# Ray Kerr

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American baseball player (born 1994)

Baseball player

Ray Kerr Kerr with the Peninsula Oilers in 2017 Atlanta Braves Pitcher Born: (1994-09-10) September 10, 1994 (age 31) Sacramento, California, U.S. Bats: Left Throws: Left MLB debut April 24, 2022, for the San Diego Padres MLB statistics (through 2024 season) Win–loss record 2–3 Earned run average 5.30 Strikeouts 65 Stats at Baseball Reference Teams San Diego Padres (2022–2023) Atlanta Braves (2024)

**Raymond Alexander Kerr** (born September 10, 1994) is an American professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) in the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) organization. He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres).

## Amateur career

Kerr graduated from [Hug High School](/source/Hug_High_School) in [Reno, Nevada](/source/Reno%2C_Nevada), in 2013.[1] He played [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) for [Mendocino College](/source/Mendocino_College) for two years and then quit baseball, returning home to work at a movie theater and a [7-Eleven](/source/7-Eleven). The new college baseball coach at [Lassen College](/source/Lassen_College) convinced him to join his team.[2][3] He played [collegiate summer baseball](/source/Collegiate_summer_baseball) for the [Peninsula Oilers](/source/Peninsula_Oilers) in the [Alaska Baseball League](/source/Alaska_Baseball_League) in 2017, where he reached 93 miles per hour (150 km/h) with his [fastball](/source/Fastball).[1]

## Professional career

### Seattle Mariners

Kerr signed with the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) of [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) as an [undrafted](/source/Draft_(sports)) [free agent](/source/Free_agent) on August 24, 2017.[1] He made his professional debut with the Single-A [Clinton LumberKings](/source/Clinton_LumberKings) in 2018, logging a 5–11 record and 4.28 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 25 starts. In 2019, Kerr split the season between the High-A [Modesto Nuts](/source/Modesto_Nuts) and the Triple-A [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers), posting a 4–7 record and 3.82 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 92.0 innings of work across 36 total appearances. Kerr did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[4] He split the 2021 campaign between the Double-A [Arkansas Travelers](/source/Arkansas_Travelers) and Tacoma, pitching to a 3.18 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 36 appearances. The Mariners added him to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft) following the season on November 19, 2021.[5]

### San Diego Padres

On November 27, 2021, the Mariners traded Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier to the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) in exchange for [Adam Frazier](/source/Adam_Frazier).[6] He was assigned to the Triple-A [El Paso Chihuahuas](/source/El_Paso_Chihuahuas) to begin the 2022 season.

On April 22, 2022, Kerr was promoted to major leagues for the first time to replace the injured [Pierce Johnson](/source/Pierce_Johnson).[7] He made his major league debut on April 24.[8] He appeared in seven games for San Diego in his rookie campaign, pitching to a 9.00 ERA with three strikeouts in five innings pitched.

Kerr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to begin the 2023 season.[9]

### Atlanta Braves

On December 15, 2023, the Padres traded Kerr, [Matt Carpenter](/source/Matt_Carpenter_(baseball)), and cash considerations to the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) in exchange for Drew Campbell.[10][11] He was optioned to the Triple–A [Gwinnett Stripers](/source/Gwinnett_Stripers) to begin the 2024 season.[12] On May 7, 2024, Kerr was selected to the active roster following an injury to [Tyler Matzek](/source/Tyler_Matzek).[13] On May 24, Kerr made his first career start against the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates).[14] In 10 games, he recorded a 5.64 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 24, it was announced that Kerr would require [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery), ending his season.[15][16] On November 22, the Braves non–tendered Kerr, making him a free agent.[17]

On November 26, 2024, Kerr re–signed with the Braves on a minor league contract.[18]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-rgj_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-rgj_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-rgj_1-2) ["Now fully committed, Ray Kerr is back in baseball, in the minor leagues for the Seattle Mariners"](https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/09/23/hug-grad-kerr-moving-up-baseball-world/697054001/). Rgj.com. September 23, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211218083000/https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/09/23/hug-grad-kerr-moving-up-baseball-world/697054001/) from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Murray, Chris (May 3, 2022). ["The Ray Kerr story: From cleaning up popcorn to pitching in big leagues"](https://nevadasportsnet.com/news/reporters/the-ray-kerr-story-from-cleaning-up-movie-theater-popcorn-to-pitching-in-the-big-leagues). *Nevada Sports Net*. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Eagles catch a break in the weather – The Willits News"](https://www.willitsnews.com/2017/02/23/eagles-catch-a-break-in-the-weather/). Willitsnews.com. February 23, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211118185721/https://www.willitsnews.com/2017/02/23/eagles-catch-a-break-in-the-weather/) from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["2020 Minor League Season Canceled"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Steve Adams. ["Mariners Select Julio Rodriguez, Two Others"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/mariners-julio-rodriguez-top-prospect-40-man-roster.html). MLB Trade Rumors. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211118184110/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/mariners-julio-rodriguez-top-prospect-40-man-roster.html) from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Mariners deal for '21 All-Star Frazier"](https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-trade-for-adam-frazier). *MLB.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211127185141/https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-trade-for-adam-frazier) from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** McDonald, Darragh (April 22, 2022). ["Padres To Place Pierce Johnson On Injured List"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/padres-to-place-pierce-johnson-on-injured-list.html). *MLBTradeRumors.com*. Retrieved April 23, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["'I just couldn't believe it': Hug alum Ray Kerr makes MLB debut with San Diego"](https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/2022/04/27/hug-grad-ray-kerr-made-mlb-debut-san-diego-padres/7441736001/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Padres' Ray Kerr: Optioned to Triple-A"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-ray-kerr-optioned-to-triple-a-863138/amp/). *cbssports.com*. Retrieved March 25, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Acee, Kevin; Sanders, Jeff. ["Padres get 'dollar flexibility' by trading Matt Carpenter, Ray Kerr to Braves for minor leaguer"](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/story/2023-12-15/padres-trade-matt-carpenter-ray-kerr-to-braves-for-minor-leaguer). *San Diego Union Tribune*. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Cassavell, AJ (December 15, 2023). ["Padres send Carpenter, Kerr to Braves"](https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-carpenter-ray-kerr-traded-by-padres-to-braves). MLB.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Braves' Ray Kerr: Sent to minor-league camp"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-ray-kerr-sent-to-minor-league-camp/amp/). *cbssports.com*. Retrieved March 10, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Braves' Ray Kerr: Recalled from Triple-A"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-ray-kerr-recalled-from-triple-a/). *CBSSports.com*. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Braves' Ray Kerr: Promoted, starting Friday"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-ray-kerr-promoted-starting-friday/). *CBSSports.com*. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Toscano, Justin. ["Braves lefthander Ray Kerr will undergo Tommy John surgery"](https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-left-hander-ray-kerr-will-undergo-tommy-john-surgery/YLECCPBRHJDKRPEQT6VIIEIIXU/). *The Atlanta Journal-Constitution*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [1539-7459](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/1539-7459). Retrieved June 25, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Harris, Joe (June 24, 2024). ["Lefty Kerr expected to need Tommy John surgery"](https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/ray-kerr-expected-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery). MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Laureano, Canning among 5 let go at non-tender deadline"](https://www.mlb.com/news/ramon-laureano-griffin-canning-among-5-braves-let-go-at-non-tender-deadline). *mlb.com*. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Ray Kerr and Royber Salinas return to the Braves on minor league deals"](https://www.batterypower.com/2024/11/27/24307695/ray-kerr-and-royber-salinas-return-to-braves-on-minor-league-deals). *Battery Power*. SB Nation. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2025.

## External links

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