Brandon Waddell
Brandon Waddell | |
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Doosan Bears – No. 48 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. | June 3, 1994|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: August 14, 2020, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
KBO: August 5, 2022, for the Doosan Bears | |
CPBL: April 1, 2023, for the Rakuten Monkeys | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 5.68 |
Strikeouts | 9 |
KBO statistics (through May 25, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 21–9 |
Earned run average | 2.88 |
Strikeouts | 186 |
CPBL statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 5–5 |
Earned run average | 3.30 |
Strikeouts | 60 |
Teams | |
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Brandon David Waddell (born June 3, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Rakuten Monkeys.
Career
Amateur career
Waddell attended
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On August 9, 2020, Waddell had his contract selected to the
Minnesota Twins
On October 30, 2020, the
Baltimore Orioles
On May 8, 2021, Waddell was claimed off of waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[15] Waddell pitched 1.0 scoreless inning for Baltimore before being designated for assignment on June 4.[16]
St. Louis Cardinals
On June 6, 2021, Waddell was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals.[17] Waddell made 4 appearances for the Cardinals in 2021, going 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 7 strikeouts. On April 4, 2022, Waddell was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. He was outrighted to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds on April 7.[18] He was released on July 13.
Doosan Bears
On July 17, 2022, Waddell signed with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization. He made 11 starts for Doosan down the stretch, logging a 5-3 record and 3.60 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 65 innings pitched.
Rakuten Monkeys
On January 14, 2023, Waddell signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[19] On April 1, Waddell started an Opening Day victory for the Monkeys in his CPBL debut.[20] In 12 starts for Rakuten, he registered a 5–5 record and 3.30 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 71.0 innings pitched.
Doosan Bears (second stint)
On June 12, 2023, the Monkeys completed a contract transfer with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League, with Waddell set to report to Doosan on June 16 after one final start with the Monkeys.[21] In 18 starts for Doosan, he registered an 11–3 record and 2.49 ERA with 100 strikeouts across 104+2⁄3 innings of work.
On December 21, 2023, Waddell re–signed with the Bears on a one–year, $1 million contract.[22]
References
- ^ a b "While taking down opposing batters, Waddell completes UVa degree in three years". The Daily Progress. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Brandon Waddell, Virginia beat Vanderbilt, send CWS to decisive Game 3". MLB.com. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "UVa's Brandon Waddell is ready for one last start". Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Sherman: Virginia turns to its consistent star". June 24, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Brandon Waddell Signs with Pittsburgh Pirates". Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ Murray, Todd (August 16, 2015). "It's all about competing for Bears' Waddell". The Dominion Post. Archived from the original on September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Waddell has solid debut against Trenton – AltoonaMirror.com – Altoona, PA – News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information – The Altoona Mirror". Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Brandon Waddell Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ Conlin, Bennett (September 18, 2020). "Former Virginia star Brandon Waddell looks to build off MLB debut". The Daily Progress. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Miller, Phil (October 31, 2020). "Twins pick up two pitchers: starter Brandon Waddell, reliever Ian Gibaut". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Twins Claim Kyle Garlick, Designate Brandon Waddell". MLB Trade Rumors. February 11, 2021.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/13/21". MLB Trade Rumors. February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Twins Select Brandon Waddell, Place Brent Rooker On IL". MLB Trade Rumors. April 7, 2021.
- ^ "Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List, Recall Trevor Larnach". MLB Trade Rumors. May 7, 2021.
- ^ Zencka, TC (May 8, 2021). "Latest Roster Moves From Twins, Orioles". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Orioles Make Several Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cardinals Claim Brandon Waddell, Outright Tyler Webb". MLB Trade Rumors. June 6, 2021.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (April 7, 2022). "Cardinals Outright Brandon Waddell". MLB TradeRumors. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ Yen, William; Hsieh, Ching-wen (January 14, 2023). "CPBL's Rakuten Monkeys sign American southpaw Brandon Waddell". Central News Agency. Retrieved January 14, 2023. Republished by the Taipei Times
- ^ Yang, Chi-fang; Chao, Yen-hsiang (April 2, 2023). "Pinch-hit homer powers Monkeys past Brothers in CPBL season opener". Central News Agency. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "KBO's Doosan Bears Sign Brandon Waddell from CPBL". cpblstats.com. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Doosan Bears are fifth KBO team to reach foreign player max". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)