Cal Quantrill
Cal Paul Quantrill (born February 10, 1995) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians / Guardians, Colorado Rockies, Miami Marlins, and Atlanta Braves. Quantrill played college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal. He was selected in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Padres, and made his MLB debut with them in 2019.
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| Born: February 10, 1995 Port Hope, Ontario, Canada | |||||||||||||||
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| May 1, 2019, for the San Diego Padres | |||||||||||||||
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |||||||||||||||
| Win–loss record | 47–46 | ||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 4.35 | ||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 622 | ||||||||||||||
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Cal Paul Quantrill (born February 10, 1995) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians / Guardians, Colorado Rockies, Miami Marlins, and Atlanta Braves. Quantrill played college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal. He was selected in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Padres, and made his MLB debut with them in 2019.
Amateur career
[edit]Quantrill attended Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario. He was a four-time varsity letterman in baseball, and also lettered in hockey and volleyball.[1] He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 26th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.[citation needed]
Quantrill chose to attend Stanford University to play college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal. In his freshman season, he made 17 starts for Stanford, including their game on opening day, becoming the first freshman to start opening day for Stanford since Mike Mussina in 1988.[1] Quantrill pitched to a 7–5 win–loss record, 2.68 earned run average (ERA), and 98 strikeouts in 1102⁄3 innings pitched.[1] In his sophomore year, Quantrill posted a 2–0 record and 1.93 ERA in 182⁄3 innings pitched before his season was cut short by an arm injury. He underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the remainder of the season and the entire 2016 season recovering.[1]
Professional career
[edit]San Diego Padres (2019–2020)
[edit]Heading into the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, Quantrill was ranked as one of the top available players by MLB.[2] He was selected by the San Diego Padres with the eighth overall selection. The Padres signed Quantrill, and assigned him to the Arizona Padres.[3] They promoted him to the Tri-City Dust Devils in August,[4] and then to the Fort Wayne TinCaps later in the month. He finished the 2016 season with a combined 0–5 record and a 5.11 ERA in 12 starts between the three teams. After the season, Quantrill pitched in the San Diego Padres Futures Game, where he pitched two innings, striking out four.
Quantrill spent 2017 with both the San Antonio Missions and the Lake Elsinore Storm where he posted a combined 7–10 record with a 3.80 ERA in 22 games started between both teams.[5] He began 2018 with San Antonio. On August 6, Quantrill started with the El Paso Chihuahuas the Triple-A affiliate for the Padres.[6] In 28 total starts between San Antonio and El Paso, he was 9–6 with a 4.80 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP.[7] He began 2019 back with El Paso.[8]
Quantrill made his major league debut with the Padres on May 1, 2019,[9] allowing two runs over 5+2⁄3 innings pitched.[10] He recorded his first major league win in Toronto on May 25. He was optioned to the El Paso Chihuahuas on May 26. On the 2020 season for the Padres, Quantrill was 2-0 in 10 appearances.
Cleveland Indians / Guardians (2020–2023)
[edit]On August 31, 2020, the Padres traded Quantrill, along with Austin Hedges, Josh Naylor, and minor league players Gabriel Arias, Owen Miller, and Joey Cantillo to the Cleveland Indians for Mike Clevinger, Greg Allen, and Matt Waldron.[11] With the 2020 Cleveland Indians, Quantrill appeared in eight games, compiling a 0–0 record with 1.84 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 14+2⁄3 innings pitched.[12]
In 2021, his first season as a full-time starter, Quantrill went 8-2 with a 2.89 ERA in 149+2⁄3 innings, with a 1.176 WHIP.[13] In 2022, Quantrill went 15-5 with a 3.38 ERA in 186+1⁄3 innings, with a 1.208 WHIP.[14] During the season, fans began dubbing the days that Quantrill started "Cal Quantrill Day," following the phenomenon that he could always rely on run support from his offense, and even carried a perfect record at home through the regular season.[15]
On January 13, 2023, Quantrill agreed to a one-year, $5.55 million contract with the Guardians, avoiding salary arbitration.[16] On May 7, Quantrill pitched 6+2⁄3 no-hit innings against the Minnesota Twins before giving up a single to Alex Kirilloff.[17]
The Guardians designated Quantrill for assignment on November 14, 2023.[18]
Colorado Rockies (2024)
[edit]On November 17, 2023, the Guardians traded Quantrill to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league catcher Kody Huff.[19][20] In 29 starts for Colorado in 2024, he compiled an 8–11 record and 4.98 ERA with 110 strikeouts across 148+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 22, 2024, the Rockies non-tendered Quantrill, making him a free agent.[21]
Miami Marlins (2025)
[edit]On February 12, 2025, Quantrill signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Miami Marlins.[22] On May 18, he pitched an immaculate inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the second pitcher in Marlins history to do so after Jesús Sánchez in 1998. His three batters were Jonathan Aranda, Christopher Morel, and Kameron Misner.[23] In 24 starts for Miami, Quantrill posted a 4–10 record and 5.50 ERA with 82 strikeouts across 109+2⁄3 innings pitched.[24]
Atlanta Braves (2025)
[edit]On August 21, 2025, Quantrill was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[25] In two starts for the Braves, he struggled to a 13.50 ERA with three strikeouts across eight innings pitched. On September 4, Quantrill was released by Atlanta.[26][27]
Texas Rangers (2025–present)
[edit]On September 9, 2025, Quantrill signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[28] He made two starts for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, logging a 1-0 record and 1.64 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 11 innings of work. Quantrill elected free agency following the season on November 6.[29][30]
On January 29, 2026, Quantrill re-signed with the Rangers organization on a minor league contract.[31] On April 15, the Rangers selected Quantrill's contract, adding him to their active roster.[32]
Personal life
[edit]Quantrill's father, Paul, played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Cal Quantrill Bio – Stanford University". gostanford.com. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "MLB 2016 Prospect Watch". MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (June 13, 2016). "Padres sign first-round pick Cal Quantrill". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Top pick Quantrill to make NWL debut Thursday with Dust Devils". Tri-cityherald.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Cal Quantrill Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ "Minors Cal Quantrill pitches quality win in El Paso debut". Sandiegouniontribune.com. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ "Cal Quantrill Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (April 1, 2019). "Padres' Cal Quantrill: Starting year at Triple-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ AJ Cassavell (May 24, 2018). "Padres' Cal Quantrill set to make big league debut". MLB.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves Box Score, May 1, 2019". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians trade Mike Clevinger, Greg Allen and player to be named to San Diego for six players". August 31, 2020.
- ^ "Cal Quantrill Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Cal Quantrill Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Cleveland Guardians Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Cheng, Tim (February 2, 2023). "The Cal Quantrill Quandary". Pitcher List. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Quantrill takes no-hitter into 7th, Guardians blank Twins". AP News. May 7, 2023.
- ^ Bell, Mandy (November 14, 2023). "Quantrill DFA'd in surprising move to protect young pitchers". MLB.com.
- ^ "Guardians trade Cal Quantrill to Rockies for minor leaguer Huff". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Bell, Mandy (November 17, 2023). "Guardians net Minors catcher Kody Huff from Rox for Quantrill". MLB.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Saunders, Patrick. "Brendan Rodgers, Cal Quantrill non-tendered by Rockies in roster shakeup". denverpost.com. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins reach 1-year deal with veteran Quantrill (source)". MLB.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ De Nicola, Christina. "Quantrill tosses the Majors' first immaculate inning of season". MLB.com. MLB. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ De Nicola, Christina (August 21, 2025). "Braves claim Cal Quantrill off waivers from Marlins". MLB.com. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "Braves' Austin Riley undergoes season-ending surgery". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Braves release Canadian RHP Cal Quantrill after two starts". Sportsnet. September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Parker, Elise (September 4, 2025). "Braves release RHP Cal Quantrill". WANF. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (September 9, 2025). "Rangers Sign Donovan Solano, Cal Quantrill To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 7, 2025). "Minor League Free Agents 2025". Baseball America. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. November 6, 2025. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ "Rangers, Cal Quantrill Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "Rangers Select Cal Quantrill, Gavin Collyer". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
- Stanford Cardinal bio
- Cal Quantrill on Instagram
- Cal Quantrill on X