Starting Pitcher (R) Height: 6’6” Weight: 195
Born: 5-8-80, Chattanooga, Tennessee
JUCO: Cleveland State (Tenn.)
Age at MLB Debut: 22
Quick Stats
2000 R+ (Age 20) 45.0 IP, 4.40 ERA, 35 SO, 16 BB
2001 A- (Age 21) 160.0 IP, 2.70 ERA, 115 SO, 51 BB
2002 A+ (Age 22) 99.2 IP, 4.15 ERA, 68 SO, 31 BB
2002 AA (Age 22) 59.0 IP, 3.51 ERA, 45 SO, 16 BB
2002 AL (Age 22) 14.2 IP, 1.84 ERA, 11 SO, 4 BB
2003 AL Age 23 165.1 IP, 4.68 ERA, 85 SO, 47 BB
Drafted in the 21st Round of the 1999 Draft
Contract: 1 year, $326,800
2004 Salary: $326,800
Arbitration: 2005
Free Agency: 2008
6-99: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians (21st Round)
Pitched at Cleveland State (Tenn.) (Junior College)
5-00: Signed a minor-league contract (Draft and Follow)
Started 2000 in Burlington (R+)
4-5-01: Promoted to Columbus (A-)
Started 2002 in Kinston (A+)
7-11-02: Promoted to Akron (AA)
9-9-02: Recalled by the Indians (MLB debut)
3-3-03: Signed to a 1 Year contract ($301,100)