April 26, 2022

By Steve Schuster

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed right-handed pitcher Austin Krzeminski on Tuesday.

Krzeminski (pronounced krihz-MIN-skee) made one relief appearance in 2021, striking out four batters in 2 2/3 innings for the Low-A East’s Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs). In 2019, the Atlanta, Georgia native spent time at three levels of the Los Angeles Angels’ organization, compiling a 4.79 ERA over one start and 28 relief outings. Krzeminski struck out 65 while walking just 27 in 73 1/3 innings, and pitched more than one inning in 25 of his 28 relief appearances. Krzeminski’s fastball averaged 93 miles per hour in 2019.

“I’m excited about adding Austin to our pitching staff,” said Goldeyes manager Rick Forney. “Austin has a good, three-pitch mix that can fill many roles on a pitching staff. He’s a very hungry, young pitcher that still has upside.”

Krzeminski signed with the Angels as a non-drafted free agent in 2017 after playing collegiately at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Fla. In four seasons of professional baseball, the 25-year-old right-hander has 10 saves and a 3.08 ERA in 85 games. Krzeminski has allowed just 66 walks and 11 home runs in 199 career innings, and reached the triple-A level with the Angels in 2019. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Krzeminski has pitched multiple innings in 66 of his 79 career relief appearances.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes now have 24 players signed to contracts for the 2022 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 5.

2022 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings

RHP Freisis Adames

RHP Landen Bourassa

IF Dakota Conners

C Hidekel Gonzalez

OF Logan Hill

RHP Austin Krzeminski

IF Kevin Lachance

RHP Josh Lucas

RHP Alex Manasa

IF Andrew Martinez

OF Max Murphy

IF Raul Navarro

RHP Erasmo Pinales

CF Reggie Pruitt Jr.

RHP Luis Ramirez

OF Eric Rivera

RHP Zac Ryan

IF Ian Sagdal

LHP Travis Seabrooke

LHP Jaylen Smith

C Deon Stafford Jr.

LHP Tasker Strobel

RHP Jhon Vargas

RHP Jose Vasquez

1B David Washington

The Winnipeg Goldeyes open the 2022 season on Friday, May 13 versus the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Shaw Park.