Cleveland Indians 2003-
Starting Pitcher (L) Height: 6’5” Weight: 205 lbs.
Born: 9-18-79, Torrance, California
Quick Stats
2001 Age 21 A+ 101.2 IP, 2.65 ERA, 79 SO, 23 BB
2001 Age 21 AA 42.2 IP, 4.43 ERA, 45 SO, 13 BB
2002 Age 22 AA 107.2 IP, 2.76 ERA, 82 SO, 20 BB
2002 Age 22 AAA 54.2 IP, 3.29 ERA, 33 SO, 12 BB
2003 Age 23 AL 111.2 IP, 5.24 ERA, 88 SO, 40 BB
Traded to Indians, 12-11-01 (see below)
Comments:
4-1-03
The lone bright spot from last winter’s Robbie Alomar trade, he dominated AA hitters, and did not miss a beat upon promotion to Buffalo. He probably needs another half-season in AAA, and because he isn’t on the 40-Man Roster yet, he’ll have to have an outstanding Spring Training to
start the year in Cleveland.
7-15-03
CLE 57.0 IP, 4.89 ERA, 49 SO, 29 BB, .291 BAA
He’s finally been added to the rotation, and has responded pretty well. He was put into the bullpen as a long-man to begin the season, and was adequate, but has shown that he’s much more valuable pitching every fifth day. Last week, he mystified the Yankees in a one-hit gem, but has scattered in a shelling or two. At age 23, he’s a polished pitcher, and the Moyer comparisons only get stronger the more quality outings he puts together.
Contract:
2004 Salary:
Arbitration: 2005
Free Agency: 2008
6-00: Drafted by the New York Mets (1st Round)
Started 2001 in St. Lucie (A)
7-18-01: Promoted to Binghampton (AA)
9-2-01: Promoted to Norfolk (AAA)
10-23-01: Demoted to St. Lucie (A)
12-11-01: Traded along with Earl Snyder, Alex Escobar, Matt Lawton, and Jerrod Riggan to the Cleveland Indians for Roberto Alomar, Mike Bacsik, and Danny Peoples
12-17-01: Assigned to Kinston (A)
3-31-02: Promoted to Akron (AA)
7-11-02: Promoted to Buffalo (AAA)
8-3-02: Demoted to Kinston (A)
8-6-02: Promoted to Buffalo (AAA)
3-29-03: Contract Purchased by Cleveland
4-4-03: MLB Debut