Adam Russell

About

Adam Russell pitched six seasons in Major League Baseball after being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2004 MLB draft from Ohio University. He began his professional career in 2004, going 4-2 with a 3.75 ERA across 17 appearances between Rookie-level Great Falls Voyagers and Single-A Kannapolis Intimidators. Russell advanced through the White Sox system from 2004-2007, posting a 9-7 record with 3.78 ERA at Kannapolis in 2005, then going 10-6 with 3.43 ERA split between High-A Winston-Salem and Double-A Birmingham in 2006. After a 9-11, 4.80 ERA campaign at Birmingham in 2007, Russell made his MLB debut with Chicago and went on to pitch for the White Sox, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays through multiple seasons. His experience transitioning from starter to reliever and climbing through every level of professional baseball gives him comprehensive insight into pitcher development and mechanical adjustments.

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