The Baltimore Orioles organization have purchased the contract of pitcher Stephen Still, formerly of Tri-City ValleyCats of the Frontier League, yesterday the association announced via X.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Still led the Frontier League with 18 strikeouts across 11 innings in two starts in the 2026 season.
Expressing gratitude for his time in Troy, New York, Still, who Baltimore has assigned to the Delmarva Shorebirds (Single-A), is looking forward to opening a new door to an opportunity within the Orioles’ farm system.
“I have loved every single second of my time with the ValleyCats,” Still said on the ValleyCats’ website. “First, and very much foremost, I need to thank the fans who have supported both me and the team since I have been here. I have made lifelong memories and friends here and am so thankful I have been able to share this time with the best fans in the Frontier League, “At the same time, I am excited to take on this new challenge. I am so thankful to the Orioles organization for this opportunity to take the next step in my career.”
The six-foot-three, 200-pound, 24-year-old from Louisiana enjoyed a stellar season with the ValleyCats in 2025, leading the Frontier League with 13 victories in 16 starts and a total of 19 appearances. Also, Still posted a 3.89 ERA in 108.2 innings (2 complete games) with 97 strikeouts, 44 walks, and a 1.454 WHIP.
“The ValleyCats are thrilled to see Stephen get this well-deserved opportunity and wish him all the best with the Baltimore Orioles,” Tri-City General Manager Matt Callahan said. “He has been a great contributor to the ValleyCats organization both on the field and in the clubhouse. As much as we will miss Stephen here in Tri-City, we are also committed to developing talented players and providing opportunities for players to move forward with their careers.”
Before that, Still took the mound for the Grand Junction Jackalopes of the Pioneer League in 2024 and went 5-5 in 14 starts (18 appearances) and whiffed 117 batters while walking just 32.
Still played his college ball with the Loyola New Orleans Wolfpack of the Southern States Athletic Conference.
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