{{short description|American baseball player (born 1995)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Robert Dugger |image = |team = Guerreros de Oaxaca |number = 89 |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|7|3}} |birth_place = Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = August 5 |debutyear = 2019 |debutteam = Miami Marlins |debut2league= KBO |debut2date = March 26 |debut2year = 2024 |debut2team = SSG Landers |statleague = MLB |statyear = 2022 season |stat1label = Win–loss record |stat1value = 0–7 |stat2label = Earned run average |stat2value = 7.17 |stat3label = Strikeouts |stat3value = 67 |stat2league = KBO |stat2year = 2024 season |stat21label = Win–loss record |stat21value = 0–3 |stat22label = Earned run average |stat22value = 12.71 |stat23label = Strikeouts |stat23value = 18 |teams = * Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2020}}) * Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2021}}) * Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2022}}) * Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2022}}) * SSG Landers ({{kboy|2024}}) }} '''Robert Lee Dugger''' (born July 3, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds. He has also played in the KBO League for the SSG Landers.
Dugger has the most career games started (13) without a win in MLB history.
==Amateur career== Dugger attended Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas. In 2013, as a senior, he led Tomball to a Texas UIL 4A State Championship, throwing a complete game in which he allowed only one run while striking out six, along with going 3–4 at the plate, including a three-run inside-the-park home run.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fanucchi |first=David |url=https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Tomball-wins-Baseball-4A-State-Championship-9281511.php |title=Tomball wins Baseball 4A State Championship – The Courier |newspaper=The Courier of Montgomery County |publisher=Yourconroenews.com |date=June 8, 2013 |accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref> He was named to the 4A All-State Baseball Team that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tylerpaper.com/sports/highschool/whitehouse-places-five-on-a-all-state-baseball-team/article_0122369f-96cc-5663-8d00-1c493d7a981e.html |title=Whitehouse places five on 4A all-state baseball team | High School |publisher=tylerpaper.com |date=July 25, 2013 |accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref> Undrafted out of high school, he enrolled at Cisco Junior College where he played college baseball. In his two years at Cisco, he compiled ERAs of 5.40 and 4.37.<ref>{{cite web|last=Krakosky |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.dailytoreador.com/sports/baseball/transfer-pitchers-succeed-out-of-bullpen/article_b7f1b76c-fadc-11e5-9089-cf4a6dd0f5a5.html |title=Transfer pitchers succeed out of bullpen | Baseball |publisher=dailytoreador.com |date=April 4, 2016 |accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref> After his sophomore year, he transferred to Texas Tech University.<ref>{{cite web|author=MikeTTU |url=https://www.vivathematadors.com/2015/1/7/7465513/texas-tech-baseball-the-2015-recruiting-class |title=Texas Tech Baseball: The 2015 Recruiting Class |publisher=Viva The Matadors |date=January 7, 2015 |accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref> As a junior at Texas Tech, he was 6–1 with a 2.67 ERA over {{fraction|60|2|3}} relief innings.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carver |first=Alex |url=https://marlinsminorsmlb.wordpress.com/tag/robert-dugger/ |title=Robert Dugger | Fish On The Farm |publisher=Marlinsminorsmlb.wordpress.com |date= |accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Seattle Mariners=== Dugger was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 18th round, with the 537th overall selection, of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pirtle |first=Krista |date=June 11, 2016 |title=Seven more Red Raiders taken in MLB draft – Sports – Lubbock Avalanche-Journal – Lubbock, TX |url=http://www.lubbockonline.com/sports-red-raiders-baseball/2016-06-11/seven-more-red-raiders-taken-mlb-draft |accessdate=July 10, 2018 |publisher=Lubbockonline.com}}</ref> After signing with the Mariners, Dugger was assigned to the Low-A Everett AquaSox before being reassigned to the rookie-level Arizona League Mariners. He also pitched in two games for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. In 12 games (six starts) between the three affiliates, he went 2–1 with a 4.62 ERA and 38 strikeouts across 39 innings. In 2017, Dugger began the season with the Single-A Clinton LumberKings, where he compiled a 4–1 record, a 2.00 ERA, 69 strikeouts, and an 0.99 WHIP in 22 games (nine starts). He was subsequently named a Midwest League All-Star<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robert Dugger Named to All-Star Team|url=https://www.milb.com/news/robert-dugger-named-to-all-star-team-235947132|access-date=June 13, 2020|website=MiLB.com|language=en}}</ref> before being promoted to the High-A Modesto Nuts in July, where he finished the season with a 2–5 record and a 3.94 ERA with 47 strikeouts over nine starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Dugger Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats |url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=667498#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL |accessdate=June 25, 2018 |website=Minor League Baseball}}</ref>
===Miami Marlins=== On December 7, 2017, Dugger, along either Nick Neidert and Christopher Torres, was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Dee Gordon and international slot money.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-sp-dee-gordon-trade-marlins-mariners-20171207-story.html |title=Marlins trade Dee Gordon to Mariners for prospects |newspaper=Sun Sentinel |date= |accessdate=July 10, 2018}}</ref> Dugger began 2018 with the Jupiter Hammerheads, earning Florida State League All-Star honors,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Five Jupiter Hammerheads selected to 2018 Florida State League All-Star Game|url=https://www.milb.com/news/five-jupiter-hammerheads-selected-to-2018-florida-state-league-all-sta-279280742|access-date=June 13, 2020|website=MiLB.com|language=en}}</ref> and was promoted to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in May.<ref>{{cite web |last=Heilman |first=Phillip |date= |title=Glance: Dugger to make Jumbo Shrimp debut Saturday |url=http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180518/glance-dugger-to-make-jumbo-shrimp-debut-saturday |accessdate=July 10, 2018 |website=The Florida Times-Union}}</ref> In 25 starts between the two clubs, he pitched to a 10–7 record with a 3.40 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=667498#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Robert Dugger Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=October 21, 2018}}</ref> He returned to the Jumbo Shrimp to begin 2019,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tucson.com/sports/donatella-leads-jackson-to---win-over-jacksonville/article_f428ced6-d3b4-5543-aa3a-192f62bd1b94.html |title=Donatella leads Jackson to 5–0 win over Jacksonville | Sports |work=Arizona Daily Star |publisher=tucson.com |date=April 4, 2019 |accessdate=April 14, 2019 |archive-date=April 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406172819/https://tucson.com/sports/donatella-leads-jackson-to---win-over-jacksonville/article_f428ced6-d3b4-5543-aa3a-192f62bd1b94.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> earning Southern League All-Star honors,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=Clayton|title=Four Jumbo Shrimp earn Southern League All-Star selections|url=https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190606/four-jumbo-shrimp-earn-southern-league-all-star-selections|access-date=June 13, 2020|website=The Florida Times-Union|language=en}}</ref> before being promoted to the New Orleans Baby Cakes in June.
On August 5, 2019, the Marlins selected Duggar's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.<ref>{{cite web |author=McPherson |first=Jordan |date=August 4, 2019 |title=Miami Marlins pitching prospect excited to make MLB debut during doubleheader vs Mets |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article233508757.html |accessdate=August 5, 2019 |publisher=Miami Herald}}</ref> He made his major league debut that day versus the New York Mets, allowing six runs over five innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN201908051.shtml|title=Miami Marlins at New York Mets Box Score, August 5, 2019|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=August 6, 2019}}</ref>
===Seattle Mariners (second stint)=== On December 7, 2020, Dugger was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/robert-dugger-mariners-waiver-claim |title=Mariners reacquire RHP Dugger from Marlins |website=MLB.com |author=Johns, Greg |date=December 7, 2020 |access-date=August 27, 2021}}</ref> On February 19, 2021, Dugger was designated for assignment after the signing of Ken Giles was made official.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ken-giles-joins-mariners |title=New Mariner Giles has strong 'mental game' |website=MLB.com |author=Kramer, Daniel |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=August 27, 2021}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on February 23.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=February 23, 2021 |title=Mariners RHP Robert Dugger Outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma and Invited to Major League Camp |url=https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-rhp-robert-dugger-outrighted-to-triple-a-tacoma-and-invited-to-major-league-camp-c8b9ed391d9b |access-date=August 27, 2021 |publisher=Seattle Mariners |via=Medium}}</ref> On April 15, Dugger was selected to the active 40-man roster ahead of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/mariners-select-robert-dugger.html |title=Mariners Select Robert Dugger |website=mlbtraderumors.com |author=Adams, Steve |date=April 15, 2021 |access-date=August 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401227241 |title=Crawford lifts Mariners over O's 4–2 in doubleheader opener |website=ESPN |date=April 15, 2021 |access-date=August 27, 2021}}</ref> In 12 games for the Mariners during the year, Dugger recorded a 7.36 ERA with 19 strikeouts. On August 22, Dugger was designated for assignment by the Mariners again.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/mariners-sign-matt-andriese-to-major-league-deal.html|title = Mariners Sign Matt Andriese to Major League Deal| date=August 22, 2021 }}</ref> On August 24, Dugger cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Tacoma.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clintonherald.com/transactions/article_b83cc79e-0511-11ec-8af4-338d3e025aa8.html|title = Transactions| date=August 24, 2021 }}</ref>
===Tampa Bay Rays=== On March 24, 2022, Dugger signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. He was assigned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to begin the year, and was selected to Tampa Bay's active roster on May 1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rays Make Multiple Roster Moves|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/05/rays-select-robert-dugger-designate-javy-guerra.html|access-date=March 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 2022 |language=en}}</ref> He allowed three runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts across {{fraction|5|1|3}} innings, and was designated for assignment the following day.
===Cincinnati Reds=== On May 4, 2022, the Cincinnati Reds claimed Dugger off waivers.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-claimed-by-reds/amp/|title=Transactions |date=May 4, 2022 |access-date=May 4, 2022}}</ref> On May 9, the Reds designated him for assignment.<ref>{{cite news|last=McDonald|first=Darragh|title=Reds Select Joel Kuhnel, Designate Robert Dugger |date=April 8, 2022|url= https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/05/reds-select-joel-kuhnel-designate-robert-dugger.html.}}</ref> On May 10, Dugger cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Louisville Bats.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds' Robert Dugger: Stays in Cincinnati organization|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-stays-in-cincinnati-organization/amp/|access-date=February 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
On May 12, Dugger was re-selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds' Robert Dugger: Back in big leagues|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-back-in-big-leagues/amp/|access-date=February 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> However, he didn't make an appearance for the Reds before he was designated for assignment again on May 14.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds' Robert Dugger: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=February 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On May 16, he cleared waivers and again returned to Louisville.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds' Robert Dugger: Clears waivers|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-clears-waivers/amp/|access-date=February 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
On July 7, the Reds yet again selected Dugger's contract.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-contract-selected-by-cincy/ | title=Reds' Robert Dugger: Contract selected by Cincy | date=July 7, 2022 }}</ref> The next day, the Reds designated him for assignment and sent him outright to Triple-A. Dugger was selected to the major league roster for a third time on August 5 to make a start against the Milwaukee Brewers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds' Robert Dugger: Contract selected prior to start|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-robert-dugger-contract-selected-prior-to-start/amp/|access-date=May 27, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On October 4, Dugger was once again designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Louisville on October 6. However, Dugger rejected the outright assignment and instead elected free agency the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robert Dugger Stats, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.milb.com/player/robert-dugger-667498|access-date=June 28, 2023|website=milb.com|language=en}}</ref>
===Texas Rangers=== On March 29, 2023, Dugger signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers' Robert Dugger: Gets minors deal from Rangers|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-robert-dugger-gets-minors-deal-from-rangers/amp/|access-date=March 29, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He spent the year with the Triple-A Round Rock Express, registering a 7–10 record and 4.31 ERA with 143 strikeouts in {{fraction|146|1|3}} innings pitched. Dugger became a free agent following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=December 5, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
===SSG Landers=== On November 27, 2023, Dugger signed with the SSG Landers of the KBO League.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jee-ho |first=Yoo |date=November 28, 2023 |title=SSG Landers sign ex-MLB pitcher Dugger |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231128005300315 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216144356/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231128005300315 |archive-date=December 16, 2023 |access-date=March 7, 2025 |work=Yonhap News Agency }}</ref> In 6 starts in 2024, he struggled to an 0–3 record and 12.71 ERA with 18 strikeouts across {{fraction|22|2|3}} innings pitched. Dugger was released by SSG on April 27, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Landers sign ex-MLB pitcher Drew Anderson, release Robert Dugger|url=https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.amp.asp?newsIdx=373580|access-date=April 27, 2024|website=The Korea Times| date=April 27, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
===Oakland Athletics=== On May 17, 2024, Dugger signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/roster/transactions/2024/05 |title=Athletics Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=May 2024 |accessdate=May 17, 2024}}</ref> He pitched for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, going 5–2 with a 4.79 ERA and 87 strikeouts across 20 games (16 starts).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robert Dugger Minor, College & Korean Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=dugger000rob |access-date=March 7, 2025 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Dugger elected free agency following the season on November 4.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 6, 2024 |title=Minor League Free Agents 2024 |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/ |website=Baseball America}}</ref>
===Guerreros de Oaxaca=== On April 15, 2025, Dugger signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de abril de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-15-de-abril-de-2025|access-date=May 13, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref> In three starts for Oaxaca, Dugger logged a 1–1 record and 3.97 ERA with nine strikeouts across {{fraction|11|1|3}} innings pitched.
===Texas Rangers (second stint)=== On May 6, 2025, Dugger signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers Sign Robert Dugger To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/rangers-sign-robert-dugger-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=May 6, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> In 10 appearances (four starts) for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, he struggled to a 1–4 record and 14.40 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 25 innings of work. Dugger was released by the Rangers organization on June 28.<ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-06-28</ref>
===Guerreros de Oaxaca (second stint)=== On July 11, 2025, Dugger signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fecha limite de cambios y refuerzos|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/fecha-limite-de-cambios-y-refuerzos|access-date=July 12, 2025|website=milb.com|language=es}}</ref> In 9 games (7 starts) he threw 34 innings going 4-2 with a 3.97 ERA and 25 strikeouts.
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