Everett Teaford

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120+1⁄3), strikeouts (122), and complete games (four). He decided to become a professional after his junior year, having finished his collegiate career with the second-most strikeouts (353) of anyone to play at Georgia Southern. [2] He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 12th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. [3]

Professional career

Minor leagues

Teaford played for the Idaho Falls Chukars in 2006, going 5–1 with a 3.71 ERA in 15 games (12 starts). He pitched for the Burlington Bees in 2007, posting a 6–8 record with a 4.68 ERA in 27 games (21 starts). In 2008, Teaford pitched for the Wilmington Blue Rocks and went 8–6 with a 3.80 ERA in 28 games (23 starts). He split 2009 between the Blue Rocks and Northwest Arkansas Naturals, going 10–8 with a 3.91 ERA in 27 starts. In 2010, he went 14–4 with a 3.82 ERA in 28 games (13 starts) for the Naturals and Omaha Royals. He struck out 117 batters in 103 2/3 innings. [4]

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City promoted Teaford to the major leagues for the first time on May 16, 2011, to replace Vin Mazzaro.[ citation needed ] Since starting on May 16, 2011, Teaford has played in a total of 14 games. [2] On August 3, 2011, Teaford earned his first major league save in a 6–2 Royals victory over the Baltimore Orioles. In 26 games (3 starts) with the Royals in 2011, he went 2–1 with a 3.27 ERA and 1 hold, striking out 28 in 44 innings.

Teaford made the Royals' Opening Day roster in 2012, beating out Louis Coleman, and was one of three left-handed relievers to make the team. Teaford pitched 4 scoreless innings in his season debut on April 13 against the Indians. In his first start, against the Twins on April 27, he went 4 innings, giving up 8 hits and 4 runs in a no-decision. After the start, he was optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, and was replaced by Nate Adcock.[ citation needed ] He made 3 starts for the Storm Chasers before being recalled on May 17 to start the game on May 20 against Arizona, only to go on the disabled list with a lower abdominal strain without making the start. He was again replaced by Adcock, who made the start. [5] He appeared in 4 more games with Omaha before being recalled on June 27, replacing Francisley Bueno. He started that day's game, going 5 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 runs while striking out 5. He made 2 more starts before being moved to the bullpen, where he was replaced by Ryan Verdugo. He made one start in September, but was used mostly as a long reliever during his time up. In 18 games (5 starts) in 2012 with the Royals, he went 1–4 with a 4.99 ERA, striking out 35 in 61.1 innings.

Teaford began 2013 in Omaha's bullpen, and was sporadically used to make starts throughout the season. He was recalled on July 13 to replace fellow left-handed reliever Donnie Joseph, who had pitched the previous two games. [6] He made one appearance with Kansas City, and was optioned back to Omaha during the All-Star break, where he finished the year. In 31 games (14 starts) with Omaha, he went 4–6 with a 3.49 ERA, striking out 99 in 95.1 innings.

LG Twins

Teaford was designated for assignment by the Royals on January 29, 2014. [7] On February 7, he was outrighted to the Omaha Storm Chasers. [8] On March 30, 2014, Teaford was sold to the LG Twins. [9] [10]

Tampa Bay Rays

Teaford signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on January 16, 2015. [11] He was designated for assignment on April 28, 2015. [12] He was called back up by the Rays on July 4, 2015. He was designated for assignment for a second time when Andrew Bellatti was activated from the DL.

Post-playing career

In January 2018, Teaford joined the Chicago White Sox as a quality control coach to help with player development.[ citation needed ]

In 2023, Auburn University hired Teaford to be the pitching coach for the Auburn Tigers baseball team. [13]

Pitching style

Teaford has a wide variety of pitches: he throws a four-seam fastball (89–92 mph), a two-seam fastball (89–91), a cutter (87–89), a curveball (79–81), and a changeup (83–86). He has also experimented with a slider. [14]

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  2. 1 2 "Everett Teaford Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio". MLB.com . Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "12th Round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Everett Teaford Minor League Statistics & History – Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Teaford goes from Omaha to the disabled list". Chicago Tribune. Reuters. May 20, 2012.
  6. ↑ Engel, Michael (July 13, 2013). "Royals Bullpen Carousel: Everett Teaford Recalled, Donnie Joseph Optioned". Kings of Kauffman.
  7. ↑ Grathoff, Pete (29 January 2014). "Royals trade for Mariners outfielder Carlos Peguero, designate Everett Teaford for assignment". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  8. ↑ "Royals outright left-hander Everett Teaford to Omaha". Kansas City Star. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  9. ↑ "Royals make series of moves ahead of opener". ESPN.com. Associated Press. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  10. ↑ "Royals' Teaford sold to Korean club LG Twins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
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Everett Teaford
Everett Teaford 2012.jpg
Teaford with the Kansas City Royals in 2012
Auburn Tigers
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1984-05-15) May 15, 1984 (age 39)
Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 17, 2011, for the Kansas City Royals
KBO: April 12, 2014, for the LG Twins
Last appearance
KBO: October 17, 2014, for the LG Twins
MLB: July 7, 2015, for the Tampa Bay Rays