Marcus Stroman, baseball player, 2014

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

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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
90 87 270 261 4 2 2 1497.3 1468 630 145 452 1230 3.79 0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 8.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2014 TOR AL 11 6 26 20 1 1 1 130.7 125 53 28 111 3.65 3.74 (+2%) 3016.4
2015 TOR AL 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 27.0 20 5 6 18 1.67 3.96 (+58%) 285.4
2016 TOR AL 9 10 32 32 0 0 0 204.0 209 99 54 166 4.37 4.19 (-4%) 2548.7
2017 TOR AL 13 9 33 33 2 0 0 201.0 201 69 62 164 3.09 4.36 (+29%) 2402.2
2018 TOR AL 4 9 19 19 0 0 0 102.3 115 63 36 77 5.54 4.15 (-34%) 615.9
2019 TOR AL 6 11 21 21 0 0 0 124.7 118 41 35 99 2.96 4.51 (+34%) 3178.0
2019 NYN NL 4 2 11 11 0 0 0 59.7 65 25 23 60 3.77 4.51 (+16%) 532.1
2021 NYN NL 10 13 33 33 0 0 0 179.0 161 60 44 158 3.02 4.27 (+29%) 3579.6
2022 CHC NL 6 7 25 25 0 0 0 138.7 123 54 36 119 3.50 3.97 (+12%) -
2023 CHC NL 10 9 27 25 1 1 0 136.7 120 60 52 119 3.95 4.33 (+9%) -
2024 NYY AL 10 9 30 29 0 0 1 154.7 167 74 60 113 4.31 4.08 (-6%) -
2025 NYY AL 3 2 9 9 0 0 0 39.0 44 27 16 26 6.23 4.14 (-50%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
277 89 9 9 3 0 1 2 1 4 42 0.101 0.140 0.169 0.308 -510.3

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OBP .140 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS 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 TOR AL 21 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 NYN NL 11 21 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.048 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYN NL 33 51 2 5 2 0 0 1 1 4 24 0.098 .243 (-60%) .317 (-48%) .410 (-67%) .727 (-59%) -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
2025 NYY AL 9 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 270 261 126 239 12 18

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 TOR P 21 21 11 20 3 1
2019 NYN P 11 11 10 10 1 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
2025 NYA P 9 9 3 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 270
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