Stephen Piscotty
Stephen Piscotty was born in Pleasanton, California, United States on January 14th, 1991 and is the Baseball Player. At the age of 33, Stephen Piscotty biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Stephen Edward Piscotty (born January 14, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played for the St. Louis Cardinals for a while.
He played college baseball for Stanford Cardinal baseball of Stanford and was drafted in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.
He made his major league debut on July 21, 2015, and was named The Cardinals' corporate Player of the Year that season.
After the 2017 season, the Cardinals traded him to the Athletics.
Personal life
Piscotty, a Stanford undergraduate, was interested in atmospheric and energy engineering. He earned his bachelor's degree in the 2014-2015 off-season. Austin, Piscotty's younger brother, was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 38th round of the 2018 MLB draft.
In 2019, Piscotty and his partner, Carrie, married. They live in Danville, California. In April 2021, the couple welcomed their first child, a boy.
When playing for the Cardinals, Piscotty owned a $1.4 million home in Creve Coeur, Missouri, but it was sold after being traded.
Early life and amateur career
Stephen Piscotty is the eldest of three sons of Michael and Gretchen Piscotty. Austin and Nicholas are his two younger brothers. He was born in Pleasanton, California, and he and his uncle began attending Stanford University baseball games for his birthday. He grew up to be a fan of the Oakland Athletics. Piscotty attended Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, where he competed for the school's baseball team as a pitcher and a shortstop. In 2009, he was named the East Bay Athletic League's Most Valuable Player of the East Bay Athletic League.
Piscotty was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 45th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, but he declined not to sign. He enrolled at Stanford to play college baseball for the Cardinals as a third baseman, pitcher, and outfielder. Piscotty was chosen to the All-Pacific-10 Conference first team in 2011. Piscotty appeared in summer baseball for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in 2011 and was the Cape Cod League batting champion with a.349 average.
Prior to the 2012 season, Piscotty was named a preseason All-American. In 2012, he batted.329, led the Cardinals with 30 walks and 56 runs batted (RBIs) (along with five home runs). Piscotty won a 5–2 loss record with a 2.57 earned run average in 2012. In 172 games, he batted.340 runs, 132 RBIs, 43 doubles, 12 home runs, and 62 walks.
Professional career
Piscotty was selected in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, earning him the $1.4 million cash bonus on June 16. The Cardinals moved him to the outfield before the 2013 season after playing in the infield for the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Class A Midwest League in 2012. His first season was mixed with a.376 on-base percentage, four home runs, 18 doubles, and 27 RBIs, but he made 22 errors in only 36 games at third base, with a.448 slugging percentage, four home runs, and 27 RBIs. Piscotty was sent by the Cardinals to the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League (FSL), where he was selected as an All-Star.
Piscotty was sent by the Cardinals to play for the Salt River Rafters after hitting.295 with 15 home runs in 112 games for Palm Beach and the Springfield Cardinals of the Class AA Texas League in 2013. Piscotty played with the Memphis Redbirds of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League in 2014 and began with Memphis in the 2015 season. In 87 games for the Redbirds, he batted.272 with an.841 OPS.
On July 21, 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals promoted Piscotty to their major league roster. In an 8–5 victory over the Chicago White Sox, he made his big league debut that night as the starting left fielder, and Carlos Rodón was singled out in his second at-bat for his first strike. In a 1–0 victory over the Atlanta Braves for his first RBI, his sacrifice fly scored Peter Kozma on July 25 for his first run of the game and game-winner. He hit his first home run at Busch Stadium on August 16 in a 6–4 loss to the Miami Marlins, and he made his first triple the next day in a 2–1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Piscotty had a career-high five RBI against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 23, the first time he had played in his first multi-home run game, as well as a triple. Piscotty's first four-hit game of the Giants in 6–0 victory over the Giants on August 29.
Piscotty was hospitalized on a fly ball into left field when collided with Peter Bourjos' knee, which struck him in the head when playing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 28, which was traumatic. He had a bruise, but tests showed no such injuries, including concussion. His batting average,.359 on-base percentage,.494 slugging percentage, seven home runs, and 39 RBI were among his regular season stats in the major leagues. Piscotty's first playoff appearance against the Chicago Cubs was in time for the playoffs. In a 4–0 victory, he scored both his first and double runs in his career. In four games, the Cardinals lost the NLDS, but Piscotty batted.375 and slugged 1.000, totaling three home runs and six RBI in four games. He finished sixth in the National League Rookie of the Year Award voting, and he was named franchise's Minor League Player of the Year for 2015. Kris Bryant, the Cubs' third baseman, was named in the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Piscotty was the Cardinals' starting right fielder in spring training. In a 6–2 victory over Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals, Piscotty earned his first grand slam in his career. Piscotty had a great season in the majors with 22 home runs and 85 RBIs. With runners in scoring position, Piscotty's season ended.
He signed a six-year contract extension for a reported $33.75 million ($5.625 million). On April 3, there was a $20 million alternative for 2023, with a $15 million option for 2023. Piscotty was not yet arbitration eligible, and his first year of free-agent status was set to be 2022. The Cardinals blasted Piscotty out of Stanford University as punishment for Albert Pujols' departure five years ago. Piscotty had a.282/.467 slash line and an 8.816 OPS since making his big league debut. Piscotty led the Cards in games played (163), runs scored (86), RBIs (85), and game-winning RBIs (10).
He was lucky to be struck by a ball three times in one at-bat and trot around the bases, with a bruised head in scoring a run on April 4. He was struck by a pitch near the right elbow while at bat. Piscotty flocked to second on a wild pitch before being struck on the left elbow by the catcher's throw. He sprinted home after a bobbled-ball mistake in the infield, giving him an opportunity to take the extra base. As he slid in safely at home plate, the second baseman's throw struck him in the left side of his head, wearing a helmet. After being hit by the ball and suffering a contusion, he was subjected to concussion testing before returning to action. "Probably the worst turn around the bases I've ever seen," starting pitcher and teammate Adam Wainwright said later. On April 5, he passed the concussion protocol, allowing him to play. He said he was more sore in his right elbow when he was struck by the pitch to begin the bizarre sequence of being struck three times in a one-inning at-bat.
On May 26, he took personal leave. Piscotty was put on the DL once more after returning from personal leave, and he missed 16 games. Piscotty retired from the DL and was then sent to Triple-A Memphis due to his under-achieving year with a.232 batting average.
The Cardinals traded Piscotty to the Oakland Athletics on December 14, 2017, in exchange for Yairo Muoz and Max Schrock. The trade was carried out at Piscotty's behest, who wanted to be closer to his mother, Gretchen, who was fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Gretchen died on May 6, 2018.
Piscotty hit a home run on May 15, 2018, his first game back from bereavement leave following his mother's death. In his first year with the A's, Piscotty scored 27 home runs and drove in 88 runs, both career highs. He received the Tony Conigliaro Award at the end of the season.
In a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 29, 2019, Piscotty strained his knee trying to move to second base. In the 2019 season, he batted.249 with 13 home runs and 44 RBI, limiting him to 94 games. In 2020, Piscotty would have made two grand slams, the first of which gave the Athletics a 5–1 victory over the Texas Rangers on August 4. In the ninth inning, the A's were up against the San Francisco Giants to tie the game in a tie for the second time. It was the first grand slam hit at Oracle Park in the ninth innings or later, as well as the 50th grand slam at the stadium. He finished the season on.226 with 5 home runs and 29 RBI.
Piscotty's season-ending wrist injury required surgery on August 27, 2021. Piscotty's.220/.353 record was slashed in 72 games, with 5 home runs and 16 RBI. Piscotty was released by the Athletics on August 16, 2022; prior to his release, he had batted.190 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 42 games.
Piscotty signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on August 23, 2022.