• Full name Richard Tyler Lovelady
  • Born 07/07/1995 in Hinesville, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Kennesaw State
  • Debut 04/09/2019
  • Drafted in the 10th round (313th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2016 (signed for $100,000).
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    Lovelady shows solid velocity for a lefthander, with the ability to run his fastball up to as high as 95 mph, though he routinely works at 90-94. He will need to develop a better breaking pitch going forward, but had success with the Owls this season. He posted a 2.96 ERA and struck out 52 batters in 45 2/3 innings.

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  • Rated Best Slider in the Kansas City Royals in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Richard Lovelady from the 15-day injured list.
  • Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Richard Lovelady on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Richard Lovelady on a rehab assignment to FCL Rays.
  • Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list.
  • Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Richard Lovelady.
  • Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Richard Lovelady.
  • Chicago Cubs traded LHP Richard Lovelady to Tampa Bay Rays for LHP Jeff Belge.
  • Chicago Cubs designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment.
  • Chicago Cubs selected the contract of LHP Richard Lovelady from Iowa Cubs.
  • Oakland Athletics placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 11, 2023. Strained left forearm.
  • Oakland Athletics activated LHP Richard Lovelady from the 15-day injured list.
  • Oakland Athletics placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list. Strained left elbow.
  • Oakland Athletics recalled LHP Richard Lovelady from Las Vegas Aviators.
  • Oakland Athletics optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Las Vegas Aviators.
  • Oakland Athletics claimed LHP Richard Lovelady off waivers from Atlanta Braves.
  • Las Vegas Aviators activated LHP Richard Lovelady.
  • Kansas City Royals traded LHP Richard Lovelady to Atlanta Braves.
  • Atlanta Braves optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Gwinnett Stripers activated LHP Richard Lovelady.
  • LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Omaha Storm Chasers.

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