Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Drew Steckenrider was born January 10, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Steckenrider began 2017 with New Orleans. On May 23, 2017, he was called up to the majors to replace David Phelps on the roster, who was placed on the bereavement list. He made his major league debut the following day, striking out one in an inning of work. Once Phelps returned from the bereavement list on May 26, Steckenrider was optioned back to New Orleans. He bounced back to the majors twice more before securing a role as a relief pitcher with the Marlins in July. At season's end, he held Miami's lowest ERA at 2.34 with a 1-1 record and 54 strikeouts in 34.2 innings pitched over 37 major league games. Steckenrider began 2018 in Miami's bullpen. He was sent outright to AAA on October 29, 2020, but elected free agency instead.

On November 10, 2020, Steckenrider signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. On March 31, 2021, Steckenrider was selected to the 40-man roster. He earned 14 saves in 2021 and recorded a 2.00 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 67+2⁄3 innings.