Bere, Jason (46)

Chicago Cubs 2001-2002

Cleveland Indians 2000, 2003-

Milwaukee Brewers 1999-2000

Cincinnati Reds 1998-1999

Chicago White Sox 1993-1998

Starting Pitcher (R) Height: 6’3” Weight: 185 lbs

Born: 5-6-71, Cambridge, Massachusetts

High School: Wilmington HS, Massachusetts

College: Middlesex CC

Age at MLB Debut: 22

 

Quick Stats

2000 Age 29 NL 115.0 IP, 4.93 ERA, 98 SO, 63 BB

2000 Age 29 AL  54.1  IP, 6.63 ERA, 44 SO, 26 BB

2001 Age 30 NL 188.0 IP, 4.31 ERA, 175 SO, 77 BB

2002 Age 31 NL  85.2 IP, 5.67 ERA, 65 SO, 28 BB

2003 Age 32 AL    6.2 IP, 4.05 ERA,   1 SO,   2 BB

 

2004 Stats

Previous Years

Almanac Entry

Minor League Stats

 

How Acquired:

Signed as a free agent, 12-19-02

Traded to Indians, 7-28-00 (see below)

 

Comments:

4-1-03

Bere fell off the table last year for the Cubs with an absolutely horrible first 16 starts before injuring his knee in June, missing the rest of the season. This is clearly a make or break year for Jason, as he tries to resurrect his career. The Indians will most likely stick him in the 5th spot at least early  in the year, as they want the two youngsters to get consistant starts. He may be moved to the bullpen later in the year in order to make room for another young pitcher in the rotation. If he matches his 2001 season (11-11, 4.31 ERA), the Indians will be thrilled.

 

7-15-03

Pitched only two games before his season was ended with an arm injury. The Indians only owe him $1M, but it’s still wasted money.

 

10-31-03

Filed for free agency. Buh-bye.

 

11-3-03

Re-signed to a minor-league contract, and Invited to Spring Training. I don't get this, unless the Indians are going to use Bere as the AAA "veteran/has-been/fungible" starter next year. Of course, this is assuming that Bere will remain injury-free. I guess we'll know more as we get closer to Spring Training.

 

 

Contract: 1 Year, $1M plus incentives (signed 12-19-02)

2003 Salary: $1M plus incentives

Arbitration: Yes

Free Agency: Yes

Transactions History:

6-90: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 36th Round; Assigned to GCL White Sox (R)

Started 1991 in South Bend (A)

Started 1992 in Sarasota (A)

?-?-92: Promoted to Birmingham (AA)

?-?-92: Promoted to Vancouver (AAA)

Started 1993 in Nashville (AAA)*

5-27-93: Contract Purchased and Recalled by Chicago (MLB Debut)

1995: Spent Rehab Stint in Nashville (AAA)

1996: Spent Rehab Stints with GCL White Sox (R), Hickory (A), Birmingham (AA), and Nashville (AAA)

1997: Spent Rehab Stints with GCL White Sox (R), Hickory (A), Birmingham (AA), and Nashville (AAA)

7-?-98: Released by the Chicago White Sox

7-21-98: Signed with the Cincinnati Reds

8-?-99: Released by the Cincinnati Reds

8-13-99: Signed with the Milwaukee Brewers

7-28-00: Traded along with Bob Wickman and Steve Woodard to the Cleveland Indians for Richie Sexson, Paul Rigdon, Kane Davis, and Marcus Scutaro

Filed for free agency after the 2000 Season

12-18-00: Signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs

6-27-02: Placed on Disabled List (knee)

8-31-02: Reinstated from Disabled List

9-3-02: Placed on Disabled List (groin)

9-30-02: Reinstated from Disabled List

10-29-02: Filed for free agency

12-7-02: Not offered salary arbitration by Chicago

12-19-02: Signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Indians

4-4-03: Placed on the 15-day DL retro to 3-27

5-3-03: Assigned to Buffalo (AAA) on Rehab Assignment

5-6-03: Assigned to Lake County (A) on Rehab Assignment

5-12-03: Assigned to Buffalo (AAA) on Rehab Assignment

5-22-03: Reinstated from the 15-day Disabled List

5-29-03: Placed on the 15-day Disabled List (shoulder)

5-30-03: Transferred to 60-day Disabled List (shoulder)

10-31-03: Filed for Free Agency

11-3-03: Re-signed to a minor-league contract with the Indians; Invited to Spring Training 2004

 

*The Chicago White Sox moved their AAA affiliate to Nashville from Vancouver following the 1992 season

 

Season League Leader:

1993: 4th W/L Percentage (.706)

1994: 7th Wins (12)

          1st W/L Percentage (.857)

          5th K/9 IP (8.07)

          7th Strikeouts (127)

          5th BB Allowed (80)

1995: 2nd BB Allowed (106)

          1st Losses (15)

          4th ER Allowed (110)

2001: 6th K/9 IP (8.38)

 

Active Leader:

18th K/9 IP (7.45)

 

Career Milestones and Records:

1994 All-Star

35th K/9 IP (7.45)

 

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