P Austin Kessler #70
Age: 32 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
10/28/2032
OA: 20 POT: 20
P AUSTIN KESSLER #70 - AGE: 32 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 40 40 40 40
Movement 40 45 40 40
Control 30 30 30 30
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 65 65
Curveball 50 50
Changeup 40 40
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 55
Suggested Role BP/Emergency SP
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 50
Defense 50
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 35
Baserunning Inst.: 20
Sacrifice Bunt: 35
Bunt for Hit: 30
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Nothing stands out about Kessler.
Birthday:06/10/2000
Born in:Bradenton, FL
Nationality:American
Height:6' 4"
Weight:215 lbs
Local Popularity:Very Popular
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:None, Free Agent
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:11 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2021, 2nd Pick in Round 19
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2021 Total - 20 18 18 9 3 0 2.87 119.1 88 39 38 10 61 169 0 0 1.25 .297 2.99 3.3 100
2021 Texas (DSL) - R 20 13 2 1 0 1 2.10 30.0 20 7 7 3 12 49 0 0 1.07 .327 2.77 0.8 206
2022 Texas (DSL) - R 21 20 0 3 0 1 4.59 51.0 43 28 26 7 25 78 0 0 1.33 .364 4.68 0.5 116
2023 Texas (AZL) - R 22 8 0 3 0 0 3.86 18.2 20 9 8 2 14 30 0 0 1.82 .450 4.67 0.1 125
2024 Texas (AZL) - R 23 12 2 0 3 0 6.35 28.1 24 22 20 2 22 45 0 0 1.62 .379 3.72 0.3 63
2025 Texas (AZL) - R 24 18 5 3 2 2 3.12 57.2 41 20 20 4 25 97 1 0 1.14 .349 2.80 2.0 157
2025 Down East - A 24 8 8 1 2 0 2.35 38.1 24 10 10 2 17 61 0 0 1.07 .306 2.04 1.4 154
2026 Texas (AZL) - R 25 21 5 3 2 9 2.64 47.2 33 14 14 3 7 82 0 0 0.84 .333 1.43 2.1 151
2027 Texas (AZL) - R 26 10 7 4 3 1 4.08 53.0 34 24 24 8 16 80 1 0 0.94 .274 3.85 1.1 113
2027 Down East - A 26 9 9 5 2 0 3.72 55.2 44 23 23 9 16 80 0 0 1.08 .299 3.99 0.9 115
2028 Texas (AZL) - R 27 12 12 7 0 0 0.74 85.1 34 7 7 3 25 160 2 2 0.69 .256 0.84 5.3 508
2029 Texas (AZL) - R 28 12 12 8 0 0 1.25 86.2 44 13 12 3 23 150 1 1 0.77 .293 1.43 4.3 292
2030 Texas (AZL) - R 29 12 12 8 2 0 1.92 84.1 69 22 18 1 22 143 1 1 1.08 .407 1.44 4.8 234
2031 Texas (AZL) - R 30 3 0 1 0 1 2.16 8.1 5 2 2 0 4 12 0 0 1.08 .294 1.15 0.3 177
Total A E 17 17 6 4 0 3.16 94.0 68 33 33 11 33 141 0 0 1.07 .302 3.19 128.3
Total AZL 108 55 37 12 13 2.39 470.0 304 133 125 26 158 799 6 4 0.98 .333 2.03 179.1
Total DSL 33 2 4 0 2 3.67 81.0 63 35 33 10 37 127 0 0 1.23 .351 3.98 138.0
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
PLAYER HISTORY
06/07/2021 Round 19, Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Hagen SmithDrafted in the 2021 first-year player draft (Round 19, Pick 2, 549th overall pick) by the Texas Rangers, out of college State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota
01/01/2022 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (60); Movement: 25 (35); Control: 20 (30).
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (60); Movement: 25 (35); Control: 25 (25).
04/08/2023 Injured (heat exhaustion),day-to-day for 2 days.
09/04/2023 Wins the 2023 Arizona Rookie League Round 2 with the Texas (AZL) Rangers!
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 65 (75); Movement: 30 (35); Control: 25 (30).
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (75); Movement: 35 (35); Control: 25 (30).
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 30 (30).
09/20/2026 Finished 3rd in 2026 AZL Reliever of the Year voting.
01/01/2027 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 30 (30).
05/07/2027 Injured (elbow inflammation),out for one week.
06/05/2027 Strikes out 16 against the Lynchburg Hillcats.
07/08/2027 Injured (mild hamstring strain),day-to-day for 5 days.
07/17/2027 Strikes out 15 against the Colorado (AZL) Rockies.
07/29/2027 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Texas Rangers organization.
08/03/2027 Suspended 6 games after ejection following a brawl.
08/10/2027 Strikes out 16 against the Los Angeles N (AZL) Dodgers.
01/01/2028 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (40).
06/27/2028 Strikes out 15 against the Cleveland (AZL) Indians.
07/02/2028 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the San Diego (AZL) Padres with 14 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
07/12/2028 Pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Colorado (AZL) Rockies with 15 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
07/18/2028 Strikes out 21 against the Houston (AZL) Astros.
07/23/2028 Strikes out 16 against the Cincinnati (AZL) Reds.
08/01/2028 Wins the AZL Pitcher of the Month Award.
08/02/2028 Injured (hamstring soreness),day-to-day for 1 day.
08/12/2028 Strikes out 16 against the Chicago A (AZL) White Sox.
08/24/2028 Strikes out 16 against the Milwaukee (AZL) Brewers.
09/01/2028 Strikes out 15 against the San Francisco (AZL) Giants.
09/19/2028 Wins the 2028 AZL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
09/20/2028 Finished 2nd in 2028 AZL Most Valuable Player Award voting.
11/06/2028 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Texas Rangers organization.
01/01/2029 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 40 (40).
07/04/2029 Strikes out 15 against the Cleveland (AZL) Indians.
08/04/2029 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Kansas City (AZL) Royals with 18 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
08/14/2029 Strikes out 17 against the Arizona (AZL) Diamondbacks.
08/29/2029 Strikes out 15 against the Oakland (AZL) Athletics.
09/03/2029 Strikes out 15 against the Oakland (AZL) Athletics.
09/03/2029 Wins the 2029 Round 2 MVP Award.
09/04/2029 Wins the 2029 Arizona Rookie League Round 2 with the Texas (AZL) Rangers!
09/17/2029 Wins the 2029 AZL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
11/10/2029 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Texas Rangers organization.
01/01/2030 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (40).
06/18/2030 Strikes out 15 against the Chicago N (AZL) Cubs.
07/29/2030 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Cleveland (AZL) Indians with 17 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
08/03/2030 Strikes out 16 against the Kansas City (AZL) Royals.
08/30/2030 Wins the 2030 Arizona Rookie League Round 2 with the Texas (AZL) Rangers!
09/12/2030 Wins the 2030 AZL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
11/29/2030 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Texas Rangers organization.
01/01/2031 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (40).
08/27/2031 Injured (abdominal soreness),day-to-day for 3 days.
09/08/2031 Wins the 2031 Arizona Rookie League Round 2 with the Texas (AZL) Rangers!
12/01/2031 Became a minor league free agent.
01/01/2032 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (40); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 30 (30).
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