Eric Stout
Eric Joseph Stout (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. Career. Kansas City Royals. Stout was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the 2014 MLB Draft out of Butler University. He signed and was assigned to the Idaho Falls Chukars, where he spent all of his first professional season, going 5–2 with a 3.58 ERA in 32.2 innings pitched. In 2015, Stout played for the AZL Royals, Lexington Legends, Northwest Arkansas Naturals , and Idaho Falls, posting a combined 0–1 record and 3.15 ERA in 20 games between the four teams. He spent 2016 with Northwest Arkansas, going 6–4 with a 3.86 ERA in 42 games, and 2017 with the Omaha Storm Chasers, pitching to a 5–2 record and 2.99 ERA in 45 games. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season. Stout began 2018 back with Omaha. He was called up to the Major Leagues on April 24, 2018.He is the only MLB player to be born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois Stout was designated for assignment on  September 5, and later released on September 10. San Diego Padres. On January 4, 2019, Stout signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He was released on March 27, 2019. Kansas City T-Bones. On April 1, 2019, Stout signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association. Cincinnati Reds. On May 31, 2019, Stout's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds. He became a free agent following the 2019 season. Chicago Dogs. On March 4, 2020, Stout re-signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional  Baseball. The T-Bones were not selected to compete in the condensed 60-game season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he was later drafted by the Chicago Dogs in the 2020 dispersal draft. Stout was released on July 31, 2020. Kansas City Monarchs. On January 20, 2021, Stout signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Stout recorded a 2-1 record and 1.96 ERA across 4 appearances for Kansas City. Miami Marlins. On June 6, 2021, Stout’s contract was purchased by the Miami Marlins organization. He was assigned to the Triple-A  Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. In 7 appearances for Jacksonville, Stout was 0-2 with a 10.19 ERA and 21 strikeouts. On August 12, Stout was released by the Marlins. Kansas City Monarchs (second stint). On August 27, 2021, Stout re-signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Chicago Cubs. On March 8, 2022, prior to the start of the American Association season, Stout's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization.