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    Stephen Kolek

    StephenKolek

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #32
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      18/4/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX
    • Status
      Bereavement

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      3-1
      Tied-86th
    • ERA
      3.32
    • K
      27
      150+
    • WHIP
      0.97
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