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    StephenKolek

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City RoyalsRoyals
    • #32
    • Starting PitcherSP
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      18/4/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      18/4/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX
    • Status
      OUT

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      4-3
      150+
      ERA
      4.50
      K
      34
      150+
      WHIP
      1.24
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    8 days agoManager Matt Quatraro announced that Kolek is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
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