Drew Sutton | |||
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Sutton during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012
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Infielder / Outfielder | |||
Born: El Dorado, Arkansas |
June 30, 1983 |||
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MLB debut | |||
July 2, 2009, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
July 30, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .256 | ||
Home runs | 4 | ||
Runs batted in | 37 | ||
Teams | |||
Stephen Drew Sutton (born June 30, 1983) is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sutton is a graduate of Baylor University. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 15th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft.
He was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds for Jeff Keppinger during the 2009 Spring Training. He made his major-league debut for the Reds on July 2, 2009.
On August 6, 2010, Sutton was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians.
Sutton was outrighted by the Indians to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on November 3, 2010. He refused his minor league assignment and subsequently filed for free agency.
Sutton signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on November 22, 2010 and was called up on May 20, 2011.
The Atlanta Braves signed him to a minor league contract on November 22, 2011.
The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Sutton from the Braves on May 20, 2012.
The Tampa Bay Rays traded for Sutton from the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 21, 2012 for a player to be named later or cash considerations. On June 22, 2012, Sutton was designated for assignment by the Rays.