# Drake Britton > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Drake_Britton > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Drake_Britton.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Britton > Source revision: 1343142893 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball pitcher (born 1989)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Drake Britton | image = Drake Britton on July 20, 2014.jpg | image_size = 240px | caption = Britton with the Pawtucket Red Sox | position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) | bats = Left | throws = Left | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|22}} | birth_place =[Waco, Texas](/source/Waco%2C_Texas), U.S. | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = July 20 | debutyear = 2013 | debutteam = Boston Red Sox |finalleague = MLB |finaldate = September 28 |finalyear = 2014 |finalteam = Boston Red Sox | statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) | stat1value = 1–1 | stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) | stat2value = 2.93 | stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s | stat3value = 21 | teams = * [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}}) }} '''John Drake Britton''' (born May 22, 1989) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox). ==Early life== Britton was born in [Waco, Texas](/source/Waco%2C_Texas).{{cite book|title=2016 Detroit Tigers Media Guide|year=2016|pages=65–67|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/fan_forum/mediaguides.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418042232/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/fan_forum/mediaguides.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 18, 2009}} He attended [Tomball High School](/source/Tomball_High_School). In 2006, his junior season, he was recognized as an [Aflac](/source/Aflac) All–American. Later that same year, he took part in the Junior Olympics operated by [USA Baseball](/source/USA_Baseball). ==Professional career== ===Boston Red Sox=== The [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) selected Britton in the 23rd round of the [2007 MLB draft](/source/2007_MLB_draft). Britton signed a $700,000 [signing bonus](/source/signing_bonus) with the Red Sox.{{cite web|url=http://soxprospects.com/players/britton-drake.htm|title=#31 Drake Britton|publisher=Soxprospects.com|accessdate=21 November 2011}} He began his professional career in 2008 with the Class A short-season [Lowell Spinners](/source/Lowell_Spinners). He appeared in eight games, making seven starts, and recorded an ERA of 4.28 over 33.2 innings.{{cite web|title=Drake Britton Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=britto001dra|website=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=June 24, 2017}} In 2009, Britton split time between the [Gulf Coast League Red Sox](/source/Gulf_Coast_League_Red_Sox) and Lowell; he combined to appear in 11.2 innings over seven games. He missed most of the season due to [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery). 2010 saw Britton promoted to the Class A full-season [Greenville Drive](/source/Greenville_Drive), where he started 21 games and compiled a 2.97 ERA. Britton was promoted once again in 2011 to the [Salem Red Sox](/source/Salem_Red_Sox). In Salem, Britton made 26 starts and posted a 1–13 record. His 13 losses were a league high and His 6.91 ERA was the worst for all [Carolina League](/source/Carolina_League) starters.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/leader.cgi?type=pitch&id=deffbaab&sort_by=L|title=2011 Carolina League Pitching Leaders|publisher=baseball-reference.com|accessdate=21 November 2011}} In November 2011, Britton was added to the Red Sox' 40-man roster to prevent other teams from selecting him in the [Rule 5 Draft](/source/Rule_5_Draft).{{cite web|url=http://www.nesn.com/2011/11/will-middlebrooks-che-hsuan-lin-drake-britton-added-to-red-sox-40-man-roster.html|title=Will Middlebrooks, Che-Hsuan Lin, Drake Britton Added to Red Sox' 40-Man Roster|last=Cole|first=Mike|date=November 19, 2011|publisher=NESN.com|accessdate=21 November 2011}} Britton split 2012 between Salem and the Double–A [Portland Sea Dogs](/source/Portland_Sea_Dogs) of the [Eastern League](/source/Eastern_League_(1938%E2%80%932020)). Britton remained with Portland at the start of the 2013 season. He joined the [Triple–A](/source/Triple-A_(baseball)) [Pawtucket Red Sox](/source/Pawtucket_Red_Sox) on July 5, and was then called up to the major leagues on July 14. His MLB debut came on July 20 as he did not allow a run in one inning against the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees). On July 31, Britton tossed a pair of shutout innings against the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) to earn his first MLB win. ===Chicago Cubs=== Britton was claimed off waivers by the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs) on February 4, 2015. He was outrighted off the roster on April 3. During the 2015 season, Britton played for the Triple-A [Iowa Cubs](/source/Iowa_Cubs). He pitched in 28 games, including 11 as a starter, and compiled a 7–8 record with one save, a 5.08 ERA, and 45 strikeouts. An injury to his left shoulder caused Britton to spend some of late August and early September on the disabled list. ===Detroit Tigers=== On December 11, 2015, Britton signed a minor-league contract with the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers), and was invited to [spring training](/source/spring_training).{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/11/detroit-tigers-prospects-roster/77151446/|title=Tigers sign 17 minor leaguers, invite 6 to camp|first=James|last=Jahnke|newspaper=[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)|date=December 11, 2015|accessdate=December 11, 2015}} In 37 appearances for the [Toledo Mud Hens](/source/Toledo_Mud_Hens), Detroit's Triple–A affiliate, Britton posted a 4.57 ERA over {{fraction|41|1|3}} innings. On August 2, 2016, Britton was suspended 50 games for violating the terms of the [Major League Baseball drug policy](/source/Major_League_Baseball_drug_policy).{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/08/02/tigers-minor-leaguer-britton-suspended-50-games/87965050/|title=Tigers minor leaguer Britton suspended 50 games|first=Chris|last=McCosky|newspaper=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|date=August 2, 2016|accessdate=August 2, 2016}} He elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 20, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}} ===Bridgeport Bluefish=== On March 14, 2017, Britton signed with the [Bridgeport Bluefish](/source/Bridgeport_Bluefish) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball) for the 2017 season. ===Southern Maryland Blue Crabs=== On November 1, 2017, Britton was drafted by the [Southern Maryland Blue Crabs](/source/Southern_Maryland_Blue_Crabs) in the [Bridgeport Bluefish](/source/Bridgeport_Bluefish) dispersal draft. On March 21, 2018, he signed with the Blue Crabs for the 2018 season. He became a free agent following the 2018 season. ==Personal== On March 5, 2013, he was pulled over driving {{convert|113|mph}} in a {{convert|45|mph}} zone at 4:14{{nbsp}}am. He allegedly handed police his debit card when asked for ID. He was charged with DUI. The incident happened hours before a scheduled spring training start with the Red Sox.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/9018223/2013-spring-training-drake-britton-boston-red-sox-prospect-arrested-dui-charge|title=2013 spring training -- Drake Britton, Boston Red Sox prospect, arrested on DUI charge|last=Edes|first=Gordon|date=March 5, 2013|work=ESPN Boston|access-date=14 June 2013}} ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{baseballstats|mlb=518493|br=b/brittdr01|brm=britto001dra|espn=31257|fangraphs=2868}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Britton, Drake}} Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Baseball players from Waco, Texas Category:Boston Red Sox players Category:Greenville Drive players Category:Gulf Coast Red Sox players Category:Iowa Cubs players Category:Lowell Spinners players Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Pawtucket Red Sox players Category:Portland Sea Dogs players Category:Salem Red Sox players Category:Toledo Mud Hens players Category:Bridgeport Bluefish players Category:Southern Maryland Blue Crabs players Category:Doping cases in baseball Category:American sportspeople in doping cases --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Drake Britton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Britton) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Britton?action=history)). 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