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Austin Brice

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Austin Brice
Brice with the Red Sox in 2020
Pitcher
Born: (1992-06-19) June 19, 1992 (age 32)
British Hong Kong
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2016, for the Miami Marlins
Last MLB appearance
August 16, 2022, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–4
Earned run average5.12
Strikeouts160
Teams

Austin Robert Brice (born June 19, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He 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.

Career

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Miami Marlins

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On February 18, 2024, Brice signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[33] In two appearances for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he struggled to a 7.71 ERA with two strikeouts across 2+1⁄3 innings pitched. Brice was released by the Phillies organization on April 7.[34]

Minnesota Twins (second stint)

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On May 9, 2024, Brice signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization.[35] After posting a 1.08 ERA in 7 games for the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge, he was promoted to the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, where he struggled immensely to a 35.31 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 8 games. Brice retired from professional baseball on July 15, 2024.[36]

Personal life

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Brice was born in British Hong Kong as his father worked a lot internationally; Brice grew up in Pittsboro, North Carolina.[37]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ASU recruit drafted by Marlins". Watauga Democrat. June 8, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "Austin Brice Class of 2010 – Player Profile | Perfect Game USA".
  3. ^ "Greensboro Grasshoppers' Austin Brice is still learning". News-Record.com. April 22, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d "Austin Brice Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats". Milb.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Frisaro, Joe (May 24, 2018). "Prospect Garcia among 4 added to Marlins' roster". M.marlins.mlb.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  6. ^ Spencer, Clark (August 9, 2016). "A.J. Ramos lands on DL with broken finger | Fish Bytes". Miamiherald.typepad.com. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  7. ^ Frisaro, Joe (January 19, 2017). "Marlins get right-hander Dan Straily from Reds | MLB.com". M.mlb.com. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  8. ^ Jeff Todd (November 2, 2018). "Angels Claim Austin Brice". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  9. ^ "Angels Designate Austin Brice". MLB Trade Rumors. December 29, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  10. ^ 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
  11. ^ Todd, Jeff (January 28, 2019). "Orioles Claim Jack Reinheimer, Designate Austin Brice". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  12. ^ "Marlins' Austin Brice: Dumped from 40-man roster". CBSSports.com. January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. January 2020. Archived from the original on January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Orioles vs. Red Sox". ESPN.com. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  15. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  16. ^ "Austin Brice Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  17. ^ Browne, Ian (December 2, 2020). "Red Sox avoid arb with Barnes, three others". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  18. ^ Adams, Steve (May 21, 2021). "Red Sox Select Danny Santana, Designate Austin Brice". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  19. ^ "Red Sox Outright Austin Brice". May 25, 2021.
  20. ^ "Red Sox place Matt Andriese on injured list, select Austin Brice". www.boston.com. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  21. ^ Franco, Anthony (July 16, 2021). "Red Sox Designate Austin Brice For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  22. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/17/2021". July 17, 2021.
  23. ^ "Austin Brice Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  24. ^ "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  25. ^ "Pirates Sign Austin Brice To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. March 16, 2022.
  26. ^ Reiter, Cheyne (April 13, 2022). "That's a No-No! Three Indians Hurlers Combine to No-Hit Saints". Indianapolis Indians.
  27. ^ "Pirates' Austin Brice: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. August 24, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  28. ^ "34 Players Become Free Agents". mlbtraderumors.com. October 7, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  29. ^ "Austin Brice Stats, Fantasy & News".
  30. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
  31. ^ "Twins' Austin Brice: Signs MiLB deal with Minnesota". cbssports.com. May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  32. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  33. ^ "Phillies' Austin Brice: Inks deal with Philly". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  34. ^ "Transactions: April 7, 2024". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  35. ^ Franco, Anthony (May 9, 2024). "Twins Sign Austin Brice To Minor League Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  36. ^ "Transactions".
  37. ^ Sheldon, Mark (February 25, 2017). "Move to bullpen has benefited righty Brice". MLB.com.
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