Chad Kuhl, Starting Pitcher, Washington Nationals
Date of Birth: 9/10/1992
Birthplace: Bear, Delaware
College: University of Delaware
Nickname: Sasquatch
Chad Kuhl, starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013. He was a starting pitcher in their minor league system from 2013 through 2015.
Kuhl pitched from the Pirates' starting rotation in 14 games in 2016. He finished the season with 5 wins and 4 losses, 53 strikeouts to 20 walks, and a 4.20 ERA in 70.2 innings. He also pitched 83.2 innings in 16 games in the minors.
Kuhl finished the 2017 season with 8 wins and 11 losses, 142 strikeouts to 72 walks, and a 4.35 ERA in 157.1 innings in 31 games with the Pirates.
Kuhl spent time on the DL in 2018 with a right forearm strain. He finished the season with 5 wins and 5 losses, 81 strikeouts to 33 walks, and a 4.55 ERA in 85.0 innings in 16 games.
Kuhl had Tommy John surgery in September 2018. He missed the entire 2019 season.
Kuhl pitched in 11 games in 2020. He finished the season with 2 wins and 3 losses, 44 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 4.27 ERA in 46.1 innings.
Kuhl spent time on the IL in 2021. He finished the season with 5 wins and 7 losses, 75 strikeouts to 42 walks, and a 4.82 ERA in 80.1 innings in 14 games as a starter and 14 games as a relief pitcher.
Kuhl became a free agent on November 30, 2021. He signed with the Colorado Rockies on March 16, 2022.
Kuhl became a free agent again on November 6, 2022. He signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on February 15, 2023.
Career pitching statistics for Kuhl through 2021 include:
- 100 games played
- 439.2 innings pitched
- 25-30 win-loss record
- 395 strikeouts to 195 walks
- 4.44 ERA
Sources for Information
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