Chris Britton (baseball) explained

Chris Britton
Position:Relief pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:16 December 1982
Birth Place:Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 12
Debutyear:2006
Debutteam:Baltimore Orioles
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 26
Finalyear:2008
Finalteam:New York Yankees
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–3
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.83
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:58
Teams:

Christopher Daniel Britton (born December 16, 1982) is an American former right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher.

High school

Britton attended Plantation High School in Florida. He was first-team All-Broward County and second team All-State.

Baseball career

Baltimore Orioles

Britton was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth round (233rd overall) of the 2001 MLB draft.[1] He spent time as a starter and reliever but was pitching exclusively out of the bullpen by 2005.[2] That year he was a Mid-Season All-Star[3] with the Frederick Keys of the Carolina League and finished the season with a 1.60 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 78.2 innings. His performance earned him Relief Pitcher of the Year as part of the inaugural This Year in Minor League Baseball Awards.[4]

Britton started the 2006 season in Double-A with the Bowie Baysox but was promoted directly to the major league club on April 12.[5] As a rookie with the Orioles, Britton made 52 relief appearances, and was 0–2 with a 3.35 ERA while allowing 46 hits and recording 41 strikeouts and 17 walks in 53.2 innings pitched.[6]

New York Yankees

On November 12, 2006, the Orioles traded Britton to the New York Yankees for right-handed pitcher Jaret Wright and $4 million.[7] He started the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre but was called up on April 15, 2007, after a string of injuries to starting pitching and a pair of extra inning games.[8] He made his first appearance with the Yankees two days later, on April 17, pitching a scoreless ninth inning.[9] Britton was called up again on June 2.[10] He was recalled on August 29, 2007, with Sean Henn getting sent down to Triple-A.[11]

In 2008, Britton was first recalled on May 1.[12] He spent the season bouncing between Triple-A and the majors. On June 6, 2008, Britton was placed on the disabled list with a rib cage injury.[13]

Following the 2008 season, Britton was non-tendered by the Yankees, making him a free agent.[14]

San Diego Padres

On December 19, 2008, the Padres announced the signing of Britton to a minor league deal.[15] [16] He was released on May 26 after allowing 24 runs on 39 hits in just 20.2 innings between Double-A and Triple-A.[17]

Independent baseball

Britton signed with the York Revolution of the Independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2009 season.[18] [19] He signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association for the 2010 season.[20] He was released from the Saltdogs on June 28, 2010.[21]

Weight

At 275 pounds, Britton was one of the heaviest players in baseball. The only other major leaguers who were listed as heavy or heavier at the time were CC Sabathia, Jonathan Broxton, Bobby Jenks, Adam Dunn, and Dmitri Young.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 8th Round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft. June 17, 2021. Baseball-Reference. en.
  2. Web site: Chris Britton Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics . December 30, 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Chris Britton Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News . December 30, 2023 . MiLB.com . en.
  4. Web site: December 14, 2007 . Minor League Baseball: News: 2005 MiLB Awards . December 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071214012639/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/awards_2005.jsp . December 14, 2007 .
  5. Web site: April 13, 2006 . Britton added as 'pen evolves . December 30, 2023 . Baltimore Sun . en-US.
  6. Web site: Chris Britton Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History . June 17, 2021 . . en.
  7. Web site: Fordin. Spencer. November 12, 2006. O's finalize deal with Yanks for Wright. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110928012831/http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061112&content_id=1739294&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal. September 28, 2011. June 3, 2008. Baltimore Orioles.
  8. News: Kepner. Tyler. April 15, 2007. Yankees Add Pavano and Mussina to Disabled List. en-US. The New York Times. June 17, 2021. 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: April 17, 2007. Yankees rough up Westbrook, spank Indians. June 17, 2021. ESPN. en.
  10. News: Kepner . Tyler . June 2, 2007 . Yanks Show Some Fire in Victory at Fenway . en-US . The New York Times . December 30, 2023 . 0362-4331.
  11. Web site: Hoch. Bryan. August 28, 2007. Notes: Britton added to bullpen. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20080321121915/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070828&content_id=2175423&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy. March 21, 2008. June 17, 2021. New York Yankees.
  12. News: Kepner . Tyler . May 1, 2008 . The Yanks Add Hughes to the Disabled List . en-US . The New York Times . December 30, 2023 . 0362-4331.
  13. Web site: Price. Ed. June 6, 2008. Britton to DL; Giese recalled. June 17, 2021. NJ.com. en.
  14. Web site: Price . Ed . December 13, 2008 . Yankees non-tender Britton, Christian . December 30, 2023 . The Star Ledger . en.
  15. Web site: Krasovic . Tom . December 22, 2008 . Talented teams of the '90s quite different than today . December 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081222103544/http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2008/dec/20/padres-s21padnotes-talented-teams-90s/?padres . December 22, 2008 .
  16. News: Associated Press . December 25, 2008 . Outfielder Mench Leaves for Japan . en-US . The New York Times . December 30, 2023 . 0362-4331.
  17. Web site: Chris Britton Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News . December 30, 2023 . MLB.com . en.
  18. Web site: Seip. Jim. June 9, 2009. Revs sign former Yankees righty. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110720092845/http://www.yorkblog.com/revs/2009/06/revs-sign-former-yankees-right.html. July 20, 2011. June 14, 2009. Revs' Inside Pitch.
  19. Web site: Seip . Jim . Revs sign former Yankees righty . December 30, 2023 . York Daily Record . en-US.
  20. Web site: April 9, 2010. Ex-big leaguer Britton joins Saltdogs. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101127103213/http://saltdogs.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=666. November 27, 2010. April 11, 2010. Lincoln Saltdogs.
  21. Web site: March 8, 2012 . saltdogs.com: Transactions . December 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120308172403/http://saltdogs.com/news/transactions/index.html?p=201006 . March 8, 2012 .

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