11 Facts About Adam Russell

1.

Adam William Russell was born on April 14,1983 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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Adam Russell pitched in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays.

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3.

Adam Russell was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2004 MLB draft.

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4.

Adam Russell ranked eighth among White Sox minor leaguers in ERA and finished second on the Intimidators in victories.

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5.

Adam Russell was rated by Baseball America as the number seven prospect and possessing the best fastball in the White Sox farm system entering the 2006 season.

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6.

Adam Russell ranked among the organizational leaders in starts, wins, ERA, strikeouts and innings pitched.

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Adam Russell was again rated by Baseball America as the number seven prospect and possessing the best fastball in the White Sox farm system entering the season.

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8.

On November 20,2007, Adam Russell's contract was purchased by the White Sox, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft.

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9.

On July 31,2009, Adam Russell was traded to the San Diego Padres along with Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard and Dexter Carter for Jake Peavy.

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10.

Adam Russell signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on December 5,2012.

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11.

Adam Russell signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on May 2,2014.

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