• Full name Konnor Chase Pilkington
  • Born 09/12/1997 in Pascagoula, MS
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Mississippi State
  • Debut 04/15/2022
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (81st overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2018 (signed for $650,000).
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    Pilkington has established himself as a reliable starter throughout his college career at Mississippi State, in the Cape Cod League and with USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team. He shows an advanced understanding of pitching and what he needs to do to get outs. Pilkington is not overpowering and he typically pitches at 89-92 mph, but his fastball can reach 94 mph. His curveball has above-average potential and he has worked to improve his changeup to give him a third offering that is at least average. At his best, Pilkington can both land his curveball for strikes and make it a chase pitch out of the zone. He repeats his delivery well and can locate his fastball to both sides of the zone effectively. Pilkington is one of the youngest college players in the draft class and won''t turn 21 until September. Given his feel for pitching, size (listed at 6-foot-3, 228 pounds) and track record, he has the look of a solid starter at the pro level.

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  • Arizona Diamondbacks sent LHP Konnor Pilkington outright to Reno Aces.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks sent LHP Konnor Pilkington outright to Reno Aces.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks designated LHP Konnor Pilkington for assignment.
  • Cleveland Guardians traded LHP Konnor Pilkington to Arizona Diamondbacks for cash.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Konnor Pilkington to Reno Aces.
  • Cleveland Guardians traded LHP Konnor Pilkington to Arizona Diamondbacks for cash.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Konnor Pilkington to Reno Aces.
  • Cleveland Guardians designated LHP Konnor Pilkington for assignment.
  • Cleveland Guardians recalled LHP Konnor Pilkington from Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians recalled LHP Konnor Pilkington from Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians optioned LHP Konnor Pilkington to Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians recalled LHP Konnor Pilkington from Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians optioned LHP Konnor Pilkington to Columbus Clippers.

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