Steve Cishek Stats & Scouting Report

IP	710.0
ERA	2.98
WHIP	1.201
BB/9	3.7
SO/9	9.4

Full name Steven R. Cishek
Born 06/18/1986 in Falmouth, MA
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Carson-Newman
Debut 09/26/2010
Drafted in the 5th round (166th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2007 (signed for $139,500).

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Steven Cishek was throwing between 82-84 mph as a high school senior in Cape Cod, but has been up to 95 this season and has a prototypical pitcher's body. His fastball shows occasional plus run and sink and his arm works well from a low-three-quarter arm slot, allowing him to pitch with average command of his fastball, which sits between 90-93 mph. His slider is below-average but his changeup is a plus offering. Cishek had elbow soreness as a sophomore, which was alleviated by improving his conditioning and strength. He was tough to scout as a middle reliever at a small school, but at least a dozen teams have had him crosschecked, and he could be taken as high as the fourth round.

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When the Marlins summoned him late last September, Cishek became the first player from Carson-Newman (Tenn.) to reach the majors since Clyde Wright in 1966. Cishek made a good impression with three scoreless outings, retiring 13 of the 15 big leaguers he faced. He throws a 91-94 mph fastball with a lot of sink to induce groundouts. He also can climb the ladder and dial up his velocity with a four-seamer. Tall and gangly, he utilizes a low arm slot that makes him especially tough on righthanders. Cishek's sweeping slider improved significantly last year, developing into a pitch he can use to finish hitters. His fading changeup can become an asset as well, and he needs to use it more often to keep lefthanders honest and be more than just a right-on-right specialist. He's not terribly wild but he needs to throw more strikes to have success against major league hitters. Cishek posted a 4.05 ERA while getting in a little extra work in the Arizona Fall League after the season, laying more groundwork to make Florida's bullpen in 2011.

Career Transactions

RHP Steve Cishek elected free agency.
Washington Nationals activated RHP Steve Cishek.
Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Steve Cishek.
Washington Nationals activated RHP Steve Cishek.
RHP Steve Cishek elected free agency.
Los Angeles Angels activated RHP Steve Cishek from the bereavement list.
Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Steve Cishek on the bereavement list.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Steve Cishek.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent P Steve Cishek.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent P Steve Cishek.
Sugar Land Skeeters released P Steve Cishek.
RHP Steve Cishek assigned to Sugar Land Skeeters.
RHP Steve Cishek assigned to Round Rock Express.
Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Steve Cishek to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Steve Cishek assigned to Round Rock Express.
Chicago White Sox released RHP Steve Cishek.
Chicago White Sox designated RHP Steve Cishek for assignment.
Chicago White Sox signed free agent RHP Steve Cishek.
RHP Steve Cishek elected free agency.
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Steve Cishek from the 10-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Steve Cishek on the 10-day injured list. Left hip inflammation.
Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Steve Cishek.
RHP Steve Cishek elected free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Steve Cishek.
Seattle Mariners traded RHP Steve Cishek to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Erasmo Ramirez.
Seattle Mariners activated RHP Steve Cishek from the 10-day disabled list.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
Arkansas Travelers sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Arkansas Travelers.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Arkansas Travelers.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Arkansas Travelers.
Seattle Mariners placed RHP Steve Cishek on the 10-day disabled list. Left hip labrum tear.
Seattle Mariners activated RHP Steve Cishek from the 15-day disabled list.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Steve Cishek on a rehab assignment to Everett AquaSox.
Seattle Mariners placed RHP Steve Cishek on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 2, 2016. Left hip labrum tear.
Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Steve Cishek.
RHP Steve Cishek elected free agency.
St. Louis Cardinals activated RHP Steve Cishek.
St. Louis Cardinals reassigned RHP Steve Cishek to the minor leagues.
St. Louis Cardinals activated RHP Steve Cishek.
Miami Marlins traded RHP Steve Cishek to St. Louis Cardinals for Kyle Barraclough.
Miami Marlins recalled RHP Steve Cishek from Jacksonville Suns.
Miami Marlins optioned RHP Steve Cishek to Jacksonville Suns.
Florida Marlins recalled Steve Cishek from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Steve Cishek roster status changed by New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins optioned RHP Steve Cishek to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins recalled Steve Cishek from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins optioned Steve Cishek to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins selected the contract of Steve Cishek from Jacksonville Suns.
Steve Cishek assigned to Phoenix Desert Dogs.
Steve Cishek assigned to Jacksonville Suns from Jupiter Hammerheads.
Steve Cishek assigned to Jupiter Hammerheads from Jacksonville Suns.
Steve Cishek assigned to Jacksonville Suns from Jupiter Hammerheads.
Steve Cishek roster status changed by Jupiter Hammerheads.
Jupiter Hammerheads placed RHP Steve Cishek on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 13, 2009.
Jupiter Hammerheads signed RHP Steve Cishek.