Cleveland Indians 2001-
Starting Pitcher (R) Height: 6’3” Weight: 200 lbs.
Born: 9-29-77, Athens, Georgia
Age at MLB Debut: 22
Quick Stats
2000 Age 22 AAA 89.0 IP, 4.65 ERA, 61 SO, 38 BB
2001 Age 23 AAA 64.2 IP, 3.20 ERA, 45 SO, 23 BB
2001 Age 23 AL 64.2 IP, 5.84 ERA, 48 SO, 22 BB
2002 Age 24 AA 41.2 IP, 5.83 ERA, 20 SO, 12 BB
2003 Age 25 AL 133.1 IP, 4.33 ERA, 58 SO, 56 BB
2004 Stats
Traded to Indians, 7-25-00 (see below)
Comments:
4-1-03
2002 was a year to forget for Jake, as pitching slumps and injuries nagged him all season. He’s still fairly young, but he’s out of options (editor's note: Jake does have a 2003 option). He’s probably ticketed for the bullpen in long-relief. He also may get a spot start here and there.
7-15-03
CLE 61.1 IP, 4.55 ERA, 24 SO, 22 BB, .298 BAA
For now, he’s back in the rotation after an exile to the bullpen. He’s one year removed from an arm injury, and the Indians don’t want him to pile up that many innings. Westbrook is a ground ball pitcher, and when he’s on, he’s something to watch. If he can build back his arm strength, he could be a useful back-of-rotation or bullpen arm.
Contract: 1 year, $900,000 (signed 12-20-03)
2004 Salary:$900,000
Arbitration: Yes
Free Agency: 2006
6-4-96: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies (1st Round): Assigned to GCL Rockies (R)
?-?-96: Promoted to Portland (A)
Started 1997 in Asheville (A)
11-18-97: Traded along with John Nicholson and Mark Hamlin to the Montreal Expos for Mike Lansing
Started 1998 in Jupiter (A)
Started 1999 in Harrisburg (AA)
12-22-99: Traded along with Ted Lilly and Christian Parker to the New York Yankees for Hideki Irabu
Started 2000 in Columbus (AAA)
6-17-00: Recalled by New York (MLB Debut)
6-23-00: Optioned to Columbus (AAA)
7-25-00: Traded along with Zach Day and Ricky Ledee to the Cleveland Indians for David Justice
2000: DNP the rest of the season (rib)
Started 2001 in Buffalo (AAA)
4-1-01: Recalled by Cleveland
4-22-01: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
5-29-01: Recalled by Cleveland
6-1-01: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
6-2-01: Recalled by Cleveland
6-5-01: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
6-15-01: Recalled by Cleveland
8-1-01: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
8-24-01: Recalled by Cleveland
10-9-01: Did not make Playoff Roster
2002: Spent Rehab Stints in Akron (AA) and Buffalo (AAA)
3-3-03: Signed to a 1 year contract ($305,500)
6-29-03: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
7-12-03: Recalled by Cleveland (after Game 1 of DH)