RICHARD
LOVELADY
P
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
185 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
3
years
Debut
Apr 9, 2019
Born
Jul 7, 1995
(29 yrs)
Hinesville, Georgia
Hometown
Hinesville, Georgia
Drafted
Drafted by Kansas City in 2016 (10/313).
Drafted from
Kennesaw State
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2025-01-22 |
Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
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| 2024-11-22 |
Tampa Bay Rays declined to tender a contract.
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| 2024-11-19 |
Designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays.
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| 2024-08-08 |
Missed 50 games (forearm flexor strain - left).
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| 2024-06-08 |
Forearm flexor strain - left, 15-day injured list.
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News
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Rotowire
Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Blue Jays signed Lovelady to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Scouting Report
Owns both a funky delivery and plenty of movement with his pitches, which make his offerings seem faster than they actually are. His slider is his best out-pitch, while his fastball is also a solid weapon. Needs to improve his changeup in order to thrive as a reliever in MLB. Displays pretty good command of his pitches. Lacks ideal size for a big-league pitcher. His deception works well against both left-handed and right-handed batters.
Long Range Potential: Depth reliever.
