Kohl Robert Stewart (born October 7, 1994) is an American

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in the

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organization. He previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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. He was the fourth overall selection in the

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Amateur career

Stewart attended St. Pius X High School in

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, and played St Pius X's baseball team as a

and

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team as a

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. A top

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recruit, Stewart committed to attend

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, to play for the

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team.

Professional career

Minnesota Twins

The

selected Stewart with the fourth overall selection in the

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. Stewart signed with the Twins, bypassing Texas A&M for a $4,544,400

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. After signing, Stewart played for both the

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and

Elizabethton Twins The Elizabethton Twins were a Minor League Baseball team of the Appalachian League and a Rookie-level affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They were located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and were named for their major league affiliate. The team playe ...

, posting a combined 1.35 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 20 total innings between both teams. In 2014, he played for the

Cedar Rapids Kernels The Cedar Rapids Kernels are Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and play their home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels are owned ...

, compiling a 3–5 record and 2.59 ERA in 19 starts, and in 2015, he played for the

Fort Myers Miracle The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are located in Fort Myers, Florida, and play their home games at the Lee County Sports Complex a ...

where he pitched to a 7–8 record and 3.20 ERA in 22 games. Stewart spent 2016 with both Fort Myers and the

Chattanooga Lookouts The Chattanooga Lookouts are a Minor League Baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. They are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team plays its home g ...

, posting a combined 12–8 record, 2.88 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP in 25 total starts between both clubs, and 2017 with Chattanooga, going 5–6 with a 4.09 ERA in 16 starts, along with starting one game for the

Rochester Red Wings The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Rochester, New York, and play their home games at Innovative Field ...

. He split his 2018 minor league season between Chattanooga and Rochester, accumulating a 3–7 record with a 4.47 ERA in 108.2 innings. The Twins called up Stewart to the major leagues on August 12, 2018. He started the game that day, making his major league debut. Over 8 major league games, he went 2–1 with a 3.68 ERA in 36.2 innings. He opened the 2019 season back with Rochester. Called up, he pitched nine games for the Twins, and was 2-2 with a 6.39 ERA. Following the 2019 season, Stewart was outrighted off the Twins roster and elected free agency.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 29, 2019, Stewart signed a split contract with the

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. After missing a scheduled start against the

Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The club's home ballpark is LoanDepot Park. The franc ...

due to a

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outbreak among the Marlins, Stewart opted out of the 2020 season on July 31, 2020 as he has

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. He elected free agency on October 29, 2020.

Chicago Cubs

On January 28, 2021, Stewart signed a one-year, $700K deal with the

. On May 31, Stewart was recalled to the active roster and made his first appearance since 2019 as the starting pitcher against the

San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...

. On July 6, Stewart was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and was later transferred to the 60-day IL on July 29. On November 10, 2021, Stewart was released after refusing a minor league assignment from the Cubs.

Kansas City Royals

On January 10, 2023, Stewart signed a minor league contract with the

organization.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Stewart, Kohl 1994 births Living people Baseball players from Houston Major League Baseball pitchers Minnesota Twins players Chicago Cubs players Gulf Coast Twins players Elizabethton Twins players Cedar Rapids Kernels players Fort Myers Miracle players Chattanooga Lookouts players Rochester Red Wings players People with type 1 diabetes