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{{short description|American baseball player}}
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1988)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Garrett Richards
| name = Garrett Richards
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| image_size = 270px
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| caption = Richards with the Los Angeles Angels
| caption = Richards with the Los Angeles Angels
| team = Boston Red Sox
| team =
| number = 43
| number =
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|5|27}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|5|27}}
| birth_place = [[Riverside, California]]
| birth_place = [[Riverside, California]], U.S.
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
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| debutyear = 2011
| debutyear = 2011
| debutteam = Los Angeles Angels
| debutteam = Los Angeles Angels
| finalleague = MLB
| statyear = September 21, 2021
| finaldate = August 16
| finalyear = 2022
| finalteam = Texas Rangers
| statleague = MLB
| statleague = MLB
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 54-48
| stat1value = 55–50
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value = 3.76
| stat2value = 3.87
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value = 814
| stat3value = 853
| teams =
| teams =
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2018}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2018}})
* [[San Diego Padres]] ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2020}})
* [[San Diego Padres]] ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2020}})
* [[Boston Red Sox]] ({{mlby|2021}}–present)
* [[Boston Red Sox]] ({{mlby|2021}})
* [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{mlby|2022}})
|highlights=
|highlights=
* Pitched an [[immaculate inning]] on June 4, 2014
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}}


'''Garrett Thomas Richards''' (born May 27, 1988) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Boston Red Sox]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] and [[San Diego Padres]].
'''Garrett Thomas Richards''' (born May 27, 1988) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Los Angeles Angels]], [[San Diego Padres]], [[Boston Red Sox]] and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Richards attended [[Edmond Memorial High School]] in [[Edmond, Oklahoma]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://oklahoman.com/article/3593546/garrett-richards-former-edmond-memorial-and-ou-player-loses-big-league-debut/|title=Garrett Richards, former Edmond Memorial and OU player, loses big league debut|date=August 10, 2011|website=Oklahoman.com}}</ref> where he was a four-year [[letterwinner]]. His best season was in 2005, where he pitched to a 8–5 [[win-loss record (pitching)|win-loss record]] with a 2.97 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 106 [[strikeout]]s. The team won regional championships in 2005 and 2006.
Richards attended [[Edmond Memorial High School]] in [[Edmond, Oklahoma]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://oklahoman.com/article/3593546/garrett-richards-former-edmond-memorial-and-ou-player-loses-big-league-debut/|title=Garrett Richards, former Edmond Memorial and OU player, loses big league debut|date=August 10, 2011|website=Oklahoman.com}}</ref> where he was a four-year [[letterwinner]]. His best season was in 2005, where he pitched to a 8–5 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 2.97 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 106 [[strikeout]]s. The team won regional championships in 2005 and 2006.


[[Draft (sports)|Undrafted]] out of high school, Richards attended the [[University of Oklahoma]] and played [[college baseball]] for the [[Oklahoma Sooners baseball|Oklahoma Sooners]]. In 2007, his freshman year, he recorded nine saves, the fourth most in team history. That summer, he played with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref> In 2008, he made his first career collegiate start. He played the summer with the [[Mat-Su Miners]] of the [[Alaska Baseball League]]. As a full-time starter in 2009, Richards led the team in strikeouts (85) and wins (9).<ref>[http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/richards_garrett00.html Garrett Richards] ''[[University of Oklahoma]]''</ref>
[[Draft (sports)|Undrafted]] out of high school, Richards attended the [[University of Oklahoma]] and played [[college baseball]] for the [[Oklahoma Sooners baseball|Oklahoma Sooners]]. In 2007, his freshman year, he recorded nine saves, the fourth most in team history. That summer, he played with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2007&T=cotuit%20kettleers |title=2007 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref> In 2008, he made his first career collegiate start. He played the summer with the [[Mat-Su Miners]] of the [[Alaska Baseball League]]. As a full-time starter in 2009, Richards led the team in strikeouts (85) and wins (9).<ref>[http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/richards_garrett00.html Garrett Richards] ''[[University of Oklahoma]]''</ref>

His father is DJ LeMahieu


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Minor Leagues===
===Minor Leagues===
The [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] selected Richards with the 42nd overall selection in the [[2009 Major League Baseball draft]]. He signed with the Angels, receiving a $802,800 [[signing bonus]].<ref>[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=572070 Garrett Richards] ''Minor League Baseball''</ref> He made his professional debut with Rookie level [[Orem Owlz|Orem]], going 3–1 with a 1.53 ERA and a 7.50 strikeout to walk ratio. He started 2010 with Single-A [[Cedar Rapids Kernels|Cedar Rapids]], going 8–4 in 19 starts, earning a [[Midwest League]] All-Star selection. However, his walk total (34) did significantly rise in comparison to his strikeout total (108). He earned a mid-season promotion to High-A [[Rancho Cucamonga Quakes|Rancho Cucamonga]], going 4–1 with a 3.89 ERA in seven starts. He started 2011 with Double-A [[Arkansas Travelers|Arkansas]], going 12–2 with a 3.06 ERA and three complete games in 21 starts, earning a [[Texas League]] All-Star selection.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=richar001gar Garrett Richards] ''[[Baseball-reference.com]]''</ref>
The [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] selected Richards with the 42nd overall selection in the [[2009 Major League Baseball draft]]. He signed with the Angels, receiving a $802,800 [[signing bonus]].<ref>[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=572070 Garrett Richards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015181737/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=572070 |date=2011-10-15 }} ''Minor League Baseball''</ref> He made his professional debut with Rookie level [[Orem Owlz|Orem]], going 3–1 with a 1.53 ERA and a 7.50 strikeout to walk ratio. He started 2010 with Single-A [[Cedar Rapids Kernels|Cedar Rapids]], going 8–4 in 19 starts, earning a [[Midwest League]] All-Star selection. However, his walk total (34) did significantly rise in comparison to his strikeout total (108). He earned a mid-season promotion to High-A [[Rancho Cucamonga Quakes|Rancho Cucamonga]], going 4–1 with a 3.89 ERA in seven starts. He started 2011 with Double-A [[Arkansas Travelers|Arkansas]], going 12–2 with a 3.06 ERA and three complete games in 21 starts, earning a [[Texas League]] All-Star selection.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=richar001gar Garrett Richards] ''[[Baseball-reference.com]]''</ref>


===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels===
===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels===
On August 10, 2011, Richards was called up to take the rotation spot of [[Joel Piñeiro]], filling in for the suspended [[Jered Weaver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/08/angels-garrett-richards.html|title=Angels call up Garrett Richards for 'one start or 10'|last=Shaikin|first=Bill|date=August 9, 2011|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=August 10, 2011}}</ref> His major league debut did not go well, as Richards took the loss to the [[New York Yankees]], giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings pitched. His ERA after the game was a high 10.80. During his call-up in 2011, he pitched in seven games, starting three, and went 0–2 with a 5.79 ERA.
On August 10, 2011, Richards was called up to take the rotation spot of [[Joel Piñeiro]], filling in for the suspended [[Jered Weaver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/08/angels-garrett-richards.html|title=Angels call up Garrett Richards for 'one start or 10'|last=Shaikin|first=Bill|date=August 9, 2011|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=August 10, 2011}}</ref> His major league debut did not go well, as Richards took the loss to the [[New York Yankees]], giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings pitched. His ERA after the game was a high 10.80. During his call-up in 2011, he pitched in seven games, starting three, and went 0–2 with a 5.79 ERA.


In 10 starts during 2012 for the Angels Triple-A affiliate, the [[Salt Lake Bees]], Richards was 5–2 with a 4.31 ERA, striking out 48 while walking 29. He was called up by the Angels on June 5, 2012 to replace [[Jered Weaver]] who was placed in the 15-day disabled list<ref>McIntyre, Joe (May 29, 2012). ''[http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120529&content_id=32449230&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Richards feels more prepared in return to Halos]'', [http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ana losangeles.angels.mlb.com], accessed 2012-06-05.</ref> and won his first major league game against the Seattle Mariners pitching seven strong innings allowing only one earned run.<ref>Associated Press (June 5, 2012). ''[http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320605103 Mark Trumbo's two homers, four RBIs propel Angels past Mariners.]'' [[ESPN.com]], accessed, 2012-06-05.</ref> Making 30 appearances (9 starts) in 2012, Richards finished with a 4–3 record and a 4.69 ERA.
In 10 starts during 2012 for the Angels Triple-A affiliate, the [[Salt Lake Bees]], Richards was 5–2 with a 4.31 ERA, striking out 48 while walking 29. He was called up by the Angels on June 5, 2012 to replace [[Jered Weaver]] who was placed in the 15-day disabled list<ref>McIntyre, Joe (May 29, 2012). ''[http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120529&content_id=32449230&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Richards feels more prepared in return to Halos]'', [http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ana losangeles.angels.mlb.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115231140/http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ana |date=2014-11-15 }}, accessed 2012-06-05.</ref> and won his first major league game against the [[Seattle Mariners]], pitching seven strong innings and allowing only one earned run.<ref>Associated Press (June 5, 2012). ''[http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320605103 Mark Trumbo's two homers, four RBIs propel Angels past Mariners.]'' [[ESPN.com]], accessed, 2012-06-05.</ref> Making 30 appearances (9 starts) in 2012, Richards finished with a 4–3 record and a 4.69 ERA.


In 2013, Richards made 47 appearances (17 starts) with a 7–8 record and a 4.16 ERA.
In 2013, Richards made 47 appearances (17 starts) with a 7–8 record and a 4.16 ERA.
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On August 20, 2014, Richards suffered a knee injury while attempting to complete a double play at first base at [[Fenway Park]] during a game against the [[Boston Red Sox]]. He had to be carted off the field.<ref name=Knee>{{cite web|last1=DiGiovanna|first1=Mike|title=Angels ace Garrett Richards suffers knee injury against Red Sox|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-angels-garrett-richards-leg-injury-20140820-story.html|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=August 20, 2014}}</ref> Richards was diagnosed with a torn [[patellar tendon]] in his left knee and it prematurely ended his 2014 season. He underwent surgery on August 22. The rehabilitation from the injury required between six and nine months.<ref>ESPN (August 23, 2014). ''[http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/11395359/garrett-richards-los-angeles-angels-recovering-following-surgery Garrett Richards has knee surgery]''</ref> He made 26 starts in 2014, finishing 13–4 with a 2.61 ERA but threw an MLB-leading 22 [[wild pitch]]es.
On August 20, 2014, Richards suffered a knee injury while attempting to complete a double play at first base at [[Fenway Park]] during a game against the [[Boston Red Sox]]. He had to be carted off the field.<ref name=Knee>{{cite web|last1=DiGiovanna|first1=Mike|title=Angels ace Garrett Richards suffers knee injury against Red Sox|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-angels-garrett-richards-leg-injury-20140820-story.html|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=August 20, 2014}}</ref> Richards was diagnosed with a torn [[patellar tendon]] in his left knee and it prematurely ended his 2014 season. He underwent surgery on August 22. The rehabilitation from the injury required between six and nine months.<ref>ESPN (August 23, 2014). ''[http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/11395359/garrett-richards-los-angeles-angels-recovering-following-surgery Garrett Richards has knee surgery]''</ref> He made 26 starts in 2014, finishing 13–4 with a 2.61 ERA but threw an MLB-leading 22 [[wild pitch]]es.


On April 19, 2015, Richards was activated from the disabled list, and made his first start of the season. He made 32 starts and again led the MLB with wild pitches thrown, totaling 17 wild pitches. His record was 15–12 with a 3.65 ERA.
On April 19, 2015, Richards was activated from the disabled list, and made his first start of the season. He made 32 starts and again led MLB with wild pitches thrown, totaling 17 wild pitches. His record was 15–12 with a 3.65 ERA.


Richards' 2016 season became short-lived as he made only 6 starts with a 1–3 record and a 2.34 ERA. On May 6, 2016, Richards was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-garrett-richards-tommy-john-surgery-20160506-story.html|title=Garrett Richards' torn elbow ligament devastates an already fragile Angels rotation|date=May 7, 2016|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The injury required surgery, meaning that Richards would take no further part in baseball activities for the remainder of the 2016 season. He did not get Tommy John surgery, instead he opted for a newer biometrics surgery. Richards' 2017 was also cut short due to injury, only appearing in six starts.
Richards' 2016 season became short-lived as he made only 6 starts with a 1–3 record and a 2.34 ERA. On May 6, 2016, Richards was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-garrett-richards-tommy-john-surgery-20160506-story.html|title=Garrett Richards' torn elbow ligament devastates an already fragile Angels rotation|date=May 7, 2016|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The injury required surgery, meaning that Richards would take no further part in baseball activities for the remainder of the 2016 season. He did not get Tommy John surgery, instead he opted for a newer biometrics surgery. Richards' 2017 was also cut short due to injury, only appearing in six starts.
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===San Diego Padres===
===San Diego Padres===
On December 7, 2018, Richards signed a two-year contract with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-padres-sign-garrett-richards-to-a-two-year-deal-reports-say/|title=MLB free agency: San Diego Padres sign Garrett Richards to a two-year deal|website=CBSSports.com|language=en|access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> He appeared in his first game for the Padres on September 16, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/garrett-richards-makes-first-big-league-start-since-undergoing-tommy-john-surgery-shows-promise-in-padres-debut/|title=Garrett Richards makes first big-league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery, shows promise in Padres debut|website=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=September 16, 2019|author=R.J. Anderson|access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref> With the 2019 Padres, Richards appeared in three games, all starts, accruing an 0–1 record with an 8.31 ERA.<ref name=br/> He began the 2020 season in the rotation, but towards the end of the season was moved to the bullpen, finishing with a 2–2 record in 14 games (10 starts) with a 4.03 ERA.<ref name=br/> He made four appearances out of the bullpen during the playoffs, allowing two runs in {{frac|2|2|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> Richards became a [[free agent]] on October 28, 2020.<ref name=br>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/richaga01.shtml |title=Garrett Richards Stats |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |access-date=January 29, 2021}}</ref>
On December 7, 2018, Richards signed a two-year contract with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-padres-sign-garrett-richards-to-a-two-year-deal-reports-say/|title=MLB free agency: San Diego Padres sign Garrett Richards to a two-year deal|website=CBSSports.com|date=8 December 2018 |language=en|access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> He appeared in his first game for the Padres on September 16, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/garrett-richards-makes-first-big-league-start-since-undergoing-tommy-john-surgery-shows-promise-in-padres-debut/|title=Garrett Richards makes first big-league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery, shows promise in Padres debut|website=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=September 16, 2019|author=R.J. Anderson|access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref> With the 2019 Padres, Richards appeared in three games, all starts, accruing an 0–1 record with an 8.31 ERA.<ref name=br/> He began the 2020 season in the rotation, but towards the end of the season was moved to the bullpen, finishing with a 2–2 record in 14 games (10 starts) with a 4.03 ERA.<ref name=br/> He made four appearances out of the bullpen during the playoffs, allowing two runs in {{frac|2|2|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> Richards became a [[free agent]] on October 28, 2020.<ref name=br/>


===Boston Red Sox===
===Boston Red Sox===
On February 3, 2021, Richards officially signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the [[Boston Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/03/red-sox-announce-signing-of-veteran-starter-garrett-richards/ |title=Red Sox announce signing of veteran starter Garrett Richards |first=Steve |last=Hewitt |website=[[Boston Herald]] |date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=February 4, 2021}}</ref> He made his Red Sox debut on April 4, taking the loss in a start against the [[Baltimore Orioles]] after allowing six runs on seven hits in two innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401227090 |title=Orioles vs. Red Sox |website=ESPN.com |date=April 4, 2021 |access-date=April 4, 2021}}</ref> On June 16, Richards notched his first MLB career hit, an RBI double off of [[Atlanta Braves]] starter [[Ian Anderson (baseball)|Ian Anderson]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/video/ian-anderson-in-play-run-s-to-garrett-richards |title=Garrett Richards' 1st hit and RBI |website=MLB.com |date=June 16, 2021 |accessdate=August 12, 2021}}</ref> In late June he was one of several pitchers who complained about the sudden rule changes regarding spider tack.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boston Red Sox Garret Richards Rips MLB for New Foreign Substances Rules…..
On February 3, 2021, Richards officially signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the [[Boston Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/03/red-sox-announce-signing-of-veteran-starter-garrett-richards/ |title=Red Sox announce signing of veteran starter Garrett Richards |first=Steve |last=Hewitt |website=[[Boston Herald]] |date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=February 4, 2021}}</ref> He made his Red Sox debut on April 4, taking the loss in a start against the [[Baltimore Orioles]] after allowing six runs on seven hits in two innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401227090 |title=Orioles vs. Red Sox |website=ESPN.com |date=April 4, 2021 |access-date=April 4, 2021}}</ref> On June 16, Richards notched his first MLB career hit, an RBI double off of [[Atlanta Braves]] starter [[Ian Anderson (baseball)|Ian Anderson]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/video/ian-anderson-in-play-run-s-to-garrett-richards |title=Garrett Richards' 1st hit and RBI |website=MLB.com |date=June 16, 2021 |accessdate=August 12, 2021}}</ref> In late June, he was one of several pitchers who complained about [[2021 pitch doctoring controversy|sudden rule changes]] regarding [[Cheating in baseball#Grip enhancers|foreign substances]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Boston Red Sox's Garrett Richards rips MLB for new foreign substance rules: 'I'm just grateful that I got this far into my career before we're at this point' |website=MassLive |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |date=June 17, 2021 |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/06/boston-red-soxs-garrett-richards-rips-mlb-for-new-foreign-substance-rules-im-just-grateful-that-i-got-this-far-into-my-career-before-were-at-this-point.html}}</ref> After compiling a 6–7 record in 22 starts with a 5.22 ERA, he was moved to Boston's bullpen on August 11.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/red-sox-garrett-richards-moved-bullpen-alex-cora-says |title=Garrett Richards is latest Red Sox starter to move to bullpen |first=Jake |last=Levin |website=[[NBC Sports]] |date=August 11, 2021 |accessdate=August 12, 2021}}</ref> This move occurred days before the return of starter [[Chris Sale]], who made his first appearance of the season on August 14.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=salech01&t=p&year=2021 |title=Chris Sale 2021 Pitching Game Logs |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |accessdate=November 5, 2021}}</ref> Richards made six relief appearances through the end of August, allowing only a single run in {{frac|10|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=richaga01&t=p&year=2021 |title=Garrett Richards 2021 Pitching Game Logs |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |accessdate=November 5, 2021}}</ref> Overall during the regular season, Richards made 40 appearances (22 starts) while compiling a 7–8 record with 4.87 ERA and three [[Save (baseball)|save]]s; he struck out 115 batters in {{frac|136|2|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> He made one postseason appearance, pitching {{frac|1|3}} of an inning against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in the [[2021 American League Division Series|Division Series]].<ref name=br>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/richaga01.shtml |title=Garrett Richards Stats |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |access-date=November 5, 2021}}</ref> On November 7, the team declined to exercise their $10 million option on Richards for 2022, making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/07/sports/red-sox-option-decisions-deadline/ |title=J.D. Martinez, Christian Vázquez to remain with Red Sox, while Eduardo Rodriguez receives qualifying offer |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=[[The Boston Globe]] |url-access=limited |date=November 7, 2021 |accessdate=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
|publisher=MassLive by Chris Cotillo
|date=17 June 2021
|url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/06/boston-red-soxs-garrett-richards-rips-mlb-for-new-foreign-substance-rules-im-just-grateful-that-i-got-this-far-into-my-career-before-were-at-this-point.html
|url-status=live}}</ref> After compiling a 6–7 record in 22 starts with a 5.22 ERA, he was moved to Boston's bullpen on August 11.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/red-sox-garrett-richards-moved-bullpen-alex-cora-says |title=Garrett Richards is latest Red Sox starter to move to bullpen |first=Jake |last=Levin |website=[[NBC Sports]] |date=August 11, 2021 |accessdate=August 12, 2021}}</ref> This move occurred around the same time as the return of [[Chris Sale]], who made his first appearance August 14.


===Texas Rangers===
By end of the month he had become a valuable, much needed addition to the Red Sox bullpen, which had been struggling. In his first seven relief appearances, six of which were one inning or longer, he pitched 13 1/3 innings and gave up only one run while earning two saves.
On March 20, 2022, Richards officially signed a one-year contract with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Ranger]]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/rangers-sign-garrett-richards|title=Rangers add RHP Garrett Richards as relief option|date=March 20, 2022|accessdate=March 20, 2022}}</ref> On August 17, Richards was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and became a free agent on August 23.


==Pitching style==
==Pitching style==
Richards leads with [[four-seam fastball|four-seam]] and [[two-seam fastball]]s at mid-90s mph (tops out at 99) with running action. He also has a [[changeup]] to lefties, a [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] to righties, and a [[curveball]]. Joe Girardi, known for serving as [[Baseball manager|manager]] of the [[New York Yankees]], noted that Richards' fastball is exceptional because "its movement... is not consistent".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=572070|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Garrett Richards|publisher=Brooks Baseball|access-date=June 12, 2012}}</ref> In 2018, he led the MLB in average spin rate for sliders (2919 rpm) and curveballs (3253 rpm).<ref>{{Citation|last=MLB Network|title=Spinning the Curveball with Al Leiter|date=May 6, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2GCJdULqY4|access-date=May 22, 2019}}</ref>
Richards leads with [[four-seam fastball|four-seam]] and [[two-seam fastball]]s at mid-90s mph (tops out at 99) with running action. He also has a [[changeup]] to lefties, a [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] to righties, and a [[curveball]]. Joe Girardi, known for serving as [[Baseball manager|manager]] of the [[New York Yankees]], noted that Richards' fastball is exceptional because "its movement... is not consistent".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=572070|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Garrett Richards|publisher=Brooks Baseball|access-date=June 12, 2012}}</ref> In 2018, he led MLB in average spin rate for sliders (2919 rpm) and curveballs (3253 rpm).<ref>{{Citation|last=MLB Network|title=Spinning the Curveball with Al Leiter|date=May 6, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2GCJdULqY4|access-date=May 22, 2019}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 15:52, 13 February 2024

Garrett Richards
Richards with the Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (1988-05-27) May 27, 1988 (age 36)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 10, 2011, for the Los Angeles Angels
Last MLB appearance
August 16, 2022, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record55–50
Earned run average3.87
Strikeouts853
Teams

Garrett Thomas Richards (born May 27, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers.

Amateur career[edit]

Richards attended Edmond Memorial High School in Edmond, Oklahoma,[1] where he was a four-year letterwinner. His best season was in 2005, where he pitched to a 8–5 win–loss record with a 2.97 earned run average (ERA) and 106 strikeouts. The team won regional championships in 2005 and 2006.

Undrafted out of high school, Richards attended the University of Oklahoma and played college baseball for the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2007, his freshman year, he recorded nine saves, the fourth most in team history. That summer, he played with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2][3] In 2008, he made his first career collegiate start. He played the summer with the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaska Baseball League. As a full-time starter in 2009, Richards led the team in strikeouts (85) and wins (9).[4]

Professional career[edit]

Minor Leagues[edit]

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Richards with the 42nd overall selection in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Angels, receiving a $802,800 signing bonus.[5] He made his professional debut with Rookie level Orem, going 3–1 with a 1.53 ERA and a 7.50 strikeout to walk ratio. He started 2010 with Single-A Cedar Rapids, going 8–4 in 19 starts, earning a Midwest League All-Star selection. However, his walk total (34) did significantly rise in comparison to his strikeout total (108). He earned a mid-season promotion to High-A Rancho Cucamonga, going 4–1 with a 3.89 ERA in seven starts. He started 2011 with Double-A Arkansas, going 12–2 with a 3.06 ERA and three complete games in 21 starts, earning a Texas League All-Star selection.[6]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels[edit]

On August 10, 2011, Richards was called up to take the rotation spot of Joel Piñeiro, filling in for the suspended Jered Weaver.[7] His major league debut did not go well, as Richards took the loss to the New York Yankees, giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings pitched. His ERA after the game was a high 10.80. During his call-up in 2011, he pitched in seven games, starting three, and went 0–2 with a 5.79 ERA.

In 10 starts during 2012 for the Angels Triple-A affiliate, the Salt Lake Bees, Richards was 5–2 with a 4.31 ERA, striking out 48 while walking 29. He was called up by the Angels on June 5, 2012 to replace Jered Weaver who was placed in the 15-day disabled list[8] and won his first major league game against the Seattle Mariners, pitching seven strong innings and allowing only one earned run.[9] Making 30 appearances (9 starts) in 2012, Richards finished with a 4–3 record and a 4.69 ERA.

In 2013, Richards made 47 appearances (17 starts) with a 7–8 record and a 4.16 ERA.

Richards in 2013

On June 4, 2014, Richards pitched an immaculate inning against the Houston Astros, striking out Jon Singleton, Matt Dominguez, and Chris Carter in order on nine pitches. In the week prior to the 2014 All-Star Game, Richards was selected as a final vote nominee, finishing second in voting to Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox. On August 4, 2014, Richards pitched his first career shutout, allowing only five hits and no runs over nine innings, against the L.A. Dodgers.[10]

On August 20, 2014, Richards suffered a knee injury while attempting to complete a double play at first base at Fenway Park during a game against the Boston Red Sox. He had to be carted off the field.[11] Richards was diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee and it prematurely ended his 2014 season. He underwent surgery on August 22. The rehabilitation from the injury required between six and nine months.[12] He made 26 starts in 2014, finishing 13–4 with a 2.61 ERA but threw an MLB-leading 22 wild pitches.

On April 19, 2015, Richards was activated from the disabled list, and made his first start of the season. He made 32 starts and again led MLB with wild pitches thrown, totaling 17 wild pitches. His record was 15–12 with a 3.65 ERA.

Richards' 2016 season became short-lived as he made only 6 starts with a 1–3 record and a 2.34 ERA. On May 6, 2016, Richards was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow.[13] The injury required surgery, meaning that Richards would take no further part in baseball activities for the remainder of the 2016 season. He did not get Tommy John surgery, instead he opted for a newer biometrics surgery. Richards' 2017 was also cut short due to injury, only appearing in six starts.

On July 10, 2018, Richards left the game early against the Seattle Mariners with "right forearm irritation". The next day, the MRI revealed he had a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.[14] He underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2018 season and delaying his readiness in the following season.[15] He ended the 2018 season with a record of 5–4 and a 3.66 ERA, while leading the American League with 15 wild pitches.[16]

San Diego Padres[edit]

On December 7, 2018, Richards signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Padres.[17] He appeared in his first game for the Padres on September 16, 2019.[18] With the 2019 Padres, Richards appeared in three games, all starts, accruing an 0–1 record with an 8.31 ERA.[19] He began the 2020 season in the rotation, but towards the end of the season was moved to the bullpen, finishing with a 2–2 record in 14 games (10 starts) with a 4.03 ERA.[19] He made four appearances out of the bullpen during the playoffs, allowing two runs in 2+2⁄3 innings.[19] Richards became a free agent on October 28, 2020.[19]

Boston Red Sox[edit]

On February 3, 2021, Richards officially signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.[20] He made his Red Sox debut on April 4, taking the loss in a start against the Baltimore Orioles after allowing six runs on seven hits in two innings.[21] On June 16, Richards notched his first MLB career hit, an RBI double off of Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson.[22] In late June, he was one of several pitchers who complained about sudden rule changes regarding foreign substances.[23] After compiling a 6–7 record in 22 starts with a 5.22 ERA, he was moved to Boston's bullpen on August 11.[24] This move occurred days before the return of starter Chris Sale, who made his first appearance of the season on August 14.[25] Richards made six relief appearances through the end of August, allowing only a single run in 10+1⁄3 innings.[26] Overall during the regular season, Richards made 40 appearances (22 starts) while compiling a 7–8 record with 4.87 ERA and three saves; he struck out 115 batters in 136+2⁄3 innings.[19] He made one postseason appearance, pitching 1⁄3 of an inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Division Series.[19] On November 7, the team declined to exercise their $10 million option on Richards for 2022, making him a free agent.[27]

Texas Rangers[edit]

On March 20, 2022, Richards officially signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.[28] On August 17, Richards was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and became a free agent on August 23.

Pitching style[edit]

Richards leads with four-seam and two-seam fastballs at mid-90s mph (tops out at 99) with running action. He also has a changeup to lefties, a slider to righties, and a curveball. Joe Girardi, known for serving as manager of the New York Yankees, noted that Richards' fastball is exceptional because "its movement... is not consistent".[29] In 2018, he led MLB in average spin rate for sliders (2919 rpm) and curveballs (3253 rpm).[30]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Garrett Richards, former Edmond Memorial and OU player, loses big league debut". Oklahoman.com. August 10, 2011.
  2. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "2007 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ^ Garrett Richards University of Oklahoma
  5. ^ Garrett Richards Archived 2011-10-15 at the Wayback Machine Minor League Baseball
  6. ^ Garrett Richards Baseball-reference.com
  7. ^ Shaikin, Bill (August 9, 2011). "Angels call up Garrett Richards for 'one start or 10'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  8. ^ McIntyre, Joe (May 29, 2012). Richards feels more prepared in return to Halos, losangeles.angels.mlb.com Archived 2014-11-15 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 2012-06-05.
  9. ^ Associated Press (June 5, 2012). Mark Trumbo's two homers, four RBIs propel Angels past Mariners. ESPN.com, accessed, 2012-06-05.
  10. ^ LA Times (August 5, 2013). Angels' Garrett Richards throws five-hit shutout to beat Dodgers, 5-0
  11. ^ DiGiovanna, Mike. "Angels ace Garrett Richards suffers knee injury against Red Sox". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  12. ^ ESPN (August 23, 2014). Garrett Richards has knee surgery
  13. ^ "Garrett Richards' torn elbow ligament devastates an already fragile Angels rotation". Los Angeles Times. May 7, 2016.
  14. ^ Guardado, Maria (July 11, 2018). "Garrett Richards to have Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  15. ^ "Angels' Richards opts for Tommy John surgery". ESPN.com. July 12, 2018.
  16. ^ "American League Leaderboards » 2018 » Pitchers » Standard Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball". Fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "MLB free agency: San Diego Padres sign Garrett Richards to a two-year deal". CBSSports.com. 8 December 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  18. ^ R.J. Anderson (September 16, 2019). "Garrett Richards makes first big-league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery, shows promise in Padres debut". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  19. ^ a b c d e f "Garrett Richards Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  20. ^ Hewitt, Steve (February 3, 2021). "Red Sox announce signing of veteran starter Garrett Richards". Boston Herald. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  21. ^ "Orioles vs. Red Sox". ESPN.com. April 4, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  22. ^ "Garrett Richards' 1st hit and RBI". MLB.com. June 16, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  23. ^ Cotillo, Chris (June 17, 2021). "Boston Red Sox's Garrett Richards rips MLB for new foreign substance rules: 'I'm just grateful that I got this far into my career before we're at this point'". MassLive.
  24. ^ Levin, Jake (August 11, 2021). "Garrett Richards is latest Red Sox starter to move to bullpen". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  25. ^ "Chris Sale 2021 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  26. ^ "Garrett Richards 2021 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  27. ^ Speier, Alex (November 7, 2021). "J.D. Martinez, Christian Vázquez to remain with Red Sox, while Eduardo Rodriguez receives qualifying offer". The Boston Globe. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  28. ^ "Rangers add RHP Garrett Richards as relief option". March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  29. ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Garrett Richards". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  30. ^ MLB Network (May 6, 2018), Spinning the Curveball with Al Leiter, retrieved May 22, 2019

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