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Workman attended the [[University of Texas]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[Texas Longhorns]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2010/mar/16/workman-horns-finding-a-groove/ |title=Workman, Horns finding a groove |publisher=Timesrecordnews.com |date=March 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2014}}</ref> The Red Sox drafted Workman in the second round, with the 57th pick of the 2010 draft, and signed him for a [[signing bonus]] of $800,000.<ref>{{cite web|last=Coman |first=Nick |url=http://www.nesn.com/2010/08/report-red-sox-sign-secondround-pick-brandon-workman.html |title=Red Sox sign second round pick Brandon Workman |publisher=Nesn.com |date=August 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2014}}</ref>
Workman attended the [[University of Texas]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[Texas Longhorns]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2010/mar/16/workman-horns-finding-a-groove/ |title=Workman, Horns finding a groove |publisher=Timesrecordnews.com |date=March 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2014}}</ref> The Red Sox drafted Workman in the second round, with the 57th pick of the 2010 draft, and signed him for a [[signing bonus]] of $800,000.<ref>{{cite web|last=Coman |first=Nick |url=http://www.nesn.com/2010/08/report-red-sox-sign-secondround-pick-brandon-workman.html |title=Red Sox sign second round pick Brandon Workman |publisher=Nesn.com |date=August 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2014}}</ref>


In 2012, Workman posted a 5-1 record for the Double-A [[Portland Sea Dogs]]. He was named the Red Sox's 2012 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, after leading the [[Carolina League]] in fewest baserunners per nine innings while ranking second in WHIP and fourth in ERA. He was promoted to the Triple-A [[Pawtucket Red Sox]] in 2013. He was promoted to Boston in July after a season-ending foot injury to [[Andrew Miller (baseball)|Andrew Miller]]. In his major league debut against the [[Seattle Mariners]], Workman pitched two innings, gave up three runs, and struck out four.
In 2012, Workman posted a 5-1 record for the Double-A [[Portland Sea Dogs]]. He was named the Red Sox's 2012 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, after leading the [[Carolina League]] in fewest baserunners per nine innings while ranking second in WHIP and fourth in ERA. He was promoted to the Triple-A [[Pawtucket Red Sox]] in 2013. He was promoted to Boston in July after a season-ending foot injury to [[Andrew Miller (baseball)|Andrew Miller]]. In his major league debut against the [[Seattle Mariners]], Workman pitched two innings, gave up three runs, and struck out four.


Workman would go on to be a core member of the Red Sox bullpen for the remainder of the 2013 season, posting a 6-3 record over 20 regular season appearances and not allowing an earned run over 7 postseason appearances. He pitched a perfect 8th inning in the decisive Game 6 of the [[2013 World Series]], setting up Boston closer [[Koji Uehara]]. Workman also recorded his first professional at-bat in Game 3 of the World Series, striking out on 3 consecutive pitches.
Workman would go on to be a core member of the Red Sox bullpen for the remainder of the 2013 season, posting a 6-3 record over 20 regular season appearances and not allowing an earned run over 7 postseason appearances. He pitched a perfect 8th inning in the decisive Game 6 of the [[2013 World Series]], setting up Boston closer [[Koji Uehara]]. Workman also recorded his first professional at-bat in Game 3 of the World Series, striking out on 3 consecutive pitches.


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Revision as of 02:09, 1 April 2014

Brandon Workman
Boston Red Sox – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-13) August 13, 1988 (age 35)
Bowie, Texas
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
debut
July 10, 2013, for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
(through 2013 season)
Win–loss record6-3
Earned run average4.97
Strikeouts47
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Brandon Workman (born August 13, 1988) is a professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.

Workman attended the University of Texas, where he played college baseball for the Texas Longhorns.[1] The Red Sox drafted Workman in the second round, with the 57th pick of the 2010 draft, and signed him for a signing bonus of $800,000.[2]

In 2012, Workman posted a 5-1 record for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. He was named the Red Sox's 2012 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, after leading the Carolina League in fewest baserunners per nine innings while ranking second in WHIP and fourth in ERA. He was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox in 2013. He was promoted to Boston in July after a season-ending foot injury to Andrew Miller. In his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners, Workman pitched two innings, gave up three runs, and struck out four.

Workman would go on to be a core member of the Red Sox bullpen for the remainder of the 2013 season, posting a 6-3 record over 20 regular season appearances and not allowing an earned run over 7 postseason appearances. He pitched a perfect 8th inning in the decisive Game 6 of the 2013 World Series, setting up Boston closer Koji Uehara. Workman also recorded his first professional at-bat in Game 3 of the World Series, striking out on 3 consecutive pitches.

References

  1. ^ "Workman, Horns finding a groove". Timesrecordnews.com. March 16, 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
  2. ^ Coman, Nick (August 16, 2010). "Red Sox sign second round pick Brandon Workman". Nesn.com. Retrieved January 2, 2014.

External links

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