Drake Britton

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41+13 innings. [3] On August 2, 2016, Britton was suspended 50 games for violating the terms of the Major League Baseball drug policy. [7] He elected free agency following the season on November 7. [8]

Bridgeport Bluefish

On March 14, 2017, Britton signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2017 season.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On November 1, 2017, Britton was drafted by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the Bridgeport Bluefish dispersal draft. On March 21, 2018, he signed with the Blue Crabs for the 2018 season. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Personal

On March 5, 2013, he was pulled over driving 113 miles per hour (182 km/h) in a 45 miles per hour (72 km/h) zone at 4:14 am. He allegedly handed police his debit card when asked for ID. He was charged with DUI. The incident happened hours before a scheduled spring training start with the Red Sox. [9]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "#31 Drake Britton". Soxprospects.com. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
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Drake Britton
Drake Britton on July 20, 2014.jpg
Britton with the Pawtucket Red Sox
Pitcher
Born: (1989-05-22) May 22, 1989 (age 35)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 20, 2013, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2014, for the Boston Red Sox