Garrett Richards Biography and Wiki
Garrett Richards (born Garrett Thomas Richards) is a well-known American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Garrett previously played for the Los Angeles Angels.
10 Quick Facts About Garrett Richards
- Name: Garrett Richards
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthday: May 27
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini.
- Height: 1.91 m
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: professional baseball pitcher
- Marital Status: Unknown
- Salary: $15,500,000
- Net worth: $25 million dollars
Garrett Richards Age
Garrett is 32 years old as of 2020, he was born on May 27, 1988, in Riverside, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on May 27, every year, and his birth sign is Gemini.
Garrett Richards Height and Weight
Garrett stands at a height of 1.91 m and Weighs 98 kg. However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Garrett Richards Education
Garrett attended Edmond Memorial High School in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he was a four-year letter winner. His best season was in 2005, where he went 8 – 5 with a 2.97 ERA and 106 strikeouts. The team won regional championships in 2005 and 2006.
Undrafted out of high school, he attended the University of Oklahoma and played college baseball for the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2007, his freshman year, he recorded nine saves, the fourth-most in team history.
That summer, Garrett played with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball league. In 2008, he made his first career collegiate start. He played the summer with the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaska Baseball League. 2009 was his best season, being a full-time starter he led the team in strikeouts (85) and wins (9).
Garrett Richards Parents, Family, and Siblings
Garrett was born and raised by his parents, Tommy Richards (father) and Terri Richards (mother) in Riverside, California, United States. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Richards’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.
Garrett Richards Wife, Is He Married?
Garrett has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner will be updated as soon as possible.
Garrett Richards Children
As of 2020, there isn’t any documented report about Garrett Richards having children. Nevertheless, this information is currently under review and will be updated once we get it from a credible source.
Garrett Richards Salary
Garrett signed a 2 year $15,500,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $15,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $7,750,000. In 2020, he will earn a base salary of $8,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,500,000. Garrett’s adjusted salary with the San Diego Padres is $3,148,148.
Garrett Richards Net Worth
Garrett has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a baseball pitcher. Through his various sources of income, Richards has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Garrett Richards Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Garrett Richards.
Garrett Richards Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Garrett Thomas Richards
- Popular As: Garrett Richards
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Baseball Pitcher
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Garrett Richards Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 32 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Date of Birth: May 27, 1988
- Place of Birth: Riverside, California, United States
- Birthday: May 27,
Garrett Richards Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 1.91 m
- Weight: 98 kg
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Garrett Richards Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Tommy Richards
- Mother: Terri Richards
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: To be Updated
- Wife/Spouse: Not Available
- Dating / Girlfriend: Single
- Children: To be Updated
Garrett Richards Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $25 million dollars
- Salary: $7,750,000
- Source of Income: Baseball Pitcher
Garrett Richards House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Garrett Richards Professional Career
Minor Leagues
Garrett was drafted in the first round, 42nd overall, by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, and earned an $802,800 signing bonus. He made his professional debut with Rookie-level Orem, going 3 – 1 with a 1.53 ERA and a 7.50 strikeout to walk ratio.
Garrett began 2010 with Single-A Cedar Rapids, going 8 – 4 in 19 starts, earning a Midwest League All-Star selection. However, his walk total (34) did significantly rise in comparison to his strikeout total (108). He earned a mid-season promotion to High – A Rancho Cucamonga, going 4 – 1 with a 3.89 ERA in seven starts. He began 2011 with Double-A Arkansas, going 1 – 2 with a 3.06 ERA and three complete games in 21 starts, earning a Texa League All-Star selection.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Angels
On Agust 10, 2011, Garrett was called up to take the rotation spot of Joel Pineiro, filling in for the suspended Jered Weaver. His major league debut did not go well, as he took the loss to the New York Yankees, giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings pitched. His ERA after the game was a high 10.80.
During his call-up in 2011, he pitched in seven games, starting three, and went 0-2 with a 5.79 ERA. In 10 starts during 2012 for the Angeles Triple-A associate, the Salt Lake Bees, he was 5-2 with a 4.31 ERA, striking out 48 while walking 29. He was called up by the Angels on June 5, 2012, to replace Jered Weaver who was placed in the 15-day disabled list and won his first major league game against the Seattle Mariners pitching seven strong innings allowing only one earned run.
Making 30 features (9 starts) in 2012, Garrett finished with a 4-3 record and a 4.69 ERA. In 2013, he made 47 features (17 starts) with a 7-8 record and a 4.16 ERA. On June 4, 2014, he pitched an immaculate inning against the Houston Astros, striking out Jon Singleton, Matt Dominguez, and Chris Carter in order on nine pitches.
In the week prior to the 2014 All-Star Game, he was chosen as a final vote nominee, finishing second in voting to Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox. On Agust 4, 2014, he pitched his first career shutout, allowing only five hits and no runs over nine innings, against the L.A. Dodgers.
Garrett Richards Injury
On August 20, 2014, Garrett suffered a knee injury while attempting to complete a double play at first base at Fenway Park during a game against the Boston Red Sox. Garrett had to be carted off the field. He was diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee and it prematurely ended his 2014 season.
Garrett underwent surgery on August 22. The rehabilitation from the injury required between six and nine months. He made 26 starts in 2014, finishing 13-4 with a 2.61 ERA but threw an MLB – leading 22 wild pitches. On April 19, 2015, he was activated from the disabled list and made his first start of the season. He made 32 starts and again led the MLB with wild pitches thrown, totaling 17 wild pitches. His record was 15 – 12 with a 3.65 ERA.
Garrett’s 2016 season became short-lived as he made only 6 starts with a 1-3 record and a 2.34 ERA. On May 6, 2016, he was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow. The injury required surgery, meaning that Garret would take no further part in baseball activities for the remainder of the 2016 season.
He did not get Tommy John’s surgery, instead, he opted for a newer biometrics surgery. Garrett’s 2017 was also cut short due to injury, only appearing in six starts. On July 10, 2018, he left the game early against the Seattle Mariners with ”right forearm irritation”. The next day, the MRI revealed he had a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2018 season and delaying his readiness in the following season. He ended the 2018 season with a record of 5-4 and a 3.66 ERA. While leading the Amerian League with 15 wild pitches.
Garrett Richards San Diego Padres
On December 7, 2018, Garrett signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Padres. He appeared in his first game for the Padres on September 16, 2019. Garrett leads with four-seam and two-seam fastballs at mid-90s mph with running action.
He also has a changeup to lefties, a slider to righties, and a curveball. Joe Girardi, known for serving as manager of the New York Yankees, noted that Garrett’s fastball is exceptional because “its movement… is not consistent”. In 2018, he led the MLB in the average spin rate for sliders (2919 rpm) and curveballs (3253 rpm).
Padres’ Garrett Richards: Scheduled start postponed
Garrett’s start scheduled for Friday was postponed after a player for the Giants tested positive for Coronavirus. Friday’s game was called off just before the first pitch due to the positive Coronavirus test. Contact tracing has not been done yet, and it is unclear how the postponement will impact the Padres’ schedule going forward.
2 Giants-Padres games postponed after positive SF virus test
The game between San Francisco and the San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch Friday night after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for Coronavirus. Saturday night’s game at Petco Park also was called off. The teams were scheduled to play through Sunday.
This was the first postponement due to Coronavirus for both teams. There have been 45 major league games postponed this season because of coronavirus concerns. Both teams lined up for a moment of silence for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and then the national anthem. But the Padres did not take the field and the team announced the game had been postponed.
Players from both teams lingered in and around the dugouts well after Garrett Richards was scheduled to throw the first pitch. About a half-hour, after the game was to have started, the Padres announced the reason for the postponement. A few minutes after that, the Padres filed into the stands for a team meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garrett Richards
Who is Garrett Richards?
Garrett Richards is a well known American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Garrett previously played for the Los Angeles Angels.
How old is Garrett Richards?
Garrett is 32 years old as of 2020, he was born on May 27, 1988, in Riverside, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on May 27, every year, and his birth sign is Gemini.
How tall is Garrett Richards?
Garrett stands at a height of 1.91 m and Weighs 98 kg.
Is Garrett Richards married?
Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is Garrett Richards worth?
Garrett has an approximate net worth of $25 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sporting industry.
Where does Garrett Richards live?
Because of security reasons, Garrett has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Garrett Richards dead or alive?
Garrett is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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