Noah Krol

Noah B. Krol

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
• School Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University
• High School Nickerson High School
• Born June 6, 1984 in Hutchinson, KS USA

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Biographical Information

Noah Krol pitched in the minor leagues from 2007 to 2011, peaking at Double-A. He was taken in the 17th round of the 2007 amateur draft, a few picks after pitcher Brandon Gomes. He was signed by scout Steve Taylor.

Krol had a 2.20 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings, as well as 17 saves, for the Oneonta Tigers his first campaign, leading the New York-Penn League in saves and games finished (24) and tying Felix Ventura for the lead in appearances. He earned a spot in the fairly exclusive Arizona Fall League, posting a 6.30 ERA in 7 relief appearances, with 13 Ks in 10 innings, for the Peoria Saguaros. He slipped to 4-3, 3.93 with 15 saves in 47 games for the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2008. He moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 2009, remaining there through the end of his career. Between three clubs in 2009, he had a 2.72 ERA in 25 games. His mark was 3.08 with 34 saves and 61 games finished in 63 appearances for the Bradenton Marauders in 2010; he led the league in saves, appearances and games finished. He finished his career with the Altoona Curve in 2011, saving 24 games and finishing 50 of his 54 appearances, while posting a 4.45 ERA. He finished second in the Eastern League in saves and games finished, behind Cory Burns, and tied with Burns for second in appearances, behind Tyler Robertson.

Overall, Krol went 18-15 with 92 saves and 180 games finished in 217 appearances over five seasons. In 241 innings, he allowed 214 hits and 98 walks (1.295 WHIP), while striking out 200 batters. He was a New York-Penn League Mid-Season All-Star in 2007 and a Florida State League Mid- and Post-Season All-Star, as well as a MiLB.com Organization All-Star, in 2010.