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Garrett with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2022
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| Free agent | |||
| Pitcher | |||
| Born: May 3, 1992 Victorville, California, U.S. |
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| April 7, 2017, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
| MLB statistics (through May 9, 2024) |
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| Win–loss record | 13–19 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.96 | ||
| Strikeouts | 383 | ||
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Amir Jamal Garrett (born May 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He is currently a free agent, meaning he can sign with any team. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, and Los Angeles Angels. Before focusing on baseball, Garrett played college basketball for the St. John's Red Storm. The Reds picked him in the 2011 draft, and he made his big league debut in 2017.
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Early Years and First Steps in Baseball
Amir Garrett started high school in Nevada, then moved to California. For his senior year in 2010, he went to Findlay College Prep in Nevada. This school did not have a baseball team. His father encouraged him to try baseball again. Amir then showed his skills to Major League Baseball (MLB) scouts. He threw a fastball very fast, over 96 miles per hour!
In the 2011 MLB draft, the Cincinnati Reds chose Garrett in the 22nd round. He decided to sign with the Reds. He received a $1 million bonus for signing. The Reds also let him keep playing basketball. In the fall of 2011, Garrett went to Bridgton Academy in Maine. He played on their basketball team during the 2011–12 season.
College Basketball Journey
Amir Garrett was a highly-rated basketball player coming out of high school. Experts ranked him as one of the best small forwards in the country. He chose to attend St. John's University to play college basketball for the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team.
He was not allowed to play for the college basketball team at the start of his first year. This was because of school rules. Instead, he spent that time at Bridgton Academy, where he also played baseball. He became eligible to play basketball in December. As a freshman, Garrett played about 27 minutes in each game.
After the basketball season, Garrett played baseball for two minor league teams. These were the Arizona Reds and the Billings Mustangs. He had a 4.05 earned run average (ERA). This number shows how many runs a pitcher gives up on average. He also had 18 strikeouts and 13 walks in 20 innings pitched.
In his second year, Garrett started 11 basketball games. He scored about 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds per game. After this season, he decided to leave St. John's. He wanted to transfer to another college basketball team. He moved to California State University, Northridge. He had to sit out the next season because of NCAA transfer rules. After that year, Garrett left college to focus completely on his professional baseball career.
Professional Baseball Career
Cincinnati Reds
Amir Garrett started the 2013 baseball season with the Billings Mustangs. In July, he moved up to the Dayton Dragons. This team is in a slightly higher league called Single-A. He finished that season with a 5.15 ERA.
He returned to Dayton for the start of the 2014 season. In August 2014, Garrett decided to stop playing basketball. He left college to focus only on baseball. That year, he won 7 games and lost 8. His ERA was 3.65. The Reds then added him to their 40-man roster. This means he was one of the top 40 players the team could call up to the major leagues.
He started the 2015 season with the Daytona Tortugas, a High-A team. He was chosen to play in the 2015 All-Star Futures Game. This game features top young players. Garrett finished 2015 with a great 2.44 ERA and 133 strikeouts. He was even named Co-Pitcher of the Year for his league.
In 2016, Garrett began with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, a Double-A team. The Reds soon moved him up to the Louisville Bats, a Triple-A team. He was again chosen for the All-Star Futures Game. He ended 2016 with a 7–8 record and a 2.55 ERA.
Garrett made the Reds' Opening Day roster in 2017. This meant he started the season with the main MLB team. In his first game on April 7, he pitched six innings without giving up any runs. He only allowed two hits and earned the win.
Later in 2017, Garrett was sent down to the Louisville Bats several times. He was also placed on the injured list for a hip problem. In 14 starts for Louisville, he had a 5.72 ERA. For the Reds, he had a 3–8 record and a 7.39 ERA in 16 games.
In 2018, Garrett started the season in the Reds' bullpen. This means he was a relief pitcher, coming into games after the starting pitcher. He played in 66 games. He had a 1–2 record with a 4.29 ERA and 71 strikeouts.
On April 7, 2019, Garrett was involved in a big disagreement during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was removed from the game. He was involved in another heated moment against the Pirates on July 30. He was again removed from the game. On August 1, 2019, Garrett was suspended for 8 games because of these events.
In 2020, Garrett played in 21 games for Cincinnati. He had a very good 2.45 ERA. He also had 26 strikeouts in 18 innings. In 2021, his ERA was 6.04 in 63 games.
Kansas City Royals
On March 16, 2022, the Reds traded Garrett to the Kansas City Royals. He was placed on the injured list in May. He played in 16 games for the Royals in 2022. He had a 4.96 ERA and 49 strikeouts.
On January 13, 2023, Garrett signed a one-year contract with the Royals. He pitched in 27 games as a relief pitcher. He had a 3.33 ERA and 28 strikeouts. On July 9, the Royals removed him from their main roster. This is called being designated for assignment. He was released by the Royals on July 15.
Cleveland Guardians
On July 25, 2023, Garrett signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians. He played in 5 games for their Triple-A team, the Columbus Clippers. He had a 5.79 ERA. On August 24, Garrett asked to be released from the Guardians, and they agreed.
Los Angeles Angels
On February 12, 2024, Garrett signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He was released by the Giants in March.
On March 27, 2024, Garrett signed another minor league contract, this time with the Los Angeles Angels. He played in 8 games for their Triple-A team, the Salt Lake Bees. He had a 2.45 ERA. On April 30, the Angels added him to their major league team. In 6 games for the Angels, he had a 5.06 ERA. On May 15, Garrett was again removed from the main roster. He became a free agent on May 19. Garrett signed another minor league contract with the Angels on May 22. He was released by the Angels on August 13.
Personal Life
Amir Garrett and his wife, Tausana, got engaged in 2018.
See also
- List of multi-sport athletes
