Drew Storen, Pitcher


Date of Birth: 8/11/1987
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
College: Stanford University

Drew Storen, pitcher, was first drafted by the New York Yankees in 2007 but he opted instead to attend Stanford University. Two years later, he was drafted by the Washington Nationals. He pitched in the Nationals' minor league system for less than two seasons (2009, 2010) before being called up to the majors.

Storen first joined the Nationals' bullpen in 2010. That season, he pitched 55.1 innings in 54 games and he had a 4-4 record, 5 saves, and a 3.58 ERA. He had his best season the following year. As the Nationals' closer in 2011, he had a 2.75 ERA, 6-3 record, and 43 saves in 75.1 innings in 73 games.

Storen had elbow surgery prior to the 2012 season and he spent much of that season on the DL. In 2013, he pitched out of the Nationals' bullpen, often as their setup man. He finished the season with a 4.52 ERA in 61.2 innings in 68 games. In 2014, Storen had a career low ERA of 1.12. He finished with 11 saves in 56.1 innings in 65 games.

In 2015, Storen was the Nationals' closer until they acquired Jonathan Papelbon at the end of July. He finished the season with 29 saves, 67 strikeouts to 16 walks, and a 3.44 ERA in 55.0 innings in 58 games.

Storen was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on January 8, 2016. He was designated for assignment on July 23, 2016. The Blue Jays traded him to the Seattle Mariners on July 26, 2016. He finished the 2016 season with a 5.23 ERA in 38 games with the Blue Jays and 19 games with the Mariners. He had 4 wins to 3 losses, 3 saves, and 48 strikeouts to 13 walks in 51.2 innings.

Storen became a free agent on November 3, 2016. He signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds on January 3, 2017. He finished the 2017 season with 4 wins and 2 losses, 48 strikeouts to 23 walks, and a 4.45 ERA in 54.2 innings in 58 games.

Storen elected free agency on November 2, 2017. He didn't play professional baseball in 2018.

Storen signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on February 15, 2019. He was released on June 19, 2019. He played in the minors and in independent leagues in 2019.

Storen signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on January 22, 2020. He was released on June 27, 2020. He didn't play professional baseball in 2020 and 2021.

Career pitching statistics for Storen through 2017 include:

  • 470 games played
  • 440.1 innings pitched
  • 29-18 win-loss record
  • 99 saves
  • 417 strikeouts to 132 walks
  • 3.45 ERA

Personal Life

Storen's father is sportscaster Mark Patrick.

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Drew Storen
ESPN - Drew Storen