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    StephenKolek

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #32
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 210 lbs
    • Birthdate
      4/18/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX
    • Status
      Bereavement

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      4-3
      Tied-105th
    • ERA
      4.50
    • K
      34
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.24
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