Brandon Cumpton

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37+13 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [7]

Texas Rangers

On January 10, 2018, Cumpton signed a minor league contract that included an invite to spring training with the Texas Rangers. [8] He was released on March 20. [9]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On April 18, 2018, Cumpton signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 starts 65.2 innings of work he went 4-3 with a 4.11 ERA with 44 strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 5, 2018, Cumpton signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Cumpton was called up to the majors on July 31. He was designated for assignment on August 13, [10] and then assigned outright back to Buffalo on August 16. Cumpton declared free agency on October 5, 2018. [11]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (second stint)

On April 25, 2019, Cumpton signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 15 starts 83 innings he went 5-8 with a 4.88 ERA with 73 strikeouts also throwing 1 complete game shutout.

Pericos de Puebla

On July 24, 2019, Cumpton's contract was purchased by the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He was released on October 3. In 6 games (5 starts) 13.1 innings of work he struggled terribly going 0-4 with a 15.53 ERA and 7 strikeouts.

Diablos Rojos del México

On January 16, 2020, Cumpton signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. [12]

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On July 23, 2020, Cumpton signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. In 9 starts 43.2 innings he went 2-3 with a 4.53 ERA and 34 strikeouts.

Diablos Rojos del Mexico (second stint)

On September 11, 2020, Cumpton was returned to the Diablos he did not appear in a game for them. He began the 2021 season with the team, but struggled in 5 starts 20 innings he went 0-2 with an 8.55 ERA and 34 strikeouts.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On June 14, 2021, Cumpton was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League in exchange for P Héctor Hernández. [13] He was released on November 23. In 12 games (4 starts) 26.1 innings he struggled mightily going 0-4 with a 7.52 ERA with 22 strikeouts and 1 save.

References

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  6. "Pirates pitcher Cumpton has Tommy John surgery". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  7. "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  8. "Rangers to sign Brandon Cumpton to minors deal". fanragsports.com. January 5, 2018. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  9. "Brandon Cumpton: Released by Texas". CBSSports.com. March 20, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  10. "Blue Jays PR on Twitter". Twitter . Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  11. "Brandon Cumpton Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball . Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  12. "EL MÉXICO REFUERZA SU STAFF DE LANZADORES BRANDON CUMPTON". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  13. "GUERREROS FORTALECE SU ROTACIÓN Y BULLPEN" (in Spanish). June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
Brandon Cumpton
Brandon Cumpton (35840821030) (cropped).jpg
Cumpton with the Altoona Curve in 2017
Pitcher
Born: (1988-11-16) November 16, 1988 (age 36)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 15, 2013, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 31, 2018, for the Toronto Blue Jays