Craig N. Stammen (twitter: @cstammen35)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: March 9, 1984 in Versailles, OH
High School: Versailles HS (Versailles, OH)
School: University of Dayton (Dayton, OH)
Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 12th round of the 2005 amateur draft.
Signed June 11, 2005. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 21, 2009 (Age 25)   vs. PIT 6.1 IP, 4 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 4 ER
Team: Nationals 2009-2013
2013 Contract Status: Signed, 2 yrs/$2.25M (13-14) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 2.160, Arb Eligible: 2015, Free Agent: 2017 [*], Agents: Longo Law Group [*]
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• 10/12 Baseball Musings: Gonzalez Done: Craig Stammen starts the sixth inning on the mound for the Nationals. Gio Gonzalez threw 99 pitches in five innings, walking four...
• 10/11 District On Deck: NLDS Game 3: Cardinals 8, Nationals 0: The stage was set. Frank Robinson was in the house to throw out the first pitch. The weather was perfect. Playoff baseball had...
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen illWashington Nationals RP Craig Stammen (illness) is battling an illness....[+] Washington Nationals RP Craig Stammen (illness) is battling an illness.
• 10/9 Baseball Jerks: NLDS Game 2: Jordan Zimmermann’s Shaky Start Serves as a Bad Omen for Nationals: The St. Louis Cardinals got to Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann and they got to him early. In an MLB playoff season that was...
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• 8/11 District On Deck: Game 113: Nationals 9, Diamondbacks 1:   In a game where the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1, their seventh consecutive win, the Stephen...
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• 5/15 The Baseball Page: Nationals get back to winning; beat Padres 8-5: WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper hit his first big league home run and...
• 5/15 The Daily Catch: Bryce Harper Hits First Bomb; Nats Earn Another Stressful Curly W: This article is courtesy of our friends at The Nats Blog Written by: Joe Drugan The story line of Monday’s Washington Nationals...

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• 6/7 22gigantes.com: Giants beat Nats in 13 innings; Lincecum gets 1,000th career strikeout: Lincecum racks up career strikeout number 1,000 in the 2nd inning. Freddy Sanchez lined a two-out single to right in the...

• 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Washington Nationals: The Nationals are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series.  Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For...
• 4/13 Fanspeak.com: Zimmerman Heading to the D.L. Spells Trouble For Washington

• 3/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Two optioned Thursday: The Washington Nationals optioned C Jesus Flores and RP Craig Stammen to Triple-A Syracuse Thursday, March 24, according to The...[+] Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen in mix for long man role: Washington Nationals RP Craig Stammen is in the mix for a long relief role, reports Bill Ladson, of MLB.com. 'Stammen is competing...[+] for that spot (as a long reliever),' manager Jim Riggleman said.
• 3/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Agree to terms with 18 players: The Washington Nationals agreed to one-year contracts with Ps Ross Detwiler, Atahualpa Severino, Collin Balester, Brian Broderick,...[+] Adam Carr, Cole Kimball, Garrett Mock, Elvin Ramirez, Henry Rodriguez, Craig Stammen and Drew Storen; C Wilson Ramos; IFs Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and Chris Marrero; and OFs Roger Bernadina, Corey Brown and Nyjer Morgan Wednesday, March 2, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

• 1/23 Call to the Pen: Analyzing the Cubs/Nationals Tom Gorzelanny Trade: As we hurtle toward the start of spring training, a semi-major trade still crops up every now and then, as teams look to reshuffle...
• 1/23 Call to the Pen: Analyzing the Cubs/Nationals Tom Gorzelanny Trade: As we hurtle toward the start of spring training, a semi-major trade still crops up every now and then, as teams look to reshuffle...
• 1/21 Call to the Pen: Analyzing the Cubs/Nationals Tom Gorzelanny Trade: As we hurtle toward the start of spring training, a semi-major trade still crops up every now and then, as teams look to reshuffle...
• 1/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three fighting for last pitching spot: Washington Nationals Ps Elvin Ramirez, Craig Stammen and Collin Balester will be fighting for the last spot in the bullpen this...[+] spring, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.

• 12/27 B-R Blog: Site Features: Added BABIP to Pitching Season Finder as Additional Criteria: Last week, Adam from Lonestarball.com pointed out that while we offered Batting Average on Balls In Play (BABIP) as a sorting...

• 9/29 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Seek Top Starting Pitcher: The Nationals would like to add a leadoff hitter and re-sign Adam Dunn this offseason, but their main priority is starting pitching....

• 8/11 MLBTradeRumors: The Nationals' 2011 Rotation: The Nationals currently rank 13th in the NL with a 4.41 rotation ERA.  They've given starts to a dozen different pitchers, but...
• 8/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen moved to bullpen: The Washington Nationals have moved P Craig Stammen from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson....[+]
• 8/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Thursday's starting pitcher unknown: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said he is uncertain who will start Thursday, Aug. 12, according to Adam Kilgore of...[+] The Washington Post. SPs Livan Hernandez, Craig Stammen, Ross Detwiler and John Lannan are all under consideration to start.
• 8/6 Jason's Baseball Blog: Original Draft Series – Team #13: Washington Nationals: For those that missed the guidelines I am using for this series of posts, you can find them here. Team #13: Washington Nationals...

• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen picks up Friday win: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen (3-4) went 6 1/3 innings and gave up one run and five hits Friday, July 30, according to...[+] The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five in an 8-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
• 7/30 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Roy Oswalt gets a fairly easy first start for the Phillies as he takes on Craig Stammen and the Nationals in Washington. Roy comes...
• 7/27 Tomahawk Take: Braves Travel to Washington With Tuesday’s Matchup in Minds: The Braves must put a disappointing series behind them in Florida and move to Washington with a clear mind, and quick. They have...
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen pitches well in loss Sunday: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen fell to 2-4 on the year Sunday, July 18, after giving up one run through six innings to...[+] the Florida Marlins, reports The Associated Press. Stammen gave up six hits and three walks while fanning six.
• 7/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen roughed up Sunday: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen fell to 2-3 on the season Sunday, July 4, after he allowed seven runs through 3 1/3 innings...[+] to the New York Mets, reports The Associated Press. Stammen fanned three while giving up eight hits and three walks.

• 6/30 Tomahawk Take: Atlanta Braves Fall to the Nationals 7-2: Tuesday night was a reminder that Baseball is a long season and that no regular season game is really bigger than any other. The...
• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen pitches well Tuesday: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen improved to 2-2 on the season after allowing two runs through 7 1/3 innings to the Atlanta...[+] Braves Tuesday, June 29, reports The Associated Press. Stammed fanned four while walking two and giving up five hits.
• 6/29 Baseball Musings: Stammen Returns: Craig Stammen returned to the majors Tuesday and so did the Washington offense as they down the Braves 7-2. Craig allowed both...
• 6/29 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – June 29: I hope nobody starved to death… the diner isn’t being shut down, but I’ve not even had time to look at my own...
• 6/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen recalledThe Washington Nationals recalled SP Craig Stammen from the minors Tuesday, June 29, according to CBSSports.com. ...[+] The Washington Nationals recalled SP Craig Stammen from the minors Tuesday, June 29, according to CBSSports.com.
• 6/29 Tomahawk Take: Tim Hudson Out Duels Strasburg, Braves win 5-0: The much anti**** debut of Stephen Strasburg was well received in Atlanta. 42,889 fans made their way out to Turner Field and...
• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen to start Tuesday: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen will be recalled from the minors to start Tuesday, June 29, according to The Washington...[+] Post's Adam Kilgore. Stammen went 2-0 and gave up five earned runs in 20 innings in three starts for Triple-A Syracuse.
• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen or Matt Chico could be recalled for Tuesday start: The Washington Nationals are expected to recall either SP Craig Stammen or SP Matt Chico to start Tuesday, June 29, according...[+] to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. The team is expected to take a reliever off the 25-man roster as a corresponding move.
• 6/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen could enter rotation: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen could be used to start the game Tuesday, June 29, the first time the team will need a starter...[+] to replace SP John Lannan in the rotation, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 6/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen could be used in relief upon return to majors: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said minor league P Craig Stammen, currently playing for Triple-A Syracuse, could be...[+] used out of the bullpen when he returns to the major leagues, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen optionedWashington Nationals P Craig Stammen was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, The Associated Press reports. ...[+] Washington Nationals P Craig Stammen was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, The Associated Press reports.
• 6/6 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame June 6th, 2010: Today marks the 66th anniversary of the commencement of operation Overlord by the Allies. Coming one week after the official...

• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen remains winless: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen gave up three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the San Francisco...[+] Giants Thursday, May 27, and remains winless since April 19, according to The Associated Press.
• 5/27 Baseball Musings: Arsonist Brigade: One of the big improvements the Nationals made this season was in the bullpen. In 2009, going to the pen was equivalent to lighting...
• 5/27 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame May 27, 2010 Afternoon Edition: Afternoon baseball with a quartet of getaway dates. Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers Brett Myers vs. David BushCelebrate...
• 5/25 TetreaultVision: Take Me Out to the Ballgame May 20, 2010 Night Edition: The final nine games are played under the lights. And they have their work cut out for them to top the drama of the afternoon...
• 5/22 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – May 22: Edwin Encarnacion suddenly put his name back in the hat for guys to consider grabbing and keeping, with his 3-homer game yesterday...
• 5/19 Fungoes.net: Recap: Cardinals 3, Nationals 2: Just when it looked like Chris Carpenter was becoming a bona fide power pitcher, he tosses in a pitch-to-contact dandy against...
• 5/12 Baseball Musings: Stammen Self Pollinates: Mike Pelfrey loaded the bases with Nationals in the second without record an out. Coming up, however, was the bottom third of...
• 5/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen hurls quality start Friday: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings Friday, May 7, against the Florida...[+] Marlins, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out eight but ended up with a no-decision.
• 5/8 B-R Blog: Bibbidi Bobbidi BAbip: Batting Average on balls put into play (BAbip) is a pitcher's batting average allowed on batted balls ending a plate appearance...

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rotation shuffled: The Washington Nationals shuffled their rotation after their off day Thursday, April 29, according to The Washington Post's Adam...[+] Kilgore. SP Craig Stammen, who was originally scheduled to start Friday, April 30, will now start Saturday, May 1, on six days' rest. SP Scott Olsen will pitch on normal rest Friday.
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Craig Stammen hurls quality start Saturday: Washington Nationals SP Craig Stammen allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings Saturday, April 24, against the Los Angeles...[+] Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out three but ended up with a no-decision.