Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Craig Stammen was born March 9, 1984, in North Star, Ohio. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Stammen's duties in 2008 were divided among Potomac, the Harrisburg Senators of the Double-A Eastern League, and Columbus. He posted an ERA of 3.52 over 150⅔ innings, striking out 128 batters while giving up 44 walks and 143 hits. He was a member of the Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star team. On July 14 he was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week.

Stammen started off the year with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, going 4–2 with a 1.80 ERA (through 20 May 2009). He was called up to the major leagues on May 20, 2009. He had his first major league start May 21 versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched 61⁄3 innings with a no-decision. His first major league win was June 18 versus the New York Yankees. Stammen pitched 61⁄3 innings and allowed no runs. On July 11, 2009, he pitched his first major league complete game against the Houston Astros, allowing only 2 runs on 9 hits.

In 2021, Stammen posted a 6–3 record with 83 strikeouts and 13 walks over 88+1⁄3 innings. Stammen made 33 appearances for San Diego in 2022, logging a 1-2 record and 4.43 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched.

On January 11, 2023, Stammen re-signed with the Padres on a minor league contract.