Austin Brice
Austin Robert Brice (born June 19, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He is the first Hong Kong-born player to appear in the major leagues.
Austin Brice | |
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![]() Brice with the Red Sox in 2020 | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: British Hong Kong | June 19, 1992|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 12, 2016, for the Miami Marlins | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 4–4 |
Earned run average | 5.12 |
Strikeouts | 160 |
Teams | |
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Career
Miami Marlins
Brice was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the ninth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Northwood High School in Pittsboro, North Carolina.[1] He had committed to play college baseball at Appalachian State University, but chose to sign with the Marlins.[2] He made his professional debut that season with the Gulf Coast Marlins and also played 2011 there. In 2012 (when he was 8–6 with a 4.35 ERA) and 2013 (when he was 8–11 with a 5.73 ERA), he played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.[3][4]
Brice played for the Jupiter Hammerheads in 2014 and Jacksonville Suns in 2015. The Marlins added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[5] He started the 2016 with Jacksonville and was promoted to the New Orleans Zephyrs.
Brice was called up to the majors for the first time on August 9, 2016.[6] With Miami in 2016, he was 0–1 with a 7.07 ERA and one hold.[4]
Cincinnati Reds
On January 19, 2017, the Marlins traded Brice, Luis Castillo, and Isaiah White to the Cincinnati Reds for Dan Straily.[7] In 2017 with the Reds, he was 0–0 with a 4.96 ERA in 22 appearances.[4] In 2018 with the Reds, Brice made 33 appearances, compiling a 2–3 record with 5.79 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 37+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
On November 2, 2018, Brice was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[8] On December 29, 2018, Brice was designated for assignment by the Angels to make room for catcher Jonathan Lucroy.[9] Brice was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on January 4, 2019.[10] On January 28, 2019, Brice was designated for assignment.[11]
Miami Marlins (second stint)
On February 4, 2019, Brice was claimed off waivers by the Marlins. During the 2019 season with the Marlins, he recorded a 1–0 record with 3.43 ERA in 36 appearances, with 46 strikeouts in 44+2⁄3 innings. On January 7, 2020, the Marlins designated Brice for assignment.[12]
Boston Red Sox
On January 10, 2020, the Boston Red Sox acquired Brice from the Marlins in exchange for minor league second baseman Angeudis Santos.[13] On July 24, Brice made his Red Sox debut against the Baltimore Orioles, entering the game in relief of Nathan Eovaldi in the seventh inning.[14] Brice was on the injured list for two weeks during September with a right lat strain.[15] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Brice appeared in 21 games (one start), compiling a 1–0 record with 5.95 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19+2⁄3 innings pitched.[16]
In early December 2020, Brice and the Red Sox reached a one-year deal for the 2021 season.[17] Brice recorded a 6.94 ERA in 12 appearances before being designated for assignment on May 21, 2021.[18] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on May 25.[19] On July 10, Brice was selected to the active roster.[20] He gave up a run in two innings of work in his only appearance before being designated for assignment on July 16.[21] Brice was again outrighted to Worcester on July 17.[22] In 26 appearances (two starts) with Worcester, he had a 3.27 ERA while striking out 34 batters in 33 innings.[23] On October 14, Brice elected free agency.[24]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On March 16, 2022, Brice signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[25] On April 13, 2022, Brice combined with Chase De Jong and Yerry De Los Santos to throw a no-hitter for the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A International League.[26] He had his contract selected on June 24. He was designated for assignment on July 6 and sent outright to Triple-A. On August 12, his contract was selected and after 2 appearances, Brice was designated for assignment on August 17. He cleared waivers and was again outrighted to Indianapolis on August 20.[27] Brice elected free agency following the season on October 6.[28]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On December 1, 2022, Brice signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[29] He was assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2023 season. Brice struggled immensely to the tune of a 24.00 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 5 appearances for Reno before he was released on April 17, 2023.[30]
Minnesota Twins
On May 20, 2023, Brice signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization.[31] In 32 relief appearances for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he posted a 5.54 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 37+1⁄3 innings of work. Brice elected free agency following the season on November 6.[32]
Philadelphia Phillies
On February 18, 2024, Brice signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was released on April, 8th 2024. [33]
Personal life
Brice was born in British Hong Kong as his father worked a lot internationally; Brice grew up in Pittsboro, North Carolina.[34]
See also
- List of countries with their first Major League Baseball player
References
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- "Austin Brice Class of 2010 – Player Profile | Perfect Game USA".
- "Greensboro Grasshoppers' Austin Brice is still learning". News-Record.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- "Austin Brice Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats". Milb.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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- Spencer, Clark (August 9, 2016). "A.J. Ramos lands on DL with broken finger | Fish Bytes". Miamiherald.typepad.com. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Frisaro, Joe (January 19, 2017). "Marlins get right-hander Dan Straily from Reds | MLB.com". M.mlb.com. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Jeff Todd (November 2, 2018). "Angels Claim Austin Brice". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- "Angels Designate Austin Brice". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles claim Austin Brice off waivers and DFA Breyvic Valera," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Friday, January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019
- Todd, Jeff. "Orioles Claim Jack Reinheimer, Designate Austin Brice". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- "Marlins' Austin Brice: Dumped from 40-man roster". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. January 2020. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- "Orioles vs. Red Sox". ESPN.com. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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- "Austin Brice Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- Browne, Ian (December 2, 2020). "Red Sox avoid arb with Barnes, three others". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- Adams, Steve (May 21, 2021). "Red Sox Select Danny Santana, Designate Austin Brice". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- "Red Sox Outright Austin Brice".
- "Red Sox place Matt Andriese on injured list, select Austin Brice". www.boston.com. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- Franco, Anthony (July 16, 2021). "Red Sox Designate Austin Brice For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/17/2021".
- "Austin Brice Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- "Pirates Sign Austin Brice To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. March 16, 2022.
- "That's a No-No! Three Indians Hurlers Combine to No-Hit Saints".
- "Pirates' Austin Brice: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- "34 Players Become Free Agents". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- "Austin Brice Stats, Fantasy & News".
- "Transactions". MiLB.com.
- "Twins' Austin Brice: Signs MiLB deal with Minnesota". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- "Phillies' Austin Brice: Inks deal with Philly". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- "Move to bullpen has benefited righty Brice". MLB.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet