| Connor Seabold | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Seabold in 2017 | |
| Toronto Blue Jays – No. 91 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1996-01-24)January 24, 1996 (age 30) Laguna Hills, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 11, 2021, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| KBO: March 23, 2024, for the Samsung Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–11 |
| Earned run average | 7.79 |
| Strikeouts | 96 |
| KBO statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 11-6 |
| Earned run average | 3.43 |
| Strikeouts | 158 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Connor Seabold (born January 24, 1996) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theToronto Blue Jays organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theBoston Red Sox,Colorado Rockies,Tampa Bay Rays, andAtlanta Braves, and in theKBO League for theSamsung Lions. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 190 pounds (86 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.
Seabold attendedNewport Harbor High School inNewport Beach, California. In 2013, as a junior, he had a 2–6win–loss record with a 1.97earned run average (ERA).[1] As a senior in 2014, he pitched to a 3.80 ERA, striking out 57 batters in 46innings pitched.[2] He was selected by theBaltimore Orioles in the 19th round of theMajor League Baseball (MLB)2014 draft, but did not sign and instead chose to enroll atCalifornia State University, Fullerton, where he playedcollege baseball.[3]
In 2015, as a freshman at Cal State Fullerton, Seabold appeared in 22 games (making 11 starts), going 5–4 with a 3.26 ERA in 69 innings, striking out 76 whilewalking only 12.[4] As a sophomore in 2016, Seabold became the Titan's Friday night starter a month into the year, pitching to a 7–6 record with a 2.48 ERA in 16 games (13 starts), striking out 96 and walking only nine in 83 innings.[5] He was named to the All-Big West Conference second team.[6] After the season, he played in theCape Cod Baseball League for theYarmouth–Dennis Red Sox, helping them win the league championship.[7][8] In 2017, as a junior, Seabold started 18 games, going 11–5 with a 2.96 ERA, earning a spot on the All-Big West Conference first team.[9][10]
After Seabold's junior year, he was selected by thePhiladelphia Phillies in the third round (83rd overall) of the2017 MLB draft.[11] He signed with the Phillies for $525,000 and made his professional debut with theWilliamsport Crosscutters of theLow–ANew York–Penn League, pitching to a 0.90 ERA over 10 innings.[12][13] In 2018, he began the year with theClearwater Threshers of theHigh–AFlorida State League before earning a promotion to theReading Fightin Phils of theDouble-AEastern League in June.[14] Over 23 starts between the two clubs, he compiled a 5–8 record with a 4.28 ERA and a 1.11WHIP as he struck out 132 batters in130+1⁄3 innings pitched.[15] In 2019, he returned to Reading to begin the season, and also spent time back with Clearwater.[16] Over seven starts with Reading, he went 3–1 with a 2.25 ERA, while compiling a 1.00 ERA over two games with Clearwater.[17] He missed time during the year with anoblique injury.[18] After the season, he made four starts in theArizona Fall League for theScottsdale Scorpions, going 1–0 with a 1.06 ERA as he struck out 22 batters in 17 innings.[19][20] In October, he was selected to theUnited States national baseball team for the2019 WBSC Premier12,[21] but he did not pitch in the tournament.[22]
On August 21, 2020, Seabold was traded to theBoston Red Sox, along withNick Pivetta, in exchange forBrandon Workman,Heath Hembree and cash.[23] On November 20, 2020, he was added to Boston's40-man roster.[24] Seabold began the 2021 season on theinjured list due to elbow soreness.[25] He returned to pitching in July and was assigned to theTriple-AWorcester Red Sox.[26] On September 11, Seabold was added to Boston's active roster to make his major league debut.[27] He started that night against theChicago White Sox atGuaranteed Rate Field, allowing two runs on three hits in three innings,[28] and was optioned back to Worcester the next day.[29] In 11 starts with Worcester, Seabold compiled a 3.50 ERA and a 4–3 record while striking out 52 batters in 54 innings.[20] After the regular season, Seabold was selected to play in theArizona Fall League.[30]
Seabold began the 2022 season in Triple-A with Worcester.[31] He was added to Boston's active roster for a start against theToronto Blue Jays on June 27; after taking the loss, he was optioned back to Worcester.[32] He was recalled by Boston on July 3 for a start atWrigley Field,[33] resulting in ano decision, and optioned back to Triple-A the next day.[34] He was recalled on July 8, whenMichael Wacha was placed on the injured list.[35] The next day, Seabold himself was added to the injured list with a rightforearm extensor strain.[36] Seabold was optioned back to Worcester in late July,[36] and recalled to Boston for a week in late September.[37] In five starts with Boston, Seabold went 0–4 with an 11.29 ERA while striking out 19 batters in18+1⁄3 innings.[38]
On January 12, 2023, Seabold wasdesignated for assignment following the signing ofCorey Kluber.[39]
On January 17, 2023, Seabold was traded to theColorado Rockies in exchange for aplayer to be named later or cash.[40] After struggling to a 7.18 ERA in 20 games, Seabold was demoted to thebullpen on July 20.[41] On December 6, Seabold was released by the Rockies.
On December 22, 2023, Seabold signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with theSamsung Lions of theKBO League.[42] In 28 starts for the Lions in 2024, he posted a 11–6 record with a 3.43 ERA and 158 strikeouts across 160 innings. Seabold became a free agent following the season.
On February 7, 2025, Seabold signed a minor league contract with theTampa Bay Rays.[43] He was assigned to the Triple-ADurham Bulls to begin the year. On May 9, the Rays selected Seabold's contract, adding him to their active roster.[44] In three appearances for Tampa Bay, he recorded a 1.35 ERA with five strikeouts across6+2⁄3 innings pitched. Seabold was designated for assignment by the Rays on August 8.[45]
On August 10, 2025, Seabold was claimed off waivers by theAtlanta Braves.[46] In four appearances for Atlanta, he struggled to a 9.82 ERA with five strikeouts across3+2⁄3 innings pitched. Seabold was designated for assignment by the Braves on September 22.[47] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-AGwinnett Stripers on September 24.[48] Seabold elected free agency on November 2.[49]
On January 21, 2025, Seabold signed a minor league contract with theToronto Blue Jays.[50]
Seabold has two younger brothers, Cade and Carson; their mother died in August 2015 at age 45 following a battle with cancer.[51]