Stephen Drew Sutton (born June 30, 1983) is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
| Drew Sutton | |
|---|---|
 Sutton during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012 | |
| Infielder / Outfielder | |
| Born: June 30, 1983 El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 2, 2009, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 30, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .256 |
| Home runs | 4 |
| Runs batted in | 37 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editHouston Astros
editSutton is a graduate of Baylor University. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 15th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft.
Cincinnati Reds
editHe was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds for Jeff Keppinger during the 2009 Spring Training. He made his major-league debut for the Reds on July 2, 2009.
Cleveland Indians
editOn August 6, 2010, Sutton was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians.
Sutton was outrighted by the Indians to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on November 3, 2010. He refused his minor league assignment and subsequently filed for free agency.
Boston Red Sox
editSutton signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on November 22, 2010, and was called up on May 20, 2011.
Atlanta Braves
editThe Atlanta Braves signed him to a minor league contract on November 22, 2011.
Pittsburgh Pirates
editThe Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Sutton from the Braves on May 20, 2012.
Tampa Bay Rays
editThe Tampa Bay Rays traded for Sutton from the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 21, 2012, for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[1] On June 22, 2012, Sutton was designated for assignment by the Rays.[2]
Back to the Pittsburgh Pirates
editSutton was re-acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 24, 2012, this time off waivers.[3] On July 3, 2012, Sutton hit his first career walk-off home run, solo home run off of Wesley Wright.
In October 2012, Sutton elected minor league free agency.[4]
Return to the Red Sox
editSutton signed with the Boston Red Sox in December 2012. Sutton spent 2013 with Triple-A Pawtucket, and began the year at third base before being moved to first base in May and finishing the year there. In 102 games, he hit .245 with 2 HR and 48 RBI. He also pitched in 3 additional games, going 0-2 while giving up 4 runs in 5 innings and striking out 2. He announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 17, 2014.[5]
References
edit- ^ Chastain, Bill (May 21, 2012). "Rays acquire Minor League infielder Sutton". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Chastain, Bill (June 22, 2012). "Rays send Joyce to DL among flurry of moves". Archived from the original on January 24, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Singer, Tom (June 24, 2012). "Sutton's return highlights flurry of roster moves". Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Axisa, Mike (October 6, 2012). "Minor Moves: 28 Players Elect Free Agency".
- ^ "Drew Sutton | SoxProspects.com". www.soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)