Brandon Dickson

Brandon Dickson (born November 3, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[1] He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.[2]

Brandon Dickson
Dickson with the Orix Buffaloes
Orix Buffaloes – No. 32
Pitcher
Born: (1984-11-03) November 3, 1984
Montgomery, Alabama
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 2, 2011, for the St. Louis Cardinals
NPB: March 31, 2013, for the Orix Buffaloes
MLB statistics
(through 2012 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.91
Strikeouts13
NPB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record49–54
Earned run average3.32
Strikeouts641
Saves18
Holds5
Teams

Career

Minor leagues
Dickson pitching for the Swing of the Quad Cities, Single-A affiliates of the St. Louis Cardinals, in 2007.

Dickson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006,[2] after attending Tusculum College.[3] In 2006, playing for the New Market Rebels in the Valley Baseball League, Dickson had a league-leading and franchise record 13 saves, and led the league in wins, going 5-0 in 26 relief appearances.[4]

In 2007, with Quad Cities, Dickson‘s statline included an 11–7 win–loss record, with one save, and a 3.50 earned run average (ERA), in 31 games pitched (23 as a starting pitcher), covering 144 innings.[1]

In 2009, with Springfield, Dickson was 8–10, with a 3.78 ERA, 28 games (20 starts), in ​147 2⁄3 innings.[1]

In 2010, with Memphis, Dickson was 11–8, with a 3.23 ERA, in 28 games (27 starts), covering 167 innings.[1]

In 2011, Dickson was invited to his first major league spring training, but did not make the big league club; he was assigned to the AAA Memphis Redbirds to begin the season.

St Louis Cardinals

Dickson’s contract was purchased by the Cardinals from Memphis on June 30, 2011, to fill the roster spot created by Ryan Franklin's release the previous day.[5] Dickson made his major league debut on July 2, 2011,[2] against the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching a perfect ​1 2⁄3 innings in relief.[6] He posted 2011 a 0–0 record, with a 3.24 ERA, in four games (one game started).[2]

Dickson was released by the Cardinals on November 19, 2012.[2]

Orix Buffaloes

On December 27, 2012, Dickson signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[7]

On September 27, 2015, Dickson signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Buffaloes.[8]

On September 5, 2017, Dickson signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Buffaloes.[9]

With the conclusion of the 2019 season — Dickson’s seventh year with the NPB Buffaloes — he had an overall record of 49-55, with 18 saves, and a 3.26 ERA.[1] In ​882 2⁄3 innings pitched, Dickson recorded 661 strikeouts.[1]

On December 20, 2019, Dickson signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Buffaloes.[10]

International career

On October 10, 2019, Dickson was selected to play with the United States national baseball team at the 2019 WBSC Premier 12.[11] He tied for the tournament lead in the tournament with Japan national baseball team’s Yasuaki Yamasaki, with three saves,[12] and was named the best reliever in the tournament.[13]

Awards and honors

References
  1. "Brandon Dickson Minor & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  2. "Brandon Dickson Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  3. Walton, Brian (June 5, 2007). "Six Swing Named Midwest League All-Stars". scout.com. Scout. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
  4. Walton, Brian (August 9, 2006). "Cardinals Pick "Cotton" Dickson". scout.com. Scout. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
  5. Leach, Matthew (June 30, 2011). "Dickson's callup just what the doctor ordered". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  6. "Cardinals vs. Rays Box Score". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. July 2, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  7. "ディクソン投手、ロッティーノ選手　獲得のお知らせ". オリックスバファローズ公式サイト (in Japanese). December 27, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  8. "ブランドン・ディクソン投手 契約締結のお知らせ". オリックスバファローズ 公式サイト (in Japanese). September 27, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  9. "外国人選手契約締結のお知らせ". オリックスバファローズ 公式サイト (in Japanese). September 5, 2017. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  10. "外国人選手契約締結のお知らせ". オリックスバファローズ 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  11. "USA Baseball Names Premier12 Roster". usabaseball.com. USA Baseball. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  12. "Touranent Pitching Stats". premier12.wbsc.org. WBSC Premier 12. 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  13. "Japan's Seiya Suzuki leads amazing All World Team". premier12.wbsc.org. WBSC Premier 12. November 17, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  14. "Brandon Dickson Stats, Highlights, Bio | 'Awards and Honors'". minorleaguebaseball.com. Minor League Baseball. 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
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