Andrew Kittredge

Kittredge attended Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. He was drafted out of high school by the Seattle Mariners in the 45th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, but opted to attend the University of Washington. In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]

On November 18, 2016, the Mariners traded Kittredge, Dalton Kelly, and Dylan Thompson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Richie Shaffer and Taylor Motter.[2][3]

He was called up to the majors for the first time on July 17, 2017.[4] He pitched 2.1 innings, allowing one run on five hits before being optioned back to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to make room for newly acquired Sergio Romo. Kittredge was called back up on July 26 to replace the injured Jake Odorizzi. He was sent back down a few games later but was recalled in September when rosters expanded. In 15 games, he had an ERA of 1.76 in ​15 ¹⁄₃ innings.

On September 27, 2018, Kittredge threw a pitch at Yankees catcher Austin Romine's head following CC Sabathia hitting Jake Bauers on the hand with a pitch. Kittredge was fined an undisclosed amount and received a 3-game suspension, which was later rescinded.[5][6] He finished the season appearing in 33 games, including 3 starts. He had a 7.75 ERA in ​38 ¹⁄₃ innings.

On November 2, 2018 the Rays announced that Kittredge had been DFAd and outrighted to Triple A Durham.[7] On June 18, 2019, the Rays announced that they had selected Kittredge's contract from Triple A Durham.[8]

Kittredge posted a 2.25 ERA over 8 games in 2020. He sprained his UCL while pitching against the Boston Red Sox on August 12, 2020, which ended his season.[9] On October 30, 2020, Kittredge was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency. On December 8, 2020, Kittredge re-signed with the Rays organization on a minor league contract.[10]