ESPN
    • Football
    • Chess
    • Hockey
    • NBA
    • Cricket
    • F1
    • Asian Games
    • MLB
    • More Sports
    • Watch
    • Search

    StephenKolek

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #32
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      18/4/1997 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX
    • Status
      OUT

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      4-3
      150+
      ERA
      4.50
      K
      34
      150+
      WHIP
      1.24
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    Switch Player

    • Ryan Bergert
      Ryan Bergert
      #38
    • Noah Cameron
      Noah Cameron
      #65
    • Randy Dobnak
      Randy Dobnak
      #62
    • Carlos Duran
      Carlos Duran
      #45
    • Tony Gonsolin
      Tony Gonsolin
      #36
    • Ben Kudrna
      Ben Kudrna
      #59
    • Seth Lugo
      Seth Lugo
      #67
    • Michael Wacha
      Michael Wacha
      #52
    • Steven Zobac
      Steven Zobac
      #63
    • Spencer Bivens
      Spencer Bivens
      #76
    • Jose Cuas
      Jose Cuas
      #74
    • Lucas Erceg
      Lucas Erceg
      #60
    • Anthony Gose
      Anthony Gose
      #34
    • Nolan Hoffman
      Nolan Hoffman
      #35
    • Daniel Lynch IV
      Daniel Lynch IV
      #41
    • James McArthur
      James McArthur
      #66
    • Nate Pearson
      Nate Pearson
      #61
    • Mitch Spence
      Mitch Spence
      #54
    • Connor Thomas
      Connor Thomas
      #50
    • Beck Way
      Beck Way
      #44
    Full Roster

    MLB Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    MLB

      Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Add Early to finish your weekly matchups

      • 5M
      • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Add Early to finish your weekly matchups
      Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images

      MLB

        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Trust Kolek to deliver solid outing

        • 5M
        • ESPN Fantasy
        Stephen Kolek
        Jamie Squire/Getty Images

        MLB

          Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Saturday: Ginn makes first start since no-hit bid

          • 5M
          • ESPN Fantasy
          Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Saturday: Ginn makes first start since no-hit bid
          Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

          MLB

            Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Tuesday: Flaherty, Springs among top streamers

            • 6M
            • ESPN Fantasy
            Detroit Tigers Jack Flaherty (9) pitching in the fourth inning just before getting pulled during the game between Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers on May 1, 2026 at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI.
            Allan Dranberg/Icon Sportswire

            MLB

              Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Tuesday: Taillon among top streaming options

              • 6M
              • ESPN Fantasy
              Jameson Taillon #50 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on April 06, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
              Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
              Back to Top

              MLB News

              Best of MLB playoffs: Moments, games that defined October

              Best of MLB playoffs: Moments, games that defined October

              A week after the Brewers completed their title run, here's what we won't soon forget from the 2026 postseason.
              Mariners introduce first-time manager Jason Kanzler

              Mariners introduce first-time manager Jason Kanzler

              Jason Kanzler comes from an analytics and data-friendly background, something the club seemed to want after firing Dan Wilson.
              Francona brings in former assistant Joe Torres as Reds pitching coach

              Francona brings in former assistant Joe Torres as Reds pitching coach

              Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.
              Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

              Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

              Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
              Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

              Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

              The Athletics have hired the Brewers' Cam Castro to be their new GM. Castro served as Milwaukee's senior vice president of player development and performance.
              Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

              Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

              Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks
              All MLB News
              ESPN
              • Terms of Use
              • Privacy Policy
              • Your US State Privacy Rights
              • Children's Online Privacy Policy
              • Interest-Based Ads
              • About Nielsen Measurement
              • Your Privacy Choices
              • Contact Us
              • Disney Ad Sales Site
              • Work for ESPN
              • Corrections
              GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
              Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.