• Full name Richard Sidney Bleier
  • Born 04/16/1987 in Miami Beach, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Florida Gulf Coast
  • Debut 05/30/2016
  • Drafted in the 6th round (183rd overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2008 (signed for $120,000).
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    Bleier finished his junior season with a 7-1, .209 and was the Atlantic Sun Conference's Pitcher of the Year. At 6-feet-3, 210 pounds, Bleier is a good-bodied lefthander with a fastball that typically sits around 90 mph. He also throws a quality slider and changeup, giving him a three-pitch mix with plus command. Bleier walked only 17 batters on the season in 90.1 innings pitched.

Career Transactions

  • Washington Nationals invited non-roster LHP Richard Bleier to spring training.
  • Boston Red Sox designated LHP Richard Bleier for assignment.
  • Boston Red Sox activated LHP Richard Bleier from the 15-day injured list.
  • Boston Red Sox sent LHP Richard Bleier on a rehab assignment to Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox sent LHP Richard Bleier on a rehab assignment to Portland Sea Dogs.
  • Israel activated LHP Richard Bleier.
  • Miami Marlins traded LHP Richard Bleier to Boston Red Sox for RHP Matt Barnes and cash.
  • Boston Red Sox activated LHP Richard Bleier.
  • Boston Red Sox activated LHP Richard Bleier.

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