Austin Dean Maddox is a retired American professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. He was a right-handed batter and thrower, standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds.
May 13, 1991: Birth of Austin Maddox
Austin Dean Maddox was born on May 13, 1991. He would go on to become an American professional baseball pitcher, known for his time with the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball.
2009: Graduated High School
In 2009, Austin Maddox graduated from high school as the top catcher in the state of Florida, boasting a .544 batting average in his senior year. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 37th round but chose to play college baseball instead.
2010: College Baseball Career Begins
Austin Maddox began his college baseball career in 2010 at the University of Florida. He played as a catcher and infielder, batting .303 during his three seasons with the team.
2011: Pitching Career in College
In 2011, Maddox started making appearances as a pitcher for the University of Florida Gators. He struck out 78 and walked 14 batters over 82+1⁄3 innings, achieving a 1.86 ERA over the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
June 2012: Drafted by Boston Red Sox
In June 2012, Austin Maddox was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the third round of the MLB Draft. He subsequently signed with the team, beginning his professional baseball career.
2012: College Baseball Career Achievements
By 2012, Austin Maddox had completed three seasons with the University of Florida Gators, making 53 pitching appearances, striking out 78 and walking 14 in 82+1⁄3 innings, and achieving a 1.86 ERA.
2012: Minor League Performance
From 2012 through 2017, Austin Maddox appeared in 143 minor league games, pitching 261+1⁄3 innings with a 13–18 record, 4.27 ERA, and 1.282 WHIP, recording 227 strikeouts, 83 walks, and 25 saves.
2012: Minor League Career Begins
From 2012, Austin Maddox started his journey in the minor leagues, playing for various teams in the Boston Red Sox farm system including the Rookie League Gulf Coast League Red Sox and the Class A Short Season Lowell Spinners.
2015: Continued Minor League Play
By 2015, Maddox was still developing his skills in the lower levels of Boston's farm system, experiencing the challenges and growth that come with minor league play.
2016: Promotion to Double-A and Triple-A
Austin Maddox was promoted to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs and then the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox during the 2016 season, marking significant progress in his professional baseball career.
June 17, 2017: MLB Debut
Austin Maddox made his MLB debut on June 17, 2017, pitching a flawless seventh inning in a Red Sox loss to the Houston Astros. He retired the side without allowing a baserunner.
2017: Minor League Performance
From 2012 through 2017, Austin Maddox appeared in 143 minor league games, pitching 261+1⁄3 innings with a 13–18 record, 4.27 ERA, and 1.282 WHIP, recording 227 strikeouts, 83 walks, and 25 saves.
2017: Called Up to Majors
In 2017, after playing for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs and Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox, Maddox was called up to the majors for the first time on June 15.
2018: Injury and Rehabilitation
Due to shoulder inflammation during spring training, Austin Maddox began the 2018 season on the disabled list. He went on several rehabilitation assignments but ultimately had surgery on September 19 for a right rotator cuff strain, missing the entire MLB season.
October 25, 2019: Released by Red Sox
On October 25, 2019, Austin Maddox was released by the Boston Red Sox after spending the season on the injured list with Pawtucket.
February 28, 2020: Retirement Announcement
Austin Maddox announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 28, 2020, ending his career in the sport.
April 28, 2024: Arrest in Undercover Sting Operation
On April 28, 2024, Austin Maddox was taken into custody by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Florida as part of an undercover sting operation named 'Operation Valiant Knights,' which targeted individuals soliciting sexual activity with purported minors.