Kolton Reed Ingram (born October 21, 1996) is an American professional

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

Amateur career

Ingram attended

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in Locust Grove, Georgia. He attended

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and played

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for the Columbus State Cougars.

Detroit Tigers

The

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selected Ingram in the 37th round, with the 1,102nd overall selection, of the

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. He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Tigers. In 15 contests, he registered a 4.15 ERA with 28 strikeouts in innings pitched. Ingram did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. On July 3, 2020, Ingram was released by the Tigers.

Los Angeles Angels

On January 29, 2021, Ingram signed with the

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of the

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. Prior to the American Association season, on March 29, Ingram signed a minor league contract with the

organization. He split the 2021 season between the Single–A

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, High–A

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, and Double–A

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. In 36 cumulative appearances, he posted a 3.47 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 10 saves in innings of work. Ingram spent the 2022 season with Double–A Rocket City, appearing in 50 games and posting a 6–2 record and 2.67 ERA with 73 strikeouts and 10 saves in innings pitched. On November 15, 2022, the Angels added Ingram to their

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to protect him from the

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. Ingram was optioned to the Triple-A

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to start the 2023 season. He was later reassigned to the Double–A

, and posted a 2.63 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 2 saves in innings of work across 23 appearances. On June 15, 2023, Ingram was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, and made his debut two days later against the

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. Ingram entered the game in the seventh inning, with the Angels leading the Royals 8-2. Ingram got his first batter to fly out, but would then give up 2 hits and 2 walks before being replaced by Jacob Webb who gave up a double, allowing 2 more runners to score that were charged to Ingram. This began a comeback by the Royals, who would eventually win by a score of 10-9. In five games, Ingram pitched to an 8.44 ERA, though he did so with an above average 11.81 K/9. On January 29, 2024, Ingram was

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by the Angels.

New York Mets

On February 5, 2024, Ingram returned to the

organization when they claimed him off waivers from the Angels. However, the Tigers also designated him for assignment, on February 20. The

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claimed him off waivers on February 25. Ingram was optioned to the Triple–A

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to begin the 2024 season. After struggling to a 7.20 ERA across four games, he was designated for assignment on April 20.

Texas Rangers

On April 24, 2024, Ingram was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. He made two scoreless appearances for the Triple–A

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, striking out none and walking one in two innings. On May 8, he was designated for assignment following the acquisition of

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St. Louis Cardinals

On May 10, 2024, Ingram was claimed off waivers by the

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. In 14 games for the Triple–A

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, he logged a 3.93 ERA with 23 strikeouts and 3 saves. Ingram was designated for assignment following the promotion of Jacob Bosiokovic on June 30.

San Francisco Giants

On July 2, 2024, Ingram was claimed off waivers by the

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. On July 17, Ingram was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A

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. In 25 appearances for Sacramento, he posted a 4–2 record and 3.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 3 saves across innings pitched. Ingram elected free agency following the season on November 4.

Atlanta Braves

On November 19, 2024, Ingram signed a minor league contract with the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ingram, Kolton 1996 births Living people Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state) Columbus Clingstones players Columbus State Cougars baseball players Gulf Coast Tigers players Gwinnett Stripers players Inland Empire 66ers players Los Angeles Angels players Major League Baseball pitchers Memphis Redbirds players People from Stockbridge, Georgia Richmond Flying Squirrels players Rocket City Trash Pandas players Round Rock Express players Sacramento River Cats players Salt Lake Bees players Syracuse Mets players Tri-City Dust Devils players