Carson Fulmer

Carson Springer Fulmer (born December 13, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles. He played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut in 2016.

Carson Fulmer
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 56
Pitcher
Born: (1993-12-13) December 13, 1993
Lakeland, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 17, 2016, for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record6–9
Earned run average6.34
Strikeouts94
Teams

Career

Fulmer attended All Saints' Academy in Winter Haven, Florida and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[1][2] He did not sign and attended Vanderbilt University.

As a freshman in 2013, Fulmer, appeared in 26 games as a relief pitcher, going 3–0 with a 2.39 earned run average (ERA), four saves and 51 strikeouts in ​52 2⁄3 innings. Fulmer started his sophomore season in 2014 as a relief pitcher, but was moved to the starting rotation in April.[3] After becoming a starter, he had a 28 innings scoreless streak.[4] In June, he helped the Commodores win the 2014 College World Series against the Virginia Cavaliers after allowing only one earned run in ​5 1⁄3 innings of the third game.[5] He finished the season 7–1 in 26 games (10 starts) with a 1.98 ERA, 10 saves and 95 strikeouts in 91 innings, earning the SEC Pitcher of the Year Award.[6] After the season, he played for the United States collegiate national team during the summer.[7]

As a junior in 2015, Fulmer won the National Pitcher of the Year Award after going 14-2 with a 1.83 ERA with 167 strikeouts over 127.2 innings.[8] He was a finalist for the 2015 Golden Spikes Award, presented annually to the nation's top college player.[9]

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox selected Fulmer in the first round, with the eighth overall selection, of the 2015 MLB Draft.[10] Fulmer signed with the White Sox, receiving a $3,470,600 signing bonus.[11]

After signing, Fulmer was assigned to the AZL White Sox, and after one scoreless appearances, he was promoted to the Winston-Salem Dash where he finished the season, posting a 2.05 ERA in eight starts. He began 2016 with the Birmingham Barons.

2016

Fulmer was called up to the major leagues on July 15, 2016.[12] He made his debut on July 17. He was demoted to the Charlotte Knights on August 17 and spent the remainder of the season there. In 21 starts between Birmingham and Charlotte, Fulmer was 6-10 with a 4.63 ERA, and in eight appearances out of the bullpen for the White Sox, he compiled a 0-2 record and 8.49 ERA.

2017

He began 2017 back with Charlotte and was recalled to the White Sox for the first time that season on August 21 to make his first major league start. He gave up six earned runs on four hits and three walks in 1.1 innings pitched against the Minnesota Twins,[13] and he was sent back to Charlotte the next day. Fulmer was recalled to Chicago once again in September. In 25 starts for Charlotte he was 7-9 with a 5.79 ERA and in seven games (five starts) for Chicago, he pitched to a 3-1 record and 3.86 ERA.[14]

2018

Fulmer began 2018 in Chicago's starting rotation. However, after going 2-4 with an 8.07 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in nine games, he was optioned to Charlotte on May 18.[15]

2019

In 2019, Fulmer was 1-2 in 20 games (2 starts). He had an ERA of 6.26 in ​27 1⁄3 innings.

2020

On July 23, 2020, Fulmer was designated for assignment by the White Sox.[16]

Detroit Tigers

On July 25, 2020, Fulmer was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[17] He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on August 20, 2020. In his brief time with the Tigers, Fulmer pitched to a 6.75 ERA over 6.2 innings and allowed 5 runs including 1 home run.[18]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 24, 2020, Fulmer was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[19] Fulmer was designated for assignment by the Pirates on September 2 without appearing in a game.

Baltimore Orioles

On September 5, 2020, Fulmer was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[20] Fulmer didn’t allow a run over 3.2 innings pitched for the Orioles.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)

On September 21, 2020, Fulmer was again claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Personal

Fulmer married his high school sweetheart, Sabina Vargas, in November 2017 in Malibu, California.[21][22]

References
  1. "Carson Fulmer: Florida's King of K's". TheLedger.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  2. "Sox focus on college pitchers on Day 2 of Draft". Boston Red Sox. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. Nick Cole , ncole@tennessean.com (May 14, 2014). "Vanderbilt's Carson Fulmer a calming force at 98 mph". Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  4. Nick Cole , ncole@tennessean.com (June 25, 2014). "Carson Fulmer's postseason numbers drop off". Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  5. "2014 NCAA Baseball Tournament DI - CWS Finals". Ncaa.com. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  6. "SEC Announces 2015 Baseball Awards" (Press release). Southeastern Conference. May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  7. "College Notebook: Fulmer Named to National Team". TheLedger.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  8. "White Sox sign first-round pick Carson Fulmer". Chicago Sun-Times. July 3, 2015. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
  9. Dabe, Christopher (June 23, 2015). "Arkansas' Andrew Benintendi wins 2015 Golden Spikes Award ahead of LSU's Alex Bregman, 2 other finalists". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  10. "White Sox draft Vanderbilt right-hander Carson Fulmer". Archived from the original on June 12, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  11. http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-sox-sign-first-round-draft-pick-carson-fulmer%5B%5D
  12. "White Sox add Morneau, top P prospect Fulmer". ESPN.com. July 15, 2016.
  13. "Levine: White Sox's Carson Fulmer Rocked In First Big League Start". August 21, 2017.
  14. "Carson Fulmer Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  15. Musick, Tom (May 19, 2018). "Fulmer optioned to Charlotte after White Sox loss to Rangers". Chicago Sun-Times.
  16. Adams, Steve (July 23, 2020). "White Sox Designate Carson Fulmer For Assignment, Sign Ryan Goins To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  17. "Tigers Claim Carson Fulmer". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  18. "Carson Fulmer Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  19. "Pirates Claim Carson Fulmer, Designate Guillermo Heredia". MLB Trade Rumors.
  20. "Orioles Claim Carson Fulmer". MLB Trade Rumors.
  21. Thompson, Phil. "Congrats Carson Fulmer, now let's snoop through your wedding registry". chicagotribune.com.
  22. Instagram, Author's; LinkedIn, Author's. "A Malibu Wedding With a View". Brides.
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