Having posted solid numbers the past two seasons, Riske continued to put up good numbers in the 2005 season. In 58 games and 722⁄3 innings, Riske had an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 0.96. His strikeout total had noticeably declined over the past two seasons. In 2005 Riske experienced his first season in which he did not average more than one strikeout per inning pitched. He also is known for allowing home runs, allowing 11 in 2004 and 2005, and six in only 44 innings in 2006. Riske played a minor role with the Red Sox in 2006, mainly appearing in blow-out games before being traded.
Leader in the bullpen
Riske lead the Kansas City Royals bullpen to the best season they had had in years in 2007. Besides being a leader on the field, he was also a leader off. He was credited with helping turn around Zack Greinke's career.[2]
On October 31, 2007, Riske declined his $2.9 million player option.[3] Later, on December 5, he signed a three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Riske was released by the Brewers on August 23, 2010.[4]
On February 7, 2011, Riske signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He was released after spring training, and retired.
References
^Gasper, Christopher L. "Theo talks trade - Extra Bases." The Boston Globe. 15 June 2006. 16 June 2008.
^Fly, Colin. "Brewers' David Riske helped Royals pitcher Zach Greinke through struggles." USA Today. 28 March 2008. 16 June 2008.
^"Royals decline Perez's $9 million option; Riske files for free agency." ESPN. 31 October 2008. 16 June 2008.
^McCalvy, Adam. "Brewers release Riske." 2010-08-26 at the Wayback Machine Major League Baseball. 23 August 2010. Retrieved on 23 August 2010.
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March 01, 2023
david, riske, david, richard, riske, born, october, 1976, former, major, league, baseball, relief, pitcher, pitcherborn, 1976, october, 1976, renton, washington, batted, rightthrew, rightmlb, debutaugust, 1999, cleveland, indianslast, appearanceaugust, 2010, m. David Richard Riske ˈ r ɪ s k i RIS kee born October 23 1976 is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher David RiskePitcherBorn 1976 10 23 October 23 1976 age 46 Renton Washington U S Batted RightThrew RightMLB debutAugust 14 1999 for the Cleveland IndiansLast MLB appearanceAugust 15 2010 for the Milwaukee BrewersMLB statisticsWin loss record20 20Earned run average3 67Strikeouts441TeamsCleveland Indians 1999 2001 2005 Boston Red Sox 2006 Chicago White Sox 2006 Kansas City Royals 2007 Milwaukee Brewers 2008 2010 David Riske pitching for the Kansas City Royals Contents 1 Career 1 1 Leader in the bullpen 2 References 3 External linksCareer EditRiske was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 56th round of the June 1996 amateur draft In January 2006 he was traded along with outfielder Coco Crisp and catcher Josh Bard to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for reliever Guillermo Mota third baseman Andy Marte and catcher Kelly Shoppach Riske was traded on June 15 of that year to the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Javier Lopez Theo Epstein commented that Riske was traded because the Red Sox had too many right handed relievers and needed a left hander like Lopez 1 He throws a low 90s fastball but due to his deceptive delivery it appears even faster He also throws a slider and a split fingered fastball Having posted solid numbers the past two seasons Riske continued to put up good numbers in the 2005 season In 58 games and 722 3 innings Riske had an ERA of 3 10 and a WHIP of 0 96 His strikeout total had noticeably declined over the past two seasons In 2005 Riske experienced his first season in which he did not average more than one strikeout per inning pitched He also is known for allowing home runs allowing 11 in 2004 and 2005 and six in only 44 innings in 2006 Riske played a minor role with the Red Sox in 2006 mainly appearing in blow out games before being traded Leader in the bullpen Edit Riske lead the Kansas City Royals bullpen to the best season they had had in years in 2007 Besides being a leader on the field he was also a leader off He was credited with helping turn around Zack Greinke s career 2 On October 31 2007 Riske declined his 2 9 million player option 3 Later on December 5 he signed a three year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers Riske was released by the Brewers on August 23 2010 4 On February 7 2011 Riske signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles He was released after spring training and retired References Edit Gasper Christopher L Theo talks trade Extra Bases The Boston Globe 15 June 2006 16 June 2008 Fly Colin Brewers David Riske helped Royals pitcher Zach Greinke through struggles USA Today 28 March 2008 16 June 2008 Royals decline Perez s 9 million option Riske files for free agency ESPN 31 October 2008 16 June 2008 McCalvy Adam Brewers release Riske Archived 2010 08 26 at the Wayback Machine Major League Baseball 23 August 2010 Retrieved on 23 August 2010 External links Edit Biography portal Baseball portalCareer statistics and player information from MLB or ESPN or Baseball Reference or Fangraphs or Baseball Reference Minors Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title David Riske amp oldid 1133734680, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
