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Britton salvaged his career in 2012 after two disastrous campaigns where he seemed to lost command and control of every pitch in his repertoire. Just when it looked like he was straightening out, Brit...
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Signed a one-year contract with Boston in March 2012.
June 18, 2013 – Drake Britton News
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Britton won his third consecutive start Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out one for Double-A Portland.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | GS | SH | IP | H | ER | HR | K | BB | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 | A | Gre | 22 | 22 | 0 | 78.2 | 71 | 25 | 5 | 81 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.86 | 1.20 |
| 2011 | 22 | A | Sal | 26 | 26 | 0 | 97.2 | 111 | 75 | 12 | 89 | 55 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.91 | 1.71 |
| 2012 | 23 | A | Sal | 16 | 8 | 0 | 45.0 | 42 | 29 | 5 | 42 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.80 | 1.36 |
| 2012 | 23 | AA | Por | 16 | 16 | 0 | 84.2 | 86 | 35 | 3 | 76 | 38 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.72 | 1.47 |
| 2013 | 24 | AA | Por | 14 | 13 | 1 | 79.0 | 74 | 27 | 4 | 68 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.08 | 1.29 |
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Yes No No| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | GS | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | GB/FB Ratio | Strand % | Fastball | ERA | FIP | BABIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 | A | Gre | 22 | 22 | 78.2 | 9.32 | 2.65 | 3.52 | 0.58 | – | 77.5% | – | 2.86 | 2.92 | .321 |
| 2011 | 22 | A | Sal | 26 | 26 | 97.2 | 8.24 | 5.09 | 1.62 | 1.11 | – | 59.1% | – | 6.91 | 4.86 | .348 |
| 2012 | 23 | A | Sal | 16 | 8 | 45.0 | 8.40 | 3.80 | 2.21 | 1.00 | – | 57.1% | – | 5.80 | 4.31 | .304 |
| 2012 | 23 | AA | Por | 16 | 16 | 84.2 | 8.12 | 4.06 | 2.00 | 0.32 | – | 73.6% | – | 3.72 | 3.25 | .340 |
| 2013 | 24 | AA | Por | 14 | 13 | 79.0 | 7.75 | 3.19 | 2.43 | 0.46 | – | 76.5% | – | 3.08 | 3.28 | .311 |
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2012
Britton had a truly forgettable season at High-A Salem in 2011, finishing with a 1-13 record and 6.91 ERA while showing very little command. The poor results started to make an impact mentally, but he managed to make all of his starts and hopefully learned something from the experience. And it earned him a promotion to Double-A Portland to open the 2012 season. Commanding his fastball (low-to-mid 90s) is the first order of business for Britton in 2012, in addition to ironing out some loose mechanics.
2011
Britton, a 2008 survivor of Tommy John surgery, is moving up the organizational ranks as a pitching prospect, after a successful 2010 season at Low-A Greenville. The lefty's four-seam fastball lives in the 92-94 mph range and can be dialed up to 96 when needed, and his curveball is there. He really needs to work on the change up and perhaps develop a two-seamer or cutter. Control and command are still issues for Britton, but the Red Sox are very high on his potential. He'll open the 2011 season at High-A Salem.
2010
Britton, 20, made three starts for Short-Season Lowell in 2009, following his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The velocity of his fastball came back, but Britton had an inconsistent release point which resulted in poor command. Being able to throw his fastball for strikes, particularly lower in the zone, will be his prime need for 2010.
