Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Richard Lovelady was born July 7, 1995, in Hinesville, Georgia. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Lovelady made his professional debut with the Arizona League Royals and was promoted to the Idaho Falls Chukars during the season; in 25 total relief innings pitched between both teams, he posted a 2-1 record, 1.80 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. In 2017, he spent time with both the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, pitching to a combined 4-2 record and 1.62 ERA in 66.2 total relief innings pitched. Lovelady spent 2018 with the Omaha Storm Chasers, going 3-3 with a 2.47 ERA in 46 relief appearances. In 2019, he opened the season with Omaha.

Lovelady was promoted to the majors for the first time on April 9, 2019. He made his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners that evening, recording two strikeouts in one inning of relief.