Austin Daniel Pruitt (born August 31, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros, and Miami Marlins.
| Austin Pruitt | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Pruitt with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 31, 1989 Plano, Texas | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 2, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 12–9 |
| Earned run average | 4.83 |
| Strikeouts | 152 |
| Teams | |
Career
Tampa Bay Rays
Pruitt attended The Woodlands College Park High School in The Woodlands, Texas and played college baseball at Navarro College and the University of Houston. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[1] After signing, he made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades and was promoted to the Bowling Green Hot Rods in July. In 14 games (seven starts), he was 0-3 with a 1.44 ERA. In 2014, he pitched for the Charlotte Stone Crabs where he pitched to a 9-7 record with a 3.73 ERA in 26 games (25 starts), and in 2015, he played with the Montgomery Biscuits where he was 10-7 with a 3.09 ERA in 26 starts. He spent 2016 with the Durham Bulls where he compiled an 8-11 record with a 3.76 ERA in 28 starts.[2] The Rays added Pruitt to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[3]
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On March 30, 2017, the Tampa Bay Rays announced that Pruitt had made the 2017 Opening Day roster as a reliever. [4][5] He made his major league debut on April 2, 2017. He loaded the bases and was charged with an unearned run without recording an out. Pruitt's struggles would continue; he allowed ten earned runs in his first six innings of big league work. On 9 May, Pruitt was optioned to Durham after surrendering three runs the previous night. He would be recalled on 31 May to replace Chih-Wei Hu. On July 28, Pruitt entered the Rays' rotation following an injury to starter Jake Odorizzi. In just his third career start, Pruitt hurled 6 1/3 scoreless innings against his hometown team — the Houston Astros. [6] Pruitt ended the season with Tampa Bay with an ERA of 5.31 in 83+1⁄3 innings pitched, including eight starts.[7] In 2018, Pruitt spent the majority of the season as the Rays' long reliever, logging 69+2⁄3 innings in 23 games. Pruitt appeared in 14 games for the Rays in 2019, recording a 4.40 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 47.0 innings.[8]
Houston Astros
On January 9, 2020, the Rays traded Pruitt to the Houston Astros in exchange for Cal Stevenson and Peyton Battenfield.[9] Pruitt did not appear in a game for the Astros in 2020 after suffering a hairline fracture in his right elbow. On April 10, 2021, Pruitt was placed on the 60-day injured list as he recovered from right elbow surgery.[10] On July 16, Pruitt was activated off of the injured list.[11] On July 28, Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Astros.[12]
Miami Marlins
On July 28, 2021, the Astros traded Pruitt along with minor league outfielder Bryan De La Cruz for relief pitcher Yimi García.[13] On August 5, the Marlins designated Pruitt for assignment.[14] On August 7, Pruitt cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.[15] On August 20, Pruitt's contract was selected by the Marlins.[16] In 4 appearances for the Marlins, Pruitt posted a 1.93 ERA with 4 strikeouts. On September 2, Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Marlins,[17] and was again outrighted to Jacksonville on September 5. On October 5, Pruitt elected free agency.[18]
References
- ^ http://www.heraldsun.com/sports/pruitt-enjoying-all-star-limelight/article_cc7a706c-48f6-11e6-b7f0-2b196451cbe0.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Austin Pruitt Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ "Rays trade Motter and Shaffer to Mariners, add 8 prospects to roster". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Rays prospect Austin Pruitt makes Opening Day roster". DRaysBay. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ "Rays rookie Austin Pruitt makes opening day roster". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ "Rookie Austin Pruitt delivers win to Rays in hometown Houston". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Austin Pruitt Stats | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "Austin Pruitt Stats".
- ^ Rome, Chandler (January 9, 2020). "Rays trade Austin Pruitt to his hometown Astros for 2 minor leaguers - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Mark Polishuk (April 10, 2021). "COVID Notes: 4/10/21". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco (July 16, 2021). "Astros Activate Carlos Correa, Austin Pruitt". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Steve Adams (July 28, 2021). "Astros Designate Austin Pruitt For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Astros trade for MIA reliever Yimi García". July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions | MLB.com". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Austin Pruitt Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Marlins Select Austin Pruitt".
- ^ "Marlins Designate Austin Pruitt for Assignment".
- ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)