Josh Lucas (baseball)

Joshua Timothy Lucas (born November 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, and Baltimore Orioles.

For the actor, see Josh Lucas.
Josh Lucas
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Pitcher
Born: (1990-11-05) November 5, 1990
Lakeland, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 19, 2017, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average5.54
Strikeouts37
Teams

Career

St. Louis Cardinals

Lucas graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Florida in 2009.[1] He attended the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, where he was a pitcher for their baseball team. As a freshman, Lucas had a 5–4 record and 4.26 ERA in 69.2 innings pitched. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 21st round of the 2010 MLB draft.[2]

Lucas was called up to the majors for the first time on August 19, 2017.[3] He played in five games, posting a 3.68 ERA with seven strikeouts. After the season, the Cardinals assigned Lucas to the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[4] Lucas pitched 12 total innings in the AFL, posting a 1–2 record with a 5.25 ERA.

Lucas was designated for assignment on March 28, 2018.[5]

Oakland Athletics

On March 31, 2018, Lucas was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitcher Casey Meisner and optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[6] He was recalled on April 20 but optioned back to Nashville the next day. He was recalled once again on May 8. He made his first major league start of May 24 against the Seattle Mariners. He was sent outright to Triple-A on September 1, 2018.[7] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.[8] In 31 games AAA Nashville he was 0-2 with a 2.56 ERA and with 32 strikeouts and 15 walks. In 8 games and 1 start with the Athletics he was 0-0 with a 6.28 ERA and with 14 strikeouts and 9 walks.

Baltimore Orioles

On November 28, 2018, Lucas signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He did not make the team and was assigned to AAA Norfolk Tides. On April 11, 2019, the Orioles purchased his contract and recalled him to the major league roster.[9] Lucas was designated for assignment on April 22, 2019 and outrighted on April 26. Lucas again had his contract selected on May 20, 2019. Lucas was again designated for assignment on July 6.[10] On August 19, Baltimore released Lucas.[11]

Washington Nationals

On August 26, 2019, Lucas signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[12]

Long Island Ducks

On April 20, 2020, Lucas signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On August 30, 2020, Lucas signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association. On January 20, 2021, Lucas re-signed with the Goldeyes.[13]

References
  1. "Joshua Lucas". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  2. "Josh Lucas - Player Profile". Perfect Game. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  3. http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/cardinals-call-on-lucas-swap-out-mayers-for-bullpen-refresh/article_d0700f0c-9b94-5f32-aa1d-10f78cad7244.html
  4. Goold, Derrick. "Elite prospects Alcantara, Hicks among eight young Cards headed to AFL". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  5. "Cardinals Release Official 2018 Opening Day Roster". KMOX-AM. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  6. Downing, Kyle (March 31, 2018). "Athletics Acquire Josh Lucas From Cardinals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  7. Hall, Alex (September 1, 2018). "Oakland A's call up 8 players in flurry of September moves". Athletics Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  8. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  9. "The Orioles have selected the contract of RHP Josh Lucas from AAA Norfolk". twitter. Baltimore Orioles. April 11, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  10. "Orioles claim pitcher Aaron Brooks off waivers from Athletics, designate Josh Lucas for assignment". The Baltimore Sun. July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  11. Jeff Todd (August 19, 2019). "Orioles Release Matt Wotherspoon, Josh Lucas". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  12. Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  13. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/minor-mlb-transactions-1202021.html
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