Garrett Richards

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2+2⁄3 innings. [19] Richards became a free agent on October 28, 2020. [19]

Boston Red Sox

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

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

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]

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Garrett Richards
Garrett Richards on May 17, 2015.jpg
Richards with the Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (1988-05-27) May 27, 1988 (age 35)
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
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