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Andrew Kittredge

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Andrew Kittredge
Kittredge with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1990-03-17) March 17, 1990 (age 34)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 18, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record23–12
Earned run average3.44
Strikeouts273
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

Andrew Michael Kittredge (born March 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals.

Amateur career

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Kittredge attended Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. He was drafted out of high school by the Seattle Mariners in the 45th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, but opted to attend the University of Washington. In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]

Professional career

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Seattle Mariners

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On August 25, 2011, Kittredge signed with the Seattle Mariners as an undrafted free agent.[2] He made his professional debut for the Low-A Everett AquaSox.[3]

Kittredge split the 2012 campaign between Single-A Clinton LumberKings, High-A High Desert Mavericks, and Double-A Jackson Generals. In 25 appearances for the three affiliates, he compiled a 3-1 record and 4.07 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 42 innings pitched.[4] Kittredge split 2013 between High Desert, Jackson, and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. In 41 total appearances, he struggled to a 1-5 record and 6.39 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 62 innings pitched.[5]

In 2014, Kittredge played for Everett, High Desert, and Jackson. In 46 appearances out of the bullpen, he accumulated a 7-1 record and 4.32 ERA with 117 strikeouts and 8 saves across 89+2⁄3 innings pitched.[6] Kittredge split 2015 between Jackson and Tacoma, making 36 total appearances and registering a 2-2 record and 4.32 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 75 innings pitched.[7] He returned to Jackson and Tacoma in 2016, compiling a combined 3-3 record and 3.50 ERA with 84 strikeouts and 7 saves across 37 games.[8]

Tampa Bay Rays

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On November 18, 2016, the Mariners traded Kittredge, Dalton Kelly, and Dylan Thompson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Richie Shaffer and Taylor Motter.[9][10]

He was called up to the majors for the first time on July 17, 2017.[11] He pitched 2+1⁄3 innings, allowing one run on five hits before being optioned back to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to make room for newly acquired Sergio Romo. Kittredge was called back up on July 26 to replace the injured Jake Odorizzi. He was sent back down a few games later but was recalled in September when rosters expanded. In 15 games, he had an ERA of 1.76 in 15+1⁄3 innings.

On September 27, 2018, Kittredge threw a pitch at Yankees catcher Austin Romine's head following CC Sabathia hitting Jake Bauers on the hand with a pitch. Kittredge was fined an undisclosed amount and received a 3-game suspension, which was later rescinded.[12][13] He finished the season appearing in 33 games, including 3 starts. He had a 7.75 ERA in 38+1⁄3 innings.

On November 2, 2018, the Rays announced that Kittredge had been designated for assignment and sent outright to Triple-A Durham.[14] On June 18, 2019, the Rays announced that they had selected Kittredge's contract, adding him to their active roster.[15] In 37 appearances for Tampa Bay in 2019, he recorded a 4.17 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 49+2⁄3 innings of work.

Kittredge posted a 2.25 ERA with 3 strikeouts over 8 appearances in 2020. He sprained his UCL while pitching against the Boston Red Sox on August 12, 2020, which ended his season.[16] On October 30, Kittredge was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency. On December 8, Kittredge re-signed with the Rays organization on a minor league contract.[17] On March 15, 2021, Kittredge triggered an opt-out clause in his deal and became a free agent, but re-signed with the Rays on a new minor league contract on March 20.[18] On March 26, Kittredge was selected to the 40-man roster.[19]

In the first half of 2021, Kittredge pitched to a 1.47 ERA in 43 innings across 32 games. He was named to the 2021 All-Star Game on July 12.[20]

In 2022, Kittredge pitched to a 3.15 ERA in 20 innings across 17 games. On June 10, it was announced he would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[21] Kittredge began the 2023 season on the injured list while rehabilitating from the surgery and was activated on August 17.[22]

St. Louis Cardinals

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On January 5, 2024, the Rays traded Kittredge to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Richie Palacios.[23] In 74 relief appearances for the Cardinals, he compiled a 5-5 record and 2.80 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 70+2⁄3 innings pitched. Kittredge became a free agent following the season.

Baltimore Orioles

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On January 13, 2025, Kittredge signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[24]

Personal life

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Kittredge married his wife, Tobey, in 2017, with whom he has two children.[20][25] They live in Spokane, Washington.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "#15 Andrew Kittredge - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Andrew Kittredge Trades And Transactions". baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  3. ^ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/aug/17/former-ferris-star-andrew-kittredge-finds-a-major-/
  4. ^ "Andrew Kittredge Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  5. ^ "Andrew Kittredge - Basebll Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  6. ^ "Andrew Kittredge Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  7. ^ "Andrew Kittredge - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  8. ^ "Rays, Mariners swap prospects in five-player deal". minorleagueball.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Johns, Greg (November 18, 2016). "Mariners add Shaffer, Motter, Pazos in 2 trades". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  10. ^ Jackson, Josh (December 14, 2016). "Phillies add slugger Shaffer off waivers". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  11. ^ "Rays DFA Jumbo Diaz, promote Andrew Kittredge". Archived from the original on July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  12. ^ Hoch, Bryan (September 27, 2018). "CC Sabathia ejected after HBP vs. Rays". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  13. ^ "MLB announces discipline for CC, Kittredge". MLB. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  14. ^ "Andrew Kittredge #36". MLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rays' Andrew Kittredge: Promoted to big leagues". CBS Sports. June 18, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  16. ^ "Kittredge has UCL sprain; Slegers added". MLB.com.
  17. ^ "Rays Re-Sign Andrew Kittredge to Minor League Deal". December 8, 2020.
  18. ^ "Rays Sign Andrew Kittredge to New Minors Contract". March 20, 2021.
  19. ^ "Nick Anderson Suffers Partial Tear of Elbow Ligament". March 26, 2021.
  20. ^ a b Topkin, Marc. "Rays have a third All-Star: reliever Andrew Kittredge". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  21. ^ "Andrew Kittredge To Undergo Tommy John Surgery". mlbtraderumors. June 10, 2022.
  22. ^ "Rays RHP Andrew Kittredge back after '22 Tommy John surgery". espn.com. August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  23. ^ Passan, Jeff (January 5, 2024). "Rays trade Andrew Kittredge to Cards, get José Caballero from M's". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  24. ^ "Orioles agree to terms with right-handed pitcher Andrew Kittredge". mlb.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  25. ^ Hodgson, Jonathan (January 15, 2019). "Tampa Bay Rays' Andrew Kittredge pitches 'for the Lord' while on up-and-down baseball journey". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  26. ^ "Injured Rays pitcher and Spokane product Andrew Kittredge rooting from afar during World Series | the Spokesman-Review".
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