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'''Adam Samuel Oller''' (born October 17, 1994) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] forin the [[SeattleCleveland MarinersGuardians]] oforganization. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the [[Oakland Athletics]]. He was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] in the 20th round of the [[2016 Major League Baseball draft|2016 MLB draft]].

Oller was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] in the 20th round of the [[2016 Major League Baseball Draft]]. He signed with the Pirates for a $70,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://piratesprospects.com/2016/07/morning-report-a-closer-look-at-some-late-round-draft-picks.html|title=Morning Report: A Closer Look at Some Late Round Draft Picks|first=John|last=Dreker|date=July 17, 2016 }}</ref> He made his professional debut for the rookie-level [[Bristol Pirates]], posting a 4.45 ERA in 13 appearances. Oller spent the 2017 season with the [[Class A Short Season|Low–A]] [[West Virginia Black Bears]], pitching to a 1.59 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 45.1 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://piratesprospects.com/2017/11/adam-oller-quietly-had-an-impressive-season-for-morgantown.html|title=Adam Oller Quietly Had an Impressive Season for Morgantown|first=John|last=Dreker|date=November 17, 2017 }}</ref> In 2018, Oller split the year between the Low-A [[West Virginia Power]] and the High-A [[Bradenton Marauders]], struggling to a 6.29 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 73.0 innings of work across 29 contests between the two teams.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=oller-000ada | title=Adam Oller College, Amateur, Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History }}</ref> He was released by the Pirates organization on November 6, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/4237/adam-oller/ | title=Adam Oller Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America | date=March 12, 2022 }}</ref>

On March 12, 2022, the Mets traded Oller and [[J. T. Ginn]] to the [[Oakland Athletics]] in exchange for [[Chris Bassitt]].<ref>{{Cite webnews | url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/Pitcher-Adam-Oller-acquired-in-Chris-Bassitt-17002238.php | title=Pitcher Adam Oller, acquired in Chris Bassitt deal, 'ecstatic' for shot with A's | newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle | date=March 15, 2022 | last1=Kawahara | first1=By Matt }}</ref> On April 2, Oakland announced that Oller had made the [[Opening Day]] roster.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/adam-oller-makes-a-s-opening-day-roster | title=New beginning: Oller makes first MLB roster after winding journey | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref> Oller made his MLB debut on April 12 as the starting pitcher against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]]. Coincidentally, the starting pitcher for the Rays was [[Tommy Romero]], who was also making his MLB debut in the game.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://sportsnaut.com/both-starting-pitchers-making-mlb-debut-as-as-visit-rays/ | title=Both starting pitchers making MLB debut as A's visit Rays | newspaper=Sportsnaut | date=April 12, 2022 }}</ref> On July 25, Oller earned his first career win after pitching 5.0 innings against the [[Houston Astros]], allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=This A's rookie checked off another goal|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/adam-oller-gets-first-mlb-win|access-date=2023-05-25|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> He finished his rookie campaign with a 2–8 record and 6.30 ERA with 46 strikeouts in {{fraction|74|1|3}} innings pitched.

On July 12, 2023, Oller was claimed off waivers by the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Adam Oller: Claimed by Mariners|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-adam-oller-claimed-by-mariners/|access-date=July 12, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=July 12, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In 12 starts for the Triple–A [[Tacoma Rainiers]], he registered a 6–4 record and 5.51 ERA with 62 strikeouts in {{fraction|63|2|3}} innings pitched. Following the season on October 31, the Mariners removed Oller from their 40–man roster and sent him outright to Triple–A Tacoma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Adam Oller: Sent outright to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-adam-oller-sent-outright-to-tacoma/|access-date=October 31, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=October 31, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=May 14, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>