Troy William Stokes Jr. (born February 2, 1996) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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during the 2021 season.

Career

Milwaukee Brewers

Stokes attended

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. Stokes signed with Milwaukee and made his professional debut with the

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, hitting .262 over 47 games. In 2015, he played with the

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, slashing .270/.384/.407 with five home runs, 27 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases over 62 games, and in 2016, he played for the

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with whom he hit .268 with four home runs and 29 RBIs in 86 games. Stokes played 2017 with the

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and

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, batting .251 with twenty home runs, 74 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases over 135 total games. He played for Biloxi in 2018, hitting .233 with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs in 129 games, and won a minor league

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. The Brewers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. On September 1, 2019, Stokes was designated for assignment.

Detroit Tigers

On September 3, 2019, Stokes was claimed off waivers by the

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. In July 2020, Stokes underwent surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his hand, and as a result missed the entire 2020 season. On January 5, 2021, Stokes was designated for assignment to clear space for

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on the 40-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 12, 2021, Stokes was claimed off waivers by the

. On January 24, Stokes was designated for assignment and was outrighted to the Triple–A

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on January 29. On May 9, 2021, Stokes was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut that day as the starting right fielder against the

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. After notching 2 hits in 20 plate appearances, on May 17, Stokes was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of

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. He was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 21.

Milwaukee Brewers (second stint)

On June 25, 2021, Stokes was traded along with

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to the

in exchange for Samuel Escudero. He elected free agency after the season.

York Revolution

On April 4, 2022, Stokes signed with the

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of the

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. Stokes played in 113 games for York, hitting .274/.363/.485 with 19 home runs, 62 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season. On April 10, 2023, Stokes re-signed with the Revolution for the 2023 season. In 109 games for York, he batted .288/.367/.499 with 18 home runs, 77 RBI, and 27 stolen bases. On September 9, Stokes was released by the Revolution.

Dorados de Chihuahua

On January 17, 2024, Stokes signed with the

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of the

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. However, he was released prior to the start of the season on April 10. On April 16, 2024, Stokes announced his retirement from professional baseball via an

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Stokes, Troy 1996 births Living people African-American baseball players Sportspeople from Columbia, Maryland Baseball players from Howard County, Maryland Major League Baseball outfielders Pittsburgh Pirates players Helena Brewers players Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players Biloxi Shuckers players Carolina Mudcats players San Antonio Missions players Indianapolis Indians players Arizona League Brewers players Tigres de Aragua players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Nashville Sounds players York Revolution players Águilas de Mexicali players 21st-century African-American sportspeople Calvert Hall College High School alumni