| Matt Peacock | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Peacock with theOmaha Storm Chasers in 2022 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1994-02-27)February 27, 1994 (age 31) Saraland, Alabama, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 6, 2021, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–7 |
| Earned run average | 4.95 |
| Strikeouts | 56 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Matthew Allen Peacock (born February 27, 1994) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theArizona Diamondbacks and theKansas City Royals.
Peacock attendedSaraland High School inSaraland, Alabama.[1] In 2011, his junior year, he posted a 3.42 ERA while batting .440 with 32 RBIs.[2] He earned All-State honorable mention.[3] He was not drafted in the2012 Major League Baseball draft, and he enrolled at theUniversity of South Alabama where he playedcollege baseball.
Peacock redshirted and did not make an appearance during his freshman year in 2013. In 2014, as a redshirt freshman, he made eight relief appearances in which he went 0–1 with a 6.10 ERA. As a redshirt sophomore in 2015, he pitched in only three games. Peacock underwent surgery on his throwing arm in 2016, and he did not make an appearance that season, instead choosing to work at his uncle's sawmill.[4] He returned to the mound in 2017, and moved into the closer role.[5] Over 25 relief appearances, he went 3–3 with a 2.88 ERA, ten saves, and 55 strikeouts over fifty innings.[6]
Following the season, Peacock was selected by theArizona Diamondbacks in the 23rd round of the2017 Major League Baseball draft.[7][8] He made his professional debut with theHillsboro Hops, going 0–2 with a 2.45 ERA over 22 relief appearances. In 2018, Peacock began the season with theKane County Cougars (with whom he was named aMidwest League All-Star)[9] before being promoted to theVisalia Rawhide. Over 28 games (16 starts) between the two clubs, he pitched to a 7–6 record and a 4.20 ERA. He spent 2019 with theJackson Generals with whom he pitched to an 8–4 record and 2.97 ERA over 21 games (twenty starts).[10] Peacock did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic.[11] The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season.[12]
On April 6, 2021, Peacock was promoted to the major leagues for the first time to fill in for the injuredJoakim Soria.[13] He made his MLB debut that night against theColorado Rockies, picking up his first MLB win in a 13-inning victory.[14] In the game, he also recorded his first MLB hit off of Rockies relieverBen Bowden, becoming the first pitcher since 1945 to make his debut in extra innings and record his first hit and win.[15] Peacock pitched a total of86+1⁄3 innings for the Diamondbacks, going 5–7 with a 4.90 ERA and fifty strikeouts.[16] He was designated for assignment on April 21, 2022.[17]
On April 24, 2022, the Diamondbacks traded Peacock to theKansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations.[18] Peacock spent brief time in the Royals’ minor league system, appearing in games for the Double-ANorthwest Arkansas Naturals and the Triple-AOmaha Storm Chasers. Appearing in 7 games for Kansas City, he logged a 4.91 ERA with 4 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched. On July 1, Peacock was designated for assignment by the Royals following the waiver claim ofRyan Weiss.[19]
On July 6, 2022, Peacock was claimed off waivers by theToronto Blue Jays.[20] He was designated for assignment on August 9. He was sent outright to Triple-A on August 12.
Peacock spent the 2023 season with the Triple–ABuffalo Bisons, and also played in one game for the Single–ADunedin Blue Jays. In 20 appearances for Buffalo, he recorded a 6.46 ERA with 19 strikeouts and 2 saves across23+2⁄3 innings pitched. Peacock elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[21]