} He made only one appearance for New York in 2021, spending the remainder of the season in the minor leagues. On November 30, Nogosek was non-tendered by the Mets, making him a free agent.{{cite web|last1=Franco|first1=Anthony|title=National League Non-Tenders: 11/30/21|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/national-league-non-tenders-11-30-21.html|website=MLB Trade Rumors|publisher=|date=November 30, 2021|access-date=November 30, 2021}}

On January 13, 2022, Nogosek re-signed with the Mets on a minor league contract.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/01/mets-sign-alex-claudio-stephen-nogosek-to-minor-league-contracts.html| title = Mets Sign Alex Claudio, Stephen Nogosek To Minor League Contracts| website= MLB Trade Rumors| date = January 13, 2022}} On May 8, Nogosek was selected to the 40–man and active rosters.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Stephen Nogosek: Joining big-league club|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-stephen-nogosek-joining-big-league-club/amp/|access-date=February 7, 2023|website=yardbarker.com|language=en}} On October 4, Nogosek recorded his first career win after tossing {{fraction|2|2|3}} scoreless innings of relief in the second game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Stephen Nogosek: Collects first MLB win|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-stephen-nogosek-collects-first-mlb-win/amp/|access-date=June 28, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} In 12 appearances out of the bullpen, he posted a 2.45 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 22.0 innings of work.

In 2023, Nogosek pitched in 13 games for New York, registering a 5.61 ERA with 25 strikeouts in {{fraction|25|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 9, 2023, he was designated for assignment by the Mets.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Stephen Nogosek: Dropped from 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-stephen-nogosek-dropped-from-40-man-roster/|access-date=June 9, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=June 9, 2023 |language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Syracuse on June 13.{{Cite web|title=Mets' Stephen Nogosek: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-stephen-nogosek-outrighted-to-triple-a-880482/|access-date=June 14, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=June 13, 2023 |language=en}} However, Nogosek declined the outright assignment and elected free agency the following day.{{Cite web|title=Stephen Nogosek: Elects free agency|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/stephen-nogosek-elects-free-agency/|access-date=June 14, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=June 14, 2023 |language=en}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On June 16, 2023, Nogosek signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks' Stephen Nogosek: Gets minor-league deal from Arizona|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-stephen-nogosek-gets-minor-league-deal-from-arizona/|access-date=June 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=June 16, 2023 |language=en}} In 27 games for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he struggled to a 6.55 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 33.0 innings of work. Nogosek elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=February 9, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}

= Washington Nationals =

On February 6, 2024, Nogosek signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Nationals' Stephen Nogosek: Gets minors deal from Washington |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-stephen-nogosek-gets-minors-deal-from-washington/ |access-date=February 6, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In 11 games for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he struggled to a 9.77 ERA with 15 strikeouts across {{fraction|15|2|3}} innings pitched. Nogosek was released by the Nationals organization on May 24.{{Cite web|title=Nationals Release Stephen Nogosek|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/nationals-release-stephen-nogosek.html|access-date=May 25, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 25, 2024 |language=en}}

=Lancaster Stormers=

On May 31, 2024, Nogosek signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=May 31, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} In 33 appearances for Lancaster, he posted a 1–1 record and 4.32 ERA with 43 strikeouts and 13 saves across {{fraction|33|1|3}} innings of work. Nogosek became a free agent following the season.

=Diablos Rojos del México=

On February 1, 2025, Nogosek signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.{{Cite tweet|user=DiablosRojosMX|number=1885830183749390839|title=Todos a bordo, el bullpen infernal toma más fuerza 💪🏻 🔥 El co-lider de salvamentos de la LMP, aterriza en la ciudad de los Diablos 🌆 Bienvenido al más ganador de la LMB 🔥👹🔝 ¡Stephen Nogosek! #H1S7ORICOS🏆|date=1 February 2025|language=es|access-date=2 February 2025}}