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    Stephen Kolek

    StephenKolek

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #32
    • Starting Pitcher
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      6' 3", 210 lbs
    • Birthdate
      4/18/1997 (29)
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      Right/Right
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      Houston, TX
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    8 days agoKolek (oblique) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. He struck out four.
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