Troy Patton

Troy Patton
Troy Patton
	Patton with the Baltimore Orioles
	Pitcher
	Born: September 3, 1985 (age 39); Spring, Texas, U.S.
	Batted: Switch Threw: Left
MLB debut
	August 25, 2007, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
	June 13, 2014, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	5–4
Earned run average	3.25
Strikeouts	135
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Houston Astros (2007); Baltimore Orioles (2010–2014); San Diego Padres (2014);

Troy Jamieson Patton (born September 3, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Patton attended Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas.

Baseball career

Houston Astros

Patton was drafted in the ninth round by the Houston Astros in 2004. In 2007, Patton played in Minor League Baseball for the Corpus Christi Hooks and Round Rock Express. He made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros on August 25, 2007.

Baltimore Orioles

Patton was part of a trade package sent by the Astros to the Baltimore Orioles on December 12, 2007, in return for shortstop Miguel Tejada.^[1]

Patton spent the 2008 season on the disabled list after suffering a left labrum tear.

On September 22, 2010, Patton made his first career appearance for the Orioles, in a game against the Boston Red Sox. He pitched 0.2 inning, giving up no runs, one hit, one walk, while striking out David Ortiz to end the inning.

Patton was called up in May 2011 by the Orioles. He made 20 relief appearances, for 30 innings pitched. He posted an ERA of 3.00, with a record of 2–1, with two holds.

In the 2012 season, Patton made the team out of spring training and was used effectively out of the bullpen all year, mainly as a left handed specialist due to his sweeping side-arm pitching motion. Patton sprained his previously injured ankle while walking through a parking garage, and would go on the disabled list for approximately one month. He finished the season with a 1-0 record and a 2.43 ERA in 54 games pitched, while being an integral part of the Orioles bullpen, helping them to their first playoff appearance since the 1997 season.

On December 20, 2013, Patton was suspended for 25 games after testing positive for amphetamines.^[2]

San Diego Padres

On May 24, 2014, the Orioles traded Patton to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Nick Hundley and cash considerations.^[3] He was designated for assignment on September 2, 2014. Patton elected free agency in October 2014.^[4]

On November 5, 2014 he received an 80-game suspension for his third violation of MLB drug policy for amphetamine use.^[5]

Kansas City Royals

On April 4, 2015 Patton signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. He was assigned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers to begin the year. On July 4, Patton was activated by the Storm Chasers upon the completion of his 80-game suspension. He made 20 appearances for Omaha on the year, registering a 2.37 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 30.1 innings pitched. Patton elected free agency following the season on November 6.^[6]

Miami Marlins

On December 21, 2015, Patton signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.^[7] On February 23, 2016, Patton was released by the Marlins.^[8]

References

^ "Orioles trade Miguel Tejada to Astros, receive five players in return". MLB.com. December 12, 2007. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
^ Associated Press (December 20, 2013). "Troy Patton of Baltimore Orioles tests positive, banned 25 games". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
^ "Orioles trade LHP Patton to Padres for C Hundley". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 24, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
^ Wilmoth, Charlie (October 4, 2014). "Minor Moves: Free Agents, Blue Jays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
^ Troy Patton suspended 80 games for amphetamines
^ "Dusty Coleman heads list of Royals minor league free agents". royalsreview.com. November 9, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/28/15". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
^ "Troy Patton released by Marlins; he served suspension in 2015". ESPN. AP. February 23, 2016.

External links

Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

[1] "Orioles trade Miguel Tejada to Astros, receive five players in return". MLB.com. December 12, 2007. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved November 21, 2009.

[2] Associated Press (December 20, 2013). "Troy Patton of Baltimore Orioles tests positive, banned 25 games". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 7, 2014.

[3] "Orioles trade LHP Patton to Padres for C Hundley". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 24, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.

[4] Wilmoth, Charlie (October 4, 2014). "Minor Moves: Free Agents, Blue Jays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.

[5] Troy Patton suspended 80 games for amphetamines

[6] "Dusty Coleman heads list of Royals minor league free agents". royalsreview.com. November 9, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2023.

[7] "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/28/15". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.

[8] "Troy Patton released by Marlins; he served suspension in 2015". ESPN. AP. February 23, 2016.

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