Konnor Pilkington

Konnor Chase Pilkington

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 3", Weight 240 lb.
• School Mississippi State University
• High School East Central High School (Moss Point)
• Debut April 15, 2022

• Born September 12, 1997 in Pascagoula, MS USA

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Biographical Information

Konnor Pilkington was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd round of the 2018 amateur draft and began his professional career that year. He was signed by scout Warren Hughes. While in college at Mississippi State University, he was a member of the USA College National Team.

Between the AZL White Sox and Great Falls Voyagers in 2018, Pilkington went 0-1 with a 7.07 ERA in 8 games (7 starts) -- though he tossed just 14 innings. Between the Kannapolis Intimidators and Winston-Salem Dash in 2019, Pilkington was 5-9 with a 4.12 ERA in 25 starts. In 129 innings, he allowed just 114 hits, while striking out 138 batters. After not pitching in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the minor leagues, he returned in 2021 to go 4-4 with a 3.48 ERA in 14 starts for the Birmingham Barons. On July 29th, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians for second baseman Cesar Hernandez. He finished the season by going 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA in 8 games (7 starts) for the Akron RubberDucks. He went 7-6, 3.04 in 22 games (21 starts) on the year as a whole; in 100 2/3 innings, he allowed just 61 hits and 39 walks (0.993 WHIP), while striking out 120 batters.

He made his major league debut for the now renamed Cleveland Guardians on April 15, 2022, pitching the final inning of a 4-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He made his first major league start on May 8th, against the Toronto Blue Jays; he was the first lefthander to start a game for the Guardians that season.

Related Sites

• Konnor Pilkington on mlb.com
• BR Minors page