• Full name Steven Chandler Okert
  • Born 07/09/1991 in Riverside, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 202 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Oklahoma
  • Debut 04/19/2016
  • Drafted in the 4th round (148th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2012 (signed for $270,000).
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    The Brewers drafted Okert after each of his two seasons at Grayson County (Texas) CC, in the 43rd round in 2010 and in the 33rd round in 2011. If they want him this June, they're going to have to pull the trigger much earlier. Okert has blossomed after transferring to Oklahoma and moving to the bullpen a month into this season. A fastball that sat at 88-91 mph a year ago now resides at 90-93, consistently touches 95 and peaks at 97. He has added velocity to his slider, and it's death on lefthanded hitters. Some scouts think it's still worth giving Okert a chance to start in pro ball, though he may lack the changeup and command to make that work. They love his effortless delivery and note that he has firmed up his 6-foot-2, 219-pound frame.

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Career Transactions

  • St. Paul Saints activated LHP Steven Okert from the temporarily inactive list.
  • St. Paul Saints placed LHP Steven Okert on the temporarily inactive list.
  • Minnesota Twins sent LHP Steven Okert outright to St. Paul Saints.
  • Minnesota Twins designated LHP Steven Okert for assignment.
  • Minnesota Twins activated LHP Steven Okert from the bereavement list.
  • Minnesota Twins placed LHP Steven Okert on the bereavement list.
  • Miami Marlins sent LHP Steven Okert on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
  • Miami Marlins placed LHP Steven Okert on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Left adductor strain.

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