Dustin Richardson

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Dustin Richardson
Richardson in 2009
Toronto Maple Leafs
Pitcher
Born: (1984-01-09) January 9, 1984 (age 40)
Newton, Kansas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 28, 2009, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2010 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.31
Strikeouts12
Teams

Dustin A. Richardson (born January 9, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox.

Career

Amateur career

Richardson attended

Cowley County Community College and Texas Tech University
.

Boston Red Sox

Richardson was drafted in the fifth round of the

Eastern League, and was invited to his first Major League spring training in 2009
.

Richardson made his MLB debut with 1.1 innings of scoreless relief against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 28, 2009. He pitched in three games in 2009 and 26 in 2010 for the Red Sox, with a 4.15 ERA.

Florida Marlins

On November 12, 2010, Richardson was traded to the

New Orleans Zephyrs with a 3.66 ERA. He was designated for assignment on June 17, 2011.[2]

Atlanta Braves

Richardson was claimed off waivers by the

Gwinnett Braves, where he had a 6.00 ERA in 23 games.[3]
He was released on January 6, 2012.

On January 25, 2012, Major League Baseball announced that, effective upon his signing by a major league team, Richardson would be suspended for 50 games for violating MLB's drug policy, having tested positive for amphetamine,

Methandienone, Metenolone, and Trenbolone.[4]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

After beginning the 2013 season with the

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 15, 2013. He was assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake
. In 20 games in 2013 he had a 6.47 ERA, and he returned in 2014 to Salt Lake and was 3-3 with a 7.69 ERA in 36 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers

In February 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the

Oklahoma City Dodgers and was 2–0 with a 2.08 ERA.[5]

Long Island Ducks

On June 15, 2016, Richardson signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He re-signed on September 8, 2017. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.

York Revolution

On August 20, 2018, Richardson signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He re-signed with the team for the 2019 season. Richardson became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs

On July 4, 2023, Richardson signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL).[6] In 7 appearances for the club, he struggled to a 7.83 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 10+1⁄3 innings of work.

On April 21, 2024, Richardson re–signed with the Maple Leafs.[7]

Personal

As part of the television show

Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball
team.

References

  1. ^ "Red Sox acquire lefty Miller for Richardson". MLB.com. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. ^ Dierkes, Tim. "Dustin Richardson Designated For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  3. ^ Axisa, Mike. "Braves Claim Dustin Richardson". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Former Red Sox Pitcher Dustin Richardson Suspended 50 Games". sbnation.com. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  5. ^ "Dustin Richardson minor league statistics & history". Baseball Reference.
  6. ^ "2023 Transactions". theibl.ca. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "2024 Transactions". theibl.ca. Retrieved April 22, 2024.

External links

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