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Photo credit: Dan Mendlik

Grady Sizemore

40-Man Roster and Spring Invitees........................................................................................................... 77-260

Cleveland Indians Birthdays...............................................................................................................................76
Cleveland Indians Roster.......................................................................................................................... 262-263
Formation of the 2007 Cleveland Indians..........................................................................................................76
Phonetic Pronunciations for 2007 Indians........................................................................................................76
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Footnotes refer to player statistics that follow: (*) League Leader, (#) Tied for league lead

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 INDIANS BIRTHDAYS

PHONETIC PRONUNCIATIONS FOR 2007 INDIANS
Rafael Jose BETANCOURT (bet-AN-
court)
Joseph Thomas BOROWSKI (BOAR-
ouw-ski)
Fernando Jose CABRERA (Cah-BRER-ah)
Fausto J. CARMONA (CAR-moan-ah)
Shin-Soo CHOO (SHIN-sue CHEW)
David Michael DELLUCCI (duh-LOU-
chee)
Joseph S. INGLETT (ING-let)
Juan M. LARA (lar-ah)
Andy Manuel MARTE (MAR-tay)
Thomas R. MASTNY (MAST-nee)
Edward J. MUJICA (moo-HEE-kah)
Jhonny Antonio PERALTA (pah-RALL-
tah)
Michael Gregory ROUSE (Rowse)
JANUARY
2................. Ryan Garko (1981)
26.................... Juan Lara (1981)
FEBRUARY
1................ Hector Luna (1980)
4................ Tom Mastny (1981)
21.......Franklin Gutierrez (1983)
APRIL
11....................Trot Nixon (1974)
29.......Rafael Betancourt (1975)
29...........Kelly Shoppach (1980)

Richard Aaron FULTZ (fullts) Carsten Charles SABATHIA (sah-BATH- MAY

ee-ah)
Ryan F. GARKO (GAR-koh)
4.............. Joe Borowski (1971)
Kelly Brian SHOPPACH (SHOP-pik) 4...........Jason Michaels (1976)
Travis Lee HAFNER (HAF-ner)
Brian J. SLOCUM (SLO-come) 8................ Jason Davis (1980)
10............Edward Mujica (1984)
15................Rafael Perez (1982)
NON-DRAFTED FREE AGENT DRAFT PURCHASES/TRADES/ 17...........Jeremy Sowers (1983)
FREE AGENTS (beginning 1965) WAIVER CLAIMS
28............Jhonny Peralta (1982)
1996 Victor Martinez, c JUNE
1998 C.C. Sabathia, lhp (1)
3.............. Travis Hafner (1977)
29...................Joe Inglett (1978)
1999 Jhonny Peralta, inf Fernando Cabrera, rhp (10)
Juan Lara, lhp Jason Davis, rhp (21) JULY
13........... Shin-Soo Choo (1982)
2000 Fausto Carmona, rhp Joe Inglett, inf/of (8) Jake Westbrook, rhp, from Yankees 21.............. C.C. Sabathia (1980)

2001 Edward Mujica, rhp J.D. Martin, rhp (1s*) AUGUST

2.......... Grady Sizemore (1982)
2002 Rafael Perez, lhp Brian Slocum, rhp (2) Cliff Lee, lhp, from Montreal
23.................Casey Blake (1973)
Casey Blake, inf Ben Francisco, of (5) Grady Sizemore, of, from Montreal
Travis Hafner, inf, from Texas 30.......................Cliff Lee (1978)

2003 Rafael Betancourt, rhp Michael Aubrey, inf (1) SEPTEMBER

Brad Snyder, of (1) 4..................Aaron Fultz (1973)
Ryan Garko, inf (3)
29..........Jake Westbrook (1977)
2004 Matt Miller, rhp Jeremy Sowers, lhp (1) Franklin Gutierrez, of, from Los Angeles OCTOBER
Tom Mastny, rhp, from Toronto
19................ Keith Foulke (1972)
2005 Paul Byrd, rhp 21................. Andy Marte (1983)
31.............David Dellucci (1973)
2006 Robert Hernandez, rhp Andy Marte, inf, from Boston
Aaron Fultz, lhp Kelly Shoppach, c, from Boston NOVEMBER
David Dellucci, of Hector Luna, inf/of, from St. Louis 11.... Roberto Hernandez (1964)
Joe Borowski, rhp Jason Michaels, of from Philadelphia
Shin-Soo Choo, of, from Seattle 16....... Fernando Cabrera (1981)
Mike Rouse, inf, from Oakland 23...................Matt Miller (1971)
Josh Barfield, inf, from San Diego
DECEMBER
2007 Keith Foulke, rhp 3.................... Paul Byrd (1970)
Trot Nixon, of
7......... Fausto Carmona (1983)
17...............Josh Barfield (1982)
23...........Victor Martinez (1978)
Number in parentheses indicates round of selection;
*Sandwich pick

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 Michael Aubrey 68
Age: 25, born April 15, 1982 in Shreveport, LA
Position: First Base
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-0 Weight: 195
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 1st round (11th overall) of the
2003 First-Year Player Draft.

year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2003 Lake County .348 38 138 22 48 13 0 5 19 0 1 1 14 22 0 0 2
2004 Kinston .339 60 218 34 74 14 1 10 60 0 1 12 27 26 3 1 4
Akton .261 38 134 13 35 7 0 5 22 0 4 3 15 18 0 0 5
2005 Akron .283 28 106 17 30 5 1 4 20 0 3 3 7 18 1 0 1
2006 Kinston .286 8 28 8 8 3 0 2 10 0 1 2 5 5 0 0 0
Akron .269 6 26 3 7 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals .311 178 650 97 202 44 2 27 133 0 10 22 70 93 4 1 12

Career Transactions
2003 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (11th overall) of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Has played a combined 42 games the last two seasons due to various ailments…Did not participate in of-
ficial spring training workouts as he continued to rehab from his 2005 lower back strain…Stayed in extended
spring training before beginning his season at A Kinston on May 1 and hit safely and collected RBI in 6 of the
8 games.
u Option was transferred to AA Akron on May 18 and played in 6 games with the Aeros before suffering a strained
right knee that ended his season…Rehabbed the knee the rest of the season and appeared in 6 games in Florida
Instructional League in Winter Haven.

Pro Career
u 2005 Season was again limited by injuries as lower back issues limited him to just 28 games for the AA Akron
Aeros and ended his season on 6/10…Played in just 1 game from 5/10 thru the end of the season…Began
the campaign by hitting .307 (23-75) w/3HR & 15RBI in 19 April games…Was placed on the minor league DL
for the first time on 5/10 w/lower back inflammation and was on the DL until 6/9…Was activated from the
DL on 6/10 and started at DH that night at Altoona (0-2, RBI)…Was removed from the game after 2 plate ap-
pearances with more soreness and did not appear the remainder of the season…Visited with back specialist
Dr. Robert Watkins several times over the summer in Los Angeles, CA, which revealed a stress fracture to a
lumbar vertebrae (lower back)…Had back-to-back 3-hit/3RBI games on 4/29-30 vs. Harrisburg…Contract
was purchased from AA Akron and added to 40-man roster on 11/18… After the season was named the 10th
best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America.
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u 2004 Split the year between A Kinston and AA Akron in his first full professional season and hit .310 (109-
352) between the two stops with 21 2B, 15HR & 82RBI in 98 games…Struck out only 44 times in 414 plate
appearances…After the season he was named the 2nd best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball
America…Was 4 for 4 w/2RBI on 5/8 vs. Salem and 4 for 5 w/2RS, a 2B & 1RBI on 5/24 vs. Salem…Over his last
42 games at Kinston he hit .370 (57-154) with 8HR & 48 RBI and was a Carolina League All-Star selection…Hit
.368 (35-95) in May for the eventual Carolina League champs w/5HR & 28 RBI and was hitting .373 (22-59)
w/3HR & 20RBI in 19 June games before being promoted to Akron on 6/21…At the time of his promotion he
was 5th in the league in average (.339) and 4th in RBI (60) in the Carolina League…Made his Double A debut

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on 6/21 at Altoona (2-5, RBI) and was hitting .259 (15-58) thru 16 games in June and July before suffering
a strained right hamstring which forced him to the DL from 7/8-8/13…Hit .357 (15-42) w/1HR & 11 RBI vs.
LHP at AA Akron…In the final game of the year on 9/6 vs. Harrisburg he was 3 for 4 w/2HR & 5RBI as he drove
in 8 runs over the season’s final 3 games…Combined on the year he hit .349 (38-109) off LHP with 2HR &
30RBI…Participated in the Florida Instructional League following the season.
u 2003 Spent his first professional season at A Lake County of the South Atlantic League after signing his pro
contract on 6/16…Made his professional debut on 6/18 vs. Delmarva (0-3) before straining his left quad on
6/19 vs. Delmarva crossing home plate and was subsequently placed on the disabled list…Missed one month
before playing again on 7/19…Hit in 10 straight games from 7/29-8/9 and 14 of 15 games from 7/29-8/16…Over
his last 29 games of the season from 7/29 thru the end of the season he hit .385 (42-109) with 11 2B, 3HR &
13 RBI to raise his average from .207 to .348…Was outstanding with the glove, compiling a fielding % of .994
(363TC, 2E) in his 37 games at first base…Drove in a season-high 4 runs on 7/24 vs. Charleston (WV)…Hit
.400 (36-90) off RHP w/4HR & 17 RBI and .250 (12-48) off LHP w/a HR & 2RBI…Hit .389 (21-54) with runners
on base and .333 (10-30) w/RISP…Was 5 for 11 (.455) with RISP-2outs…Hit .208 (5-24) in the SAL playoffs
with 1RBI in 6 games.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name ROBERT MICHAEL AUBREY…Married, wife’s name Kristie…Has one daughter, Madelyn (11/9/05)…Re-
sides in Shreveport, LA…Graduated from Southwood High School in Shreveport, LA in 2000 where he played
baseball (pitcher/first base) and was named Louisiana Player of the Year as a senior…Attended Tulane University
where he batted .420 (102-243) w/70RS, 20 2B, 3B, 18 HR, 79 RBI & 19SB in 63 games as a junior in 2003 and
was named Conference USA Player of the Year and was a Golden Spikes Award Finalist — emblematic of the best
player in college baseball…In summer of 2002 he played for the USA National Team, leading the team in batting
(.405), HR (6), and RBI (26) in 29 games…Was rated by Baseball America as the 8th best prospect in the 2003
draft and the 2nd best pure hitter among college players…At Tulane he ranked third in hits in a single-season
(102) and became first player in school history to record 100 hits twice in a career (also freshman season)…Was
a.368 career hitter, ranking fourth in the Tulane record book in batting average, 7th with 200 RBI and 10th in hits
with 268 and home runs with 38…Signed by Tribe East Coast Crosschecker and one-time major league advance
scout, Scott Meaney.

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 Josh Barfield 29
Age: 24, born December 17, 1982 in Barquisimeto, VZ
Position: Infielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 190
ML Service: 1 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: November 8, 2006; Acquired by Cleveland from the San
Diego Padres in exchange for INF Kevin Kouzmanoff & RHP Andrew
Brown.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2001 Idaho Falls .310 66 277 51 86 15 4 4 53 0 4 3 16 54 12 4 20
2002 Fort Wayne .306 129 536 73 164 22 3 8 57 3 5 4 26 105 26 8 24
Lake Elsinore .087 6 23 2 2 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 4 0 0 1
2003 Lake Elsinore .337 135 549 99 185 46 6 16 128 1 11 4 50 122 16 4 20
2004 Mobile .248 138 521 79 129 28 3 18 90 0 7 5 48 119 4 2 13
2005 Portland .310 137 516 74 160 25 1 15 72 2 7 1 52 108 20 5 13
2006 San Diego .280 150 539 72 151 32 3 13 58 2 5 2 30 81 21 5 9
Minor Lge. Totals .300 611 2422 378 726 136 17 61 404 7 35 17 193 512 78 23 91
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
National League .280 150 539 72 151 32 3 13 58 2 5 2 30 81 21 5 9
M. L. TOTALS .280 150 539 72 151 32 3 13 58 2 5 2 30 81 21 5 9

DIVISION SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2006 San Diego .250 4 8 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0

Career Transactions
2001 Selected by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round of the June draft.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Padres in exchange for Kevin Kouzmanoff and Andrew Brown, 11/8.

2006 Season Highlights

Had a successful rookie campaign for the Padres in 2006, spending the entire season in the Major Leagues
u
where he hit .280 (151-539) with 32 doubles, 3 triples, 13 homers & 58 RBI in 150 games…He stole 21 bases
in 26 attempts (81%) and scored 72 runs as he ranked 2nd among Major League rookies in steals and was
5th in hits & doubles among MLB first-year players…Also ranked 6th among NL rookies in runs (72) and total
bases (228)…His 32 doubles were 2nd in Padres history by a rookie and his 72 runs and 151 hits were each
5th in club history.
Josh’s .987 fielding percentage (684TC, 9E, 84DP) ranked 3rd among all National League 2B as his 684 total
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chances ranked 4th in the NL at the position…Offensively, Josh hit .331 (40-121, .587SLG) off left-handed
pitching, .319 (63-206, .484SLG) away from Petco Park and .306 (63-206) with runners on base…His .319
road average was the 3rd highest total in the entire National League…He also appeared in 4 games of the NLDS
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vs. St. Louis.

Strung together a career-long nine-game hit streak Sept. 18-28, hitting at a .314 clip (11-for-35) with five RBI
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and six runs scored during the streak...Swiped his 20th stolen base September 24 vs. Pittsburgh, becoming
the ninth rookie in franchise history to steal 20 bases...Hit a dramatic walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom
of the ninth and tied his career high with four RBI Sept. 4 vs. Colorado.

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Became the eighth player in franchise history to make his Major League debut as an Opening Day starter, bat-
u 2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark
ting eighth on April 3 vs. SF...Went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the contest and collected first big league hit, a AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
Totals .280 539 151 13 58 AT&T Park (SF) .148 27 4 0 1
single up the middle off Jason Schmidt in the 5th inning...Hit his first career home run 11 games later, a solo
L.A. Angels .182 11 2 0 3 Ameriquest Field (SF) .500 8 4 0 1
shot in the first inning April 17 at Colorado. Angel Stadium (LAA) .182 11 2 0 3
Oakland .273 11 3 0 1
Hit his first career grand slam August 17 vs. San Francisco in his first career pinch-hit at-bat...The slam marked
u Seattle .263 19 5 0 3 Busch Stadium (STL) .222 9 2 0 1
the ninth pinch-hit grand slam in franchise history and the first by a rookie...Earned National League Rookie Texas .500 8 4 0 1 Chase Field (AZ) .233 30 7 0 2
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .583 12 7 0 2
of the Month honors for July, finishing first among all rookies with 40 hits and first among NL rookies with a Arizona .231 52 12 0 2
Coors Field (COL) .350 40 14 3 9
.400 (40-100) average....His 40 hits in July set a new club rookie record for hits in a month and ranked 2nd Atlanta .296 27 8 0 4
Dodger Stadium (LA) .419 31 13 1 5
among all NL batters…Recorded his first career multi-homer game (2) and collected a career-high four RBI Chicago (NL) .357 28 10 0 2
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .273 11 3 0 1
on July 27 at Colorado...Notched a career-high four hits July 6 at Philadelphia. Cincinnati .318 22 7 1 2
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .308 13 4 0 0
Colorado .273 66 18 4 13
Miller Park (MIL) .182 11 2 1 2
Pro Career Florida .250 16 4 0 1
Minute Maid Park (HOU) .333 12 4 1 2
Houston .261 23 6 1 2
PETCO Park (SD) .241 266 64 6 22
2005 Spent the entire season at AAA Portland where he posted a .310 average (160- 516) with 15 home runs
u L.A. Dodgers .258 62 16 1 6
PNC Park (PIT) .300 10 3 0 1
and 72 RBI...Was the starting second baseman for the U.S. at the Futures Game in Detroit (Comerica Park), his Milwaukee .182 22 4 1 2
RFK Stadium (WSH) .545 11 6 0 1
2nd appearance at the All-Star event...Is a career .300 hitter (726-2422) over 5 minor league seasons...Hit a New York (NL) .250 28 7 2 2
Safeco Field (SEA) .364 11 4 0 2
combined .349 (207-307) in a three-month span from June-August (83 games)...Finished tied for second in Philadelphia .478 23 11 0 3
Shea Stadium (NYM) .100 10 1 1 1
the PCL with 160 hits...Posted a .323 average (80-for-186) vs. left-handed pitching and hit .347 (43-for-124) Pittsburgh .318 22 7 1 2
Turner Field (ATL) .400 5 2 0 1
St. Louis .278 18 5 0 1
w/RISP…In 137 games at second base, compiled a .980 fielding percentage, committing just 13 errors in 642 Wrigley Field (CHI) .455 11 5 0 1
San Francisco .246 61 15 2 7
chances, his highest mark in five minor league seasons.
Washington .350 20 7 0 1
2004 Spent the entire season at AA Mobile where he played in 138 games with 136 starts at second base...
u March-April .256 86 22 2 6
Batted .248 (129-for-521) with 18 home runs and a Southern League-best 90 RBI...Led the BayBears in hits, May .268 97 26 1 7
at-bats, RBI, and tied for the club lead in doubles (28)...His 79 runs scored were the seventh-best mark in June .244 78 19 1 9 BARFIELD’S GAME HIGHS

the league...Had 32 multi-hit games, including a season-best 4-for-5 outing 5/17...Hit .332 (66-for-199) vs.
left-handers.
2003 Was named the California League Most Valuable Player and the Padres 2003 Minor League Player of the
u Home .241 266 64 6 22
Year, hitting .337 with 16 home runs and 128 RBI...Appeared in the Futures Game for the U.S. Team played
during the All-Star break at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago…His RBI total led all minor leaguers...Led the Cali-
fornia League in hits (185), doubles (46), RBI and extra-base hits (68)...Established career highs in batting
average, at-bats (549), runs (99), hits, doubles, triples (6), home runs, on-base percentage (.389) and slugging
percentage (.530)...Hit above .300 in April (.362), May (.325), June (.344), July (.356) and August (.314)...Hit
.374 (73-for-195) with five home runs and 47 RBI against left-handed pitching.
2002 Was named San Diego’s Co-Minor League Player of the Year along with Jon Knott after leading the
u vs. LHP .331 121 40 7 20
Midwest League with 164 hits and 536 at-bats, and ranking sixth with a .306 batting average...Led Single-A
Fort Wayne in average, total bases (216), runs scored (73) and games (129)...Started the season with hits
in 11 of his first 12 games, going 20-for-51 (.392), 4/4-16...Named Northwest League Player of the Week for
6/17-23...Went 4-for-4 with his first career grand slam and five RBI 6/23 vs. Peoria...Went 5-for-5 8/25 vs.
Michigan before being promoted to A Lake Elsinore the following day...
2001 Signed with the San Diego Padres as a fourth-round selection in the First-Year Player Draft, the 120th
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overall selection in the draft.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Barfield’s Favorites
Full name JOSHUA LAROY BARFIELD…Single…Resides in Spring, Favorite Movie: V For Vendetta; Fa-
TX…Entered the 2006 season as the Padres No. 2 prospect according vorite Music Group/Artist: Lil Wayne;
to Baseball America…Attended Klein High School (TX)...Signed by Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Rickey
Jimmy Dreyer (Padres)…His father, Jesse, played 12 seasons in the Henderson; Favorite Team Other
Major Leagues from 1981-92 with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Than The Indians: University of Texas
July .400 100 40 3 13 HITS: 4, July 6, 2006 at Philadelphia;
August .220 91 20 3 12 HR: 2, July 27, 2006 at Colorado; RBI:
Sept-Oct .276 87 24 3 11
4, 3 times, last September 4, 2006 vs.
Colorado; RUNS: 3, April 23, 2006 vs.
Road .319 273 87 7 36 NYM; DOUBLES: 2, two times, last July
Day .281 178 50 4 19 14, 2006 vs. Atlanta; HITTING STREAK: 9
Night .280 361 101 9 39 games, September 18-28, 2006; CAREER
Grass .280 539 151 13 58 GRAND SLAMS: 1, August 17, 2006 vs.
San Francisco off Jack Taschner; CAREER
Pre-ASG .289 294 85 5 26
Post-ASG .269 245 66 8 32 PINCH-HIT HOME RUNS: August 17, 2006
vs. San Francisco off Jack Taschner; BB:
vs. RHP .266 418 111 6 38 2, several times; SO: 3, two times; SB: 2,
April 21, 2006 vs. NYM.
Scoring Position .274 106 29 3 41
Bases Loaded .176 17 3 1 10
Pinch Hitter .400 5 2 1 4
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.987 147 294 381 9 684 84 Second Base .987 147 294 381 9 684 84

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Yankees…He hit 241 career home runs and led the American League Longhorns; Person Who Has Most
in homers (40) in 1986, an All-Star season that saw him win a Silver Influenced You: My Parents (Jesse &
Slugger and the first of 2 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards…His Godfather Marla); Favorite Road City: Atlanta;
is former Indians closer Mike Jackson…Big fan of the University of Favorite Road Stadium: Dodger Sta-
Texas football team. dium; Favorite Thing To Do Away From
Baseball: Play Video Games; Favorite
Baseball Moment: First Career Walk-
Off HR vs. Colorado Rockies

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 Rafael Betancourt 63 2006 Season Highlights
Age: 31, born April 29, 1975 in Cumana, VZ
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 200
ML Service: 3 + 079
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: February 6, 2003; Signed to a minor league free agent
contract by the Cleveland Indians.
YEAR Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1994 GCL Red Sox .111 24 63 7 7 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 6 19 1 0 9
1995 GCL Red Sox .256 51 168 18 43 5 0 0 19 4 3 1 13 31 8 5 10
1996 Michigan .167 62 168 14 28 1 2 3 14 3 2 2 12 39 5 2 13
Minor Lge. Totals .195 137 399 39 78 6 2 3 36 7 7 3 31 89 14 7 32
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1997 West Michigan 0-3 1.95 27 0 0 0 11 32.1 26 9 7 2 0 2 52 3 1
1998 Trenton 0-0 6.75 7 0 0 0 0 9.1 9 7 7 0 0 3 9 0 0
GCL Red Sox 0-2 7.20 4 3 0 0 0 5.0 6 5 4 1 0 1 4 1 1
Sarasota 3-1 3.54 20 0 0 0 2 28.0 22 12 11 2 0 6 33 0 0
1999 Sarasota 0-0 0.00 6 0 0 0 4 7.0 5 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0
Trenton 6-2 3.62 39 0 0 0 13 54.2 50 24 22 7 0 10 57 0 1
2000 Yokohama 1-2 4.08 11 4 0 0 0 28.2 30 16 13 5 1 11 16 0 0
Searex 1-0 1.17 20 0 0 0 6 23.0 17 3 3 0 0 6 29 0 0
2001 Trenton 0-1 5.63 16 0 0 0 4 24.0 28 16 15 0 2 3 27 1 0
2002 INJURED - DID NOT PLAY strikeouts per 9.0IP (73K, 67.2IP)…Over his last 12 outings in Sept. he recorded an ERA of 1.29 (14.0IP, 12H,
2003 Akron 0-0 1.39 31 0 0 0 16 45.1 33 10 7 0 0 13 75 1 0
Buffalo 0-0 4.05 4 0 0 0 1 6.2 6 3 3 1 0 2 6 1 0
CLEVELAND 2-2 2.13 33 0 0 0 1 38.0 27 11 9 5 1 13 36 1 0
2004 Akron 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
CLEVELAND 5-6 3.92 68 0 0 0 4 66.2 71 32 29 7 0 18 76 5 1
2005 CLEVELAND 4-3 2.79 54 0 0 0 1 67.2 57 23 21 5 0 17 73 0 0
2006 Akron 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
CLEVELAND 3-4 3.81 50 0 0 0 3 56.2 52 25 24 7 0 11 48 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 9-9 3.19 156 4 0 0 51 214.1 185 86 76 13 2 43 273 7 3
CLEVELAND TOTALS 14-15 3.26 205 0 0 0 9 229.0 207 91 83 24 1 59 233 6 1
American League 14-15 3.26 205 0 0 0 9 229.0 207 91 83 24 1 59 233 6 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 14-15 3.26 205 0 0 0 9 229.0 207 91 83 24 1 59 233 6 1
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC RECORD
Year Team W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2006 Venezuela 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Career Transactions
1993 Signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent, 9/6.
1999 Contract purchased by Yokohama (Japan) from Red Sox, 11/18.
2000 Signed by the Red Sox as a free agent, 12/13.
2001 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2003 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 2/6.
2004 DL – right arm fatigue, 6/26-7/11...rehab at AA Akron, 7/9.
2005 DL – right shoulder strain, 6/30-7/8.
2005 Suspended List, 7/8-18.
2006 DL – strained right lat muscle, 4/20-5/16…rehab at AA Akron, 5/14.
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u Had a solid season as his effectiveness improved considerably as the season went along… From July 5th thru
the end of the season he went 3-1 w/a 2.71 ERA in 26 appearances (3SV, 33.1IP, 28H, 10ER, 29K) after taking
a 5.40 season ERA into July.
u Was on the disabled list from April 20 to May 16 w/a strained lat muscle in his right side, suffered on April 19 at
Baltimore…Was the 3rd straight season in which he spent time on the DL…Did not allow an ER over his first 8
outings (8.0IP) after activation thru June 5 and then sported an ERA of 8.68 in June (9.1IP, 13H, 9ER)…After
his activation ERA was 3.44 (42G, 49.2IP, 44H, 19ER, 42K)…Enjoyed new career bests in innings (3.1IP) and
strikeouts (5) on July 5 vs. New York-AL.
u From August 23 thru the end of the season his ERA was 1.10 in 13 games (16.1IP, 11H, 2ER, 15K) and had 10.0
consecutive scoreless IP from Aug. 23-Sept. 7… Saved 3 straight chances from August 25-Sept. 28, a new
career-high (streak still current)… Batters hit .241 (52-216) off him with 7HR allowed…LHH hit .221 (19-86)
and RHH hit .254 (33-130) and his home ERA was 1.88 (29.2PI, 26H, 6ER)…36 of his 50 outings were score-
less…Allowed only 7 of 27 (25.9%) inherited runners to score, which would have been 14th in the league had
he had the requisite amount of inherited runners.
u Batters hit .214 (27-126) with none on and .278 (25-90) with runners on…Batters hit .222 (14-63) with RISP
and .167 (5-30) with RISP-2outs off Raffy…ERA in the 2nd half was 3.00 (3-1, 3SV, 30.0IP, 27H, 10ER)…In-
dians were 26-24 when he appeared…Worst outing of the season came on June 30 at Cincinnati (0.0+IP, 4H,
4R/ER)…Pitched for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Pro Career
u 2005 Was a productive and reliable member of the best bullpen in baseball, starting the year with 9.0 hitless/
scoreless innings as he retired 27 of his first 28 batters faced…Did not allow a hit/run until his 5th outing on
4/18 at Kansas City…Overall in April he was 1-0 w/a 0.73 ERA in 8 games (12.1IP, 2H, 1ER, 12K)…39 of his
54 outings were scoreless…Tossed a career-high 3.0IP on 4/9 at Detroit (retired 9 straight)…Averaged 9.7
2ER, 13K)… Was on the 15-day DL from 6/30-7/8 with right shoulder inflammation before being suspended
for 10 days from 7/8-18 for violating MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program…Was activated
from the suspended list on 7/18…After his activation his 2nd half ERA was 3.48 (31.0IP, 28H, 12ER)…Batters
hit .224 (57-254) off him w/5HR allowed, including a mark of just .204 (34-167) vs. RHH…Batters hit .238
(25-105) off him with runners on and .237 (14-59) with RISP (.200, 6-30 w/RISP-2outs)…ERA from 7/31
on was 2.40 (26.1IP, 22H, 7ER, 29K)…His first batter average against of .189 (10-53) was the 9th best mark
among AL relievers…His ERA was 20th best among league relievers.
u 2004 Spent his first full season in the big leagues and was a reliable member of the Tribe’s bullpen, compiling an
ERA of 3.23 (30.2IP, 11ER) in the second half of play…Spent a short amount of time as the Tribe’s closer in late
April/early May…On the year he saved 4 games in 11 chances (36.4%) as he 7 blown saves were tied for 3rd in
the AL behind Esteban Yan (10) and Jason Grimsley (9)…His 6 relief losses were tied for 5th among AL relievers
…Was placed on the DL on 6/26 with right biceps tendonitis and arm fatigue and was activated on 7/11 after a
1-game rehab appearance at AA Akron…Did not allow a run over his first 8 outings upon activation (8.2IP, 4H,
0R, 0BB, 9K) before blowing his 6th save on 8/3 at Toronto (0.0+IP, 3H, 4R)…Struck out a career-high 4 on
7/30 at KC…After his activation he went 2-2 w/2 saves and a 3.23 ERA in 33 games (30.2IP, 28H, 11ER, 36K)
and limited batters to a .239 (28-117) average against (.333 slg%)…27 of the 33 outings in the 2nd half were
scoreless…Allowed only 1 run over his last 12 outings from 9/5 thru the end of the year (0.93ERA, 9.2IP, 8H,
1ER)…Saved 4th and final game of season on 9/23 vs. MIN…Led the team with 12 holds…ERA on 0 days of
rest was 5.25 (12.0IP, 20H, 7ER) while ERA w/at least a day of rest was 3.62 (54.2IP, 51H, 22ER)…ERA w/2
days off was 2.25 (12.0IP, 12H, 3ER)…
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u 2003 Split season between AA Akron, AAA Buffalo and was impressive over three stints in the big leagues with
Cleveland after joining the organization in the off-season…Was his first ever appearance at the Triple A and
big league levels after spending a year in the minor leagues in Japan and missing the entire 2002 season due
to right elbow surgery…Split the first half of the 2003 season between AA Akron and AAA Buffalo, recording
a 29.1 inning scoreless streak from 4/16 to 6/13 with the Akron Aeros…Was promoted to AAA Buffalo on
6/30 and recorded 3 of 4 scoreless outings for the Bisons before being promoted to the big leagues for the
first time on 7/12 (Westbrook optioned)…Saved 13 straight games from 5/15 to 6/10 (13 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER,
2 BB, 22 SO) -- the longest such streak in the minors since 2002…Overall in the minors between Akron and
Buffalo he recorded a combined ERA of 1.73 (52.0IP, 39H, 10ER, 81SO) w/17 saves and limited hitters to a
.201 (39-194) average against w/1HR allowed in 35 outings…Struck out 14.0 batters per 9.0IP between AA
& AAA…Had a pair of 3.0IP, 6 strikeout outings with the Aeros and led the Eastern League champion Akron
Aeros with 16 saves for the season…Made his major league debut and suffered a tough-luck loss on 7/13 vs.
Chicago-AL, tossing 1.1IP (1H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 1K) before leaving the game and having his inherited runner decide
the contest…Recorded his first major league win on 7/27 vs. Minnesota and his first major league save on 8/10
vs. Anaheim…Allowed a run in only 9 of his 33 outings…After his debut he recorded an ERA of 1.96 (36.2IP,
26H, 8ER)…Led the team with 32 appearances in the second half…His .171 (6-35) mark against with RISP
was 18th in the AL among relievers…Recorded an ERA of 2.77 or less in every month he was in the big leagues
from July thru September…Limited big league hitters to a .196 (27-138) average against (5HR), including a
mark of .133 (10-75) against right-handed hitters.
u 2002 Did not pitch professionally in 2002 as he rehabbed from right elbow surgery the previous July…Was
not signed by any club before signing with Cleveland after a tryout prior to the 2003 season.
u 2001 Re-signed by Red Sox prior to 2001 season and spent the season at AA Trenton before being shutdown
for the season on 5/17 with right elbow troubles…Underwent surgery on his right elbow on 7/23 to transpose
the ulnar nerve as well as having a metal rod placed in his right forearm to stabilize his right elbow and ulna.
u 2000 Sold to the Yokohama Baystars of Japan’s Central League in November of 1999 and appeared in 11 games
in the Japanese major league (4GS) before spending the rest of the season in the Japanese minor leagues with
Searex.
u 1999 Best season to date between A Sarasota & AA Trenton, striking out a combined 63 batters in 61.2 innings
while recording an ERA of 3.21 in 45 outings…Ranked 5th in the Eastern League in saves at Trenton and 4th
in walks per 9.0IP (1.65) by a reliever.
u 1998 Spent most of the season at A Sarasota of the Florida State League.
u 1997 First season as a pitcher came at A Michigan of the Midwest League where he recorded 11 saves and
struck out 52 batters in 32.1IP…His 14.5 SO/9.0IP was the best mark among Midwest League relievers as were
his runners allowed per 9.0IP (7.8).
u 1994-96 Spent the first 3 seasons of his professional career as a middle infielder in the Boston minor league
system before being converted to a relief pitcher in 1997 by the Red Sox farm brass.
Personal/Miscellaneous
2006 CAREER
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
3-4-3 3.81 50 56.2 24 Totals 14-15-9 3.26 205 229.0 83
0-0-0 0.00 1 0.0 2 Baltimore 0-0-0 27.00 4 1.2 5
0-0-0 0.00 2 3.1 0 Boston 0-0-2 1.59 9 11.1 2
0-1-0 1.74 9 10.1 2 Chicago (AL) 3-4-0 2.35 24 30.2 8
0-0-1 2.57 7 7.0 2 Detroit 1-2-1 2.54 25 28.1 8
2-0-0 3.38 5 5.1 2 Kansas City 4-2-1 1.88 24 28.2 6
0-1-0 13.50 2 1.1 2 L.A. Angels 0-1-1 3.97 12 11.1 5
0-0-0 4.05 5 6.2 3 Minnesota 2-2-1 3.57 30 35.1 14
0-0-0 0.00 1 3.1 0 New York (AL) 0-0-1 1.08 8 8.1 1
0-1-1 0.00 2 2.0 0 Oakland 0-1-0 4.76 11 11.1 6
0-0-0 16.20 2 1.2 3 Seattle 0-0-0 2.38 10 11.1 3
0-0-1 3.00 3 3.0 1 Tampa Bay 0-0-1 3.29 12 13.2 5
0-0-1 0.00 2 2.0 0 Texas 0-1-1 3.12 9 8.2 3
1-0-0 0.00 3 4.0 0 Toronto 2-1-0 4.66 9 9.2 5
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
0-0-0 9.82 3 3.2 4 Cincinnati 1-0-0 4.91 7 7.1 4
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 0-0-0 7.36 3 3.2 3
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 0-0-0 27.00 1 0.1 1
0-1-0 27.00 1 1.0 3 Milwaukee 0-1-0 27.00 1 1.0 3
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) 0-0-0 6.75 2 1.1 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Pittsburgh 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 St. Louis 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 1-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-0 6.43 8 7.0 5 March-April 3-3-0 3.34 28 32.1 12
0-0-0 0.00 7 7.0 0 May 0-1-2 2.30 30 31.1 8
0-3-0 8.68 9 9.1 9 June 2-5-0 5.85 30 32.1 21
0-0-0 0.84 7 10.2 1 July 2-1-0 2.01 27 31.1 7
3-1-1 5.11 10 12.1 7 August 5-4-3 3.93 44 52.2 23
0-0-2 1.74 9 10.1 2 Sept-Oct 2-1-4 2.20 46 49.0 12
2-2-2 1.88 23 28.2 6 Home 7-7-7 2.90 102 115.0 37
1-2-1 5.79 27 28.0 18 Road 7-8-2 3.63 103 114.0 46
1-1-0 2.70 15 16.2 5 Day 5-8-1 2.78 59 64.2 20
2-3-3 4.28 35 40.0 19 Night 9-7-8 3.45 146 164.1 63
3-4-3 3.55 45 50.2 20 Grass 12-12-9 3.08 181 201.2 69
0-0-0 6.00 5 6.0 4 Turf 2-3-0 4.61 24 27.1 14
0-3-0 4.73 25 26.2 14 Pre-ASG 5-10-2 3.75 90 100.2 42
3-1-3 3.00 25 30.0 10 Post-ASG 9-5-7 2.88 115 128.1 41
3-43 3.81 50 56.2 24 Relief 14-15-9 3.26 205 229.0 83
fielding by Position
2006 Career
Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-1 1.93 5 4.2 1
Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-0 4.15 6 4.1 2
Busch Stadium II (STL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Camden Yards (BAL) 0-0-0 54.00 2 0.1 2
Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-0 1.80 9 10.0 2
Fenway Park (BOS) 0-0-0 2.70 5 6.2 2
Gr. Am.Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 27.00 2 1.1 4
Jacobs Field (CLE) 7-7-7 2.90 102 115.0 37
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 2-1-0 1.04 13 17.1 2
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 9.64 5 4.2 5
Metrodome (MIN) 1-2-0 3.93 15 18.1 8
Miller Park (MIL) 0-1-0 27.00 1 1.0 3
PETCO Park (SD) 1-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Rogers Centre (TOR) 1-1-0 12.00 4 3.0 4
Safeco Field (SEA) 0-0-0 0.00 6 6.2 0
Shea Stadium (NYM) 0-0-0 6.75 2 1.1 1
Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 3.00 5 6.0 2
Turner Field (ATL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 2-3-0 2.95 16 21.1 7
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-0-0 3.00 4 3.0 1
BETANCOURT’S GAME HIGHS
BB’s: 3, May 25, 2005 vs. Minnesota; K’s:
5, July 5, 2006 vs. New York-AL; LONGEST
OUTING: 3.1IP, July 5, 2006 vs. New York-
AL; WINNING STREAK: 3 games, August
12-30, 2006 (current); LOSING STREAK:
4 games, June 5-August 8, 2006; SAVE
STREAK: 3, August 25-September 28,
2006 (current).

Full name RAFAEL JOSE BETANCOURT…Married, wife’s name is PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP

BETANCOURT’S favoriteS 1.000 50 2 1 0 3 0 Pitcher 1.000 205 8 9 0 17 0
Chela…They have two children - a girl, Raniel (2/12/99) and a boy, Rafael
(1/22/03)…Resides in Cumana, Venezuela…Is very active in the com- Favorite Movie: The Rookie; Favorite
munity, serving as the co-Chairman of the Esperanza Fiesta of Hope and Group/Artist: Oscar D’Leon; Favorite
Pitchers Hitting
also participates in the Tribe Love and Care Hospital visits. Athlete Growing Up: Omar Vizquel; Fa- 2006 CAREER
vorite Team Growing Up: Chicago Bulls; AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
Person Who Has Most Influenced You: — — — — — — — — — —
My kids, wife, mother; Favorite Road City:

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Chicago; Favorite Road Stadium: Safeco
Field, Seattle; Favorite Thing to do Away
From Baseball: Play Basketball; Favorite
TV Show: Everyone Loves Raymond;
Nickname: El Asesino (The Assassin);
Favorite Restaurant: Benihana; Favorite
thing about Cleveland: Jacobs Field

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 Casey Blake 1 2006 Season Highlights
Age: 33, born August 23, 1973 in Des Moines, IA
Position: Infielder/Outfielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 210
ML Service: 4 + 138
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: December 18, 2002; Signed to a free agent contract by
Cleveland.
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1996 Hagerstown .250 48 172 29 43 13 1 2 18 0 2 7 11 40 5 3 12
1997 Dunedin .238 129 449 56 107 21 0 7 39 2 2 6 48 91 19 9 *39
1998 Dunedin *.350 88 340 62 119 28 3 11 65 3 7 9 30 81 9 6 16
Knoxville .372 45 172 41 64 15 4 7 38 0 3 2 22 25 10 0 11
1999 Syracuse .245 110 387 69 95 16 2 22 75 1 2 7 61 82 9 5 10
Toronto .256 14 39 6 10 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 0
St. Catherines .667 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2000 Syracuse .217 30 106 10 23 6 1 2 7 0 0 3 8 23 0 3 2
Salt Lake .317 80 293 59 93 22 2 12 52 2 2 6 39 59 7 2 14
Minnesota .188 7 16 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 7 0 0 0
2001 Edmonton .309 94 375 64 116 24 6 10 49 2 0 6 34 66 14 3 11
Minnesota .318 13 22 1 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 1 0 1
Baltimore .133 6 15 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 1
2002 Edmonton .309 126 482 87 149 25 3 19 58 0 4 6 54 78 24 9 12
Minnesota .200 9 20 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 2
2003 CLEVELAND .257 152 557 80 143 35 0 17 67 8 8 10 38 109 7 9 19
2004 CLEVELAND .271 152 587 93 159 36 3 28 88 1 3 9 68 139 5 8 26
2005 CLEVELAND .241 147 523 72 126 32 1 23 58 2 5 10 43 116 4 5 10
2006 Akron .333 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lake County .500 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
CLEVELAND .282 109 401 63 113 20 1 19 68 1 5 4 45 93 6 0 4
Minor Lge. Totals .292 753 2784 478 813 171 22 93 404 10 22 52 310 545 97 40 127
CLEVELAND TOTALS .262 560 2068 308 541 123 5 87 281 12 21 33 194 457 22 22 59
American League .260 609 2180 320 567 129 5 89 288 12 22 34 205 490 25 22 63
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .260 609 2180 320 567 129 5 89 288 12 22 34 205 490 25 22 63
Career Transactions
1992 Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1995 Selected by the New York Yankees in the 45th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1996 Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 7th round of the June draft.
2000 Claimed on waivers by the Minnesota Twins from the Blue Jays, 5/23.
2001 Claimed on waivers by the Baltimore Orioles from the Twins, 9/21.
2001 Claimed on waivers by the Twins from the Orioles, 10/12.
2002 Granted free agency, 10/14.
2002 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/18.
2006 DL – strained left oblique muscle, 6/16-7/13…rehab at A Lake County, 7/11.
2006 DL – sprained right ankle, 8/8-25…rehab at AA Akron, 7/10.
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u Had a more consistent offensive season in his 4th year with the Indians…Raised his average 41 points from
.241 in 2005 to .282 in 2006…Enjoyed a career-high 15-game hitting streak from April 29-May 18 (.426, 23-
54)… Was leading the American League in hitting on May 20 at .366 (41G, 53-145)…The versatile Blake made
93 starts in rightfield for Eric Wedge and 7 starts at first base (9G).
u Season was cruising along until suffering a strained left oblique during BP on June 14 at New York-AL and was
placed on the DL the following day…At the time of the injury he was hitting .304 (65-214) with 14 2B, 10HR
& 30RBI in 60 games…Missed the rest of the first half and was activated from the DL on July 13 after a brief
rehab at A Lake County.
u Appeared in 19 games (.329, 24-73) in the 2nd half before suffering a sprained right ankle on August 5 at
Detroit sliding back into 2nd base after a line-out…At the time of that injury his season average was .310 (89-
287)…Was activated for the 2nd time on August 25 and hit .211 (24-114) over the last 30 games of the season
(3HR, 17RBI).
u Hit his 2nd career grand slam in the home opener on April 7 vs. Minnesota (Lohse)…Hit 3rd career grand slam
on Sept. 25 vs. Chicago-AL (Logan), the Major League-record tying 14th by the Indians in 2006 (hit 1st and
14th by the Indians this year)…Enjoyed four 2-homer games to give him 7 for his career, the last of which came
on Sept. 30 vs. Tampa Bay…Also had a season-high 5RBI on July 31 at Boston and Sept. 25 vs. Chicago-AL
after his 2nd career slam on the season…Had the 4th inside-the-park home run by an Indian in Jacobs Field
on July 25 vs. Detroit…Reached base 5 times on April 4 at Chicago-AL (2-2, 3BB).
u Hit .272 (31-114) off LHP with 10HR & 24RBI and .286 (82-287) off RHP with 9 HR & 44RBI…Was 6 for 11
(.545) w/2HR & 20RBI with the bases loaded…Compiled a .986 (3E, 6A, 219TC) in 93 games in RF a .984
fielding % in 9 games at first base (1E, 64TC)…Hit .315 (69-219) w/no one on base and .242 (44-182) with
runners on….His .281 (16-57) average with 2 outs and RISP after hitting .085 (5-59) with RISP-2outs in
2005…Hit .333 (28-84) in April and .319 (30-94) in May...Hit .294 (5-17) batting 3rd, .356 (32-90) batting
9th and .341 (14-41) on the first pitch with 4HR…Hit .305 (40-131) after the 7th inning. …His .561 slugging
% off LHP was 16th in the AL…Indians exercised his 2007 club option on October 3.
Pro Career
u 2005 Spent his third straight season in Cleveland, converting to outfield while providing Eric Wedge with
versatility at first and third base when needed…Topped the 20HR mark for the 2nd straight season, collect-
ing 56 extra base hits while driving in 58 runs…Got off to a slow start offensively, hitting .187 (36-193) with
6HR & 16RBI thru the first 53 games thru 6/8…The .187 mark was 2nd to last among league qualifiers at the
time…From 6/9 thru the end of the season he hit .273 (90-330) with 17HR & 42 RBI in 94 games…Overall on
the year he made 132 starts in right field, 6 starts at third base and 4 starts at first base…In the outfield he
made 8 errors (T2nd most among AL RF’s) in 298 total chances w/3 assists (.973 fielding %)…Settled into the
#9 spot in the order over the last two months of the season, hitting .264 (48-182) with 10 HR & 22 RBI in the
9-spot and .254 (65-256) overall in the 2nd half (13HR, 29RBI, 74G) …Started in every spot in the order except
#3 hole…Enjoyed his third career 2 home game on 9/7 at Detroit…Hit leadoff for the 2nd time in his career
(other 6/1/01) on 5/9 at Los Angeles-AL…Enjoyed two 11-game hitting streaks during the season…Missed 6
of 7 games with a neck strain from 7/1-6…Hit .210 (21-100) in Sept./Oct. w/6HR & 14RBI…Finished 78th in
the AL in batting out of 80 qualifiers (143 out of 146 in MLB)…Hit .085 (5-59) with RISP-2 outs for the year
and .208 (36-173) from the 7th inning on…His 4.28 pitches per plate app. ranked 1st in the entire AL.
u 2004 Had his finest offensive season to date in his second straight full season in the big leagues as the Tribe
3rd baseman...Established career-highs in virtually every offensive category, ranking 4th among American
League third basemen in HR (28), RBI (88), runs scored (93) and on-base + slugging % (.840)...Ranked behind
Alex Rodriguez, Melvin Mora & Hank Blalock in most categories…His career-high 28HR were the most by an
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Indians third baseman since Travis Fryman’s 28 in 1998 & ranked 9th among MLB 3B...Got off to a slow start,
hitting .237 (36-152) w/7 2B, 6HR & 20RBI in the first 40 games…Caught fire in June, hitting .330 (37-112)
w/7HR & 21 RBI in 28 games and from 6/1 thru the end of the season he hit .283 (123-435) with 22 HR &
68 RBI in 112 games…Over his last 118 games from 5/25 on he hit .281 (128-455) with 29 2B, 25HR & 73
RBI…Had 2 walk-off homers on the year (5/14 vs. TB, 5/28 vs. Oakland)…Tied his career-high by going 5 for
6 w/an RBI on 8/3 at Toronto and enjoyed his 2nd career 2-homer game on 8/29 vs. Chicago-AL…Made 151
starts at third base (152 games overall) and appeared in 8 games at first base (0GS)…Struggled defensively
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at times, compiling a fielding % of .939 (423TC, 26E) at third base, which ranked 9th among AL third base- u 1998 Began season at A Dunedin...Grand slam and season-high 5 RBI on 5/18 vs. St. Petersburg...Florida
men…Made 8 errors in July and led all AL third basemen in miscues w/26 (Mora had 21)…Had an 11-game State League Player of the Week on 5/18-24 and 6/6-12...Had 31 game hit-streak (longest in minors) from
hitting streak from 6/18-29 (.356, 16-45, 1 shy of career-high)…Had two 4-RBI games on the year, the last of 6/28-8/1...Reached base safely in 60 consecutive games (longest in minors) from 6/28-9/2...Season-high 5
which came on 9/17 vs. KC…Had right hamstring problems early in the year, missing several games in April hits on 7/16 at Tampa...Led Florida State League in batting (.350), was fourth in slugging percentage (.547)
and early May after leaving game of 5/9 at Baltimore…His 4.26 pitches per at bat led all AL hitters (was T5th and fifth in on-base percentage (.409) ...Selected third baseman on Florida State League Post-Season All-Star
in the AL w/139SO’s) and he also swung at the first pitch 14.5 % of the time (97/669), which was 6th most in team...Promoted to Knoxville on 7/21...Finished third among all minor leaguers in hits (183), tenth in total
the AL…Led the team with 25 hits with RISP-2outs as he hit .281 (25-89) in the clutch (RISP-2outs). bases (294) and 14th in extra-base hits (68).
u 2003 Was the Tribe’s every day third baseman, led the entire Indians team in starts with 148 (136 3B, 12 1B) in u 1997 Had season-high 10-game hit-streak, 6/16-7/1...Tied for second on club in games and was third in at-
his first full season in the major leagues...Had a solid offensive season, leading the team in games (152), hits bats.
(143) and doubles (35) while compiling career-highs in every offensive category…Finished 4th among AL third
u 1996 Played 47 games at third base, one at first base and one in outfield... Was Toronto’s seventh round pick
basemen in doubles (35), 8th in on-base plus slugging % (.723), 6th in hits and tied for 4th in runs scored...
in June, 1996 free agent draft...Signed by scout Mark Snipp.
His 35 doubles were 6th among major league third basemen... Started in every spot in the batting order except
the lead-off spot, the most common slot being the #2 hole in the line-up (55GS)...Hit .272 (61-224) w/15 2B, Personal/Miscellaneous
8HR & 27RBI in the #2 hole…Had the 6th best fielding % among regular AL third basemen, compiling a fielding
Full name WILLIAM CASEY BLAKE... Wife’s name is Abbie (Archibald)...
% of .952 (19E, 399TC, 29DP) in 140 games at third base...Made his first career start at first base on 4/12 vs.
They have three daughters, Bailey (6/14/2001), Lauren (7/14/2003) & BLAKE’S FAVORITES
KC...Did not make an error in 143 total chances in his 31 games at first base...Was named AL Player of the Week
Dana (9/27/06)...Was a 1992 graduate of Indianola (IA) High School Favorite Movie: One Flew Over the
from 6/30-7/6 after batting .375 (12-32) with 4HR & 14 RBI...Collected his first career grand slam on 6/30 at
where he played baseball, football, basketball and ran track...Was named Cuckoo’s Nest; Favorite Group/Artist:
Kansas City (G1) off Kris Wilson and hit 2 homers and drove in 7 runs in the doubleheader that day...Drove
a top 10 HS athlete in the history of Iowa in a Des Moines Register Metallica; Favorite Athlete Growing Up:
in a career high 7 runs and notched a career-high 5 hits in game of 7/5 at Minnesota (both 2003-highs for an
survey in a list that included Bob Feller and Nile Kinnick...Attended Michael Jordan; Favorite Team Growing
Indian)…Hit in a career-high 12 games from 6/17-7/1, batting .385 (20-52) over the span (4HR, 12RBI)...Got
Wichita State University where he was a three-time All-American, Up: Miami Dolphins; Person Who Has
off to a shaky start, hitting .209 (19-91) over his first 28 games thru 5/6...From 5/9 thru the end of the season
two-time Academic All-American and participated in the College World Most Influenced You: Father (Joe);
he hit .266 (124-466) with 28 2B, 14 HR & 61 RBI over his final 123 games... Finished tied for 5th in the AL
Series...Batted .360 with 22 home runs and 101 RBI his senior year... Favorite Road City: Seattle; Favorite
with 9CS...Was also tied for 9th in both sac hits (8) and sac flies (8).
Was drafted twice previously prior to signing with Toronto (11th round Road Stadium: Safeco Field; Favorite
u 2002 Spent most of the season at AAA Edmonton in the Minnesota organization of the Pacific Coast League... draft, Philadelphia, 1992; 45th round draft, New York Yankees, 1995)... Thing to do Away From Baseball: Duck
Hit safely in 13 of 14 games, going 22-55 (.400) from 4/21-5/4...Was recalled to Minnesota on 5/10 and hit in 3 Is an avid golfer...His brother, Ben, was the Tribe’s 32nd round pick in Hunt; Favorite TV Show: Saturday Night
consecutive games, 5/12-15...Overall made 5 starts for the Twins at third base in place of an injured Corey Koskie Live; Favorite Baseball Moment: Kirk
the 1992 draft and spent the ’92 minor league season at A Watertown
and was optioned back to Edmonton on 5/24 (also appeared in 3 games at 1B)...Had 16-game hit-streak, going Gibson’s HR in 1988 World Series
(3-3, 3.92ERA, 13G/5GS)...Was the 2004 recipient of the Gibbons/Olin
26-62 (.419) from 7/1-20 and also hit consecutively in the final 16 games of the season, going 25-63 (.397), “Good Guy Award” by the Cleveland BBWAA Chapter for his professional
from 8/15-9/2...Third 2-homer game of season and season-high 7 RBI on 7/30 at Tacoma...Tied season-high and courteous manner with the media...Has been active in donating
with 4 hits on 8/15 at Omaha...Led club in stolen bases (24), was third in hits and walks and fourth in at-bats his time to the Grand Slam for Literacy during his time in Cleveland.
and runs...Appeared in 111 games at third, 7 games at second and 6 games each at first base and left field at
Triple A.
u 2001 Began season at Edmonton...Had 20-game hit-streak, going 33-79 (.418) with 7 doubles, 3 triples, 2
homers and 12 RBI, 4/17-5/8...Hit safely in 15 of 18 games, 5/10-27...Season-high 4 RBI on 5/17 vs. Portland...
Recalled on 6/7...Appeared in 13 games and was optioned to Edmonton on 7/20...Batted .343 (34-99) with
runners in scoring position and .311 (87-280) vs. lefthanders...Led club in stolen bases...Claimed off waivers
by the Baltimore Orioles on 9/21 and appeared in 6 games with the Orioles prior to the season ending...Hit his
2nd career homer off Casey Fossum on 9/26 at Boston...Re-claimed off waivers from Baltimore by Minnesota
on 10/12.
u 2000 Began season at Syracuse in the Toronto organization...Had a season-high 10-game hit-streak, 4/30-5/9...
Claimed off waivers by Twins from Toronto, 5/23...Disabled with pulled left rib cage, 6/28-7/7...Had a grand
slam and season-high 5 RBI on 8/19 at Iowa...Had 3-homer game, 8/28 at Edmonton...Twins’ Minor League
Player of the Week, going 10-24 (.417), 9/3-9...Recalled to Minnesota on 9/16...Career-high 7-game hit-streak
from 9/26/99-9/20/2000.
u 1999 Began season at AAA Syracuse...Season-high 5 RBI on 4/20 at Scranton-Wilkes Barre...Season-high
4 hits and 2-homer game on 6/30 at Columbus...Played for International League in Class AAA All-Star Game
on 7/14 at New Orleans...Recalled 8/13...Led league third basemen in fielding % (.967)...Made major league

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debut on 8/14 vs. Oakland...Singled off John Burkett for first major league hit on 8/29 vs. Texas...Optioned to
St. Catharines on 8/30...Recalled on 9/3...Season-high 5-game hit-streak to end the season, going 8-21 (.381)
on 9/26-10/3...Homered off Jim Brower for first big league home run on 10/2 at Cleveland...Was named the
Best Defensive third baseman in the International League by Baseball America.

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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.282 401 113 19 68 Totals .260 2180 567 89 288 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .254 59 15 3 6
.375 8 3 0 2 Baltimore .254 71 18 1 10 Angel Stadium (LAA) .203 59 12 3 8
.385 26 10 3 8 Boston .310 87 27 5 17 AT&T Park (SF) .500 4 2 1 3
.317 60 19 1 10 Chicago (AL) .259 255 66 12 38 Busch Stadium I (STL) .500 4 2 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland .257 35 9 1 1 Camden Yards (BAL) .275 40 11 0 4
.271 59 16 5 9 Detroit .300 243 73 16 37 Chase Field (AZ) .182 11 2 0 1
.268 41 11 2 7 Kansas City .254 244 62 9 35 Comerica Park (DET) .276 127 35 8 18
.053 19 1 0 0 L.A. Angels .196 102 20 3 10 Coors Field (COL) .286 7 2 0 0
Fenway Park (BOS) .351 37 13 5 11
.321 53 17 4 13 Minnesota .269 279 75 13 39
Gr. Am. Ball Park (CIN) .320 25 8 1 6
.250 4 1 0 0 New York (AL) .247 93 23 0 5
Jacobs Field (CLE) .250 1036 259 32 116
.278 36 10 2 7 Oakland .168 137 23 5 13
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .287 129 37 6 22
.370 27 10 0 4 Seattle .269 134 36 6 17
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .211 71 15 3 8
.364 11 4 2 3 Tampa Bay .295 95 28 5 17
Metrodome (MIN) .242 165 40 9 30
.192 26 5 0 3 Texas .271 118 32 3 12
Miller Park (MIL) .000 0 0 0 0
.150 20 3 0 2 Toronto .202 89 18 2 7
PETCO Park (SD) .200 5 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .261 23 6 1 4
PNC Park (PIT) .400 15 6 0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta .385 13 5 1 3
Rogers Centre (TOR) .227 66 15 2 6
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) .000 2 0 0 0
Safeco Field (SEA) .299 67 20 4 8
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati .239 46 11 1 7
Shea Stadium (NYM) .250 12 3 1 3
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .310 29 9 2 3
Tropicana Field (TB) .333 39 13 2 9
-- -- -- -- -- Florida .273 11 3 1 2
Turner Field (ATL) .385 13 5 1 3
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers .000 11 0 0 0
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .308 133 41 8 22
-- -- -- -- -- Milwaukee .000 0 0 0 0
Wrigley Field (CHI) .000 2 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) .250 12 3 1 3
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .185 54 10 0 2
.273 11 3 0 0 Pittsburgh .367 30 11 0 3
-- -- -- -- -- St. Louis .500 4 2 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .385 13 5 0 2
BLAKE’S GAME HIGHS
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco .500 4 2 1 3
.333 84 28 2 18 March-April .252 310 78 10 41
HITS: 5, twice, last on August 4, 2004 at
.319 94 30 7 16 May .250 368 92 15 42 Toronto; DOUBLES: 2, 10 times, last on
.194 36 7 1 2 June .295 329 97 16 52 October 1, 2006 vs. Boston; TRIPLES: 1,
.291 55 16 4 11 July .265 355 94 12 43 five times, last on May 3, 2006 at Oakland;
.273 33 9 2 4 August .288 361 104 20 53 HR: 2, seven times, last on September 30,
.232 99 23 3 17 Sept-Oct .223 457 102 16 57 2006 vs. Tampa Bay; RBI: 7, July 5, 2003
.271 207 56 9 34 Home .251 1055 265 31 118 at Minnesota; RUNS: 3, seven times, last
.294 194 57 10 34 Road .268 1125 302 58 170 April 18, 2006 at Baltimore; SB: 2, July
.223 121 27 5 19 Day .223 678 151 22 76 1, 2004 at Detroit; HITTING STREAK: 15
.307 280 86 14 49 Night .277 1502 416 67 212 games, May 1 to May 18, 2006; HR IN
.285 369 105 16 59 Grass .261 1910 499 76 243 BACK-TO-BACK GAMES: Ten times, last
.250 32 8 3 9 Turf .252 270 68 13 45 July 31-August 1, 2006; CAREER GRAND
SLAMS: 3, last on September 25, 2006 vs.
.304 214 65 10 36 Pre-ASG .265 1113 295 44 150
Chicago-AL off Boone Logan.
.257 187 48 9 32 Post-ASG .255 1067 272 45 138
.272 114 31 10 24 vs. LHP .253 632 160 40 92
.286 287 82 9 44 vs. RHP .263 1548 407 49 196
.261 111 29 6 53 Scoring Position .227 573 130 18 196
.545 11 6 2 20 Bases Loaded .302 53 16 3 50
1.000 1 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .167 6 1 0 3
.355 31 11 3 11 Designated Hitter .333 42 14 3 13

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.984 9 62 1 1 64 6 First Base .911 64 294 20 3 317 397
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Third Base .945 327 236 611 49 896 59
.986 93 210 6 3 219 0 Outfield .979 231 497 9 11 517 0
.986 102 272 7 4 283 6 Totals .964 622 1027 640 63 1730 98

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Age: 35, born May 4, 1971 in Bayonne, NJ
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 225
ML Service: 6 + 123
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 w/a club option for 2008
Acquired: December 6, 2006; Signed by Cleveland to a Major League
free agent contract.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1990 GCL White Sox 2-8 5.58 12 11 0 0 0 61.1 74 47 38 3 2 25 67 2 2
1991 Kane County 7-2 2.56 49 0 0 0 13 81.0 60 26 23 2 3 43 76 4 0
1992 Frederick 5-6 3.70 48 0 0 0 10 80.1 71 40 33 3 3 50 85 2 0
1993 Frederick 1-1 3.61 42 2 0 0 11 62.1 61 30 25 5 3 37 70 8 0
Bowie 3-0 0.00 9 0 0 0 0 17.2 11 0 0 0 0 11 17 0 1
1994 Bowie 3-4 1.91 49 0 0 0 14 66.0 52 14 14 3 0 28 73 4 0
1995 Rochester 1-3 4.04 28 0 0 0 6 35.2 32 16 16 3 0 18 32 1 0
Bowie 2-2 3.92 16 0 0 0 7 20.2 16 9 9 2 0 7 32 1 0
Baltimore 0-0 1.23 6 0 0 0 0 7.1 5 1 1 0 0 4 3 0 0
1996 Richmond 1-5 3.71 34 0 0 0 7 53.1 42 25 22 4 0 30 40 1 0
Atlanta 2-4 4.85 22 0 0 0 0 26.0 33 15 14 4 1 13 15 1 0
1997 Atlanta 2-2 3.75 20 0 0 0 0 24.0 27 11 10 2 0 16 6 0 0
Richmond 1-2 3.58 21 0 0 0 2 37.2 32 16 15 3 1 19 34 4 0
New York (AL) 0-1 9.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 2 2 0 0 4 2 0 0
1998 Columbus 3-3 2.93 45 0 0 0 4 73.2 66 25 24 6 2 39 67 3 0
New York (AL) 1-0 6.52 8 0 0 0 0 9.2 11 7 7 0 0 4 7 0 0
1999 Louisville 6-2 5.46 58 0 0 0 4 89.0 94 59 54 7 3 44 70 3 1
2000 Newark 6-3 5.50 28 0 0 0 0 37.2 44 23 23 5 1 17 39 2 0
Monterrey 4-2 3.19 12 5 0 0 1 42.1 31 15 15 5 1 18 44 3 0
2001 Iowa 8-7 2.62 39 12 1 1 1 110.0 87 35 32 10 2 26 131 1 0
Chicago (NL) 0-1 32.40 1 1 0 0 0 1.2 6 6 6 1 0 3 1 0 0
2002 Chicago (NL) 4-4 2.73 73 0 0 0 2 95.2 84 31 29 10 1 29 97 1 0
2003 Chicago (NL) 2-2 2.63 68 0 0 0 33 68.1 53 23 20 5 1 19 66 0 0
2004 Chicago (NL) 2-4 8.02 22 0 0 0 9 21.1 27 19 19 3 0 15 17 0 0
Iowa 0-3 8.22 7 3 0 0 0 7.2 9 8 7 1 0 4 2 0 0
2005 Iowa 0-0 2.25 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 3 4 2 2 0 3 4 0 0
Chicago (NL) 0-0 6.55 11 0 0 0 0 11.0 12 8 8 5 0 1 11 0 0
Tampa Bay 1-5 3.82 32 0 0 0 0 35.1 26 15 15 3 0 11 16 1 0
2006 Florida 3-3 3.75 72 0 0 0 36 69.2 63 31 29 7 2 33 64 1 0
Minor Lge. Totals 53-53 3.58 504 33 1 1 80 884.1 785 392 352 64 21 419 883 39 4
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League 2-6 4.14 47 0 0 0 0 54.1 44 25 25 3 0 23 28 1 0
National League 15-20 3.82 289 1 0 0 80 317.2 305 144 135 37 5 129 277 2 0
M. L. TOTALS 17-26 3.87 336 1 0 0 80 372.0 349 169 160 40 5 152 305 4 0

DIVISION SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2003 Chicago (NL) 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 1 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD

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YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2003 Chicago (NL) 1-0 1.59 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 2 1 0 0 3 1 0 0

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Career Transactions
1989 Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 32nd round of the June draft.
1991 Acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the White Sox in exchange for Pete Rose, Jr., 3/31.
1995 Acquired by the Atlanta Braves, along with Rachaad Stewart, from the Orioles in exchange for Kent Mercker, 12/17.
1997 Claimed on waivers by the New York Yankees from the Braves, 9/15.
1998 Claimed on waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Yankees, 12/5.
1999 Granted free agency, 10/15.
1999 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent, 11/9.
2000 Released by the Reds, 3/21.
2000 Signed by independent Newark in the Atlantic League, 5/17.
2000 Signed by Monterray in the Mexican League, 7/11.
2000 Signed by the Chicago Cubs as a free agent, 12/11.
2001 Granted free agency, 10/10.
2001 Re-signed by the Cubs as a free agent, 12/15.
2004 DL – right shoulder strain, 6/5-remainder of season…rehab at AAA Iowa, 8/20-9/7.
2005 DL – fractured bone in right forearm, 3/25-5/20…rehab at AAA Iowa, 5/3-20.
2005 Released by the Cubs, 7/11.
2005 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a free agent, 7/14.
2005 Granted free agency, 12/21.
2006 Signed by the Florida Marlins as a free agent, 1/3.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/29.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/6.
2006 Season Highlights
u Borowski posted a record of 3-3 with a 3.75 ERA and a career-best 36 saves in 2006 (69.2IP, 63H, 29ER, 33BB,
64K) as the closer for the Florida Marlins…Borowski finished 3rd in the National League with 36 saves in 43
chances (behind Hoffman and Wagner) and 2nd in the NL with 60 games finished….Limited Major League
hitters to a .235 (63-268) average and .377 slugging % against for the season, including a mark of .167 (20-
120) against left-handed hitters and .233 (27-116) average with runners on base…From June 4 thru the end
of August he posted an ERA of 2.52 (35.2IP, 28H, 10ER).
u Was nominated for NL Comeback Player of the Year...Led Marlins pitchers with 72 games... Was named the
Most Improved Player by the South Florida chapter of the BBWAA after the season…His 36 saves established
a new career high, eclipsing his mark of 33 saves with the Cubs in 2003... Recorded his first save of season
on April 14 vs. Washington, which was his first save since May 31, 2004, vs. Houston.
u Converted 16 of 18 save opportunities in first-half of season, and 20 of 25 save chances after the All-Star
break... Also converted 10 straight save chances from July 25 to August 25...Was solid in June, converting
all nine save opportunities and notching a 0.87 ERA in 11 games... went 1-0 with 10 saves (11 chances) and a
2.57 ERA in 14 games in August... Was scored on in 19 of 72 outings.
Pro Career
u 2005 Split season between Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Devil Rays…Began season with Cubs and was
designated for assignment on 6/29 when they activated pitcher Kerry Wood…Signed by the Devil Rays on
7/11…Pitched in 32 of Tampa’s 73 games after joining the club at the All-Star Break...Held opponents score-
less in his first 20 outings as a Devil Ray, producing a career-high and club-record 21.0-inning scoreless
streak (snapped club record set by Rolando Arrojo with 18 in 1998)…Including a scoreless 0.2 innings with
the Cubs, he owned the second-longest scoreless stretch among Major League relievers for the season (21.2
innings), behind Mariano Rivera’s 23.0IP…It was the longest by a Major League pitcher who was traded during
the season since a streak of 26.0 innings by Fred Norman for Cincinnati in 1973…Despite just a half season
in the American League, he ranked 10th among AL relievers with 19 holds…Began the year on the DL with a
fractured bone in his right forearm that he suffered in Spring Training…Activated from DL on 5/20…
u 2004 Struggled with shoulder injury the better part of the year, going on the disabled list on 6/6 with a right
shoulder strain…Went 2-4 with nine saves and an 8.02 ERA in 22 appearances with Chicago…Converted nine
of 11 save opportunities…Picked up his first save of the season on Opening Day in Cincinnati (4/5)…Converted
eight straight chances from 4/5-5/23…Recorded his 22nd straight save on 5/16 at San Diego, establishing a
new franchise mark…Was unscored upon in 13 of his 22 appearances.
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u 2003 Entered the season with two Major League saves, but became the Cubs’ first closer to reach the 30-save
level since Rod Beck saved 51 games in 1998…In 68 relief appearances, he went 2-2 with 33 saves and a 2.63
ERA…Was 33 for 37 in his save chances…14 of his saves occurred in games he entered with a one-run lead
and he saved his last 14 chances of the season...Ranked sixth among National League relievers in saves and
fifth in games finished (59).
u 2002 Went 4-4 with his first two Major League saves, 12 holds and a 2.73 ERA in a team-high 73 appearances
for the Cubs…Finished third among National League relievers in innings pitched with 95.2, trailing only Florida’s
Vladimir Nunez (97.2) and Houston’s Octavio Dotel (97.1)…Fanned 97 batters while issuing 29 walks…Limited
opponents to a .239 average…Made the Opening Day roster after attending camp as a non-roster invitee…Pitched
at least 2.0 innings in 24 outings…Earned his first Major League save on 4/14 at Pittsburgh, recording the
final out in the bottom of the seventh inning with the tying run on deck…The game was called due to rain in
the eighth…Hurled 4.0 shutout innings in a 16-inning win on 7/12 vs. Marlins, the longest relief appearance
of his career.
u 2001 Spent his first campaign in the Cubs’ organization, pitching in one Major League contest and in 39 games
(12 starts) at Iowa…Was on the Major League roster from 8/11-15…Made his first Major League start on 8/11
vs. San Francisco and took the loss in a 9-4 decision…Worked 1.2 IP and allowed six hits, six earned runs and
three walks while striking out one batter…It was his first big league appearance since 9/22/98 vs. Cleveland
(while pitching for the Yankees)…Went 8-7 with one save and a 2.62 ERA with Iowa…Struck out 131 batters
in 110.0 innings and held Pacific Coast League batters to a .216 average…Tossed the first complete game and
shutout of his career on 7/5 in a 2-0 victory vs. Colorado Springs.
u 2000 Pitched for the Newark Bears in the Atlantic League (Independent) and Monterrey in the Mexican
League, seeing action in a combined 40 games…In 28 relief appearances for Newark, he went 6-3 with a
5.50 ERA…Pitched in 12 games for Monterrey, including five starts, and went 4-2 with one save and a 3.19
ERA…Struck out 44 batters in 42.1 innings…Went to Spring Training with Cincinnati as a non-roster invitee,
but was released in late March.
u 1999 Spent the year as a reliever with Milwaukee’s Triple-A affiliate in Louisville, going 6-2 with four saves…His
58 appearances tied for the team lead and tied for seventh among all Triple-A pitchers.
u 1998 Made 53 total relief appearances for the Yankees and Columbus (AAA)…Was promoted to the Majors on
8/2 and pitched in eight games for the Yankees…Was the winning pitcher on 8/18 at Kansas City…Was on the
Disabled List from 8/24 to 9/28 with a cervical strain of his neck…At Columbus, he went 3-3 with four saves
and a 2.93 ERA in 45 appearances spanning 73.2 innings.
u 1997 Saw action with Atlanta, Richmond (AAA) and the Yankees, pitching in a combined 42 games…Was on
a big league Opening Day roster for the first time, spending most of the first half in Atlanta’s bullpen…Went
2-2 with a 3.75 ERA in 20 contests for the Braves and 1-2 with 2 saves and a 3.58 ERA in 21 games for Rich-
mond…Was claimed off waivers by the Yankees in September.
u 1996 Began the year at Richmond, going 1-5 with seven saves in 34 relief appearances…Was recalled by the
Braves on 7/23…In his first 22 National League outings, he was 2-4 with a 4.85 ERA…Picked up his first Major
League victory on 8/18 vs. Pittsburgh, allowing one hit in 3.2 innings.
u 1995 Saw his first Major League action during three stints on Baltimore’s roster, recording a 1.23 ERA in six
games…Made his Major League debut on 7/9 against the White Sox at Comiskey Park, working a perfect in-
ning…Combined to go 3-5 with 13 saves and a 3.99 ERA in 44 relief appearances for the Orioles’ affiliates in
Bowie (AA) and Rochester (AAA).
u 1994 Was one of the Eastern League’s top relievers at Bowie, recording 14 saves and a 1.91 ERA in 49 out-
ings…Allowed just three homers in 66.0 innings while striking out 73 batters…Was third among league relievers
in ERA and games finished (37).
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Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name JOSEPH THOMAS BOROWSKI…Married, wife’s name is Tatum…Two sons, Blaze (11/8/00) and Ty
(5/23/05)…Resides in Scottsdale, AZ and originally hails from Bayonne, NJ…Graduated from Marist High School
(NJ) in 1989…Was an All-America selection in both baseball and football and was an All-State selection in baseball
and football as junior and senior.
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2006 CAREER
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
3-3-36 3.75 72 69.2 29 Totals 17-26-80 3.87 336 372.0 160
0-0-2 0.00 2 1.1 0 Baltimore 0-2-3 4.15 12 13.0 6
0-0-1 0.00 1 1.0 0 Boston 0-1-1 5.40 7 8.1 5
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (AL) 0-1-1 2.45 8 7.1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland 1-0-0 2.84 5 6.1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Detroit 0-1-0 9.00 2 2.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Kansas City 1-0-0 0.00 4 4.2 0
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels 0-1-0 2.84 6 6.1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Minnesota 0-0-0 3.00 2 3.0 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 New York (AL) 0-1-1 8.53 6 6.1 6
-- -- -- -- -- Oakland 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.2 0
-- -- -- -- -- Seattle 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-1 4.50 2 2.0 1 Tampa Bay 0-0-1 3.00 3 3.0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Texas 0-0-0 9.00 7 7.0 7
0-0-1 0.00 1 1.0 0 Toronto 0-1-2 2.35 8 7.2 2
0-0-3 6.00 3 3.0 2 Arizona 0-1-5 7.45 10 9.2 8
0-2-5 5.06 11 10.2 6 Atlanta 0-2-6 3.26 18 19.1 7
0-0-1 0.00 2 2.0 0 Chicago (NL) 1-1-1 0.00 4 3.2 0
0-0-0 4.50 2 2.0 1 Cincinnati 1-2-5 2.60 23 27.2 8
0-0-1 0.00 2 2.0 0 Colorado 2-0-2 4.08 16 17.2 8
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 0-0-1 3.86 7 11.2 5
0-0-1 2.70 4 3.1 1 Houston 0-0-7 2.18 21 20.2 5
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 L.A. Dodgers 0-0-0 3.86 8 9.1 4
2-0-3 7.20 5 5.0 4 Milwaukee 3-3-5 7.15 20 22.2 18
0-0-4 2.16 9 8.1 2 New York (NL) 0-2-8 2.86 22 22.0 7
0-0-1 1.13 8 8.0 1 Philadelphia 0-0-2 3.71 17 17.0 7
1-0-2 3.00 3 3.0 1 Pittsburgh 2-2-10 4.12 34 39.1 18
0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 St. Louis 2-0-4 3.10 18 20.1 7
0-0-1 10.13 3 2.2 3 San Diego 1-1-4 2.20 14 16.1 4
0-0-1 4.50 2 2.0 1 San Francisco 2-3-2 6.11 13 17.2 12
0-1-8 3.86 9 9.1 4 Washington 1-1-9 2.95 19 18.1 6
0-0-3 4.50 9 8.0 4 March-April 2-2-13 3.10 49 52.1 18
0-1-3 4.38 12 12.1 6 May 5-5-14 3.69 60 68.1 28
0-0-9 0.87 11 10.1 1 June 0-5-14 5.63 48 48.0 30
1-1-6 3.97 11 11.1 5 July 1-1-10 2.29 43 51.0 13
1-0-10 2.57 14 14.0 4 August 6-4-14 3.44 68 81.0 31
1-1-5 5.93 15 13.2 9 Sept-Oct 3-9-15 5.05 68 71.1 40
2-0-18 3.07 41 41.0 14 Home 11-11-37 3.73 169 198.0 82
1-3-18 4.71 31 28.2 15 Road 6-15-43 4.03 167 174.0 78
2-2-8 6.86 21 19.2 15 Day 10-14-31 4.47 159 177.1 88
1-1-28 2.52 51 50.0 14 Night 7-12-49 3.33 177 194.2 72
3-3-36 3.67 71 68.2 28 Grass 17-25-77 3.97 296 331.1 146
0-0-0 9.00 1 1.0 1 Turf 0-1-3 3.10 40 40.2 14
0-2-16 3.71 35 34.0 14 Pre-ASG 7-13-44 4.00 171 184.2 82
3-1-20 3.79 37 35.2 15 Post-ASG 10-13-36 3.75 165 187.1 78
-- -- -- -- -- Starter 0-1-0 32.40 1 1.2 6
3-3-36 3.75 72 69.2 29 Relief 17-25-80 3.74 335 370.1 154
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.800 72 1 3 1 5 0 Pitcher .971 336 21 46 2 69 6
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
-- -- -- -- -- .222 9 2 0 0
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Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
3Com Park (SF) 0-0-0 6.75 2 2.2 2
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0
Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-1-0 5.40 2 3.1 2
AT&T Park (SF) 0-0-1 0.00 2 3.0 0
Bithorn Stadium (PR) 0-0-1 9.00 1 1.0 1
Busch Stadium (STL) 0-0-2 2.16 8 8.1 2
Camden Yards (BAL) 0-1-3 0.69 10 13.0 1
Chase Field (AZ) 0-0-4 5.40 5 5.0 3
Cinergy Field (CIN) 0-0-0 5.40 5 6.2 4
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) 0-0-1 0.00 3 2.1 0
Coors Field (COL) 0-0-1 6.14 7 7.1 5
County Stadium (MIL) 0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1
Dodger Stadium (LA) 0-0-0 6.23 5 4.1 3
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) 2-0-18 3.26 45 47.0 17
Fenway Park (BOS) 0-1-0 11.57 2 2.1 3
Fulton Co. Stadium (ATL) 1-1-0 2.19 6 12.1 3
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-3 2.08 5 4.1 1
Jacobs Field (CLE) 1-0-0 4.50 3 4.0 2
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 1-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
Kingdome (SEA) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Metrodome (MIN) 0-0-0 4.50 1 2.0 1
Miller Park (MIL) 2-1-2 6.00 11 12.0 8
Minute Maid Park (HOU) 0-0-4 4.15 11 8.2 4
Olympic Stadium (MON) 0-0-0 1.69 6 5.1 1
PETCO Park (SD) 0-0-2 0.00 4 4.0 0
PNC Park (PIT) 0-1-5 5.52 15 14.2 9
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) 1-1-2 1.29 6 7.0 1
RFK Stadium (WSH) 0-1-3 6.23 4 4.1 3
Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-1-1 3.86 5 4.2 2
Shea Stadium (NYM) 0-2-3 2.61 10 10.1 3
Three Rivers Stadium (PIT) 0 -0-0 1.93 4 4.2 1
Tiger Stadium (DET) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 2.12 17 17.0 4
Turner Field (ATL) 1-4-3 5.21 17 19.0 11
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-1-0 5.40 4 3.1 2
Veterans Stadium (PHI) 0-0-1 3.86 3 2.1 1
Wrigley Field (CHI) 8-8-20 3.89 93 111.0 48
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-2-0 11.88 8 8.1 11
BOROWSKI’S GAME HIGHS
K’s (reliever): 5, 3 times, last Sept. 26,
2002 vs. Cincinnati; BB’s (reliever): 4,
Sept. 18, 1997 vs. Detroit; WINNING
STREAK: 2 games, two times, last Au-
gust 2-Sept. 9, 2002; LOSING STREAK:
5 games, August 30-Sept. 23, 2005;
CONSECUTIVE SAVE STREAK: 22 games,
August 5, 2003 thru May 23, 2004; LON-
GEST OUTING (reliever): 4.0IP, July 12,
2002 vs. Florida; HR: 2, two times, last
October 2, 2005 vs. Baltimore; LAST SAVE:
September 21, 2006 at NYM; LAST WIN:
Sept. 2, 2006 at Milwaukee.
 Paul Byrd 36
Age: 36, born December 3, 1970 in Louisville, KY
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
ML Service: 10 + 072
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 w/a club option for 2008.
Acquired: December 6, 2005; Signed by Cleveland to a major league
free agent contract.

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1991 Kinston 4-3 3.16 14 11 0 0 0 62.2 40 27 22 7 0 36 62 6 7
1992 Canton-Akron *14-6 3.01 24 24 4 0 0 152.1 122 68 51 4 4 75 118 10 0
1993 Charlotte 7-4 3.89 14 14 1 1 0 81.0 80 43 35 9 6 30 54 4 1
Canton-Akron 0-0 3.60 2 1 0 0 0 10.0 7 4 4 1 0 3 8 1 0
1994 Canton-Akron 5-9 3.81 21 20 4 1 0 139.1 135 70 59 10 2 52 106 1 2
Charlotte 2-2 3.93 9 4 0 0 1 36.2 33 19 16 5 0 11 15 3 0
1995 Norfolk 3-5 2.79 22 10 1 0 6 87.0 71 29 27 6 5 21 61 1 0
New York (NL) 2-0 2.05 17 0 0 0 0 22.0 18 6 5 1 1 7 26 1 2
1996 Norfolk 2-0 3.52 5 0 0 0 1 7.2 4 3 3 0 0 4 8 0 0
New York (NL) 1-2 4.24 38 0 0 0 0 46.2 48 22 22 7 0 21 31 3 0
1997 Atlanta 4-4 5.26 31 4 0 0 0 53.0 47 34 31 6 4 28 37 3 1
Richmond 2-1 3.18 3 3 0 0 0 17.0 14 6 6 2 1 1 14 1 0
1998 Richmond 5-5 3.69 17 17 2 0 0 102.1 92 44 42 9 2 36 84 3 1
Atlanta 0-0 13.50 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 0
Philadelphia 5-2 2.29 8 8 2 1 0 55.0 41 16 14 6 0 17 38 2 0
1999 Philadelphia 15-11 4.60 32 32 1 0 0 199.2 205 119 102 34 17 70 106 11 3
2000 Philadelphia 2-9 6.51 17 15 0 0 0 83.0 89 67 60 17 3 35 53 1 0
Scranton-WB 2-0 1.73 3 3 2 0 0 26.0 20 6 5 2 1 6 10 0 1
2001 Clearwater 0-3 3.42 4 4 0 0 0 23.2 24 10 9 1 1 5 17 1 0
Scranton-WB 1-3 3.65 5 5 0 0 0 37.0 34 18 15 4 4 7 35 0 0
Philadelphia 0-1 8.10 3 1 0 0 0 10.0 10 9 9 1 1 4 3 1 0
Kansas City 6-6 4.05 16 15 1 0 0 93.1 110 45 42 11 1 22 49 1 0
2002 Kansas City 17-11 3.90 33 33 *7 2 0 228.1 224 111 99 36 7 38 129 3 1
2003 Greenville 0-0 8.31 1 1 0 0 0 4.1 8 6 4 1 0 1 3 0 0
2004 Greenville 1-1 7.11 3 3 0 0 0 12.2 13 10 10 2 2 5 8 0 0
Richmond 0-1 7.71 1 1 0 0 0 4.2 3 4 4 0 0 2 5 0 0
Atlanta 8-7 3.94 19 19 0 0 0 114.1 123 57 50 18 2 19 79 1 0
2005 Los Angeles (AL) 12-11 3.74 31 31 2 1 0 204.1 216 95 85 22 7 28 102 1 0
2006 CLEVELAND 10-9 4.88 31 31 1 0 0 179.0 232 120 97 26 6 38 88 2 0
Minor Lge. Totals 48-43 3.49 148 121 14 2 8 804.1 700 367 312 63 28 295 608 31 12
CLEVELAND TOTALS 10-9 4.88 31 31 1 0 0 179.0 232 120 97 26 6 38 88 2 0
American League 45-37 4.12 111 110 11 3 0 705.0 782 371 323 95 21 126 368 7 1
National League 37-36 4.55 166 79 3 1 0 585.2 585 333 296 90 28 202 374 23 6
M.L. TOTALS 82-73 4.32 277 189 14 4 0 1290.2 1367 704 619 185 49 328 742 30 7

ALL-STAR GAME RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1999 Philadelphia DID NOT APPEAR

DIVISION SERIES RECORD

2007 Cleveland Indians

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2004 Atlanta 0-1 6.35 2 0 0 0 0 5.2 8 4 4 1 0 3 3 0 0
2005 Los Angeles (AL) 0-0 9.82 1 1 0 0 0 3.2 7 4 4 1 0 2 2 0 0
Totals 0-1 7.71 3 1 0 0 0 9.1 15 8 8 2 0 5 5 0 0

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2005 Los Angeles (AL) 1-0 3.38 2 2 0 0 0 10.2 10 4 4 1 2 2 2 0 0

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Career Transactions
1988 Selected by Cincnnati in the 13th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1991 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the June draft.
1994 Acquired by the New York Mets, along with Dave Mlicki, Jerry DiPoto and a PTBNL (Jesus Azuage), from the Indians
in exchange for Jeromy Burnitz and Joe Roa, 11/18.
1996 DL – bulging disc in back, 3/22-6/9…rehab at AAA Norfolk, 5/27-6/9.
1996 Acquired by the Atlanta Braves, along with a PTBNL (Andy Zwirchita) in exchange for Greg McMichael, 11/25.
1998 Claimed by the Philadelphia Phillies off waivers from the Braves, 8/14.
2000 DL – torn labrum in right shoulder, 7/27-remainder of season.
2000 Granted free agency, 10/12.
2001 Acquired by the Kansas City Royals from the Phillies in exchange for Jose Santiago, 6/5.
2001 DL – right shoulder soreness, 9/22-remainder of season.
2001 Granted free agency, 12/21
2002 Re-signed by the Royals as a free agent, 1/10.
2002 Granted free agency, 10/28.
2002 Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a free agent, 12/17.
2003 DL – right elbow surgery, 3/21-remainder of season.
2004 DL – recovery from Tommy John surgery, 3/26-6/19…rehab at AA Greenville, 5/13-23, 6/4-9…rehab at AAA
Richmond, 6/9-19.
2004 Granted free agency, 10/28.
2004 Signed by the Anaheim Angels as a free agent, 12/14.
2005 Granted free agency, 10/27.
2005 Signed by the Indians as a free agent, 12/5.
2006 Season Highlights
u Posted his 4th career double-digit win season in his first campaign with the Indians after signing with the club
in the off-season to a Major League free agent contract…Was originally drafted by the Indians in 1991 out of
LSU…Made his Indians debut in the home opener of Friday, April 7 against the Minnesota Twins and recorded
the victory in the 11-6 win (6.0IP, 6H, 5R/ER, 3BB, 2K, HR)…Walked 3 batters in his first two starts, the first
time since Sept. 4 & Sept. 9, 1999 he walked 3 batters in consecutive starts…
u Went 8-7 w/a 4.35 ERA in 27 starts from April 27-on (159.1IP, 209H, 77ER) and in May he was 1-2 w/a 3.18 ERA
in 5 starts (34.0IP, 35H, 12ER)…Walked 4 batters on June 1 vs. Chicago-AL, and Sept. 17 vs. Minnesota to
equal a career-high (last on May 17, 2002 at Cleveland)… In June he was 2-1 w/a 2.48 ERA in 6 starts (40.0IP,
39H, 11ER, 25K) after working 8.0 shutout innings in notching his 6th win vs. Cincinnati on June 24 (8.0IP,
5H, 0R)…Also tossed 6.0 shutout IP vs. Cincinnati on June 30.
u Over his last 21 starts after May 21 he was 6-6 w/a 4.36ERA (134.1IP, 181H, 65ER)…In July he was 1-1 w/an
9.00 ERA (5GS, 22.0IP, 46H, 22ER, 1BB, 7K, .414 AVG)…CG -Tossed his first CG of the season and his first
since last July 1 in start of August 17 at Minnesota (9.0IP, 7H, 2R) in improving to 8-6… Did not receive a
decision in start of August 23 despite lasting a season-low 0.2IP(equaled shortest start of career, also 4/5/00
@ARZ) as the Indians rallied from a 10-1 deficit to defeat the Kansas City Royals 15-13 in Kauffman Stadium
(0.2IP, 8H, 9R/3ER, 1K, 2HR.
u In 5 August starts he was 2-0 w/a 3.68ERA (29.1IP, 42H, 12ER)…Went 4-3 w/a 5.63 ERA in 14 second half
starts (76.2IP, 120H, 48ER, .350avg, .539slg%)…Was 1-3 in 5 September starts w/a 5.59 ERA (29.0IP, 42H,
25R/18ER) and won his last start of the season vs. Tampa Bay on Sept. 28 (7.0IP, 8H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 3K) after
yielding 4 runs over the first 3.0IP.
u His 1.9 walks all’d per 9.0IP was 9th lowest in the AL…His 232 hits allowed were 8th most allowed in the
AL and his 120 runs allowed were T6th…Batters hit .303 (104-343) with runners on and .308 (57-185) with
RISP…All’d 18 SB (5CS) which was T7th most in the AL… Had 4th best run support (6.6 RS/9.0 IP) in the AL
per 9.0IP… Batters hit .455 (5-11) with the bases loaded and .353 (36-102) on the first pitch.
u Batters hit .308 (232-754) off him with 26HR allowed, including a mark of .369 (128-347) against LHH…Indians
were 16-15 (.516) in his starts and averaged 6.3 (195RS/31GS) runs per start…Worked into the 6th inning in
23 of 31 (74%) starts and into the 7th in 14 of 31 (45%).
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u 2005 The 35-year old right-hander posted the 15th lowest ERA among league qualifiers and his 22 quality
starts ranked 2nd in the entire American League behind 2004 Cy Young winner Johan Santana’s 24…Byrd
pitched well for the AL West Champion Angels down the stretch, going 3-2 w/a 2.25 ERA in 6 September starts
(40.0IP, 40H, 10ER) and 1-0 w/a 3.38 ERA in 2 ALCS starts vs. Chicago-AL (10.2IP, 10H, 4ER)…He was the only
pitcher to defeat the White Sox in the 2005 post-season…Set Angels club record for fewest walks in a season
with 28 (based on 200-or-more IP)…Previous record was 44 by Bert Blyleven in 1989…Limited batters to a
.272 (216-793) average, including a mark of .234 (87-372) vs. RHH…Worked at least six innings in 28 of 31
starts and seven innings in 14 of 31 starts…Tossed career-best two-hitter, July 1 at Kansas City…Marked first
two-hit shutout by an Angel since Chuck Finley (5-23-95 vs. NYY), first two-hitter by an Angel since Ramon
Ortiz (8-8-00 vs. BOS) and first two-hitter on road by Angel since Ken Hill (9-19-97 at Texas)…Posted 1,000th
career inning pitched, 6/20 vs. Texas…Left 6/13 game vs. Washington due to inflammation of right triceps
tendon…Ranked fourth in AL in fewest walks per 9 IP (1.2)…SO/BB ratio was 3.6 to 1 (102 SO, 28 BB)…Is
5-0 lifetime vs. Cleveland in 7 career starts.
u 2004 Opened campaign with Atlanta on 15-day disabled list (recovery from Tommy John surgery) and trans-
ferred to 60-Day DL on 4/28...Made three rehab starts with AA Greenville and one start with triple-A Richmond
before being activated from DL on 6/19 vs. Cleveland…Started for Braves in annual Hall of Fame Game in
Cooperstown, NY against Twins on 6/14…Made his season debut with seven shutout innings vs. Cleveland
on 6/19 (allowed four hits and no walks while fanning four in 4-0 win)…Made 19 starts with Atlanta and went
8-7 with a 3.94 ERA (114.1IP, 50ER)…Allowed three earned runs or less in 15 of his 19 starts…Had a stretch
of 32.2 IP without issuing a walk in September and posted 2.33 ERA (38.2 IP, 10 ER) in the month…Went 3-1
with a 4.06 ERA in August…Pitched season-high 8.0IP, 9/3 at Montreal, allowing one run on four hits in 7-1
victory…Tallied season-best eight strikeouts, 9/8 vs. Philadelphia…Had 10-inning scoreless stretch, 8/28-
9/3…Appeared in relief in two games of NLDS vs. Houston, going 0-1 with 6.35 ERA (5.2 IP, 4 ER) with three
walks and three strikeouts…Appeared in Games 3 & 5, suffering loss in Game 3 (4.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 S0,
1 HR) in his first career post-season action.
u 2003 Pitched one inning in his only spring training outing 3/4…Went on 15-day disabled list 3/21 with ten-
donitis in his right elbow…Transferred to the 60-day disabled list on 4/21 and was out through the end of the
season…Had successful Tommy John surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews on 7/1.
u 2002 Turned in best season of his Major League career, logging 17 wins, 33 starts, two shutouts, 228.1 IP, 129
SO and seven CG’s - all career-bests for Kansas City...His 7CG led AL and ranked second in majors...Threw four
straight CGs 7/13-29...Also ranked among league leaders in fewest walks per 9 innings (1.5, 2nd), shutouts
(tied for 2nd), innings pitched (6th), road ERA (3.54, 9th) and wins (10th)...Surrendered 36 home runs (2nd
most in A.L.), 18 at home and 18 on road...Began season w/o allowing a walk in his first 28.1IP...Walked just
two batters in 7 starts from 7/18-8/19...During that time he was just 2-4 despite a 2.56 ERA (56.1 IP, 16 ER)...
Received just 17 total runs of support (including two shutouts) for a 2.4 per game average during that span...
For the year, he had 14 starts in which he did not allow a walk...Won Royals Pitcher-of-the-Month honors for
April (4-1, 3.06), May (4-1, 2.74) and July (4-2, 2.66)...Saw his ERA jump from 3.35 on Aug. 19 to a final 3.90
after allowing 31 earned runs in 45.2 innings over his final seven starts for a 6.11 ERA...Recorded most wins
for a team that lost 100 games in 51 years...Byrd’s 17 wins were most since Ned Garver went 20-12 for 1951
St. Louis Browns, who finished 52-102...His 17 wins accounted for 27.4 percent of Kansas City’s total of 62.
u 2001 Was acquired by Royals from Philadelphia in exchange for RHP Jose Santiago on 6/5...Pitched for Phillies,
triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre and single-A Clearwater before trade... Made his Royals debut vs. Arizona on
6/8...His first win of season came in relief, as he started remainder of a suspended game against Milwaukee
on 6/16 and recorded season-high seven strikeouts (5.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB)...Won a team-best five straight
starts from 7/25-8/16...Combined for 0.97 ERA during stretch (37 IP, 32 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 18 SO) to lower
his ERA to a season-best 2.92...Became first Royals pitcher since Dennis Leonard in 1980 to win three games
2007 Cleveland Indians
on one road trip, winning at Seattle (7/25), at Chicago (7/31) and at Minnesota (8/5)...Notched team’s first
complete game of year on 7/25 (101st game) at Seattle in a 5-1 victory (9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER)...Followed up with
another 9.0IP outing in his next start, guiding KC to a 2-1, 10-inning win at Chicago on 7/31 (5 H, 1 ER, 5 SO)...
Compiled an ERA under 4.00 in three of his four months with Royals...Finished season by going 0-2 with 9.37
ERA in his last three starts (16.1 IP, 17 ER), before going on the 60-day D.L. on 9/22 with shoulder strain.
u 2000 Began the season with Phillies...Earned first win of season vs. Cincinnati on 5/3 (7 IP, 1 ER)...Optioned
to AAA Scranton on 6/2 and went 2-0 with a 1.73 ERA in three triple-A starts, including back-to-back complete
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games...Was recalled on 6/20...Tied a career-long four-game losing streak, 5/14-6/25...Broke the streak with
4-3 win vs. Pittsburgh on 7/1 for his last win of season...After his recall from Scranton, posted five consecutive
quality starts with a 3.09 ERA (11 ER in 32.0 IP) from 6/20-7/16...Placed on D.L. on 7/27 with torn labrum in
right shoulder...Underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair lesion by Dr. Craig Morgan in Wilmington, Del., on
8/2 and missed remainder of season.
u 1999 Went 15-11 with 4.60 ERA in his first full season with Phillies...Earned 11-1 win in his 100th career game
on 5/5 vs. San Diego...Threw his only complete game of season on 5/11 at St. Louis...Had two four-game win
streaks, 5/5-22 and 6/2-17...Won eight of nine games from 4/25-6/17, compiling a 2.79 ERA (25 ER, 80.2 IP)...
Struck out a career-high nine batters vs. Toronto on 6/12...Ranked among N.L. leaders in wins, innings, win
percentage and opponents average at the All-Star break...Selected to his first N.L. All-Star team, but did not
play in the game in Boston.
u 1998 Began season at AAA Richmond...Made two starts (0-1, 11 IP, 5 ER) before being recalled to Braves on
4/19...Allowed three runs in two innings that night at Colorado...Optioned back to Richmond...Made 17 starts
on year and threw two complete games...Claimed by Phillies off waivers on 8/14...Made Phillies debut on 8/17
vs. Houston for his first start since 9/24/97 at Philadelphia (with Atlanta)...Threw first Major League complete
game and shutout in that start vs. Houston, defeating Randy Johnson, 4-0...Did not allow a runner to reach
second base...Had an RBI single to knock in first run of game...Threw a complete game in his second start, 8/22
vs. Colorado, winning 6-1...Earned N.L. Player of the Week honors, 8/17-23...Made eight starts for Phillies,
compiling a 5-2 record with a 2.29 ERA.
u 1997 Began season with Braves...Compiled 1.38 ERA through first 11 games, but held an 8.57 ERA in next
12 appearances through 7/11...Optioned to Richmond on 7/12, where he made three starts (2-1, 3.18) before
being recalled on 7/30...Made eight appearances for Braves after recall, including four starts (1-3, 4.66 ERA,
19.1 IP).
u 1996 Began season as spring-training invite with Mets...Placed on DL 3/25 with herniated disc in his back...
Activated on 6/9...First game was 6/11 vs. Atlanta, charged with 13-inning loss...Only win of season came
7/3 vs. Philadelphia (1.1 IP, 1 H)...Threw nine shutout innings over seven games from 7/26-8/12 (7 games)...
Traded to Atlanta Braves (along with a Andy Zwirchita) in exchange for P Greg McMichael on 11/25.
u 1995 Began season as starter at Norfolk…Went 2-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 10 starts...Final 12 appearances came
in relief, where he was 1-0 with a save and a 0.00 ERA (15.2 IP - 0 ER) with two walks and 10 SO...Contract
purchased by Mets on 7/28...Made his Major League debut on 7/28 vs. Pittsburgh (0.2 IP, 4 ER)...Earned first
Major League win on 8/21 vs. SF, a 5-4, 11-inning win (1.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 SO)...His other win was 9/9 at Montreal
(2.2 IP, 1 H, 3 SO).
u 1994 Split season between AA Canton-Akron and AAA Charlotte, where he combined for 63 walks and 121
strikeouts...Traded to Mets with P Dave Mlicki, P Jerry DiPoto and a PTBNL (INF Jesus Azuage) in exchange
for OF Jeromy Burnitz and P Joe Roa on 11/18.
u 1993 Campaign at AAA Charlotte…Missed nearly a month of play midway through the season, due to a strained
right forearm muscle.
u 1992 Led Eastern League in wins (14) AA Canton-Akron…Had four
BYRD’S Favorites
complete games in 24 starts.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Forrest Gump; FAVOR-
Personal/Miscellaneous ITE MUSIC GROUP/ARTIST: Third Day; FA-
VORITE ATHLETE GROWING UP: Johnny
Full name PAUL GREGORY BYRD...Resides in Alpharetta, GA...He
Bench; FAVORITE TEAM OTHER THAN
and his wife, Kym, have two sons - Grayson, Colby Joshua...Attended THE INDIANS: LSU Football; PERSON
Louisiana State University (LSU), majoring in Economics...Helped WHO HAS MOST INFLUENCED YOU: Jesus
lead school to the College World Series three straight years...Pitched Christ; FAVORITE ROAD CITY: Seattle;
FAVORITE ROAD STADIUM: Safeco Field;
2006 CAREER
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
10-9-0 4.88 31 179.0 97 Totals 82-73-0 4.32 277 1290.2 619
-- -- -- -- -- Baltimore 1-4-0 4.73 5 32.1 17
1-0-0 8.00 2 9.0 8 Boston 3-2-0 4.54 6 37.2 19
0-0-0 6.94 2 11.2 9 Chicago (AL) 5-2-0 5.05 9 62.1 35
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland 5-0-0 1.60 7 45.0 8
1-1-0 3.80 4 23.2 10 Detroit 6-2-0 3.04 13 83.0 28
0-2-0 7.30 5 24.2 20 Kansas City 1-3-0 5.10 8 47.2 27
1-0-0 4.50 1 6.0 3 L.A. Angels 3-0-0 4.15 5 34.2 16
2-1-0 3.76 4 26.1 11 Minnesota 6-3-0 3.73 12 79.2 33
0-2-0 4.22 2 10.2 5 New York (AL) 1-3-0 3.28 7 46.2 17
2-0-0 3.21 2 14.0 5 Oakland 2-4-0 5.40 9 48.1 29
0-1-0 14.73 1 3.2 6 Seattle 6-2-0 2.29 8 59.0 15
1-0-0 5.14 1 7.0 4 Tampa Bay 1-1-0 5.70 5 30.0 19
0-2-0 6.97 2 10.1 8 Texas 1-5-0 7.46 6 35.0 29
1-0-0 5.40 1 5.0 3 Toronto 3-2-0 3.55 5 33.0 13
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona 1-2-0 5.40 5 26.2 16
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta 2-4-0 4.79 12 41.1 22
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) 1-3-0 9.64 10 23.1 25
1-0-0 0.00 2 14.0 0 Cincinnati 3-1-0 2.91 13 43.1 14
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 1-3-0 5.03 9 34.0 19
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 3-4-0 4.88 15 51.2 28
-- -- -- -- -- Houston 1-3-0 4.71 13 36.1 19
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers 0-4-0 4.63 11 35.0 18
0-0-0 4.50 1 6.0 3 Milwaukee 1-1-0 3.57 3 17.2 7
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) 8-2-0 4.28 14 73.2 35
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia 1-2-0 3.20 9 19.2 7
0-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2 Pittsburgh 2-3-0 3.81 16 59.0 25
-- -- -- -- -- St. Louis 1-2-0 7.77 6 24.1 21
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 3-1-0 4.03 11 38.0 17
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 4-1-0 3.76 9 26.1 11
-- -- -- -- -- Washington 6-4-0 4.09 16 66.0 30
3-2-0 8.03 5 24.2 22 March-April 11-10-0 5.49 32 152.1 93
1-2-0 3.18 5 34.0 12 May 14-9-0 4.01 36 188.1 84
2-1-0 2.48 6 40.0 11 June 14-10-0 3.68 46 215.1 88
1-1-0 9.00 5 22.0 22 July 14-17-0 4.59 52 254.2 130
2-0-0 3.68 5 29.1 12 August 14-12-0 3.68 54 242.1 99
1-3-0 5.59 5 29.0 18 Sept-Oct 15-15-0 4.73 57 237.2 125
6-3-0 5.42 14 81.1 49 Home 42-35-0 4.71 139 630.0 330
4-6-0 4.42 17 97.2 48 Road 40-38-0 3.94 138 660.2 289
5-2-0 3.38 9 61.1 23 Day 25-17-0 4.22 80 368.2 173
5-7-0 5.66 22 117.2 74 Night 57-56-0 4.35 197 922.0 446
9-9-0 5.08 29 164.2 93 Grass 57-54-0 4.31 206 942.2 451
1-0-0 2.51 2 14.1 4 Turf 25-19-0 4.34 71 348.0 168
6-6-0 4.31 17 102.1 49 Pre-ASG 45-34-0 4.40 129 630.2 308
4-3-0 5.63 14 76.2 48 Post-ASG 37-39-0 4.24 148 660.0 311
10-9-0 4.88 31 179.0 97 Starter 75-69-0 4.29 189 1175.2 560
-- -- -- -- -- Relief 7-4-0 4.62 88 115.0 59
Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
3Com Park (SF) 1-0-0 1.59 3 5.2 1
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-4-0 9.45 4 20.0 21
Angel Stadium (LAA) 7-3-0 4.12 18 118.0 54
Astrodome (HOU) 0-1-0 11.25 4 8.0 10
AT&T Park (SF) 0-1-0 11.81 1 5.1 7
Bithorn Stadium (PR) 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2
Busch Stadium I (STL) 1-0-0 7.36 2 11.0 9
Camden Yards (BAL) 1-2-0 3.10 3 20.1 7
Chase Field (AZ) 1-1-0 6.00 3 15.0 10
Cinergy Field (CIN) 0-0-0 3.60 4 10.0 4
Comerica Park (DET) 2-2-0 1.67 5 37.2 7
Coors Field (COL) 0-2-0 9.82 5 11.0 12
County Stdaium (MIL) 0-1-0 4.26 1 6.1 3
Dodger Stadium (LA) 0-3-0 3.79 6 19.0 8
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) 3-2-0 1.91 9 37.2 8
Fenway Park (BOS) 2-1-0 4.68 4 25.0 13
Fulton County Stadium (ATL) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0
Great American Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 0.00 1 6.0 0
Jacobs Field (CLE) 8-3-0 4.49 17 102.1 51
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 10-12-0 5.02 27 168.2 94
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 1-2-0 5.26 5 25.2 15
Metrodome (MIN) 5-1-0 2.45 8 55.0 15
Miller Park (MIL) 1-0-0 3.18 2 11.1 4
Monterrey Stadium (MEX) 0-0-0 6.00 2 3.0 2
Olympic Stadium (MON) 3-1-0 2.61 9 31.0 9
PETCO Park (SD) 0-0-0 5.06 1 5.1 3
PNC Park (PIT) 0-0-0 5.68 1 6.1 4
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) 1-0-0 3.52 3 7.2 3
Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-2-0 6.55 2 11.0 8
Safeco Field (SEA) 4-1-0 1.60 5 39.1 7
Shea Stadium (NYM) 4-2-0 3.60 33 60.0 24
Three Rivers Stadium (PIT) 0-1-0 2.65 5 17.0 5
Tropicana Field (TB) 0-1-0 6.39 2 12.2 9
Turner Field (ATL) 7-8-0 4.42 31 106.0 52
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 3-0-0 3.54 4 28.0 11
Veterans Stadium (PHI) 16-12-0 4.86 36 196.1 106
Wrigley Field (CHI) 0-2-0 7.62 4 13.0 11
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-2-0 3.46 4 26.0 10
BYRD’S GAME HIGHS
NO-HITTER: ----; 1-HITTER:----; 2-HIT-
TER: 2, July 1, 2005 at KC; 3-HITTER: 1,
July 13, 2002 vs. Anaheim; 4-HITTER: 3,
Sept. 14, 2002 at Detroit; K’s (starter): 9,
June 12, 1999 vs. Toronto; K’s (relief): 7,
June 15, 2001 at Milwaukee; BB’s (starter):
4, many times, last on September 17, 2006
vs. Minnesota; BB’s (relief): 4, April 9,
1997 vs. Houston; WINNING STREAK: 5
games, July 25-August 16, 2001; LOSING
STREAK: 5 games, July 6, 2000 to June
8, 2001; LAST CG: August 17, 2006 at
Minnesota; LAST CG SHO: July 1, 2005
at KC; LONGEST OUTING: 9.0IP, 14 times,
last on August 17, 2006 at Minnesota; HR:
4, Sept. 9, 2002 vs. Chicago-AL.

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for Tigers 1991 NCAA championship team...Earned All-American and
All-SEC honors as a sophomore at LSU, posting a 17-6 record before
being drafted in 1991 by the Indians in the 4th round...Graduated from
St. Xavier HS in Louisville, KY in 1988...Was very active in the Cleveland
community during his first season with the Indians, participating in
Signature Sunday, the Grand Slam for Literacy and Dick’s Sporting
Goods “Shop with a Pro.”
FAVORITE THING TO DO AWAY FROM
BASEBALL: Take my family to Disney World
for a Buzz Lightyear Shootout; FAVORITE
TV SHOW: CSI (Las Vegas); FAVORITE
BASEBALL MOMENT: Watching 1999 All
Star Game Home Run hitting contest and
Mark McGwire 10 feet away from homeplate
with my son, Grayson, on my lap
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.839 31 10 16 5 31 4 Pitcher .911 277 89 136 22 247 12
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.250 4 1 0 0 .161 149 24 0 10

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Asdrubal Cabrera 64
Age: 21, born November 13, 1985 in Puerto La Cruz, VZ
Position: Infielder
Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 170
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: June 30, 2006; Acquired from the Seattle Mariners in
exchange for 1B Eduardo Perez.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2003 Aguirre .283 55 198 31 56 12 4 0 29 3 1 11 16 31 5 5 --
2004 Everett .272 63 239 44 65 16 3 5 41 7 5 2 21 43 7 5 19
2005 Wisconsin .318 51 192 26 61 12 3 4 30 2 3 1 30 32 2 6 4
Inland Empire .284 55 225 31 64 15 6 1 26 1 3 0 15 47 3 1 10
Tacoma .217 6 23 4 5 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0
2006 Tacoma .236 60 203 27 48 12 2 3 22 1 2 3 24 51 7 5 4
Buffalo .263 52 190 26 50 11 0 1 14 4 6 3 8 39 5 4 14
Minor Lge. Totals .275 342 1270 189 349 78 19 14 165 19 20 20 115 247 29 26 51

Career Transactions
2002 Signed by the Seattle Mariners as a free agent, 8/26.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Mariners in exchange for Eduardo Perez, 6/30.

2006 Season Highlights

Began the year at AAA Tacoma where he hit .236 (48-203) with 27 runs scored, 12 2B, 2 3B, 3HR & 22RBI in 60
u
games with AAA Tacoma…Reached base in 14 consecutive games from April 6-May 3…Cabrera made his first
error of the season on May 30 after playing 36 straight games (165 TC) at shortstop without an error…At the
time of the trade he was first among all shortstops in the Pacific Coast League with a .986 fielding percentage
(4 E/291 TC)…Was on the disabled list from April 12-25 with a sprained right ankle…Was the youngest player
in the PCL (20)
Assigned to AAA Buffalo where he hit .296 (32-108) with 20RS, 6 2B, 1HR & 10RBI in 28 games from July 30
u
thru the end of the season…Made 14 errors in 52 games at short with the Bisons…With Buffalo he hit .288
(38-132) vs. RHP and .167 (2-23) with RISP…Played winter ball for Lara in the Venezuela after the season.

Pro Career
2005 Started the season with Wisconsin of the Midwest League and finished the season with 6 games at
u
AAA Tacoma in his first full professional season at the age of 19…Hit .321 (36-112) in May and .396 (19-48)
off LHP…Promoted to Inland Empire of the California League on 6/22…Had a season-high 4 hits on 8/1 at
Lancaster…Ended the season with 6 games in Tacoma beginning on 8/31.
2004 Named to the Northwest League mid-season and post-season all-star teams at A Everett…Hit .358
u
(24-67) with RISP.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name ASDRUBAL JOSE CABRERA…Single…Resides in Anzoategui, VZ…Signed by Emilio Carrasquel.

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 Fernando Cabrera 56
Age: 25, born November 16, 1981 in Toja Baja, PR
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-4 Weight: 170
ML Service: 1 + 105
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (0)
Acquired: Indians 10th round selection in the June, 1999 Draft

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2000 Burlington 3-7* 4.61 13 13# 0 0 0 68.1 64 42 35 4 4 20 50 14 0
2001 Columbus 5-6 3.61 20 20 0 0 0 94.2 89 49 38 7 2 37 96 10 0
2002 Kinston 6-8 3.52 21 21 0 0 0 110.0 83 48 43 7 2 40 107 3 1
Akron 1-2 5.33 7 4 0 0 1 27.0 26 16 16 1 3 12 29 0 0
2003 Akron 9-4 2.97 36 15 0 0 5 109.0 96 41 36 8 2 40 115 3 1
2004 Buffalo 4-3 3.84 44 0 0 0 5 75.0 57 37 32 9 3 43 92 5 1
CLEVELAND 0-0 3.38 4 0 0 0 0 5.1 3 3 2 0 0 1 6 0 0
2005 Buffalo 6-1 1.23 30 0 0 0 3 51.1 36 8 7 3 0 11 68 1 0
Cleveland 2-1 1.47 15 0 0 0 0 30.2 24 7 5 1 0 11 29 1 1
2006 Buffalo 1-0 1.08 4 0 0 0 0 8.1 8 1 1 1 0 2 13 1 0
CLEVELAND 3-3 5.19 51 0 0 0 0 60.2 53 36 35 12 1 32 71 5 0
Minor Lge. Totals 35-31 3.44 175 73 0 0 14 543.2 459 242 208 40 16 205 570 37 3
CLEVELAND TOTALS 5-4 3.91 70 0 0 0 0 96.2 80 46 42 13 1 44 106 6 1
American League 5-4 3.91 70 0 0 0 0 96.2 80 46 42 13 1 44 106 6 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L.TOTALS 5-4 3.91 70 0 0 0 0 96.2 80 46 42 13 1 44 106 6 1

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC RECORD

year Team W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2006 Puerto Rico 0-0 0.00 4 0 0 0 1 3.2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0

Career Transactions
1999 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 10th round of the June draft.
2006 DL – right heel bruise, 4/14-30…rehab at AAA Buffalo, 4/17-30.

2006 Season Highlights

u Power arm had an up and down season as he spent the entire season on the Major League roster save a 2-week
stint on the disabled list in mid-April after a rocky start…Led the team with 51 appearances.
u Pitched for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and followed that up w/a lackluster spring (6G, 12.71ERA,
5.2IP, 7H, 8RE/R, 8BB, 3K) and poor April (15.88ERA, 5G, 5.2IP, 6H, 10R/ER, 7BB, 8K) before going on the
15-day disabled list on April 14 with a bruised right heel suffered on April 13 after being hit by a line drive vs.
Seattle…Allowed 6 runs (6ER) in 1.0IP on opening night at Chicago-AL, walking a career-high 4.
u Began a rehab assignment on April 17 and appeared in 4 games for AAA Buffalo (1.08ERA, 8.1IP, 8H, 1ER, 13K)
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and was activated from the DL on April 30…ERA after activation was 4.18 (47G, 56.0IP, 48H, 26ER, 65K).
u Things settled down in August for him as he went 11.2 consecutive scoreless IP and fanned 18 from August
11-Sept. 2…From August 11th thru the end the season his ERA was 3.64 (19G, 22.1IP, 17H, 9ER, 28K) despite
a September ERA of 6.94 (12G, 11.2IP, 11H, 9ER, 5BB, 11K)…Allowed 8 runs (8ER) in last 8 games (7.2IP).

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u Batters hit .243 (53-218) off him with 12HR, including a .235 (19-81) mark against LHH…Indians were 20- shutout innings (7.0 in relief on 2 hits) over his last 4 outings at Akron (included his last start of 5.0 shutout
31 (.392) in his appearances as 50% off his inherited runners scored (11 of 22)…30 of his 51 outings were IP) to end the regular season…Were the first three relief outings of his career…Earned first professional save
scoreless…Equaled his career-high by fanning 6 Tigers in a season-high 3.0IP on July 24 vs. Detroit…11 in 2nd career relief appearance on 8/29 vs. Harrisburg (3.0IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 5SO)… Was added to the 40-man
of his 21 inherited runners scored (50%) …Was 0 for 4 in save ops, the last of which came on August 4 vs. roster on 11/20.
Detroit…Allowed 11 steals (6CS) …Walked 4.7 batters per 9.0IP…Batters hit .225 (29-129) off him with no u 2001 Spent the year in the starting rotation at A Columbus, sporting a 3.61 ERA in 20 starts and striking out
one on base and .270 (24-89) with runners on base…Batters hit .236 (13-55) with RISP and .130 (3-23) with 96 in 94.2IP…South Atlantic League batters hit .242 (89-368) off him as a 19-year old… Did not record an
RISP-2outs… ERA above 3.91 in any start on the year…Missed all of June with a broken nose after being hit in the face by
line drive at Hickory on 5/24…Struck out 12 on 5/18 vs. Charleston (SC).
Pro Career
u 2000 Spent his first professional season at A Burlington of the Appalachian League, finishing T1st in starts
u 2005 Young power arm split the season between AAA Buffalo and the Indians bullpen…At Buffalo he was
(13), 1st in losses (7) and 4th in earned runs allowed (35) while yielding only 64 hits in 68.1IP…Lost 6 straight
6-1 with 3 SV & a 1.23 ERA in 30 outings (51.1 IP, 36H, 8R/7ER, 11 BB, 68K)…Selected to Futures Game &
decisions from 7/16-8/22.
AAA All-Star Game and limited Triple A hitters to a .196 average against (36-184)…Had a 25.1 scoreless IP
streak at Buffalo from 5/5-6/13 and from 5/5 thru his remaining Buffalo outings his ERA was 0.86 (41.2IP, Personal/Miscellaneous
24H, 4ER, 53K)…Right-handed Triple A hitters hit .180 (20-111) off him and limited hitters to a .125 (4-32)
average with RISP and .145 mark (10-69) with runners on base…Spent two stints in Cleveland from 7/5-25 Full name FERNANDO JOSE CABRERA…Single…Resides in Toja
CABRERA’S FAVORITES
and then from 8/5 thru the remainder of the season…In his first stint with Cleveland he was 0-0 w/a1.93 ERA Baja, PR…Selected by Indians in 10th round of 1999 draft; signed
(9.1P, 10H, 2R/ER, HR, 6BB, 9K) in 5 games...Optioned on 7/26…Tossed a career high 4.0IP & struck out a August 23, 1999…Attended Discipulos De Cristo School in Puerto FAVORITE MOVIE: Major League; FA-
Tribe relief season-high 6 batters on 8/12 vs. Tampa Bay…After 8/5 recall he appeared in 10 games for Eric Rico. VORITE MUSIC GROUP/ARTIST: Ricardo
Wedge, recording an ERA of 1.27 (21.1IP, 14H, 3ER)…Over his last 6 appearances overall in the major leagues Arjona; FAVORITE ATHLETE GROWING
his ERA was 1.59 (11.1IP, 5H, 2ER)…Recorded first major league win on 8/19 vs. Baltimore and 2nd win on UP: Roberto Alomar; FAVORITE TEAM
8/29 vs. Detroit…Appeared in just 6 games during pennant race (Sept./Oct)…ML batters hit .212 (24-113, OTHER THAN THE INDIANS: n/a; PERSON
1HR) as lefties hit just .196 (9-46, 0HR). WHO HAS MOST INFLUENCED YOU: my
parents; FAVORITE ROAD CITY: Chicago;
u 2004 Spent most of the season at AAA Buffalo and was impressive in 4 brief appearances as he reached the FAVORITE ROAD STADIUM: Yankee Sta-
big leagues for the first time in August…Converted 5 of 6 save chances on the year with the Bison and led the dium; FAVORITE THING TO DO AWAY
team relievers w/76.0IP and 93K (2nd on team overall to Denney)…Struck out at least one batter in 40 of 45 FROM BASEBALL: play volleyball and
outings…Began the season with Buffalo and struggled out of the gate, over his first 18 outings thru 6/5 his basketball; FAVORITE TV SHOW: n/a;
ERA was 7.12 (30.1IP, 32H, 24ER, 27BB, 34K)…Totally turned his season around from outing on 6/8 on, going FAVORITE BASEBALL MOMENT: my major
3-1 w/a save and a 1.58ERA over his last 27G (45.2IP, 25H, 8ER, 16BB, 59K) as he lowered his ERA from 7.12 to league debut.
3.79…IL hitters hit .208 (57-274) off him w/9HR allowed…RH hitters hit .209 (36-172) w/5HR and LH hitters
hit .206 (21-102) w/4HR…Was recalled for the first time on 8/18 and made his major league debut on 8/20
at Minnesota (1.0IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2K)…Allowed 3 runs in 2.0IP on 8/26 vs. Chicago and was optioned back
to Buffalo on 8/27…Recalled from AAA Buffalo for a second time 9/19 at the conclusion of the playoffs (2G,
4.0IP, 2H, 0R, 4K)…After the season was named the 7th best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball
America.
u 2003 Spent the entire season at AA Akron between the starting rotation and the bullpen, finishing 3rd in the
Eastern League in strikeouts with 115 in 109.0IP…Finished 3rd in the league in strikeouts despite pitching
out of the bullpen from 6/28 thru the end of the season…After the season he was selected to the Sportsticker
Eastern League All-Prospect Team…Did not allow a hit during his first start of 4/8 vs. Harrisburg (5.0IP, 0H,
0R, 3BB, 9SO), combining with Aaron Myette & Jose Vargas on the first no-hitter in Canton/Akron franchise
history…Was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week from 5/26-6/1 (2-0, 1.80ERA)…Won 5 straight
decisions from 5/22 to 6/17, making his final start of the season on 6/22 at Binghamton …Overall in June
he was 3-0 w/a 2.03 ERA in 6 games (5GS, 26.2IP, 21H, 6ER) after recording an ERA of 2.14 in 4 April starts
and a 2.90 ERA in 6 May starts…Went 0-1 w/5 saves and a 2.77 ERA in 11 August appearances (13.0IP, 9H,
5R/4ER, 15SO) and did not allow a run over 6 of his last 7 outings, earning 5 saves (7.0IP, 3H, 1R/ER, 2BB,
6SO)…Did not allow a run or a hit over his 3 playoff outings (3.0, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 6SO) for the Eastern League
champion Aeros…On the year he averaged 9.5 strikeouts per 9.0IP and limited EL hitters to a .237 (96-405)
average against with 8HR allowed.

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u 2002 Split the season between A Kinston and AA Akron and finished 3rd in the organization with 136 strikeouts
in 137.0 innings while limiting minor league hitters to a .216 (109-505) average against w/8 HR allowed…Led
the Kinston club w/110.0IP…Began the year in the starting rotation at Kinston, making 21 straight starts before
being promoted to AA Akron on 7/26…Best outing came on 6/6 vs. Myrtle Beach (6.0IP, 3H, 8SO)…Was 3-1 w/a
2.51 ERA in 5 July starts at the time of his promotion (28.2IP, 22H, 8ER, 9BB, 28SO)…At Akron he struggled in
a starting role, posting a record of 1-2 w/a 7.20 ERA over his 4 starts (20.0IP, 24H, 16ER) before tossing 12.0

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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
3-3-0 5.19 51 60.2 35 Totals 5-4-0 3.91 70 96.2 42
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 9.00 3 3.0 3
-- -- -- -- -- Baltimore 1-0-0 0.00 1 2.1 0 Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 Boston 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 Busch Stadium II (STL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
1-1-0 12.79 7 6.1 9 Chicago (AL) 1-2-0 8.04 11 15.2 14 Comerica Park (DET) 0-1-0 5.40 4 3.1 2
0-1-0 3.24 6 8.1 3 Detroit 1-1-0 2.40 9 15.0 4 Fenway Park (BOS) 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2
1-0-0 1.35 6 6.2 1 Kansas City 1-0-0 0.84 9 10.2 1 Gr. Am. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0 L.A. Angels 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) 5-1-0 3.49 37 59.1 23
1-0-0 4.26 6 6.1 3 Minnesota 1-0-0 2.79 9 9.2 3 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 0.00 4 5.0 0
0-0-0 10.80 3 3.1 4 New York (AL) 0-0-0 10.38 4 4.1 5 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-1-0 4.50 4 4.0 2
0-1-0 6.75 4 2.2 2 Oakland 0-1-0 3.60 5 5.0 2 Metrodome (MIN) 0-0-0 0.00 4 5.0 0
0-0-0 6.75 3 4.0 3 Seattle 0-0-0 6.75 3 4.0 3 Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-0 4.50 1 2.0 1
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.1 0 Tampa Bay 0-0-0 0.00 5 9.1 0 Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
0-0-0 9.00 4 4.0 4 Texas 0-0-0 9.00 4 4.0 4 Safeco Field (SEA) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0
0-0-0 0.00 3 6.1 0 Toronto 0-0-0 0.00 3 6.1 0 Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0
0-0-0 6.00 2 3.0 2 Chicago (NL) 0-0-0 6.00 2 3.0 2 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-1-0 21.00 3 3.0 7
0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1 Cincinnati 0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1 Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-0-0 6.75 2 1.1 1
0-0-0 4.50 1 2.0 1 Milwaukee 0-0-0 4.50 1 2.0 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 St. Louis 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-1-0 15.88 5 5.2 10 March-April 0-1-0 15.88 5 5.2 10 CABRERA’S GAME HIGHS
0-0-0 1.64 11 11.0 2 May 0-0-0 1.64 11 11.0 2
1-0-0 4.66 8 9.2 5 June 1-0-0 4.66 8 9.2 5 BB’s: 4, two times, last on April 2, 2006
0-0-0 5.23 6 10.1 6 July 0-0-0 3.66 11 19.2 8 at Chicago-AL; K’s: 6, 2x, last on July 24,
1-1-0 2.19 9 12.1 3 August 3-1-0 2.13 15 25.1 6 2006 vs. Detroit; LONGEST OUTING: 4.0IP,
1-1-0 6.94 12 11.2 9 Sept-Oct 1-2-0 3.91 20 25.1 11 August 12, 2005 vs. Tampa Bay; WINNING
3-0-0 4.83 24 31.2 17 Home 5-1-0 3.49 37 59.1 23 STREAK: 2 games, two times, last August
0-3-0 5.59 27 29.0 18 Road 0-3-0 4.58 33 37.1 19 11-September 15, 2006; LOSING STREAK: 2
0-0-0 2.57 9 7.0 2 Day 0-0-0 1.59 12 11.1 2 games, September 30, 2005- April 2, 2006;
3-3-0 5.53 42 53.2 33 Night 5-4-0 4.22 58 85.1 40 ONLY SAVE: N/A.
3-3-0 5.87 46 53.2 35 Grass 5-4-0 4.31 63 87.2 42
0-0-0 0.00 5 7.0 0 Turf 0-0-0 0.00 7 9.0 0
1-1-0 6.46 27 30.2 22 Pre-ASG 1-1-0 5.97 29 34.2 23
2-2-0 3.90 24 30.0 13 Post-ASG 4-3-0 2.76 41 62.0 19
3-3-0 5.19 51 60.2 35 Relief 5-4-0 3.91 70 96.2 42

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 51 2 7 0 9 0 Pitcher 1.000 70 4 8 0 12 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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Armando Camacaro 74
Age: 28, born April 6, 1979 in Caracas, Venezuela
Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 5-11 Weight: 215
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: July 29, 1998; Signed by Cleveland to as a non-drafted free
agent.

year CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

1999 Chino .224 37 85 14 19 5 0 0 14 2 2 3 19 16 2 0 --
2000 San Felipe .202 36 109 19 22 5 1 1 18 3 1 4 17 13 6 0 --
2001 Burlington .205 40 122 11 25 3 0 1 8 4 0 7 12 27 3 4 5
2002 Columbus .218 91 303 27 66 8 0 2 33 2 1 10 20 56 11 6 7
2003 Kinston .236 58 182 19 43 7 0 2 17 3 4 9 9 29 2 3 4
2004 Kinston .268 25 82 6 22 3 0 1 10 0 0 2 3 14 0 0 2
Akron .167 18 60 5 10 2 0 1 6 1 1 1 5 13 0 0 4
2005 Akron .257 34 105 12 27 3 0 3 13 2 1 4 6 25 3 2 1
2006 Kinston .218 25 78 9 17 3 0 0 6 3 1 3 7 15 1 0 2
Akron .056 6 18 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 7 1 0 0
Buffalo .211 11 38 4 8 1 0 0 4 2 0 1 1 5 0 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals .220 381 1182 129 260 40 1 11 130 22 11 44 102 220 29 15 25

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
1998 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 7/29.

2006 Season Highlights

u Started the year at A Kinston and spent 3 stints in Kinston, 2 stints in Buffalo and 1 three week stint in Ak-
ron…Was with Kinston from April 6-30, June 11-22 and from July 7 thru August 10…Was with Akron from
May 3-21 and at AAA Buffalo from June 23-29 and August 13-Sept. 4…Had two 5-game hitting streaks on the
year.

Pro Career
u 2005 Spent the entire season in Akron backing up Herrera…Was on the disabled list from 6/1 to 7/26 with a
strained ligament in his left knee after a collision at home plate on 5/31 at Binghamton…Went 3 for 3 w/a 2B,
HR & 3RBI on 8/17 vs. Altoona (game 2)…Did not appear in the Eastern League playoffs…Hit .364 (12-33) in
August and .433 (13-30) off LHP w/2HR & 6RBI.

Career
u Signed out the Tribe’s Venezuelan Academy and spent two seasons in the VSL (1999-2000)… Appeared in a
career-high 91 games at A Columbus in 2002 and collected a career-high 33RBI in the process…Also stole a
career-high 11 bases in 2002.
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Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name ARMANDO JOSE CAMACARO…Resides in Guarenas, Venezuela…Married, wife’s name is Heidi.

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 Fausto Carmona 55 u Recalled again on Sept. 5 after 2 AAA starts and assumed spot in rotation and pitched well over 4 September
Age: 23, born December 7, 1983 in Santo Domingo, DR
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-4 Weight: 220
ML Service: 0 + 169 25ER)…Lost his last 10 consecutive decisions, the first Indians pitcher since Brent Strom (10 in 1973) to lose
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (1)
Acquired: December 28, 2000; Signed as a non-drafted free agent by
the Cleveland Indians.
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2001 DSL Indians 4-2 3.11 14 13 0 0 0 75.1 69 36 26 0 6 12 47 4 0
2002 Burlington 2-4 3.30 13 11 0 0 1 76.1 *89 36 28 4 6 10 42 1 3
Mahoning Vy 0-0 0.00 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2003 Lake County *17-4 *2.06 24 24 1 0 0 148.1 117 48 34 10 3 14 83 3 0
Akron 0-0 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 8 3 3 1 1 0 3 0 0
2004 Kinston 5-2 2.83 12 12 0 0 0 70.0 68 28 22 6 3 20 57 4 0
Akron 4-8 4.97 15 15 0 0 0 87.0 114 52 48 3 2 21 63 4 1
Buffalo 1-0 6.00 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 6 4 4 0 0 3 2 0 0
2005 Akron 6-5 4.07 14 14 0 0 0 90.2 100 46 41 7 8 20 57 2 0
Buffalo 7-4 3.25 13 12 1 0 0 83.0 76 32 30 10 3 15 49 2 0
CLEVELAND 0-0 --- 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 Buffalo 1-3 5.53 6 5 0 0 0 27.2 28 21 17 2 1 8 28 3 0
CLEVELAND 1-10 5.42 38 7 0 0 0 74.2 88 46 45 9 7 31 58 3 1
Minor Lge. Totals 46-32 3.35 115 107 2 0 1 668.1 671 302 249 43 33 121 429 23 4
CLEVELAND TOTALS 1-10 5.42 38 7 0 0 0 74.2 88 46 45 9 7 31 58 3 1
American League 1-10 5.42 38 7 0 0 0 74.2 88 46 45 9 7 31 58 3 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 1-10 5.42 38 7 0 0 0 74.2 88 46 45 9 7 31 58 3 1
Career Transactions
2000 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent, 12/28.
2006 Season Highlights
u Former Minor League Pitcher of the Year gained a great deal of experience in a variety of roles in his first Major
League season at just 22 years of age… Started the year in AAA Buffalo where he was 0-1 w/a 4.50 ERA in 2
starts (10.0IP, 8H, 5ER, 1BB, 9K, 2HR) after being optioned out of spring training on March 22…Made his first
start on April 6 at Richmond (4.0IP, 3H, 2R/1ER) and made a start on short rest 4 days later at Norfolk (6.0IP,
5H, 5R/4ER, 1BB, 6K).
u Was recalled from AAA Buffalo on April 15 to make his major league debut vs. the Tigers, winning his Major
League debut that day at Detroit (6.0IP, 5H, 1R/ER, 4K) to become the first Indian to win his big league debut
in a starting assignment since Brian Tallet (9/16/02 @BOS)….Was his only win of the year/career…Fell to 1-1
in his 2nd start of April 20 at Baltimore, allowing 6 runs in the 6th inning (5.1IP, 8H, 8R/ER)…Lost 3rd start
vs. Texas on April 29 (5.2IP, 8H, 6R/ER, career-high 5K) and was optioned to Buffalo on April 30.
u Made 2 starts in Buffalo and was recalled on May 12 and was inserted into relief role where he thrived thru
the end of July (22G, 28.1IP, 25H, 3ER, 0.95ERA)…Allowed just 1R/ER over his first 7 relief outings (11.2IP,
10H)…Did not allow an ER from June 28 to July 25 (12.0IP).
u Inserted into closer’s role after July 20 trade of Bob Wickman and blew his first three chances on July 31 @
BOS, August 2 @BOS and August 5 @DET…From July 30-August 23 he lost 5 consecutive decisions w/a 16.39
ERA (9.1IP, 17H, 17R/ER) in 9 games and was optioned to Buffalo on August 26 to convert back to a starter,
where he made 2 more starts for the Bisons.
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starts…Went 0-2 w/a 4.50 ERA in September (4GS, 20.0IP, 21H, 10ER) starts and over his last 3 outings he
was 0-1 w/a 2.65 ERA (17.0IP, 14H, 5R/ER, .226 AVG)…Lost 4th start at Chicago on September 9 (3.0IP,
7H, 5R/5ER, 2HR, 2BB, 2K)… Worked 6.0 innings in each of his last 2 starts (12.0IP, 12H, 3ER), fanning a
season/career-high 6 in his final start loss vs. Chicago on Sept. 27 (6.0IP, 6H, 2R/ER, 2BB, 6K)…
u Relief ERA was 4.78 (37.2IP, 46H, 20ER) and as a starter he was 1-4 w/a 6.08 ERA in 7 starts (37.0IP, 42H,
10 consecutive games within one season…MLB hitters hit .298 (88-295) off him with just 9HR in 74.2IP…ERA
at home was 3.86 (35.0P, 37H, 15ER)…Batters hit .284 (40-141) with runners on and .256 (20-78) with
RISP…Allowed 10 SB (2CS).
u Made 8 starts for Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League in November and December, going 1-1 with a 3.48
ERA (31.0IP, 38H, 12ER, 5BB, 39K)…His 39 strikeouts were leading the league at the conclusion of his stint.
Pro Career
u 2005 Split the 2005 minor league season between Akron and Buffalo, going a combined 13-9 w/a 3.68 ERA in
27 games/26 starts between AAA Buffalo and AA Akron…His 173.2IP led the entire Indians organization…He
started his season at AA Akron going 6-5 w/a 4.07 ERA (90.2IP, 100H, 46R/41ER, 20BB, 57K) in 14 starts…He
was promoted to AAA Buffalo on 6/21 and was 7-4 w/a 3.25 ERA (83.0IP, 76H, 32R/30ER, 15BB, 49K) in 13
games/12 starts…In his first start w/Buffalo on 6/25 vs. Durham, he went 8.0IP, allowed 1 run and struck out
a season-high 8 in getting the Triple A win (4H)…Worked 6.0 or more IP in 11 of his 13 starts with the Bisons
and was 3-1 w/a 2.31 ERA in 5 July starts (35.0IP, 31H, 9ER, 3BB, 23K)…Worked 8.0IP in consecutive starts,
7/24-29 and allowed 1 run (1ER) in each start (start of 7/24 was his only CG of the year)…On the year, his 13
wins were 2nd most of any Indians minor league pitcher, while his 3.68 ERA was 10th best in the organiza-
tion…Carmona spent two stints with the Tribe, on 7/17, and then from 9/12 thru the end of the season…Did not
appear in a Major League game…Was the first Lake County Captain to earn a promotion to the big leagues…
After the season was named the 5th best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America.
u 2004 Made 3 stops along the minor league trail as he posted a combined 10 wins and fanned 122 in a career-high
163.0IP…Ranked tied for 5th among Tribe farmhands in wins, 2nd in innings and was 2nd in strikeouts…Strike-
outs improved from 86 in 154.1IP in 2003 to 122 in 163.0IP in 2004…Began the season in A Kinston where
he won 5 of his first 7 decisions for the eventual Carolina League champs…Was promoted to AA Akron on
6/17 after making 1 spot start for the Aeros on 5/19 at Bowie (7.0IP, 6H, 1R/ER, 0BB, 3K)…Was consistent at
Akron, going at least 5.0IP in 13 of his 15 starts and allowed only 3 homers in 87.0IP…Best start came on 7/27
at Altoona (8.0IP, 7H, 3R/2ER, 0BB, 5K)…Ended the season w/1 start at AAA Buffalo (W, 6.0IP, 6H, 4R/ER,
3BB, 2K) to post his 10th win of the season on 9/6 at Rochester…Won both of his starts in the Int’l League
playoffs for the Bisons (2-0, 2.77ERA, 13.0IP, 11H, 4R/ER, 3BB, 4K) to help propel Buffalo to the IL title…After
the season was named the 6th best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America…Was added to
the 40-man roster on 11/19.
u 2003 Enjoyed a breakout season as he was named the Tribe’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year (Bob Feller
Award) and was named the South Atlantic League’s most outstanding pitcher…Was named to the Baseball
America Low Class A All-Star team and after the season was named the top pitching prospect in the SAL by
Sportsticker and the #3 prospect overall in the Indians organization by Baseball America…Pitched most of
the season at A Lake County where he led the league in wins (17) and ERA (2.06) and was a SAL All-Star…Also
led the league in runners allowed per 9.0IP (8.13) and fewest walks per start (0.85)…His .214 average against
was the 5th lowest mark in the SAL…His 17 wins led the entire Indians organization and his ERA of 2.16 was
3rd best (154.1IP were 4th most)…Walked just 14 batters in 148.1IP (0.85BB per 9.0IP) and his season-high
walk total was 2 (done 3 times)…Tossed a 9.0 inning, complete game 4-hitter on 7/22 vs. Hagerstown (9.0IP,
4H, 1R/ER, 0BB, 5K)…Went at least 5.0IP in 23 of his 24 starts at Lake County…Was 3-0 w/a 0.98 ERA in 5
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April starts and 4-0 w/a 0.94 ERA in 4 July starts…ERA was 2.30 or lower over his first four months for the
Captains before posting an ERA of 4.08 in August…ERA thru July 28 was 1.58…Won 8 straight starts from
7/4-8/23…Batters hit .176 (33-188) off him with runners on base…Made a spot start for AA Akron on 7/10
(ND, 6.0IP, 8H, 3R/ER, 0BB, 3K)…
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u 2002 Spent most of year at Rookie Burlington of the Appalachian League where he finished 3rd in the league with
76.1IP and 3rd in fewest walk per 9.0IP (1.05BB/9.0IP)…Also led the AL with 89 hits allowed…Was promoted
to A Mahoning Valley to end the season where he made 3 relief appearances (4.0IP, 2H, 0R)…Combined on
the year his ERA was 3.14.
u 2001 Spent first professional season in the Tribe’s Dominican Summer League program where he led the team
with 75.1IP.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name FAUSTO C. CARMONA…Single…Resides in Santo Domingo, DR…Has participated in the organization’s
Winter Development Program and spent September/October of 2004 in Cleveland taking English lessons.

2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G IP ER
Totals 1-10-0 5.42 38 74.2 45
Baltimore 0-2-0 9.39 3 7.2 8
Boston 0-0-0 45.00 2 1.0 5
Chicago (AL) 0-2-0 5.73 4 11.0 7
Detroit 1-1-0 3.12 4 8.2 3
Kansas City 0-0-0 10.13 2 2.2 3
L.A. Angels 0-0-0 0.00 3 5.2 0
Minnesota 0-1-0 4.00 5 9.0 4
New York (AL) 0-0-0 2.70 3 3.1 1
Oakland 0-0-0 2.25 2 8.0 2
Seattle 0-1-0 36.00 1 1.0 4
Tampa Bay 0-0-0 9.00 1 1.0 1
Texas 0-1-0 9.53 1 5.2 6
Chicago (NL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0
Cincinnati 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0
Milwaukee 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Pittsburgh 0-0-0 0.00 1 3.2 0
St. Louis 0-0-0 3.00 2 3.0 1
March-April 1-2-0 7.94 3 17.0 15
May 0-0-0 0.00 3 5.2 0
June 0-0-0 2.13 10 12.2 3
July 0-3-0 5.56 11 11.1 7
August 0-3-0 11.25 7 8.0 10
Sept-Oct 0-2-0 4.50 4 20.0 10
Home 0-4-0 3.86 16 35.0 15
Road 1-6-0 6.81 22 39.2 30
Day 1-3-0 5.06 14 26.2 15
Night 0-7-0 5.63 24 48.0 30
Grass 1-9-0 5.35 34 70.2 42
Turf 0-1-0 6.75 4 4.0 3
Pre-ASG 1-3-0 4.08 20 39.2 18
Post-ASG 0-7-0 6.94 18 35.0 27
Starter 1-4-0 6.08 7 37.0 25
Relief 0-6-0 4.78 31 37.2 20
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.2 0
Busch Stadium (STL) 0-0-0 3.00 2 3.0 1
Camden Yards (BAL) 0-1-0 13.50 1 5.1 8
Comerica Park (DET) 1-1-0 3.52 3 7.2 3
Fenway Park (BOS) 0-2-0 45.00 2 1.0 5
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0
Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-4-0 3.86 16 35.0 15
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 16.20 1 1.2 3
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 1.50 1 6.0 1
Metrodome (MIN) 0-1-0 6.00 3 3.0 2
Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 9.00 1 1.0 1
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-1-0 11.25 2 4.0 5
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-0-0 3.86 2 2.1 1
CARMONA’S GAME HIGHS
NO-HITTER:---; 1-HITTER:---; 2-HIT-
TER:---; 3-HIT TER:---; 4-HIT TER:--;
K’s (starter): 6, September 27, 2006 vs.
Chicago-AL; K’s (reliever): 3, June 15,
2006 at New York-AL; BB’s (starter): 5,
September 15, 2006 vs. Minnesota; BB’s
(reliever): 2, three times, last on July 30,
2006 vs. Seattle; LONGEST START: 6.0IP,
three times, last on September 27, 2006 vs.
Chicago-AL; LONGEST RELIEF OUTING:
3.2IP, May 20, 2006 vs. Pittsburgh; WIN-
NING STREAK: 1 game, April 15, 2006 at
Detroit; LOSING STREAK: 10 games, April
20, 2006- September 27, 2006 (current);
HR: 2, two times, last on September 9, 2006
at Chicago-AL; SHORTEST START: 3.0IP,
September 9, 2006 at Chicago-AL; CG: N/A;
CG SHO: N/A; CAREER 10+STRIKEOUT
GAMES: N/A.

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 38 9 15 0 24 1 Pitcher 1.000 38 9 15 0 24 1

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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 Shin-soo Choo 17
Age: 24, born July 13, 1982 in Pusan, South Korea
Position: Outfielder
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 5-11 Weight: 205
ML Service: 0 + 109
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (1)
Acquired: July 26, 2006; Acquired along with LHP Shawn
Nottingham from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for 1B Ben
Broussard and cash.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2001 Peoria .302 51 199 51 60 10 10 4 35 0 3 9 34 49 12 4 1
Wisconsin .462 3 13 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 3 2 0 1
2002 Wisconsin .302 119 420 69 127 24 8 6 48 3 1 13 70 98 34 21 4
San Bernardino .308 11 39 14 12 5 1 1 9 1 0 2 9 9 3 0 0
2003 Inland Empire .286 110 412 62 118 18 13 9 55 2 4 9 44 84 18 10 4
2004 San Antonio .315 132 517 89 163 17 7 15 84 1 3 2 56 97 40 8 7
2005 Tacoma .282 115 429 73 121 21 5 11 54 2 1 1 69 97 20 10 2
Seattle .056 10 18 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0
2006 Tacoma .323 94 375 71 121 21 3 13 48 1 4 2 45 73 26 4 4
Seattle .091 4 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 1
CLEVELAND .295 45 146 23 43 11 3 3 22 1 1 1 18 46 5 3 2
Minor Lge. Totals .303 635 2404 430 728 116 47 59 336 10 16 39 328 510 155 57 23
CLEVELAND TOTALS .295 45 146 23 43 11 3 3 22 1 1 1 18 46 5 3 2
American League .257 59 175 24 45 12 3 3 23 1 1 2 21 54 5 3 3
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .257 59 175 24 45 12 3 3 23 1 1 2 21 54 5 3 3

Career Transactions
2000 Signed by the Seattle Mariners as a free agent, 8/13.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with a player to be named later (Shawn Nottingham), from the Mariners in
exchange for Ben Broussard, 7/26.

2006 Season Highlights

u Spent the last 2 months of the season in Cleveland after being acquired from Seattle at the end of July…Spent
most of his final half season in the Seattle organization at AAA Tacoma where he hit .323 (121-375) with 21
doubles, 3 triples, 13 HR and 48 RBI in 94 games and represented the Pacific Coast League in the Triple A
All-Star team…He also scored 71 runs and has stolen 26 bases in 30 attempts (87%).
u Choo appeared in 51 games in LF, 30 games in RF, 12 games in CF for the Rainiers…At the time of the trade
he ranked 9th in the PCL in average (.323), 2nd in hits (121), 2nd in stolen bases (26) and 5th in runs scored
(70)…Had four 4-hit games at Triple A Tacoma…At AAA he hit .383 (44-115) in June (11 2B, 4HR, 18RBI,
27G) and .354 (23-65) in July…Hit .361 (106-294, 13HR, 43RBI) and .185 (15-81, 0HR, 5RBI) off LHP in Triple
A…Hit .316 (25-79) with RISP and .388 (52-134) with runners on…He also appeared in 4 games in CF with the
Mariners from July 3-13 batting .091 (1-11) with a double after being recalled on July 3 optioned back Tacoma
on July 13.
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u Reported to Cleveland and promptly hit his first career homer in his Indians debut on July 28 vs. his former
team, Seattle, off Felix Hernandez that provided the game-winning 1-0 margin…Hit his 2nd homer and his
first career grand slam on August 3 at Boston (J. Beckett), giving him a career-high 4 RBI in the contest…Had
career-high 3 hits on August 9 & Aug. 10 vs. LAA (1 of 2 rookies, BAL Markakis, with consecutive 3-hit games
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u Made 29 starts in RF and 9G/GS in LF for Eric Wedge…Over his last 42 games with the Tribe he hit .298 (42-
141) w/2 HR & 21 RBI (August 1st on)… Did not record an RBI from August 22-Sept. 22 (16G)…Hit .278
(5-18) off LHP and .281 (39-139) off RHP with 3HR & 21 RBI…Hit .283 (15-53) with RISP…Was 2 for 7 as a
PH…Hit .293 (27-92) in the 5th spot in the order and .407 (11-27) batting 6th…Hit .296 (24-81) w/runners
on base and .500 (11-22) on the first pitch.
Pro Career
u 2005 Played in 10 games over two stints with the Mariners…Recalled from AAA Tacoma on 4/20, making
his Major League debut as a pinch-hitter on 4/21…Tallied his first Major League hit 5/3 vs. Angels, an RBI
single as pinch-hitter…Optioned to Tacoma after the game…Recalled again 9/17, starting in center field that
night…Finished the season with Seattle…Batted .282 (121-429) with 21 doubles, 11 homers and 54 RBI over
115 games at Tacoma…Hit .341 combined for August and September…Had a season-high 11-game hitting
streak from 8/25-9/4.
u 2004 Spent season with San Antonio setting career highs in nearly every offensive category…Finished second
in the Texas League in hits and runs, tied for 2nd in triples, third in RBI and stolen bases and fifth in aver-
age…Season-high 10-game hit streak (15-43/.349) April 13-22…Had 54 multi-hit games…Hit over .313 in
each of the final three months of the season, including .348 (39-112) in the month of July…Hit .390 (57-146)
with RISP and .353 (89-252) with runners on base…Member of the World team in the 2004 All-Star Futures
Game…Named Mariners Minor League Player of the Year by the Seattle organization.
u 2003 Spent full season with Inland Empire…Set new career highs in triples (13), home runs (9) and RBI
(55)…The 13 triples led the Cal League…Helped 66ers claim Cal League title.
u 2002 Named Wisconsin’s Most Valuable Player by Mariners organization…His 37 stolen bases was second-most
among Mariners farm hands while his .303 batting average was tied for fourth-best….417 slugging percentage
ranked third in the league…Reached base safely in 98 of 119 games…Collected 9 RBI over 4 games from April
6-10, including 5 RBI April 10 at Burlington…Hit .475 (19-40) in 11 games 5/4-16…Selected as a starter on the
Midwest League West All-Star Team in June…Transferred to San Bernardino from Wisconsin 8/22…Named
to SportsTicker’s All-Teen Team at the end of the season.
u 2001 Hit .302 (60-199) in 51 games, all in center field, with Peoria…Drove in 5 runs while going 5 for 5 with
a double and 2 home runs 6/26 vs. Athletics…Had 8-game hit streak 7/3-13, going 12-33 (.367) during the
streak…Promoted to Wisconsin in early Sept., and hit in all 3 games played.
u 2000 Began pro career by participating in the Mariners Fall Instructional League.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name SHIN-SOO CHOO…Resides in Olympia, WA with his wife Woon Mi and also has a home is Jnamgu Pusan,
South Korea…One son, Alan (2)...Attended Pusan High School and was teammates with Mariner farmhand Cha
Seung Baek…Named MVP and “Best Pitcher” in the 1999 and 2000 President’s Cup, Korea’s most prestigious
high school tournament…Received same two honors in the 1999 and 2000 Pusan City Championships…Was a
member of the 2000 Korean Junior National Team which competed in the Junior AAA Championships…Signed by
Seattle as a non-drafted free agent on Aug. 13, 2000 by Mariners scouts Jae Lee and Jim Colborn.
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.280 157 44 3 22 Totals .257 175 45 3 23 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .238 21 5 0 2
.333 9 3 1 4 Boston .333 9 3 1 4 Comerica Park (DET) .235 17 4 0 2
Fenway Park (BOS) .333 9 3 1 4
.188 16 3 0 2 Chicago (AL) .188 16 3 0 2
Jacobs Field (CLE) .318 66 21 2 13
.300 20 6 0 3 Detroit .222 27 6 0 3
.316 19 6 0 4 Kansas City .316 19 6 0 4 Kauffman Stadium (KC) .333 3 1 0 1
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .000 5 0 0 0
.400 20 8 0 5 L.A. Angels .409 22 9 0 6
.071 14 1 0 0 Minnesota .071 14 1 0 0 Metrodome (MIN) .111 9 1 0 0
Rogers Centre (TOR) .625 8 5 0 0
.000 5 0 0 0 Oakland .000 6 0 0 0
.200 5 1 1 1 Seattle .200 5 1 1 1 Safeco Field (SEA) .118 17 2 0 1
Tropicana Field (TB) .111 9 1 0 0
.250 20 5 1 1 Tampa Bay .250 20 5 1 1
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .182 11 2 0 0
.313 16 5 0 2 Texas .208 24 5 0 2
.462 13 6 0 0 Toronto .462 13 6 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- March-April .000 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- May .500 2 1 0 1
.125 16 2 1 1 July .125 16 2 1 1
.303 76 23 1 16 August .303 76 23 1 16 CHOO’S GAME HIGHS
.292 65 19 1 5 Sept-Oct .238 80 19 1 5
HITS: 3, three times, last on September
.286 77 22 2 13 Home .277 83 23 2 14 5, 2006 at Toronto; DOUBLES: 2, August
.275 80 22 1 9 Road .239 92 22 1 9
4, 2006 at Detroit; HR: 1, three times, last
.262 42 11 0 3 Day .239 46 11 0 3 on September 30, 2006 vs. Tampa Bay;
.287 115 33 3 19 Night .264 129 34 3 20 RBI: 4, August 3 at Boston; RUNS: 2, five
.282 131 37 3 22 Grass .255 149 38 3 23 times, last on October 1, 2006 vs. Tampa
.269 26 7 0 0 Turf .269 26 7 0 0 Bay; SB: 1, five times, last on September
.091 11 1 0 0 Pre-ASG .143 14 2 0 1 27 vs. Chicago-AL; HITTING STREAK:
.295 146 43 3 22 Post-ASG .267 161 43 3 22 7 games, August 6-13, 2006; GRAND
.278 18 5 0 1 vs. LHP .200 25 5 0 1 SLAMS: 1, August 3, 2006 at Boston off
.281 139 39 3 21 vs. RHP .267 150 40 3 22 Josh Beckett.
.283 53 15 1 20 Scoring Position .267 60 16 1 21
.143 7 1 1 5 Bases Loaded .143 7 1 1 5
.286 7 2 0 1 Pinch Hitter .273 11 3 0 2
.000 1 0 0 0 Designated Hitter .000 1 0 0 0
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.971 43 97 3 3 103 1 Outfield .975 48 113 3 3 119 1
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 Spring Invitee
Pro Career
Trevor Crowe 62 u 2005 Split his first professional summer between rookie Mahoning Valley, A Lake County and AA Akron…Signed
on 6/21…Was with Mahoning from 6/22 to 7/4, LC from 7/6-9/1 and with Akron from 9/2-5…Was 0 for 4 in
Age: 23, born November 17, 1983 in Portland, OR
one playoff game for Akron…Combined on the year he hit .251 (60-239) with 10 2B, 3 3B, 1HR & 29RBI in 59
Position: Outfielder games (11SB, 8CS)…
Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 190
College Career
ML Service: 0 + 000
u Played three seasons at the University of Arizona…In 60 games in his senior season of 2005, he batted .403
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
(106-263) with 83RS, 25 2B, 15 3B, 9HR and 54 RBI (27SB)…Was named the 2005 Pacific-10 Conference
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 1st round (14th overall) of the Baseball Co-Player of the Year and was a Golden Spikes Award Finalist representing the best player in college
2005 First-Year Player Draft. baseball…Led the PAC 10 in average (.421), slugging percentage (.745), hits (106), runs scored (83), doubles
(25), triples (15), stolen bases (27) and total bases (188)…Set a new Pac-10 conference single-season record
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E with 14 triples and his 25 career triples are also the most in conference history for a career…Hit .350 as a
2005 Mahoning Vy. .255 12 51 9 13 2 1 1 6 0 0 1 6 8 4 3 1
sophomore and .316 as a freshman at UA.
Lake County .258 44 178 18 46 8 2 0 23 0 2 1 18 25 7 5 0
Akron .100 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
Personal/Miscellaneous
2006 Kinston .329 60 219 51 72 15 2 4 31 1 3 2 48 46 29 6 2 Full name TREVOR THORNTON CROWE…Single…Resides in Vancouver, WA…Crowe was drafted, but not signed,
Lake County .000 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 by the Oakland A’s in the 20th round of the 2002 Draft out of Westview High School in Portland, OR, where he was
Akron .234 39 154 20 36 7 2 1 13 0 2 0 20 24 16 6 8
named the 2002 Oregon Player of the Year by Baseball America & Gatorade…Played in the Cape Cod League in
Minor Lge. Totals .272 160 617 99 168 32 7 6 73 1 7 4 92 107 56 20 11
2003…Was a member of the USA Baseball National Team that won the gold medal at the 2004 World University
Baseball Championship in Tainan, Taiwan (.295, 11RS, 11RBI, 5SB)… Father, David, played on the PGA Tour…Was
Career Transactions a nationally ranked racquetball player and was on the 1998 Junior National team.
2002 Selected by the Oakland A’s in the 20th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
2005 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (14th overall) of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Had an outstanding season in his first full professional campaign…Began the season at A Kinston, hitting .329
(72-219) with 51 RS, 15 2B, 4HR, 31RBI & 29 steals (6CS) in 60 games…Played his final game at Kinston on
June 11 and at the time of his right oblique injury he was leading the Carolina League in average, runs, hits,
on-base % (.452) and was tied for 1st in steals…Did not play from 6/12-7/2 before playing in 2 rehab games
at A Lake County on July 3 & 5 and was activated at AA Akron on July 7.
u Hit safely in his first 10 games at AA Akron (.366, 15-41, 8RS) after hitting safely in his last 8 games in Kin-
ston…Was on the disabled list from July 19 to August 2 with a sprained left ankle…Upon activation he hit .200
(25-125) the remainder of the season after the ankle injury as he dealt with a potential position switch as well
(made 7 starts at second base late in the year)…Was exceptional in the Eastern League playoffs, hitting .349
(15-43) with 6 2B, 2 3B, 2RBI, 2SB & 12RS in 10 games (hit in 9 of the 10G).
u On the year he hit a combined .290 (108-373) with 22 2B, 5HR, 44RBI, 45SB & 71RS…Led the organization
in steals (45)…Hit .321 (34-106) vs. LHP and .277 (74-267) off RHP…Was named by Baseball America as
the organization’s 3rd best prospect and by Carolina League managers as the best batting prospect, best
strike-zone judgment and most exciting player…Played for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League where he hit .329
(26-79) with 2 2B, 2 3B & 14RBI (10SB, 21RS) in 21 games and participated in the league all-star game and
was named to the AFL All-Prospects team.

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 Jason Davis 50 Pro Career
Age: 26, born May 8, 1980 in Chattanooga, TN
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-6 Weight: 210
ML Service: 3 + 027
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (0)
Acquired: Indians 21st round selection in the 1999 First Year Player
Draft
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK from the disabled list… Recalled again from Buffalo on 7/4 for a spot start vs. Detroit in the night game of a
2000 Burlington 4-4 4.40 10 10 0 0 0 45.0 48 27 22 5 5 16 35 5 1
2001 Columbus 14-6 2.70 27 27 1 1 0 160.0 147 72 48 9 14 51 115 5 2
2002 Kinston 3-6 4.15 17 17 1 1 0 99.2 107 64 46 7 8 31 68 6 0
Akron 6-2 3.51 10 10 0 0 0 59.0 63 26 23 2 5 16 45 3 2
CLEVELAND 1-0 1.84 3 2 0 0 0 14.2 12 3 3 1 0 4 11 0 1
2003 CLEVELAND 8-11 4.68 27 27 1 0 0 165.1 172 101 86 25 8 47 85 9 2
2004 Buffalo 3-2 3.00 9 9 0 0 0 54.0 53 26 18 4 2 18 39 7 1
CLEVELAND 2-7 5.51 26 19 0 0 0 114.1 148 81 70 13 4 51 72 7 1
2005 Buffalo 8-5 4.61 16 16 1 0 0 95.2 106 65 49 9 4 27 77 5 2
CLEVELAND 4-2 4.69 11 4 0 0 0 40.1 44 22 21 4 3 20 32 2 0
2006 Buffalo 0-2 0.54 11 0 0 0 4 16.2 8 2 1 0 0 3 15 2 0
CLEVELAND 3-2 3.74 39 0 0 0 1 55.1 67 28 23 1 3 14 37 3 0
Minor Lge. Totals 38-27 3.52 100 89 3 2 4 530.0 532 282 207 36 38 162 394 33 8
CLEVELAND TOTALS 18-22 4.68 106 52 1 0 1 390.0 443 235 203 44 18 136 237 21 4
American League 18-22 4.68 106 52 1 0 1 390.0 443 235 203 44 18 136 237 21 4
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 18-22 4.68 106 52 1 0 1 390.0 443 235 203 44 18 136 237 21 4
Career Transactions
1999 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 21st round of the June draft.
2006 Season Highlights
u Davis spent the entire season in relief for the first time in his career…Allowed only 1HR in 55.1IP (6/11 @CWS,
0HR in last 18G/25.0IP)…From July 25 thru the end of the season he was 1-1 w/a 1.14 ERA in 17 outings (23.2IP,
24H, 3ER, 6BB, 16K) & from August 18 on he was 0-1 w/a 1.18 ERA in 12 outings (15.1IP, 16H, 2ER).
u Was optioned to AAA Buffalo out of spring training but was recalled 2 days later after CC Sabathia was injured
on opening night…Went 2-1 w/a 5.04ERA in 21 outings (30.1IP, 38H, 17ER, 7BB, 21K) before being optioned
to Buffalo on June 13…Davis spent 5 weeks in AAA Buffalo where he was 0-2 w/4 saves and a 0.54 ERA in 11
relief appearances (16.2IP, 8H, 2R/1ER, 3BB, 15K), limiting Triple A hitters to a .138 (8-58) average against
and did not allow an earned run over his last 5 outings (7.2IP)…With Buffalo was 4 for 5 in save chances and
allowed just 1 extra base hit.
u Was recalled on July 21 after Bob Wickman was traded…Over his 2nd stint with Cleveland he was 1-1 w/a
2.16 ERA in 18 outings (25.0IP, 29H, 6ER, 7BB, 16K) and on the year 24 of his 39 outings were scoreless…
Earned his first career save on August 3 @BOS (1.0IP, 0H, 0R) and earned first win of the season on April 28
vs. Texas, his first win since 7/4/05 vs. Detroit…Worked a season-high 3.1IP in the Tribe’s 15-13 comeback
win at KC on August 23…Allowed 15 of 21 inherited runners to score, including the first 11 of the season thru
July 23…Did not allow a run over his last 5 appearances (5.2IP, 6H, 0R) and had a 0.82 ERA in 9 September
outings (11.0IP, 10H, 1R/ER).
u MLB hitters batted .302 (67-222) off him with 1HR all’d, which came on June 11 at Chicago (Brian Anderson)…Did
not allow a homer over his last 18G and 25.0IP…ERA on the road was 2.45 (25.2IP, 34H, 7ER)…Batters hit
.317 (33-104) off him with runners on and .383 (23-60) with RISP (.406; 13-32 w/RISP 2 outs)...Batters were
6 for 10 off him with bases loaded and 12-29 (.414) on the first pitch.
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u 2005 Davis enjoyed 4 stints with the big league club in 2005 and spent the remainder of his time in the AAA
Buffalo rotation…Made 4 starts with the Indians and was 3-1 w/a 4.18 ERA in those starts (23.2IP, 28H, 11ER)
and was the only pitcher other than Westbrook, Lee, Millwood, Elarton & Sabathia to make a start for the Indians
in 2005…Jason started the season in the rotation as he won his first start of the season on 4/10 at Detroit
(6.0IP, 8H, 5R/4ER, BB, 7K)…Was moved to the bullpen on 4/16 when LHP C.C. Sabathia was activated from the
15-day DL…Walked 5 straight batters on 4/25 at Seattle, becoming the first Indians pitcher to walk 5 straight
since Dan Spillner on 6/25/80 vs. Detroit (season-high BB total by Tribe relievers)…Earned his 1st career win
as a reliever on 5/13 vs. Toronto (2.2 IP, 2H, 1 ER)…Was optioned to AAA Buffalo on 5/20 in order to move
into the rotation…Was recalled by Cleveland on 6/3 in order to start the next day, 6/4, in Chicago against the
White Sox after Millwood went on the DL (L, 4.2IP, 7H, 4R/ER, 3BB, 3K)…Improved to 3-2 in start of 6/11 at SF
(7.0IP, 9H, 3R/3ER, BB, 5K)…Was optioned to AAA Buffalo on 6/16 to make room for Kevin Millwood’s return
day/night DH (W#4, 6.0IP, 4H, 0R, 2BB, 5K)…Optioned the next day to Buffalo, where he spent the remainder
of the minor league season…Fanned a season-high 10 on 8/11 vs. Ottawa (6.0IP, 4H, 0ER)…Triple A hitters hit
.283 (106-375) off him w/9HR allowed...Recalled for his 4th stint on 9/12 after making 2 Triple A playoff starts
(9.0IP, 9H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 5K)…Did not appear in a big league game from 4th recall thru rest of the season.
u 2004 Spent the first half of the season in the a starting role before a trip to Buffalo and successful transition
to the bullpen turned around his 2004 season…Was converted to relief after his final start of 9/4 vs. Anaheim
(5.0IP, 4H, 3R/1ER) and went 0-0 w/a 1.23 ERA in 7 outings (7.1IP, 4H, 4R/1ER, 3BB, 7K)…Limited hitters to a
.233 (7-30, 0HR, .300 slg %) in relief and fanned 8.6 batters per 9.0IP out of the pen…His 7 ‘blown wins’after
leaving the game as the winning pitcher of record was tied for 1st among MLB pitchers Livan Hernandez & David
Wells…He recorded his first win of the season and his first since 9/9/03 (6GS w/o a win) on 5/4 vs. Boston
in the Tribe’s 7-6 victory (6.0IP, 6H, 2R, 2BB, 3SO)…Recorded the shortest start of his season (2nd shortest
of career) in his start vs. Chicago-AL on 5/19 (2.2IP, 8H, 5R/ER, 1BB, 2K) to fall to 1-3…Went 8 starts w/o
winning from 5/9 to 6/15…At the time of his demotion he was 5th in the AL in most hits allowed (137), 5th in
most runs allowed (74), 9th in walks (45) and t3rd in earned runs allowed (68) in the AL…His 6.00 ERA was
the 4th highest mark in the league among qualifying pitchers at the time of his demotion…Won for the 2nd
time all season on 6/20 at Atlanta, equaling a season-high with 7.0IP while recording 2004-best 6 strikeouts in
5-2 win…In that start of 6/20 @ATL he collected his first career hit/homer with a 2nd inning long ball off Russ
Ortiz (1st Indian pitcher to homer since 6/11/99 @CIN-Gooden)…Optioned to AAA Buffalo on 7/8…Returned
to Cleveland on 9/1…All’d 18 steals w/Cleveland (3CS, 7th most all’d in AL).
u 2003 Was one of the Tribe’s most consistent and durable starting pitchers, spending his first full season in
the big leagues as he led all American League rookie pitchers with 165.1IP…Jason also finished 6th among AL
rookie pitchers in strikeouts (85), 3rd in starts (27), 2nd in ERA (4.68) and T4th in wins (8)…Picked up his
2nd career win and 1st of 2003 in his start vs. Baltimore on 4/15 (7.0IP, 8H, 3R), working a then career-high 7.0
innings…Fanned a career-high 7 in 7.0IP in posting his 3rd win of the season on 5/14 against Seattle…Allowed
2nd grand slam of the season in start on 5/19 to Detroit’s Carlos Pena (ND, 6.0IP, 7H, 7R/2ER)…Evened his
record at 4-4 in start at Boston on 5/25 in a 6-4 win, retiring 17 straight Red Sox at one point in 7.2IP…Won
his career-high 3rd straight decision in start at Arizona on 6/ 6 (7.0IP, 6H, 3R/1ER), working at least 6.0IP in
his 5th straight GS…Tossed the first CG game of his ML career in start at Detroit on 6/18 (W#6, 9.0IP, 7H,
1R/ER, 0BB, 3K), taking a shutout into the 9th inning…Was the first CG by an Indians pitcher in 2003…Was
ejected from start of 7/4 in the 3rd inning at Minnesota after Torii Hunter overreacted to a thigh-high cut
fastball …The 2.1IP represented a season and career-low start…Equaled a career/season-high w/9.0IP in
start of 7/27 vs. Minnesota (, ND, 9.0IP, 10H, 2R/ER)…He was scratched from start of 8/27 vs. Detroit due
to shoulder fatigue/tendonitis and did not start from 8/20-9/8… Made just 2 starts after 8/20 thru the end
of the season…Over his last 20 starts after 5/13 he was 6-7 w/a 4.01 ERA (130.1IP, 124H, 58ER)…Was tied
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for 1st among AL pitchers in errors (6), which also equaled the franchise single-season mark with Otto Hess
(1906)…Was T6th among AL hurlers in wild pitches (9).
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 DAVIS (continued)
u 2002 Had a breakout season, beginning the year in A Kinston of the Carolina League before compiling an
impressive ERA of 1.84 in 3 outings with Cleveland to end the season…Davis began the season at A Kinston,
losing 5 of his first 6 decisions thru 6/3…Tossed a 4-hit, complete game 9.0 inning shutout on 6/8 vs. Myrtle
Beach and never looked back (9.0IP, 4H, 0R, 1BB, 2SO)…Over his last 5 starts at Kinston he was 2-1 w/a 3.15
ERA (34.1IP, 27H, 12ER) and was promoted to AA Akron for the second half on 7/10…Got off to a shaky start
in July with Akron, going 1-2 w/a 5.40 ERA in 4 starts (23.1IP, 29H, 14ER…Over his first six starts in Akron he
was 1-2 w/a 6.04 ERA (28.1IP, 36H, 19ER) and over his last five Akron starts from 8/8-30, Davis was 5-0 with
a 1.17 ERA (30.2 IP, 27 H, 4 R/ER, 9 BB, 28 SO), not including a no-decision in Akron’s game one 3-2 victory
in the Eastern League playoffs vs. Harrisburg (7.0IP, 6H, 2ER, 3BB, 7SO, HR)…Worked at least 5.0IP in all 10
of his Double A starts…Was promoted to the big leagues on 9/9 when his contract was purchased from AA
Akron after the Aeros were eliminated from the AA playoffs…Made his Major League debut that night in relief
of Jaret Wright vs. Toronto (4.0IP, 3H, 1R/ER, 0BB, 4SO), yielding a solo HR to Eric Hinske…Made his first
major league start on 9/14 vs. Minnesota and did not get a decision in the 3-2 Twins win (5.2IP, 6H, 1R/ER,
2BB, 3SO)…Picked up his first major league win on 9/20 at Kansas City (5.0IP, 3H, 1R/ER, 2BB, 4SO) in a 6-2
Tribe win.
u 2001 Elevated himself to prospect status, going 14-6 with a 2.70 ERA (160.0IP, 147H, 48ER, 51BB, 115SO) in
27 starts at A Columbus of the South Atlantic League …He led the club in wins, which finished T3rd in the SAL
(14)…His 2.70 ERA was also the 7th lowest mark in the league as he also finished T4th with 27 starts.
u 2000 Davis was the Tribe’s 21st round selection in the 1999 First-year Player Draft and was signed on 5/18/2000
as a draft and follow…Was the 647th overall selection in the 1999 amateur draft…Spent his first season as a
professional in 2000 at rookie Burlington, making 10 starts (4-4, 4.40ERA).
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name JASON THOMAS DAVIS...Married, wife’s name is Sarah...The
DAVIS’ favoriteS
couple has one daughter, Lillian Mio (8/5/03)…Resides in Charleston,
TN...Attended Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Ten- Favorite Movie: Open Range; Favorite
nessee from 1999-2000 after graduating from Charleston High School Group/Artist: Kenny Chesney; Favorite
(TN) where he played basketball and baseball…Is a regular visitor Athlete Growing Up: Michael Jordan;
to area hospitals as part of the “Tribe Loving Care” program at the Favorite Team Growing Up: Tennessee
Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland and is a very active member of Vols; Favorite Road City: Arlington,
the Cleveland community – participating in a free baseball clinic with TX; Favorite Road Stadium: Ballpark in
Cleveland State University for kids from the RBI Program, Signature Arlington; Favorite Thing to do Away
Sunday, the Grand Slam for Literacy, Dick’s Sporting Goods “Shop with From Baseball: Deer Hunt; Favorite TV
a Pro” and various Cleveland Baseball Federation events…Was also Show: King of the Hill; Favorite Baseball
Co-Chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in 2004. Moment: ML Debut (9/9/02); Favorite
Subject in School: math
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
3-2-1 3.74 39 55.1 23 Totals 18-22-1 4.68 106 390.0 203
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 6.00 4 12.0 8
0-0-0 3.38 2 2.2 1 Baltimore 1-0-0 5.52 4 14.2 9 Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-2-0 10.61 3 9.1 11
0-0-1 1.35 4 6.2 1 Boston 2-0-1 3.10 6 20.1 7 AT&T Park (SF) 1-0-0 3.86 1 7.0 3
0-0-0 6.75 4 5.1 4 Chicago (AL) 1-4-0 6.59 11 42.1 31 Camden Yards (BAL) 0-0-0 7.04 3 7.2 6
1-0-0 0.00 7 12.0 0 Detroit 4-3-0 3.52 17 61.1 24 Chase Field (AZ) 1-0-0 1.29 1 7.0 1
1-0-0 3.60 6 10.0 4 Kansas City 3-2-0 4.06 13 37.2 17 Comerica Park (DET) 2-2-0 5.34 7 30.1 18
0-0-0 12.27 2 3.2 5 L.A. Angels 0-4-0 7.09 7 26.2 21 Fenway Park (BOS) 1-0-1 3.18 3 11.1 4
0-1-0 9.82 3 3.2 4 Minnesota 0-4-0 4.85 14 52.0 28 Jacobs Field (CLE) 9-12-0 4.18 54 204.1 95
-- -- -- -- -- New York (AL) 0-0-0 2.70 2 13.1 4 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 2-1-0 3.95 8 27.1 12
0-0-0 0.00 3 3.1 0 Oakland 0-1-0 2.76 6 16.1 5 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-1-0 4.00 4 9.0 4
0-0-0 3.00 2 3.0 1 Seattle 1-0-0 2.95 5 18.1 6 Metrodome (MIN) 0-1-0 4.82 5 18.2 10
0-0-0 0.00 1 0.0 0 Tampa Bay 0-0-0 7.50 2 6.0 5 Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
1-1-0 6.75 4 4.0 3 Texas 1-1-0 6.56 8 23.1 17 Safeco Field (SEA) 0-0-0 7.71 2 2.1 2
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Toronto 1-0-0 2.45 3 7.1 2 Shea Stadium (NYM) 0-1-0 15.75 1 4.0 7
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona 1-0-0 1.29 1 7.0 1 Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2 Turner Field (ATL) 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati 1-0-0 1.17 1 7.2 1 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 1-2-0 6.29 6 24.1 17
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 0-0-0 8.44 1 5.1 5 Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-0-0 3.68 1 7.1 3
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 0-1-0 3.86 1 7.0 3
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) 0-1-0 15.75 1 4.0 7
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 0-1-0 8.44 1 5.1 5 DAVIS’ GAME HIGHS
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 1-0-0 3.86 1 7.0 3
NO-HITTER:---; 1-HITTER:---; 2-HIT-
1-1-0 4.73 9 13.1 7 March-April 4-7-0 5.51 24 83.1 51
TER:---; 3-HITTER:---; 4-HITTER:--; K’s
1-0-0 1.46 8 12.1 2 May 5-2-0 4.66 22 83.0 43
(starter): 7, four times, last on April 10,
0-0-0 15.43 4 4.2 8 June 5-6-0 5.58 18 92.0 57
2005 at Detroit; K’s (reliever): 4, two
1-0-0 3.86 3 7.0 3 July 2-2-0 4.07 10 48.2 22
0-0-1 2.57 6 7.0 2 August 0-2-1 4.46 10 34.1 17 times, last on July 31, 2006 at Boston;
0-1-0 0.82 9 11.0 1 Sept-Oct 2-3-0 2.40 22 48.2 13 BB’s (starter): 5, June 4, 2004 at Anaheim;
3-2-0 4.85 20 29.2 16 Home 9-12-0 4.18 54 204.1 95 BB’s (reliever): 5, April 24, 2005 at Seattle;
0-0-1 2.45 19 25.2 7 Road 9-10-1 5.24 52 185.2 108 LONGEST START: 9.0IP, twice, last on July
0-0-0 2.92 8 12.1 4 Day 5-3-0 4.14 29 115.1 53 27, 2003 vs. Minnesota; LONGEST RELIEF
3-2-1 3.98 31 43.0 19 Night 13-19-1 4.92 77 274.2 150 OUTING: 4.2IP, April 27, 2005 vs. Detroit;
3-2-1 3.81 37 54.1 23 Grass 18-21-1 4.69 99 370.1 193 WINNING STREAK: 3 games, two times,
0-0-0 0.00 2 1.0 0 Turf 0-1-0 4.58 7 19.2 10 last June 11, 2005 to April 28, 2006; LOS-
2-1-0 5.04 21 30.1 17 Pre-ASG 15-16-0 5.17 68 278.1 160 ING STREAK: 4 games, July 4-August 19,
1-1-1 2.16 18 25.0 6 Post-ASG 3-6-1 3.47 38 111.2 43 2003; HR: 3, three times, last on August
-- -- -- -- -- Starter 14-19-0 4.93 52 306.2 168 2, 2003 at Texas; SHORTEST START:
3-2-1 3.74 39 55.1 23 Relief 4-3-1 3.78 54 83.1 35 2.1 innings, July 4, 2003 at Minnesota
(ejected); CG: June 18, 2003 at Detroit;
CG SHO: N/A; CAREER 10+STRIKEOUT
GAMES: N/A.
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.909 39 4 6 1 11 0 Pitcher .897 106 29 58 10 97 5
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
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AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
-- -- -- -- -- .111 9 1 1 1
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 David Dellucci 20 Career Transactions
Age: 33, born October 31, 1973 in Baton Rouge, LA
Position: Outfielder
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 5-11 Weight: 195
ML Service: 8 + 097
Contract Status: Signed thru 2009
Acquired: December 6, 2006; Signed by Cleveland to a Major League
free agent contract.
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1995 Bluefield .333 20 69 11 23 5 1 2 12 0 1 1 6 7 3 1 1
Frederick .281 28 96 16 27 3 0 1 10 0 0 3 12 10 1 2 2
1996 Frederick .324 59 185 33 60 11 1 4 28 0 1 0 38 34 5 6 3
Bowie .291 66 251 27 73 14 1 2 33 2 1 1 28 56 2 7 3
1997 Bowie .327 107 385 71 126 29 3 20 55 0 1 5 58 69 11 4 1
Baltimore .222 17 27 3 6 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 4 7 0 0 0
1998 Tucson .306 17 72 17 22 4 3 1 11 0 1 0 5 8 4 0 0
Arizona .260 124 416 43 108 19 *12 5 51 0 1 3 33 103 3 5 3
1999 Arizona .394 63 109 27 43 7 1 1 15 0 0 3 11 24 2 0 0
2000 Arizona .300 34 50 2 15 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 9 0 2 0
Tucson .230 33 122 16 28 6 3 3 17 1 1 0 13 15 4 0 2
Rookie AZ .333 2 6 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
South Bend .200 2 5 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0
2001 Arizona .276 115 217 28 60 10 2 10 40 0 0 2 22 52 2 1 1
2002 Arizona .245 97 229 34 56 11 2 7 29 0 3 1 28 55 2 4 3
Tucson .133 4 15 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0
2003 Arizona .242 70 165 18 40 11 3 2 19 1 2 3 19 45 9 0 2
New York (AL) .176 21 51 8 9 1 0 1 4 1 0 2 4 13 3 0 0
2004 Texas .242 107 331 59 80 13 1 17 61 1 3 5 47 88 9 4 2
2005 Texas .251 128 435 97 109 17 5 29 65 0 2 5 76 121 5 3 3
2006 Philadelphia .292 132 264 41 77 14 5 13 39 0 3 6 28 62 1 3 1
Minor Lge. Totals .302 338 1206 196 364 75 12 33 170 3 7 10 164 204 30 21 12
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League .242 273 844 167 204 32 6 48 133 2 5 13 131 229 17 7 5
National League .275 635 1450 193 399 75 25 38 195 1 9 18 145 350 19 15 10
M. L. TOTALS .263 908 2294 360 603 107 31 86 328 3 14 31 276 579 36 22 15
DIVISION SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2001 Arizona -- 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 Arizona .286 3 7 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2003 New York (AL) -- 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals .286 6 7 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2001 Arizona .500 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 New York (AL) .333 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Totals .400 5 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
WORLD SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2001 Arizona .500 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 New York (AL) .000 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals .250 6 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1994 Selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1995 Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the June draft.
1997 Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2nd round (45th overall) of the expansion draft, 11/18.
1999 DL fractured left lunate (wrist), 7/25-remainder of season.
2002 DL strained left hamstring, 5/2-24…rehab at AAA Tucson, 5/20-24.
2003 DL concussion and bruised back, 6/2-17.
2003 Acquired by the New York Yankees from the Diamondbacks in exchange for Raul Mondesi, 7/29.
2003 DL sprained right ankle, 8/28-9/27.
2003 Granted free agency, 12/21.
2003 Signed by the Texas Rangers as a free agent, 12/29.
2004 Granted free agency, 11/1.
2004 Re-signed by the Rangers as a free agent, 12/20.
2006 Acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies, along with cash, from the Rangers in exchange for Robinson Tejada and Jake
Blalock, 4/1.
2006 Granted free agency, 11/2.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/6.
2006 Season Highlights
u Dellucci, 33, spent the 2006 season with the Philadelphia Phillies where the left-handed hitter batted .292
(77-264) with 14 doubles, 5 triples, 13 homers & 39RBI in 132 games after being acquired from Texas just
before opening day…He hit .299 (73-244) with 29 extra base hits and a .529 slugging off right-handed pitching,
hit .308 (33-107) after the 6th inning and .390 (23-59) when batting 2nd for the Phillies…David appeared in
45 games in left field and 31 games in right field for Philadelphia…His .369 on-base percentage would have
ranked 20th in the NL had David accumulated the requisite amount of plate appearances.
u Was acquired by the Phillies on April 1, two days before Opening Day for Robinson Tejada and Jake Blalock…Fin-
ished tied for 3rd among all major league players with 16 pinch hits and tied for 2nd with 8 extra-base pinch
hits…On the year he hit .267 (16-60) as a PH w/2 2B, 2 3B, 1HR & 11RBI…Had the most pinch hits by a Phillie
since 1995 (Tony Longmire 19) …
u Batted .404 (42-104) over a 39-game span, 6/18-8/11, raising his average from .242 to .341…Slugged his
9th career pinch HR (and first as a Phillie), June 13 vs. NYM…Tied his career high by homering in 3 straight
games, June 28-30 (2nd time in his career) …Had 4 consecutive multi-hit games, June 28-July 1…His batting
average never dipped below .290 from June 26 through the remainder of the season.
Pro Career
u 2005 Reached career highs in nearly every offensive category: games (119), starts (111), runs (97), hits (109),
HR (29), RBI (65) and walks (76)…Finished 2nd in the AL in walks/plate appearances (6.82), 9th in HR ratio (1
HR/15.0 AB) and 10th in walks…Led the club in walks and tied for the team lead in triples…Started 62 games
as DH, 44 in LF, 3 in RF and 2 in CF…Tied his career high with 4 hits and set a career high with 4 runs scored,
8/11 at NYY…Hit .327 in day games, 9th-best in the AL…Had 3 multi-HR games: 5/21 vs HOU, 7/6 vs BOS
and 8/11 at NYY…Set a TEX record with 6 leadoff HR, to give him 7 for his career…Slugged 2 pinch HR, 5/11
vs DET and 9/14 vs BAL, both in the 9th inning…Missed 7 games, 9/21-28, with a strained left calf…Hit 7 HR
in his final 19 games of the season.
u 2004 First season with TEX…Established career highs in HR (17), RBI (61) and walks (47), all of which were
surpassed in 2005…Started 93 games: club-leading 77 in LF, 7 as DH, 5 in RF and 4 in CF…Had his first 3 career
multi-HR games: 4/22 at ANA, 7/8 at CLE and 8/20 at KC…Tied his career high with 5 RBI, 7/8 at CLE…Hit a
walk-off, 2-run double, 9/23 vs OAK, snapping an 0-for-23 stretch.
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u 2003 Began the season with ARI…Batted .308 (12-39) through his first 16 games…Spent time on the 15-day
DL, 6/2-16, after suffering a concussion and a bruised back in a collision with Alex Cintron, 6/1 at SD…Tied
his career high with 4 hits, 6/24 vs HOU…Traded to NYY, 7/29…Left the game, 8/27 vs CHI, with a sprained
right ankle, and was placed on the 15-day DL, 8/28-9/26, causing him to miss 30 games…Appeared in 8
playoff games for NYY, including 4 World Series games…Finished the season a combined perfect 12-0 in
stolen bases.
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u 2002 Hit his 6th career pinch HR, 4/17 vs STL…Suffered a concussion while stealing a base, 9/10 vs SD, but 2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
did not miss any games…Started 2 games of the NLDS vs STL…Hit his 1st career postseason HR in Game 3 AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.292 264 77 13 39 Totals .263 2294 603 86 328
(Andy Benes).
.444 9 4 2 4 Baltimore .295 61 18 8 16
u 2001 Was tied for 2nd in the majors in pinch-hits (18) and pinch HR (5) and 2nd in pinch RBI (16), setting ARI
.385 13 5 0 1 Boston .324 74 24 3 10
records in each category…Overall, hit .321 (18-56) as a pinch-hitter…Slugged the 1st pinch grand slam in ARI -- -- -- -- -- Chicago (AL) .180 50 9 2 8
history and set a career high with 4 RBI, 7/21 vs SF (Brian Boehringer); also his 1st career slam…Appeared -- -- -- -- -- Cleveland .273 33 9 3 8
in 6 playoff games for ARI en route to the team’s first World Championship. -- -- -- -- -- Detroit .282 39 11 1 9
-- -- -- -- -- Kansas City .136 59 8 4 5
u 2000 Made the Opening Day roster after missing the second half of the previous year due to wrist surgery…Had -- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels .252 119 30 6 16
3 pinch-hit appearances before being optioned to Tucson (AAA), 4/17…Had a 2-game rehab stint with ARIís -- -- -- -- -- Minnesota .260 50 13 2 13
rookie-level team…On the DL, 5/8-7/25 (fractured right ring finger). 1.000 1 1 0 0 New York (AL) .333 66 22 5 13
-- -- -- -- -- Oakland .231 104 24 3 10
u 1999 Batted .394 in 63 games as back-up outfielder before a nagging left wrist injury ended his season…Was
-- -- -- -- -- Seattle .288 125 36 8 16
diagnosed with a disorder that required immediate surgery and left him on the DL for the remainder of the
.500 6 3 0 0 Tampa Bay .220 41 9 1 6
year…Played his last game, 7/22 at HOU.
-- -- -- -- -- Texas .371 35 13 1 5
u 1998 Began the season with Tucson…Appeared in 17 games before being recalled on 4/27 for the remainder .417 12 5 1 1 Toronto .191 68 13 1 6
of the season…Despite not playing every day, led the NL in triples (12), becoming just the second rookie since .182 11 2 1 2 Arizona .182 11 2 1 2
.188 32 6 0 2 Atlanta .177 79 14 0 6
1984 to accomplish the feat (STLís Ray Lankford, 1991)…Had his first career 4-hit game, including 3 doubles,
.267 15 4 0 2 Chicago (NL) .256 78 20 0 3
6/2 at COL…
.385 13 5 1 2 Cincinnati .205 88 18 2 12
u 1997 Opened the year with Bowie (AA) …Was recalled in June, appearing in 9 games for BAL…Hit his first .500 2 1 0 0 Colorado .359 92 33 3 18
ML home run, 6/25 at MIL (Cal Eldred)…Selected by Arizona in the expansion draft following the season. .303 33 10 0 1 Florida .277 94 26 0 3
.222 9 2 1 1 Houston .331 127 42 5 16
u 1996 Had the 6th-best average among BAL’s minor leaguers…Hit a combined .305 with Frederick (A) and .200 10 2 0 1 L.A. Dodgers .297 128 38 3 24
Bowie (AA)…Began the season with Frederick before being promoted to Bowie, 6/26. .286 7 2 1 2 Milwaukee .313 48 15 3 7
u 1995 Split his first professional season between Bluefield (A) and Frederick. .286 35 10 4 8 New York (NL) .260 77 20 5 14
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia .213 47 10 1 4
Personal/Miscellaneous .200 5 1 0 0 Pittsburgh .315 54 17 1 12
.455 11 5 1 4 St. Louis .247 85 21 4 17
Full name DAVID MICHAEL DELLUCCI…Single…Resides in Baton .000 6 0 0 0 San Diego .192 130 25 3 12
DELLUCCI’S Favorites
Rouge, LA…1991 graduate of Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, 1.000 3 3 0 2 San Francisco .307 127 39 4 22
LA)…Earned team MVP in both baseball and football as a prepster, Favorite Movie: The Godfather; Favorite .194 31 6 1 6 Washington .229 105 24 3 15
while earning All-State honors on the diamond…Voted ‘Man of the Artist: Pearl Jam and Disturbed; Favorite .150 20 3 0 1 March-April .283 244 69 11 35
Year’ in high school for his success as a student athlete and being a Thing Away From Baseball: Golf; Fa- .370 27 10 2 5 May .317 350 111 17 69
role model for youth…Inducted into the Catholic HS Hall of Fame in vorite Athlete Growing Up: Bo Jackson; .362 47 17 4 11 June .253 451 114 14 64
Favorite Team Growing Up: All things .300 50 15 1 4 July .275 458 126 17 58
2001…Played 3 seasons at the University of Mississippi, where he
LSU; Most Influenced Me: Grandfather .288 73 21 5 15 August .236 416 98 19 59
was an All-Southeastern Conference selection in both 1994 and ’95
Carlo Polito; Favorite Road City: Hous- .234 47 11 1 3 Sept-Oct .227 375 85 8 43
and earned All-American status in 1995, setting 10 school records
ton; Favorite Road Stadium: Ameriquest .289 128 37 6 17 Home .265 1149 305 40 181
while leading the SEC in hitting…Named Athlete of the Year at Ole Miss
Field-Arlington Texas; Favorite thing do to .294 136 40 7 22 Road .260 1145 298 46 147
in 1995…Was active in the Phoenix area with Special Olympics and
away from baseball: Hunt and Fish .284 95 27 2 7 Day .278 748 208 37 110
Easter Seals…Selected as the recipient of the 2005 Harold McKinney
.296 169 50 11 32 Night .255 1546 395 49 218
Good Guy Award by the Dallas-Fort Worth BBWAA…Louisiana native
.286 252 72 12 38 Grass .263 2095 551 82 308
established the Catch 22 for Blue Foundation to aid in the Hurricane
.417 12 5 1 1 Turf .261 199 52 4 20
Katrina relief efforts…Hobby: Hunting.
.315 108 34 6 17 Pre-ASG .281 1186 333 50 188
.276 156 43 7 22 Post-ASG .244 1108 270 36 140
.200 20 4 2 4 vs. LHP .208 289 60 5 36
.299 244 73 11 35 vs. RHP .271 2005 543 81 292
.185 65 12 2 22 Scoring Position .269 557 150 18 228
.083 12 1 0 7 Bases Loaded .358 53 19 3 57
.267 60 16 1 11 Pinch Hitter .277 256 71 9 50
.667 6 4 1 1 Designated Hitter .249 285 71 17 31
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.990 67 95 1 1 97 0 Outfield .985 575 951 14 15 980 7
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AVG AB H HR RBI
3Com Park (SF) .286 21 6 1 4
Ameriquest Field (TEX) .261 444 116 24 74
Angel Stadium (LAA) .226 62 14 4 9
Astrodome (HOU) .391 23 9 0 0
AT&T Park (SF) .320 50 16 1 5
Busch Stadium (STL) .625 8 5 1 4
Busch Stadium I (STL) .233 43 10 2 9
Camden Yards (BAL) .265 49 13 4 9
Chase Field (AZ) .278 558 155 10 90
Cinergy Field (CIN) .171 41 7 0 3
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .279 136 38 7 18
Comerica Park (DET) .350 20 7 0 2
Coors Field (COL) .353 51 18 2 9
County Stadium (MIL) .444 9 4 1 2
Dodger Stadium (LA) .262 61 16 1 10
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .233 43 10 0 2
Fenway Park (BOS) .293 41 12 0 4
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .250 8 2 0 1
Jacobs Field (CLE) .286 21 6 2 5
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .149 47 7 4 5
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .264 53 14 2 6
Metrodome (MIN) .176 34 6 1 9
Miller Park (MIL) .231 13 3 2 3
Minute Maid Park (HOU) .257 35 9 2 4
Olympic Stadium (MON) .268 41 11 2 4
PETCO Park (SD) .000 5 0 0 0
PNC Park (PIT) .500 2 1 0 0
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) .194 62 12 2 4
RFK Stadium (WSH) .105 19 2 0 4
Rogers Centre (TOR) .364 22 8 1 2
Safeco Field (SEA) .391 46 18 4 7
Shea Stadium (NYM) .235 51 12 2 6
Three Rivers Stadium (PIT) .375 8 3 0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) .167 12 2 0 1
Turner Field (ATL) .125 24 3 0 1
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .111 9 1 0 1
Veterans Stadium (PHI) .226 31 7 0 2
Wrigley Field (CHI) .200 40 8 0 1
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .235 51 12 4 8
DELLUCCI’S GAME HIGHS
HITS: 4, 6 times, last: 8/11/05 at NYY;
DOUBLES: 3, 6/2/98 at COL; HR: 2, 6 times,
last 8/11/05 at NYY; RBI: 5, 3 times, last
9/6/05 at MIN; WALKS: 3, 8 times, last
8/3/06 at STL; RUNS: 4, 8/11/05 at NYY;
SB: 2, 7/11/03 vs SF; HITTING STREAK: 8
games - 8/31-9/12/05; GRAND SLAMS: 3 -
7/21/01 at SF (Brian Boehringer); 8/7/05 vs
BAL (Daniel Cabrera); 9/6/05 at MIN (Kyle
Lohse); LEADOFF HR: 7 - last: 8/31/05 vs
CWS (Orlando Hernandez); PINCH HR: 9
- last: 6/13/06 vs NYM (Aaron Heilman) ;
WALK-OFF HR: None.
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 Keith Foulke 29 Career Transactions
Age: 34, born October 19, 1972
at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD (Rapid City)
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 210
ML Service: 9 + 094
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 with a mutual option for 2008
Acquired: January 4, 2007; Signed by Cleveland to a Major League
free agent contract.
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1994 Everett 2-0 0.93 4 4 0 0 0 19.1 17 4 2 0 2 3 22 0 0
1995 San Jose 13-6 3.50 28 26 2 1 0 177.1 166 85 69 16 7 32 168 6 2
1996 Shreveport 12-7 2.76 27 27 4 2 0 *182.2 149 61 56 16 3 35 129 6 1
1997 Phoenix 5-4 4.50 12 12 0 0 0 76.0 79 38 38 11 6 15 54 1 2
San Francisco 1-5 8.26 11 8 0 0 0 44.2 60 41 41 9 4 18 33 1 0
Nashville 0-0 5.79 1 1 0 0 0 4.2 8 3 3 1 0 0 4 1 0
Chicago (AL) 3-0 3.45 16 0 0 0 3 28.2 28 11 11 4 0 5 21 0 0
1998 Chicago (AL) 3-2 4.13 54 0 0 0 1 65.1 51 31 30 9 4 20 57 3 1
1999 Chicago (AL) 3-3 2.22 67 0 0 0 9 105.1 72 28 26 11 3 21 123 1 0
2000 Chicago (AL) 3-1 2.97 72 0 0 0 34 88.0 66 31 29 9 2 22 91 1 0
2001 Chicago (AL) 4-9 2.33 72 0 0 0 42 81.0 57 21 21 3 8 22 75 1 0
2002 Chicago (AL) 2-4 2.90 65 0 0 0 11 77.2 65 26 25 7 2 13 58 1 0
2003 Oakland 9-1 2.08 72 0 0 0 *43 86.2 57 21 20 10 7 20 88 0 1
2004 Boston 5-3 2.17 72 0 0 0 32 83.0 63 22 20 8 6 15 79 3 0
2005 Boston 5-5 5.91 43 0 0 0 15 45.2 53 30 30 8 5 18 34 0 0
Lowell 0-0 7.36 3 0 0 0 0 3.2 8 4 3 0 0 1 5 0 0
2006 Boston 3-1 4.35 44 0 0 0 0 49.2 52 24 24 9 2 7 36 2 0
Lowell 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Pawtucket 0-1 1.80 4 2 0 0 0 5.0 4 1 1 0 0 4 5 1 0
Minor Lge. Totals 32-18 3.30 80 73 6 3 0 469.2 431 196 172 44 18 90 388 15 5
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League 40-29 2.99 577 0 0 0 190 711.0 564 245 236 78 39 163 662 12 2
National League 1-5 8.26 11 8 0 0 0 44.2 60 41 41 9 4 18 33 1 0
M. L. TOTALS 41-34 3.30 588 8 0 0 190 755.2 624 286 277 87 43 181 695 13 2 ER/44.1 IP) in his remaining 41 appearances)…
DIVISION SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2000 Chicago (AL) 0-1 11.57 2 0 0 0 0 2.1 4 3 3 2 0 2 2 0 0
2003 Oakland 0-1 3.60 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0
2004 Boston 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 1 3.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0
Totals 0-2 4.35 7 0 0 0 1 10.1 10 5 5 2 0 5 10 0 0
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2004 Boston 0-0 0.00 5 0 0 0 1 6.0 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0
WORLD SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2004 Boston 1-0 1.80 4 0 0 0 1 5.0 4 1 1 1 0 1 8 0 0
All-Star Game RECORD
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2003 Oakland 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1993 Selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 14th round of the June draft.
1994 Selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 9th round of the June draft.
1997 Acquired by the Chicago White Sox, along with Mike Caruso, Brian Manning, Lorenzo Barcelo, Bobby Howry and Ken
Vining from the Giants in exchange for Wilson Alvarez, Roberto Hernandez and Danny Darwin, 7/31.
1998 DL – bone spur in right shoulder, 8/28-remaidner of season.
2002 Acquired by the Oakland Athletics, along with Mark Johnson, Joe Valentine and cash considerations, from the White
Sox in exchange for Billy Koch and 2 players to be named later (Neal Cotts and Daylon Holt), 12/3.
2003 Granted free agency, 10/27.
2004 Signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent, 1/7.
2005 DL – arthroscopic surgery on left knee, 7/5-9/1…rehab at A Lowell, 8/27-9/1.
2006 DL – right elbow tendonitis, 6/12-8/18…rehab at A Lowell, 7/28-30 and AAA Pawtucket, 7/30-8/18.
2006 Granted free agency, 11/10.
2007 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 1/4.
2006 Season Highlights
u In 2006 Keith went 3-1 with a 4.35 ERA in 44 relief appearances in Boston (49.2IP, 52H, 24ER, 7BB, 36K),
missing two months of the season from mid-June to mid-August with right elbow tendonitis (was also both-
ered by a stiff back much of the season)…The 2003 AL All-Star needs 10 saves for 200 for his Major League
career…Led AL in saves in 2003.
u He was sharp upon his return from the DL, going 1-0 w/a 2.04 ERA in 15 games following his activation (17.2IP,
17H, 4ER)…He did not allow a run in 14 of those 15 outings and did not allow a run over his final 11 appearances
on the year in September (11.1IP, 10H, 0R)…For the year he posted 14 holds (T2nd on the club and 2nd most
in career) and walked just 1.26 batters per 9.0IP (lowest ratio among AL relievers with at least 40.0IP)…Did
not have a blown save in any of his 44 outings.
u Issued only 7 walks in 49.2 innings, an average of just 1.26 walks per 9.0 innings...In all of baseball, only San
Diego’s Cla Meredith had fewer walks (6) in at least 40.0 innings pitched...The next closest American Leaguer
was Oakland’s Justin Duchscherer with 9 walks...In his big league career, has only 181 walks in 755.2 innings,
an average of 2.16 walks per 9.0 innings…
u Did not allow an earned run in 32 of his 44 appearances...Held righthanders to a .236 average (21-for-89) and 3
home runs...31 of his 44 appearances came against A.L. East foes, and he posted a 2.80 ERA (11 ER/35.1 IP) in
those 31 outings...Limited opponents to a .220 batting average (11-for-50) with runners in scoring position...3
times allowed 4 runs in an outing (remove those 3 outings from his 2006 totals and he boasts a 2.44 ERA (12
Pro Career
u 2005 Endured an injury-plagued campaign, pitching through problems with both knees for much of the year
before undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on 7/7...Was on the 15-day D.L. from 7/5-9/1,
missing 50 games...Returned to appear in 6 September contests, not pitching after 9/18...Underwent arthroscopic
surgery on his right knee following the regular season...Went 5-5 with 15 saves in 19 chances and a 6.23 ERA
in 37 games before the procedure on his left knee...In 7 September appearances after being activated from
the D.L., posted no record and a 4.05 ERA (6.2IP, 7H, 3ER)…Took the loss in his 500th career relief appear-
ance 4/19 vs. Toronto...Underwent arthroscopic surgery to treat damaged cartilage in his left knee 7/7...The
procedure was performed by Red Sox Medical Director Dr. Thomas Gill at Massachusetts General Hospital.
u 2004 Foulke’s 32 saves in 2004, his first season with the Red Sox, were 7th-most in a single season in club
history...The Sox record is 46, set by Tom Gordon in 1998...Keith recorded an ERA of 2.97 or lower and has
made at least 65 appearances in 6 straight seasons from 1999-2004...Had 7 saves of more than 1.0 inning…Was
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1-0 with 10 saves and a 0.36 ERA (1 ER/25.1 IP) in 22 appearances through 5/28 before his first blown save
5/30, when Seattle’s Raul Ibanez hit a 3-run homer to give the Mariners a 7-5 lead at Fenway... Did not commit
an error for the 5th straight season…Pitched at least 1.0 inning in 70 of 72 appearances, including each of
his first 60 outings…Collected his 150th career save 5/11 vs. Cleveland, while his 32nd and final save of this
season was No. 175 of his career…Recorded a save in 7 straight appearances 8/21-9/3, part of a run in which
he converted 16 straight save chances 7/20-9/17…Did not walk a batter over his final 16 appearances starting
8/26 (15.2 IP)…Made his 500th career appearance 9/28 at Tampa Bay…Pitched 3 days in a row 4 times...His
ERA was below 2.00 all year until 9/20, when he began a 3-appearance stretch in which he surrendered 4 runs
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in 3.0 innings, including 2 blown saves...Had a spectacular postseason and was named World Series MVP
by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America...Went 1-0 with 3 saves and a 0.64
ERA (1 ER/ 14.0 IP), pitching in 11 of Boston’s 14 contests, finishing 8...Opponents hit just .120 (6-for-50)...
Earned one save in 2 scoreless appearances in the ALDS vs. Anaheim, working 3.0 innings, allowing 2 hits
and an intentional walk, while striking out 5...Got the final 4 outs to save Boston’s 8-3 win in Game 2 at Angel
Stadium...With the Sox clinging to a 4-3 lead in the 8th, came on to strike out Troy Glaus with the tying man at
first...Made 5 appearances and picked up a save in the ALCS vs. the Yankees, working 6.0 innings of one-hit
shutout ball...Fanned 3 in 2.2 no-hit, no-run innings in the do-or-die Game 4 at Fenway...Closed out all 4 games
of the World Series sweep vs. St. Louis, earning a Game 1 win and a Game 4 save...Allowed a leadoff single
by Albert Pujols, then set down 3 in a row to seal the Red Sox’ first World Championship in 86 years in Game
4 at Busch Stadium...Edgar Renteria grounded back to Foulke, who fired to Doug Mientkiewicz to give the Red
Sox their 6th World Championship.
u 2003 In his only season in Oakland, was named to the A.L. All-Star team for the first time and earned A.L.
Fireman of the Year honors after posting a 9-1 record with an AL -high 43 saves and a 2.08 ERA in 72 games
for the A.L. West champions...Tied for 7th in AL Cy Young Award voting, the only relief pitcher in the league to
receive votes...His 9 wins, 2.08 ERA and .184 opponents average were all career bests, while his 72 appearances
matched his personal high for the 3rd time in 4 years...Finished strong, posting a 2-0 record, 19 saves in 20
chances and a 1.24 ERA (5 ER/36.1 IP) in 30 games after the All-Star break, including a 1.21 ERA (4 ER/29.2
IP) in August and September…In addition to leading the league in saves, led the A.L. and tied Eric Gagne of
the Dodgers and Billy Wagner of the Astros for the M.L. lead with 67 games finished, tied for the league lead
with 9 relief wins, finished 2nd in save percentage (43-for-48, 89.6) and average allowed by a reliever (.184),
was 3rd in relief IP (86.2, most by any major league closer) and hits allowed per 9IP by a reliever (5.92),4th
in relief K’s (88), 7th in relief ERA and strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.4-to-1), 8th in walks (2.08) and strikeouts
(9.14) per 9 innings by a reliever and ranked 9th in the A.L. in appearances…Worked more than an inning
in 10 saves, including a 2.0-inning save 8/12 vs. Boston...Making his first career appearance in an All-Star
Game, worked a 1-2-3 9th inning to save the American League’s 7-6 win over the National League in the 7/15
Mid-Summer Classic at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago...Ranked 3rd among A.L. relievers, holding opponents
to a .184 (57-for-309) average with 11 doubles, 2 triples and 10 homers (RHH hit .158)…Held the opposition
to a .138 average with runners on...among A.L. relievers and .171 with RISP…Had worked 31.2 consecutive
innings w/o a walk dating to 8/1/02 before issuing his first free pass of 2003, 4/16 at Seattle…Went 0-1 with
a 3.60 ERA (2 ER/5.0 IP) and a blown save in 3 ALDS appearances against the Red Sox...Tossed 3.0 scoreless
innings in Game 1, his longest outing since 8/25/99 at Tampa Bay (also 3.0 innings).
u 2002 In his 7th and final season with the White Sox, finished 2-4 with 11 saves in 14 chances and a 2.90 ERA
in 65 games...Started 0-3 with 8 saves in 10 chances and a 5.56 ERA (14 ER/22.2 IP) through the end of May,
then went 2-1 with 3 saves in 4 chances and a 1.80 ERA (11 ER/55.0 IP) the rest of the way...Stranded 18 of 21
inherited runners, and held first batters to a .231 (15-for-65) average...Walked a career-low 13 in 77.2 innings,
an average of 1.5 walks per 9 innings, best among A.L. reliever...Issued just 3 free passes after 7/1...Allowed
9.27 runners per 9 innings, 6th in the league...Also ranked tied for 10th in relief innings (77.2)...Went 1-0 with
2 saves in 3 chances and a 0.74 ERA (3 ER in 36.2 IP) after the break...Did not allow an earned run in his final
17.2 innings...Allowed one earned run over his last 31.1 innings for a 0.29 ERA and only 3 in last his last 38.2
innings for a 0.70 ERA... Converted 33 straight save chances at Comiskey Park from 9/1/00 until a blown save
5/29 vs. New York...Did not walk a batter in his final 25.1 innings after 8/1...Recorded his 100th career save
9/26 vs. Boston.
u 2001 Closed out a then career-high 42 saves, 3rd-most in the A.L. and 2nd-most in White Sox history...Converted
42 of 45 save chances, for an A.L. best 93.3 percent success rate...Was successful on 26 of his final 27 save
chances, his last 14 in a row...Also had a run of 12 save conversions in a row earlier in the season...Finished
4th in the A.L. Rolaids Relief Man standings with 114...His 2.33 ERA was 3rd-best among A.L. relievers, while
he led the league with 69GF, ranked 4th in appearances (72), 5th in strikeouts (75), 5th in relief IP (81.0), 7th
in hits per 9.0IP (6.33), 8th in opponents average (.199), 8th in runners per 9.0IP (9.7)...First batters faced hit
.136 (9-for 66), 3rd-best in the A.L...Allowed one run in his final 23.2 innings at home for a 0.38 ERA...His then
career-best streak of converting 19 straight save chances ended 5/20 at Oakland...The streak was 3rd-longest
in club history, one short of the record shared by Roberto Hernandez (1996) and Matt Karchner.
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u 2000 Assumed the role of White Sox closer and responded by going 3-1 with 34 saves and a 2.97 ERA in a
career-high 72 appearances...Was 5th in the league in saves...Also ranked among A.L. relief leaders in runners
per 9 innings (first with 9.2), relief innings (3rd with 88.0), opponents average (4th at .207), save percent-
age (5th at .872), games finished (tied for 5th with 58), games (tied for 7th with 72) and ERA (8th at 2.97)...
Compiled a team-best streak of 18.2 consecutive scoreless innings 4/18-5/21...Served a 3-game suspension
5/5-7 for his role in an 4/22 on-field altercation vs. Detroit...Converted 13 consecutive save chances 4/7-6/9...
Was a member of the major league All-Star team that toured Japan for an 8-game exhibition series following
the season...For the 2nd straight season, was ranked as the top reliever in the A.L. over the 2-year period from
1999-00 based on a system devised by the Elias Sports Bureau to determine free agent compensation.
u 1999 Posted a 3-3 record, 9 saves and a 2.22 ERA in 67 appearances for the White Sox...Led A.L. relievers
in strikeouts (a career-high 123)...Ranked 2nd in ERA and runners per 9 innings (8.2), was 3rd in innings (a
career-high 105.1), 4th in opponents average (.188), tied for 4th in holds (22) and 7th in average with men on
(.192)...Held opponents to a .158 average and recorded a 1.38 ERA (8 ER/52.0 IP) after the All-Star break...
Allowed just 2 runs over his final 30.1 innings, for a 0.59 ERA...Did not allow a run in 17 appearances (25.1 IP)
8/14-9/22...Fanned a relief career-high 6 in 2.1 innings 6/3 at Toronto and again in 2.2IP 9/8 at Anaheim.
u 1998 In his first full M.L. campaign, made 54 appearances, finishing 3-2 with a save and a 4.13 ERA...Did not
pitch after 8/27 due to a bone spur in his right shoulder that required season-ending surgery.
u 1997 Pitched in Triple-A and the majors in 2 different organizations, as he made his big league debut for the
Giants before being dealt to the White Sox on 7/31...Opened the season with Triple-A Phoenix and went 4-3
with a 4.18 ERA in 9 starts...Was recalled by San Francisco 5/20, and made his big league debut 5/21 vs.
Colorado...Allowed 3 earned runs on 2 hits and a walk in 4.0 innings...Got a no-decision in his first start 5/30
at Atlanta...Notched his first M.L. win 6/9 vs. Florida, when he fanned a career-high 8 and allowed one run
on 3 hits and 2 walks in 6.1 innings in the 7-4 victory...Was optioned back to Triple-A after the game only to
be recalled again 6/24...Went 0-4 with an 11.14 ERA in his next 6 outings for the Giants and was optioned to
Phoenix 7/21...Was traded to the White Sox 10 days later and made one start for Triple-A Nashville (the last
start of his pro career) before being recalled by Chicago 8/14...Went 3-0 with 3 saves and a 3.45 ERA in 16
outings...Recorded his first career save 8/18 vs. Seattle, when he fired 4.0 shutout innings to close out a 5-0
win...Earned his first White Sox win with 2.1 innings of relief 8/29 vs. Houston.
u 1996 Continued his steady climb toward the majors as he was named Texas League Pitcher of the Year...Went
12-7 with a 2.76 ERA in 27 starts for Double-A Shreveport...Was a mid-season and post-season TL All-Star...
Led the league in ERA and innings (182.2)...Finished 2nd in wins, strikeouts (129) and complete games (4)...
Was named Giants Double-A Player of the Month for May after going 4-2 with a 2.53 ERA (13 ER/46.1 IP),
including 2 complete games and a shutout.
u 1995 Earned Cal League post-season All-Star honors in his first full campaign...Went 13-6 with a 3.50 ERA
in 28 games (26 starts) for Single-A San Jose, tying for the Giants organization lead in wins...walked 32 and
fanned 168 (most among Giants farmhands) in 177.1 innings...Rang up 16 strikeouts 8/23 vs. High Desert.
u 1994 Debuted with Rookie-level Everett, going 2-0 with a 0.93 ERA in 4 starts.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name KEITH CHARLES FOULKE...One son, Cade (3)...Married, wife’s name is Stacy…Resides in Phoenix,
AZ…Attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho...Graduated from Willie J.
Hargrave (Huffman, TX) High School in 1991.
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2006 CAREER
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
3-1-0 4.35 44 49.2 24 Totals 41-34-190 3.30 588 755.2 277
1-0-0 0.00 7 7.1 0 Baltimore 4-2-11 3.88 42 46.1 20
-- -- -- -- -- Boston 2-0-6 2.30 21 27.1 7
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (AL) 0-0-5 1.13 7 8.0 1
1-0-0 3.86 2 2.1 1 Cleveland 4-3-18 2.57 47 56.0 16
-- -- -- -- -- Detroit 0-1-17 2.55 38 42.1 12
0-0-0 0.00 2 1.2 0 Kansas City 3-2-15 1.58 44 57.0 10
0-0-0 0.00 1 0.2 0 L.A. Angels 2-2-13 2.44 34 44.1 12
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 Minnesota 2-3-9 2.86 33 44.0 14
0-0-0 3.60 8 10.0 4 New York (AL) 5-4-8 4.50 41 56.0 28
0-0-0 18.00 1 2.0 4 Oakland 3-1-6 4.30 27 37.2 18
0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1 Seattle 2-3-14 3.79 43 61.2 26
1-0-0 2.45 7 7.1 2 Tampa Bay 3-1-16 1.38 41 45.2 7
0-0-0 15.75 3 4.0 7 Texas 4-2-14 4.23 36 44.2 21
0-1-0 4.22 9 10.2 5 Toronto 1-2-17 2.37 50 60.2 16
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta 0-0-1 5.06 5 10.2 6
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) 2-1-3 1.69 17 21.1 4
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati 0-0-4 5.00 7 9.0 5
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 0-1-0 6.17 4 11.2 8
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 1-0-1 1.23 2 7.1 1
-- -- -- -- -- Houston 1-1-1 12.10 7 9.2 13
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers 1-2-1 6.00 4 12.0 8
-- -- -- -- -- Milwaukee 0-0-3 4.50 7 10.0 5
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.0 0
0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 Philadelphia 0-0-0 6.35 6 5.2 4
-- -- -- -- -- Pittsburgh 1-0-2 0.00 6 5.1 0
-- -- -- -- -- St. Louis 0-1-0 8.53 9 12.2 12
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 0-0-1 0.00 1 1.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 0-1-3 1.93 5 4.2 1
-- -- -- -- -- Washington 0-1-1 6.00 3 3.0 2
2-1-0 3.71 13 17.0 7 March-April 7-7-28 2.51 100 125.1 35
0-0-0 5.25 14 12.0 7 May 4-4-34 4.28 105 134.2 64
0-0-0 18.00 2 3.0 6 June 8-9-32 4.82 102 136.1 73
-- -- -- -- -- July 7-8-23 3.87 88 118.2 51
0-0-0 5.68 4 6.1 4 August 7-4-39 2.17 98 124.1 30
1-0-0 0.00 11 11.1 0 Sept-Oct 8-2-34 1.86 95 116.1 24
0-0-0 5.27 24 27.1 16 Home 28-17-93 3.25 307 401.0 145
3-1-0 3.22 20 22.1 8 Road 13-17-97 3.35 281 354.2 132
0-0-0 4.26 10 12.2 6 Day 14-11-62 3.06 200 255.2 87
3-1-0 4.38 34 37.0 18 Night 27-23-128 3.42 388 500.0 190
2-0-0 4.60 39 43.0 22 Grass 38-30-166 3.20 520 668.2 238
1-1-0 2.70 5 6.2 2 Turf 3-4-24 4.03 68 87.0 39
2-1-0 5.63 29 32.0 20 Pre-ASG 24-23-99 3.92 338 439.0 191
1-0-0 2.04 15 17.2 4 Post-ASG 17-11-91 2.44 250 316.2 86
-- -- -- -- -- Starter 1-4-0 6.99 8 37.1 29
3-1-0 4.35 44 49.2 24 Relief 40-30-190 3.11 580 718.1 248
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.857 44 1 5 1 7 0 Pitcher .954 588 41 83 6 130 5
Pitchers Hitting
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AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
— — — — — .125 16 2 0 0
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Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
AT&T Park (SF) 0-1-1 3.38 3 2.2 1
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 1-1-7 3.68 18 22.0 9
Angel Stadium (LAA) 1-1-4 2.66 15 20.1 6
Busch Stadium I (STL) 0-1-0 9.00 5 7.0 7
Cinergy Field (CIN) 0-0-2 6.00 2 3.0 2
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) 0-0-0 0.00 3 2.1 0
Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-9 0.90 17 20.0 2
Coors Field (COL) 0-1-0 21.60 2 1.2 4
Dodger Stadium (LA) 0-2-0 7.20 2 10.0 8
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) 0-0-1 0.00 1 1.0 0
Fenway Park (BOS) 9-6-25 4.29 94 109.0 52
Metrodome (MIN) 0-1-6 3.60 13 15.0 6
Jacobs Field (CLE) 3-2-9 2.55 22 24.2 7
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-7 1.69 20 26.2 5
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 7-1-27 3.29 53 65.2 24
Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-2 0.00 2 2.0 0
County Stadium (MIL) 0-0-1 3.00 2 3.0 1
Minute Maid Park (HOU) 0-0-1 0.00 1 1.1 0
3Com Park (SF) 1-0-0 4.74 4 19.0 10
Camden Yards (BAL) 1-0-5 1.71 19 21.0 4
Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-1-8 2.10 25 30.0 7
Safeco Field (SEA) 0-2-10 4.34 17 18.2 9
Astrodome (HOU) 0-1-0 19.29 3 4.2 10
Kingdome (SEA) 0-1-0 8.68 4 9.1 9
Three Rivers Stadium (PIT) 0 -0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Tiger Stadium (DET) 0-0-0 7.20 4 5.0 4
Tropicana Field (TB) 3-0-8 0.42 18 21.2 1
Turner Field (ATL) 0-0-0 3.52 3 7.2 3
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 12-11-52 2.79 183 238.2 74
Veterans Stadium (PHI) 0-0-0 15.43 2 2.1 4
Wrigley Field (CHI) 1-0-2 0.71 10 12.2 1
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 2-1-3 2.36 20 26.2 7
FOULKE’S GAME HIGHS
K’s (starter): 8, June 9, 1997 vs. Florida;
K’s (reliever): 6, two times, last on Sept.
8, 1999 at Anaheim; BB’s (reliever): 3,
three times, last April 14, 2005 vs. NYY;
LONGEST START: 6.1IP, June 9, 1997 vs.
FLA; LONGEST RELIEF OUTING: 4.0IP,
two times, last August 18, 1997 vs. Se-
attle; WINNING STREAK: 7 games, July 1,
2003-June 11, 2004; LOSING STREAK: 4
games, three times, last in 2002; HR: 3, 2x,
last August 28, 2006 at Oakland; LONGEST
SAVE STREAK: 24 saves, August 16, 2003
to May 26, 2004; LAST WIN: Sept. 14,
2006 at Baltimore; LAST SAVE: July 2,
2005 vs. Toronto.
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Age: 25, born October 23, 1981 in Santa Ana, CA
Position: Outfielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (3)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 5th round (154th overall) of
the 2002 First-Year Player Draft.

year CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2002 Mahoning Vy *.349 58 235 #55 82 23 2 3 23 2 3 7 22 28 22 6 3
2003 Lake County .287 80 289 57 83 21 1 11 48 1 5 4 31 50 15 6 1
2004 Akron .254 133 497 72 126 29 3 15 71 4 6 6 50 86 21 5 7
2005 Akron .307 83 323 45 99 19 7 7 46 2 1 2 24 59 15 4 1
Buffalo .500 4 16 4 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 0
2006 Buffalo .278 134 515 80 143 32 4 17 59 5 4 10 45 72 25 5 4
Minor Lge. Totals .289 492 1875 313 541 125 17 53 250 14 20 29 173 298 99 26 16

Career Transactions
2002 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 5th round of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Had an outstanding season at AAA Buffalo, leading the team in several offensive categories as he shared the
Stan Baron Most Valuable Player Award with Jason Dubois…Spent the entire season with Buffalo and finished
T2nd in the International League in hits (143), T5th in doubles (32) and tied for 4th in runs (80)…Also led
the team in games (134), extra-base hits (54) and stolen bases (25, T9th in IL)… Ben led the team with 37
multi-hit games.
u Defining moment of his season came from June 12-July 8 when he composed the second-longest hit streak in
the Bisons Modern Era…His 25-game stretch (.324, 34-105, 7 2B, 3HR, 3BB, 15R) fell just three games short
of Alex Ramirez’s 28-game streak in 1998…He hit two home runs on April 15 against Columbus, the second
coming in the 11th inning of a 7-6 win.
u He hit .292 in the top spot (52G, 62-212) and hit .313 (83-265) at home…From August 1 thru the end of the
season he hit .314 (37-118) with 11 2B, 4HR & 18RBI in 29 games…Hit .297 (43-145) off LHP with 6HR &
15RBI, .322 (37-115) with RISP and .321 (62-193) with runners on…Played in the Mexican Winter League for
Culiacan (66G, 16 2B, 11HR, 37RBI) after the season…Added to the 40-man roster on November 20.

Pro Career
u 2005 Promising young hitter spent most of the season at AA Akron before ending the season at AAA Buf-
falo…Missed six weeks of the season with a sprained ligament in his left thumb from 4/10-5/30…Drove in
7 runs over 2 games, 6/8-9, vs. New Hampshire (4 & 3RBI)…Season really got going in August, hitting .398
(41-103) in 25 games with 18 R, 11 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 25 RBI, 12 BB, 19 SO & 4 SB…Had two 4-hit games and
four 3-hit games for the month…Named Eastern League Player of the Week for the week ending 8/21...Hit
.500 (15-30) in 8 games with 6 R, 5 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 7 RBI and 2 SB...Went 4 for 5 w/2HR & 5RBI on 8/10 vs.
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Erie….Was promoted to AAA Buffalo on 9/2…Appeared in 4 regular season games for the Bisons to conclude
the season, hitting safely in all 4 of them, going 4 for 5 w/a RS & RBI on 9/4 at Syracuse….Then went on to
hit .353 (6-17) in the IL playoffs (3 2B, 1RBI, 5G) and hit .296 (72-243) after the season in the Mexican Winter
League for Culiacan (60G, 11 2B, 13HR, 31RBI).

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u 2004 Spent the entire season at AA Akron, appearing in a career-high 133 games while driving in a career-best
71 runs…Appeared in 76 games in RF, 43 games in CF and 14 games in LF…Drove in 5 runs on 5/11 vs. Bowie
(2HR).
u 2003 Missed the first two months of the season after undergoing left hand surgery in spring training on 3/27
(hamate bone)…Activated on 6/1…Hit in 9 straight games, 8/1-11 and drove in 11 runs over the span…In
August he hit .314 (33-105) with 5HR & 22RBI in 28 games and hit 2HR and drove in 5 runs on 7/30 and
8/30…Appeared in 52G in CF…
u 2002 Spent his first professional season at A Mahoning Valley after signing on 6/19…Won the New York-Penn
League batting title (.349) and also led the league in runs (55)…Also ranked 3rd in steals (22), 4th in slugging
% (.502), 3rd in on-base % (.416), 2nd in hits and doubles and 5th in extra base hits (28)…Was named Topps
Minor League Player of the Year for the NYPL, an NYPL Post-Season All-Star and to the Baseball America
Short-Season All-Star team.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name LOUIS BEN FRANCISCO…Single…Resides in Anaheim, CA…Graduated from Servite High School in
1999 where he was named the 1999 Golden West League MVP and was a two-time all-league selection, hitting
.560 w/6HR, 32 RBI and 10SB as a senior…Went to school and played baseball at Cypress Junior College in 2000
and played two seasons at UCLA in 2001-02…Earned All-Pac 10 honors as a sophomore (.309, 73-236, 20 2B,
6HR, 42RBI) and led the conference in steals (20) in 2002 (.368, 56-152, 11 2B, 6HR, 37RBI) as a junior before
being drafted by Cleveland.

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Age: 33, born September 4, 1973 in Memphis, TN
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-0 Weight: 210
ML Service: 6 + 127
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 with a club option for 2008
Acquired: December 2, 2006; Signed to a Major League free agent
contract by Cleveland with a club option for the 2008 season.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1992 AZ Giants 3-2 2.13 14 14 0 0 0 67.2 51 24 16 0 4 33 72 7 0
1993 Clinton 14-8 3.41 26 25 2 1 0 148.0 132 63 56 8 11 64 144 10 2
Ft. Wayne 0-0 9.00 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 10 4 4 0 0 0 3 0 0
1994 Fort Myers 9-10 4.33 28 28 3 0 0 168.1 193 95 81 9 7 60 132 9 2
1995 New Britain 0-2 6.60 3 3 0 0 0 15.0 11 12 11 1 0 9 12 0 0
Fort Myers 3-6 3.25 21 21 2 2 0 122.0 115 52 44 10 8 41 127 7 1
1996 San Jose 9-5 3.96 36 12 0 0 1 104.2 101 52 46 7 8 54 103 13 0
1997 Shreveport 6-3 2.83 49 0 0 0 1 70.0 65 30 22 6 2 19 60 4 1
1998 Shreveport 5-7 3.77 54 0 0 0 15 62.0 58 40 26 4 3 29 61 5 1
Fresno 0-0 5.06 10 0 0 0 0 16.0 22 10 9 2 0 2 13 1 0
1999 Fresno 9-8 7.98 37 20 1 0 0 137.1 141 87 76 32 7 51 151 11 1
2000 San Francisco 5-2 4.67 58 0 0 0 1 69.1 67 38 36 8 3 28 62 0 2
2001 San Francisco 3-1 4.56 66 0 0 0 1 71.0 70 40 36 9 1 21 67 1 0
2002 San Francisco 2-2 4.79 43 0 0 0 0 41.1 47 22 22 4 3 19 31 1 0
Fresno 1-3 3.18 17 0 0 0 4 22.2 18 8 8 1 0 11 22 2 0
2003 Texas 1-3 5.21 64 0 0 0 0 67.1 75 43 39 9 2 27 53 1 1
Oklahoma 0-0 27.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 3 3 2 0 1 2 0 0
Frisco 0-0 9.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 Minnesota 3-3 5.04 55 0 0 0 1 50.0 50 28 28 5 1 23 37 3 0
Rochester 0-0 0.00 7 0 0 0 0 8.1 6 1 0 0 0 5 5 0 0
2005 Philadelphia 4-0 2.24 62 0 0 0 0 72.1 47 21 18 6 5 23 54 0 0
2006 Philadelphia 3-1 4.54 66 1 0 0 0 71.1 80 39 36 7 2 28 62 5 0
Minor Lge. Totals 59-54 3.83 305 124 8 3 21 948.0 927 482 403 82 50 379 907 69 8
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League 4-6 5.14 119 0 0 0 1 117.1 125 71 67 14 3 50 90 4 1
National League 17-6 4.09 295 1 0 0 2 325.1 311 160 148 34 14 119 276 7 2
M. L. TOTALS 21-12 4.37 414 1 0 0 3 442.2 436 231 215 48 17 169 366 11 3

DIVISION SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2000 San Francisco 0-1 6.75 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 San Francisco 0-0 INF 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0-1 13.50 3 0 0 0 0 1.1 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2002 San Francisco 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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WORLD SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2002 San Francisco 0-0 3.86 2 0 0 0 0 2.1 4 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0

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Career Transactions u 1999 Spent the entire season with Fresno…Alternated between the rotation and the bullpen…Averaged 9.9
SO/9.0 IP…Made 7 consecutive starts, 4/28-5/29…13 of his final 14 appearances were starts…Reached double
1992 Selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 6th round of the June draft.
digits in SO twice: 10 SO, 8/27 vs Las Vegas and a season-high 13 SO, 9/1 vs Salt Lake.
1993 Acquired by the Minnesota Twins, along with Andres Duncan and Greg Brummett, from the Giants in exchange for
Jim Deshaies, 8/28. u 1998 Began season at Shreveport (AA)…Led club in appearances (54) and saves (15)…Promoted to Fresno,
1996 Released by the Twins, 4/1. 8/14…Made 2 appearances for Fresno in the Pacific Coast League playoffs (1 ER, 2.2 IP)
1996 Signed by the San Francisco Giants as a free agent, 4/4.
2002 Granted free agency, 12/21. u 1996 Released by MIN on 4/1…Signed with SF, 4/4…Spent the season with San Jose (A)
2002 Signed by the Texas Rangers as a free agent, 12/31. u 1995 Opened the season with New Britain (AA), but was transferred to Ft. Myers (A) on 4/25, after just 3 starts
2003 DL – contusion to AC joint in right shoulder, 6/23-7/11…rehab at AAA Oklahoma, 7/6-9…rehab at AA Frisco, 7/9-11. (0-2, 6.60 ERA) …Led Ft. Myers in SO (127), averaging 9.4 SO/9.0 IP.
2003 Granted free agency, 10/4.
2004 Signed by the Minnesota Twins as a free agent, 1/8. u 1993 Began his season with Clinton (A) …Traded to MIN on 8/18 and was assigned to Ft. Wayne (A), where
2004 Claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Twins, 10/14. he made 1 start.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/28.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/3. Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name RICHARD AARON FULTZ…Resides in Fayette, AL…Married Christy Perry; two sons, Kale (3/31/94)
and AJ (4/19/98) ...1991 graduate of Munford High School (TN) where he won a state championship in his senior
2006 Season Highlights season…Attended North Florida Junior College…Gives time and effort in support of Garth Brooks’ Teammates
u Tied his career high in games (66 in 2001) and fell 1.0 inning short of his career high (72.1 in 2005)…His 58 for Kids Foundation.
inherited runners were 3rd-most in the NL (23 scored, 40%)…Pitched at least 2.0 innings in 6 of his first 15
games…Made his first ML start in his 382nd career game, 7/2 at TOR (1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO)…Took
his 1st loss as a Phillie in his 120th game with the team, 8/31 at WSH (0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R 2 ER); was 7-0 in 119
games with the Phillies prior to the loss…Held left-handed hitters to an 0-for-13 streak, 5/17-6/8…Allowed
just 2 extra-base hits (2 2B) in 67 AB vs LHH, 4/3-8/4.

Pro Career
u 2005 Had a career-low 2.24 ERA in his first season with the Phillies…Finished with a .186 opponents batting
average and 5.85 hits/9.0 IP, both 4th-lowest among NL relievers…In 2005 with the Phillies he went 4-0 w/a
2.24 ERA (72.1IP, 47H, 18ER, 23B, 54K), including a .170 (29-171) mark against right-handed hitters…Pitched
a career-high 72.1 innings…Had a 1.57 ERA (6 ER, 34.1 IP) against the NL East…Tied his career high with 5
SO, 4/23 at ATL…Earned his first win as a Phillie, 6/8 vs TEX (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO); 1st of 4 straight wins without
a loss…Compiled a 0.44 ERA (1 ER, 20.1 IP) and held opposing hitters to a .125 average over a 15-game span,
6/28-8/9, including a 10.0-inning streak without allowing an earned run, 6/28-7/16…Claimed off waivers from
Minnesota Twins, 10/14/04.
u 2004 Began season with MIN…Had a 1.88 ERA (3 ER, 14.1 IP) through his first 13 appearances of the sea-
son…Held opponents to a .194 avg through his first 19 appearances…Optioned to Rochester (AAA), 8/10…Did
not allow a run in 7 minor league appearances (8.1 IP)…Recalled on 9/1…Tied his career high with 5 SO in 2.2
IP, 9/23 at CLE…Held left-handed batters to a .212 avg (18-85), 1 HR.
u 2003 Pitched for TEX…Posted a 2.10 ERA (8 ER, 34.1 IP) and held opponents to a .224 avg over 33 appear-
ances, 4/4-6/18…Placed on 15-day DL on 6/23 with a contusion to AC joint in right shoulder…Activated on
7/11 after rehab assignments with Frisco (AA) and Oklahoma (AAA) …Had a 3.38 ERA (6 ER, 16.0 IP) in his
final 15 appearances…Held left-handers to a .218 avg.
u 2002 Began season with SF…Posted a 2.12 ERA (4 ER, 17.0 IP) over 18 appearances, 5/5-6/25…Optioned to
Fresno (AAA), 7/16…Had a 1.69 ERA (3 ER, 16.0 IP) through his first 11 appearances with Fresno…Recalled
on 9/1…Did not allow a run in his final 14 ML appearances (11.1 IP), 7/4-9/28…Signed with TEX, 12/31.
u 2001 Reached a career best in games (66) for SF…Earned his 2nd career save, 5/7 vs MTL (2.0 IP) …Had a 0.73
ERA (2 ER, 24.2 IP) and held opponents to a .176 avg over a 20-game span, 5/7-6/24…Did not allow an ER in
10 of 11 appearances, 7/6-28 (1 ER, 11.1 IP) …Struck out a season-high 4 batters in 1.2 IP, 8/28 at ARI…Held

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left-handers to a .237 avg…Was 2nd on the team in games finished (17) and 4th in appearances (71).
u 2000 Made his ML debut, 4/5 at FLA, (1 ER, 2.1 IP) and singled for his first ML hit (Vic Darensbourg) …Earned
his first ML win, 4/26 vs FLA, and his first ML save, 7/20 vs SD…Did not allow an ER in his final 11 appear-
ances of the season (12.1 IP) …Compiled a career-high 5 SO, 9/6 vs PHI…Held left-handers to a .221 avg,
allowing only 3 HR in 86 at-bats.

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2006 CAREER
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
3-1-0 4.54 66 71.1 36 Totals 21-12-3 4.37 414 442.2 215
0-0-0 27.00 1 1.0 3 Baltimore 0-0-0 3.00 14 12.0 4
0-0-0 4.91 3 3.2 2 Boston 0-0-0 11.81 10 10.2 14
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 4.15 4 4.1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland 0-0-0 1.54 7 11.2 2
-- -- -- -- -- Detroit 0-1-0 2.35 9 7.2 2
-- -- -- -- -- Kansas City 0-0-0 9.39 9 7.2 8
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels 1-0-0 5.79 13 14.0 9
-- -- -- -- -- Minnesota 0-0-0 4.15 4 4.1 2
0-0-0 13.50 2 1.1 2 New York (AL) 0-2-0 5.06 9 10.2 6
-- -- -- -- -- Oakland 0-0-0 5.89 17 18.1 12
-- -- -- -- -- Seattle 1-0-0 1.42 14 12.2 2
0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1 Tampa Bay 0-0-0 3.86 13 11.2 5
-- -- -- -- -- Texas 2-0-0 2.70 3 3.1 1
0-0-0 10.13 2 2.2 3 Toronto 2-1-1 7.36 12 11.0 9
1-0-0 0.00 2 3.0 0 Arizona 3-1-0 1.73 33 41.2 8
0-0-0 0.00 6 3.2 0 Atlanta 1-1-0 2.31 22 23.1 6
0-0-0 0.00 4 2.0 0 Chicago (NL) 0-2-0 5.68 13 12.2 8
1-0-0 0.00 3 2.1 0 Cincinnati 1-0-0 4.15 14 13.0 6
0-0-0 3.00 2 3.0 1 Colorado 0-0-0 7.29 22 21.0 17
1-0-0 7.36 3 3.2 3 Florida 2-0-0 2.29 17 19.2 5
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0 Houston 0-0-0 7.71 10 9.1 8
0-0-0 9.82 2 3.2 4 L.A. Dodgers 2-0-0 6.56 15 23.1 17
0-0-0 0.00 3 3.1 0 Milwaukee 0-0-0 3.00 17 15.0 5
0-0-0 7.94 8 11.1 10 New York (NL) 0-0-0 4.08 22 28.2 13
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia 1-3-0 16.71 9 7.0 13
-- -- -- -- -- Pittsburgh 0-0-0 2.79 7 9.2 3
0-0-0 2.25 3 4.0 1 St. Louis 0-0-0 4.35 12 10.1 5
0-0-0 0.00 4 2.1 0 San Diego 3-0-1 3.69 30 31.2 13
0-0-0 2.45 4 3.2 1 San Francisco 0-0-0 1.93 5 4.2 1
0-1-0 3.21 12 14.0 5 Washington 2-1-1 2.56 28 31.2 9
0-0-0 3.68 9 14.2 6 March-April 4-2-0 4.22 72 89.2 42
0-0-0 3.45 13 15.2 6 May 4-3-2 3.44 78 86.1 33
1-0-0 6.00 11 12.0 8 June 4-2-0 6.59 74 72.1 53
1-0-0 5.73 11 11.0 7 July 3-0-1 4.29 64 71.1 34
1-1-0 6.75 14 12.0 9 August 2-4-0 5.03 59 62.2 35
0-0-0 0.00 8 6.0 0 Sept-Oct 4-1-0 2.69 67 60.1 18
2-0-0 3.77 36 45.1 19 Home 12-2-2 4.23 202 232.0 109
1-1-0 5.88 30 26.0 17 Road 9-10-1 4.53 212 210.2 106
1-0-0 7.04 13 15.1 12 Day 5-7-1 4.21 134 136.2 64
2-1-0 3.86 53 56.0 24 Night 16-5-2 4.44 280 306.0 151
3-1-0 4.33 64 68.2 33 Grass 17-8-2 4.19 365 393.1 183
0-0-0 10.13 2 2.2 3 Turf 4-4-1 5.84 49 49.1 32
1-0-0 4.63 35 44.2 23 Pre-ASG 12-7-2 4.81 245 269.2 144
2-1-0 4.39 31 26.2 13 Post-ASG 9-5-1 3.69 169 173.0 71
0-0-0 16.20 1 1.2 3 Starter 0-0-0 16.20 1 1.2 3
3-1-0 4.26 65 69.2 33 Relief 21-12-3 4.33 413 441.0 212
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.889 66 2 14 2 18 1 Pitcher .982 414 29 82 2 113 9
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.000 4 0 0 0 .263 19 5 0 0
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Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 1-0-0 6.10 36 38.1 26
Angel Stadium (LAA) 1-0-0 5.40 5 6.2 4
AT&T Park (SF) 5-1-2 4.09 83 92.1 42
Bithorn Stadium (PR) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Busch Stadium (STL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Busch Stadium I (STL) 0-0-0 1.80 7 5.0 1
Camden Yards (BAL) 0-0-0 4.26 8 6.1 3
Chase Field (AZ) 2-1-0 0.86 16 21.0 2
Cinergy Field (CIN) 0-0-0 10.80 4 3.1 4
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) 5-0-0 3.35 62 80.2 30
Comerica Park (DET) 0-1-0 3.38 5 2.2 1
Coors Field (COL) 0-0-0 11.81 13 10.2 14
County Stadium (MIL) 0-0-0 27.00 2 1.0 3
Dodger Stadium (LA) 1-0-0 2.25 6 8.0 2
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) 1-0-0 1.04 8 8.2 1
Fenway Park (BOS) 0-0-0 36.00 3 1.0 4
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.1 0
Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-0 2.84 3 6.1 2
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 2.25 5 4.0 1
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 5.40 10 10.0 6
Metrodome (MIN) 1-1-0 4.23 27 27.2 13
Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-0 2.84 7 6.1 2
Minute Maid Park (HOU) 0-0-0 0.00 5 4.1 0
Olympic Stadium (MON) 2-0-0 1.93 3 4.2 1
PETCO Park (SD) 0-0-0 4.50 4 2.0 1
PNC Park (PIT) 0-0-0 7.71 3 2.1 2
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) 1-0-0 4.50 13 14.0 7
RFK Stadium (WSH) 0-1-0 5.06 10 10.2 6
Rogers Centre (TOR) 1-1-1 8.53 8 6.1 6
Safeco Field (SEA) 0-0-0 2.08 8 8.2 2
Shea Stadium (NYM) 0-0-0 5.40 10 10.0 6
Three Rivers Stadium (PIT) 0 -0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 6.75 4 4.0 3
Turner Field (ATL) 0-1-0 2.57 14 14.0 4
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-0-0 0.00 3 2.1 0
Veterans Stadium (PHI) 0-2-0 27.00 3 1.2 5
Wrigley Field (CHI) 0-1-0 11.12 6 5.2 7
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-2-0 6.35 5 5.2 4
FULTZ’ GAME HIGHS
STRIKEOUTS: 5, 3 times, last 4/23/05 at
ATL; WALKS: 3, 3 times, last 5/19/06 vs.
BOS; LONGEST OUTING: 3.0IP, 2 times,
last 5/10/06 vs. NYM; WINNING STREAK: 7
games, 6/8/05-8/11/06; LOSING STREAK:
4 games, 6/5/03-4/8/04; SCORELESS
STREAK: 14.1IP, 5/28-6/26/01; WALKLESS
STREAK: 11.2IP, 6/2-30/01; HR: 2, 6 times,
last 7/30/06 vs. Florida; LAST WIN: August
11, 2006 vs. Cincinnati; LAST SAVE: May
17, 2004 at Toronto.
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Age: 26, born January 2, 1981 in Pittsburgh, PA
Position: First Base
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 225
ML Service: 0 + 091
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 3rd round (78th overall) of
the 2003 First-Year Player Draft.

year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2003 Mahoning Vy .273 45 165 23 45 8 1 4 16 2 0 4 12 19 1 1 5
2004 Kinston .328 65 238 44 78 17 1 16 57 0 1 15 26 34 4 1 3
Akron .331 43 172 29 57 15 0 6 38 0 2 6 14 28 1 0 4
Buffalo .350 5 20 2 7 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0
2005 Buffalo .303 127 452 75 137 25 3 19 77 2 4 18 44 92 1 3 8
CLEVELAND .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 --
2006 Buffalo .247 103 364 43 90 18 0 15 59 0 9 19 45 67 4 5 6
CLEVELAND .292 50 185 28 54 12 0 7 45 0 3 7 14 37 0 0 6
Minor Lge. Totals .293 388 1411 216 414 84 5 60 251 4 17 62 143 243 11 10 26
CLEVELAND TOTALS .290 51 186 28 54 12 0 7 45 0 3 7 14 38 0 0 6
American League .290 51 186 28 54 12 0 7 45 0 3 7 14 38 0 0 6
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .290 51 186 28 54 12 0 7 45 0 3 7 14 38 0 0 6

Career Transactions
2003 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 3rd round of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Was impressive over the last 7 weeks of the season, producing in the middle of Eric Wedge’s line-up while
playing a steady first base in his first true taste of the big leagues…Despite not being called up on a full-time
basis until August 8th, finished 5th among American League rookies with 45 RBI.
u Hit .248 (90-363) with 18 2B, 15HR & 59RBI in 102 games for the Bisons and spent two stints with the Indians,
the last of which occurred from August 8th thru the remainder of the season…Combined on the year between
Triple A & Cleveland he hit 22HR with 104RBI.
u Recalled the first time from AAA Buffalo on June 30 and collected his first Major League hit/RBI with a PH RBI
double on 7/1 @CIN off Brian Shackelford…Optioned back to Buffalo on July 4…Spent another 5 weeks with
the Bisons before being recalled for good on August 8.
u Hit his first home run and collected a then career-high 4RBI on August 10 vs. Los Angeles-AL off Hector
Carrasco…Collected a career-high 5RBI on Sept. 26 vs. Chicago-AL…Hit safely in 39 of 50 games with Cleveland
and collected RBI in 22 of his last 37 games (36RBI)…Collected an RBI in 9 of his last 12 games on the year
(15RBI)…Hit safely in a career/season-high 9 straight games from August 19-29 (.412, 14-34, 2HR, 10RBI).
u Over his last 37 games with Cleveland he hit .290 (42-145) with 10 2B, 5HR & 36 RBI from August 20th-on…His
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36 RBI from August 20 thru the end of the year were tied for 3rd in the entire AL and T6th in the majors over
the span…In his 2nd stint (August 8) he hit .290 (53-183) with 7HR & 43 RBI in 48 games…Made 45 starts at
first base and 1st career start on 8/8 vs. LAA (made 2 starts at DH)…Compiled a .986 fielding % at first base
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u Had an RBI ratio of 4.1 (AB per RBI) would have ranked 5th in the AL over a full season behind Hafner, Giambi,
Ortiz and Thomas…Had a slugging % of .538 off LHP…Hit .333 (13-39) off LHP, .281 (41-146) off RHP, .353
(24-68) with RISP and .444 (4-9) wit the bases loaded…Hit .314 (32-102) with runners on base and .319 (23-
72) in August…Had 26RBI in 28 Sept/Oct games…Hit .441 (15-34) with RISP-2outs and .350 (7-20) in the #5
spot in the order.
u Hit. 301 (25-83) in April with 6 2B, 2HR & a league-best 22 RBI in 22 games…Hit in 10 of his first 11 games
and at one point his season average sat at .419…Hit .204 (20-98) in June (5HR, 18RBI) and at one point was
0 for 27 that sent batting average from .288 to .252…Was 1 for 18 at time of recall…Appeared in 87 games at
first base (.993 fielding %, 6E) and 1 game at catcher for the Bisons…Hit .277 (28-101, 7HR) off LHP for the
Bisons…Had 5RBI on April 17 vs. Columbus (3-4, R, 2B, HR)…Reached base in 9 straight PA’s, April 16-17
vs. Columbus (4H, 2 2B, HR, 3BB, 2HBP, 6RBI)…Hit 2HR on July 7 vs. Pawtucket (3-4, 2R, 3RBI)…Played 24
games for Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League to get more time at first base.
Pro Career
u 2005 Spent his third professional season, just his 2nd full season, at AAA Buffalo of the International League
where he hit an organizational best .303 (137-452) with 25 doubles, 19HR & 77RBI in 127 games and was
named team Co-MVP…Finished 5th in the IL w/a .384 on-base %, 11th in average and tied for 9th with 137
hits…Was named to the mid-season and post-season IL All-Star Teams…Appeared in 66 games at first base
and 59 games at catcher and led the team in average, hits and multi-hit games (45) and finished 2nd in games
and 3rd in RBI… From 7/1 on the International League All-Star hit at a .344 (66-192) clip with 12 2B, 6HR &
29RBI (54G)…Suffered thru an 0 for 30 from 5/16-24, with his average bottoming out at .242 on 5/24…Con-
tract was purchased from AAA Buffalo on 9/2 and he spent most of the month as the Tribe’s 3rd/emergency
catcher…Made his Major League debut in a pinch-hitting appearance on 9/18 vs. Kansas City (SO)…After
the season played first base for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League, hitting .314 (27-86) with 9 2B,
5HR & 27RBI in 23 games (RBI were T4th in the AFL)…After the season was named the 6th best prospect in
the Indians organization by Baseball America.
u 2004 Had a breakout campaign in his
first full professional season, stop-
2006 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
ping at all three levels of the Tribe’s
minor league chain while topping MLB RBI LEADERS (8/20-on) AL ROOKIE RBI LEADERS
1. Matt Holliday-COL 43 RBI/AB
the 100RBI mark to go along with 22
homers and 56 extra base hits…After 2. Frank Thomas-OAK 42 1. Kenji Johjima-SEA 76/506
starting the year at A Kinston, hit a 3. Albert Pujols-STL 39 2. Nick Markakis-BAL 62/493
combined .330 (142-430) w/75RS, 3. Ian Kinsler-TEX 55/423
4. Ryan Howard-PHI 38
33 2B, 1 3B, 22HR & 99RBI in 113 4. Melky Cabrera-NYY 50/460
5. Torii Hunter-MIN 37
games for the K-Tribe, AA Akron and
6. Mark Teixeira-TEX 36 5. Ryan GARKO-CLE 45/185
AAA Buffalo…Finished tied for 2nd
among Indians minor leaguers in RBI Ryan GARKO-CLE 36
(100) and was 3rd in batting average Aramis Ramirez-CHI 36
(.330) and homers (22)…His 142 courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
hits were 5th…After the season he
was named to the 2nd team Minor
League Baseball All-Star Team by Baseball America and was the DH on the Carolina League Post-Season
All-Star Team in addition to being selected the 13th best prospect in the CL by BA…Also named the Indians
Minor League Player of the Year (Lou Boudreau Award) and Indians Minor League Player of the Year by USA
Today…Started the year at A Kinston…Did not play from 5/31-6/17 due to a strained left oblique…Appeared
in 26 games at first base, 21 games at catcher and 18 games at DH for the K-Tribe…Was 5 for 5 w/2 2B, 1HR
& 2RBI on 5/3 at Lynchburg…Was hitting .350 (14-40) in July w/4HR & 12RBI (12G) before being promoted
to AA Akron at the break on 7/14…Hit the ground running at AA Akron, hitting .371 (26-70) in his first 16
games (2HR, 17RBI) to complete July…Appeared in 24 games at catcher and 16 games at first base for the
Aeros…Went 4 for 6 w/a 2B & 2RBI on 7/31 vs. Reading…Drove in 4 on 8/8 at Bowie…Promoted to Buffalo
on 9/1 and appeared in 5 regular season games for the Bisons (hit in 4 of 5 games, .350, 7-20, 4RBI)…Ap-
peared in all 9 playoff games for the Bisons during their run to the International League title (.167, 5-30, 2HR,
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4RBI)…Combined on the year he hit .321 (35-109) w/a HR & 11RBI off LHP and .333 (107-321) w/23 2B, 21HR
& 89RBI off RHP…He hit .371 (82-221) with runners on base, .359 (52-145) with RISP and .344 (22-64) with
RISP-2outs…After the season he hit .348 (40-115) for Peoria of the Arizona Fall League w/9 2B, 5HR & 30 RBI
in 30 games…Ranked among AFL league leaders in RBI (3rd), average (9th) & hits (T4th)…After the season
was named the 8th best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America.
u 2003 Gained his first experience in the professional ranks in Mahoning Valley after signing on 7/9…Appeared
in 34 games at catcher and 11 at DH for the Scrappers and hit safely in 13 of his first 18 games, hitting .292
(19-65) w/3HR & 9RBI over the span…Homered in first professional game on 7/13 vs. Lowell…Finished the
season 7 for his last 18 w/3 2B & 2RBI over the last 4 games.
College
u Played four years of baseball at Stanford University where he batted .402 (104-259) w/54 RS, 24 doubles,
18 HR and 94 RBI in 69 games during his senior season while leading the Cardinals to the finals of the Col-
lege World Series (just the 6th Stanford player to ever bat over .400 in a season)…His 92 RBI on the year
set the Stanford single-season record…Was named the winner of the Johnny Bench Award, presented to the
nation’s top collegiate catcher in 2003…Garko also was named the Co-PAC 10 Player of the Year, a First Team
All-America by Baseball America & the NCAA, Regional Most Outstanding Player and an All-College World
Series selection in 2003… Posted a career .389 (21-54) batting average at the College World Series and is
one of only two Stanford players ever to be named twice to the All-CWS team (2001, 2003)…As a junior he
was an All-NCAA Regional and All-PAC 10 selection after hitting ..314 (75-239) w/18 2B, 14HR & 55RBI in 65
games…Was honorable mention All-PAC 10 as a sophomore after hitting .368 (74-201) w/7HR & 43RBI and
earned all-CWS honors after going 7 for 12 w/5RS, 2HR & 4RBI… Was named 2nd team All-Academic three
times at Stanford and participated in the Cape Cod League in 2001 and 2002…Was on the USA Junior National
Team in 1999.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name RYAN F. GARKO…Single…Resides in Walnut, CA…Was a
1999 graduate of Servite High School in Walnut, CA…Named an All- GARKO’S Favorites
American as a senior in HS by Cal-Hi Sports while setting school records Favorite Movie: American Psycho;
in five categories, including HR & RBI…Was a 4-time All-Conference Favorite Group/Artist: Ryan Adams;
and All-County selection…Also a two-year starter in football (QB) in
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Ron Pow-
high school…Graduated w/a 4.2 GPA…Hobbies include listening to lus; Favorite Team Growing Up: Notre
music and reading and also enjoys watching Charlie Weis and Notre Dame; Person Who Has Most Influenced
Dame football. You: My Mom and Dad; Favorite Road
City: Anaheim; Favorite Road Stadium:
Chicago White Sox; Favorite Thing to do
Away From Baseball: Spend time with
family and friends; Favorite TV Show:
Smallville
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.292 185 54 7 45 Totals .290 186 54 7 45 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .211 19 4 0 3
.357 28 10 1 12 Chicago (AL) .357 28 10 1 12 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .500 2 1 0 2
.250 8 2 0 2 Detroit .250 8 2 0 2 Jacobs Field (CLE) .281 89 25 4 25
.333 30 10 2 6 Kansas City .323 31 10 2 6 Kauffman Stadium (KC) .385 13 5 1 4
.400 10 4 1 5 L.A. Angels .400 10 4 1 5 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .286 14 4 0 2
.200 25 5 1 4 Minnesota .200 25 5 1 4 Metrodome (MIN) .222 9 2 0 1
.286 14 4 0 2 Oakland .286 14 4 0 2 Rogers Centre (TOR) .231 13 3 1 1
.308 26 8 1 6 Tampa Bay .308 26 8 1 6 Tropicana Field (TB) .364 11 4 1 2
.211 19 4 0 3 Texas .211 19 4 0 3 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .375 16 6 0 5
.261 23 6 1 3 Toronto .261 23 6 1 3
.500 2 1 0 2 Cincinnati .500 2 1 0 2
.000 1 0 0 0 June .000 1 0 0 0
1.000 1 1 0 2 July 1.000 1 1 0 2 GARKO’S GAME HIGHS
.319 72 23 4 17 August .319 72 23 4 17
HITS: 3, two times, last on September 26
.270 111 30 3 26 Sept-Oct .268 112 30 3 26
vs. Chicago-AL; DOUBLES: 2, August 28,
.284 88 25 4 25 Home .281 89 25 4 25
2006 vs. Toronto; HR: 1, seven times, last on
.299 97 29 3 20 Road .299 97 29 3 20
September 26, 2006 vs. Chicago-AL; RBI: 5,
.273 44 12 3 7 Day .267 45 12 3 7
September 26, 2006 vs. Chicago-AL; RUNS:
.298 141 42 4 38 Night .298 141 42 4 38
3, August 20, 2006 at Tampa Bay; SB: N/A;
.296 152 45 5 41 Grass .294 153 45 5 41
HITTING STREAK: 9 games, August 19-29,
.273 33 9 2 4 Turf .273 33 9 2 4
2006; GRAND SLAMS: N/A.
.500 2 1 0 2 Pre-ASG .500 2 1 0 2
.290 183 53 7 43 Post-ASG .288 184 53 7 43
.333 39 13 2 9 vs. LHP .333 39 13 2 9
.281 146 41 5 36 vs. RHP .279 147 41 5 36
.353 68 24 1 36 Scoring Position .353 68 24 1 36
.444 9 4 0 12 Bases Loaded .444 9 4 0 12
.333 3 1 0 2 Pinch Hitter .250 4 1 0 2
.222 9 2 0 1 Designated Hitter .200 10 2 0 1

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.986 45 398 30 6 434 50 First Base .986 45 398 30 6 434 50

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Keith Ginter 16
Age: 30, born May 5, 1976 in Norwalk, CA
Position: Infielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 5-10 Weight: 195
ML Service: 3 + 061
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: January 2, 2007; Signed by Cleveland to a minor league
free agent contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League
camp.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

1998 Auburn .315 71 241 55 76 22 1 8 41 0 2 7 60 68 10 7 8
1999 Kissimmee .263 103 376 66 99 15 4 13 46 2 2 12 61 90 9 10 21
Jackson .382 9 34 9 13 1 0 1 6 0 1 2 4 6 0 0 2
2000 Round Rock .333 125 462 108 154 30 3 26 92 0 1 24 82 127 24 11 17
Houston .250 5 8 3 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0
2001 New Orleans .269 132 457 76 123 31 5 16 70 2 4 23 61 147 8 6 12
Houston .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 New Orleans .264 121 435 70 115 28 1 12 54 0 2 12 56 97 3 4 22
Houston .200 7 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1
Milwaukee .237 21 76 6 18 8 0 1 8 0 0 0 15 14 0 0 2
2003 Milwaukee .257 127 358 51 92 15 2 14 44 0 3 17 37 87 1 1 8
2004 Milwaukee .262 113 386 47 101 23 2 19 60 4 4 6 37 100 8 1 9
Indianapolis .214 4 14 3 3 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0
2005 Oakland .161 51 137 12 22 5 0 3 25 2 3 1 13 25 0 0 6
Sacramento .333 14 57 9 19 8 0 3 12 1 0 1 4 11 0 0 1
2006 Sacramento .268 114 422 71 113 29 0 13 68 4 7 15 58 74 3 0 15
Minor Lge. Totals .286 693 2498 467 715 166 14 93 392 9 19 96 387 624 57 38 98
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League .161 51 137 12 22 5 0 3 25 2 3 1 13 25 0 0 6
National League .257 274 834 108 214 47 4 35 115 4 8 24 92 205 9 2 20
M. L. TOTALS .243 325 971 120 236 52 4 38 140 6 11 25 105 230 9 2 26

Career Transactions
1998 Selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the June draft.
2002 Acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers, along with Wayne Franklin, from the Astros as the two players to be named later,
in exchange for Mark Loretta and cash considerations, 9/5.
2004 DL – sprained left wrist, 7/29-8/28…rehab at AAA Indianapolis, 8/23-28.
2004 Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Brewers in exchange for Justin Lehr and Nelson Cruz, 12/15.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/2.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/28.

2006 Season Highlights

u Spent the entire 2006 season at Triple A Sacramento in the Oakland A’s organization where he hit .268 (113-
422) with 71 runs scored, 29 doubles, 13 homers & 68 RBI in 114 games…Hit .326 (30-92) in May, hit .330
(32-97) off LHP, .354 (35-99) with RISP and .320 (16-50) with RISP-2outs…Also pitched 2.0IP (2ER) on May
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6 vs. Tucson…Appeared mainly at second base but did make 6 appearances at third.

Pro Career
u 2005 Acquired from Milwaukee for pitcher Justin Lehr and outfielder Nelson Cruz, 12/15/2004…Had three
stints with the A’s and spent all but three weeks of the season with Oakland…However, appeared in just 51
games and batted .161 with three home runs and 25 RBI…The batting average was third lowest in Oakland
history among players with at least 150 plate appearances (Dave Duncan, .126 in 1969; George Williams, .152
in 1996)…His 25 RBI came on just 22 hits…The RBI were second most in Oakland history by a player with

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more RBI than hits…Mark McGwire had 90 RBI on 87 hits in 1995…Started 24 games at second base, seven CAREER Career By Ballpark
at designated hitter and five at third base…Appeared in a total of 25 games at second, 12 at third, nine at DH AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
Totals .243 971 236 38 140 AT&T Park (SF) .207 29 6 1 5
and two in left field…Was on the A’s Opening Day roster and started 23 of the A’s first 47 games (22 at second
Baltimore .143 14 2 1 1 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .000 3 0 0 0
base, one at third base)…made just 13 starts the rest of the season and just one after 7/21…Had a career high Angel Stadium (LAA) .211 19 4 0 2
Boston .150 20 3 0 3
five RBI on 5/20 at San Francisco on just one hit…Walked in the first inning, had sacrifice flies in the fourth and Busch Stadium I (STL) .255 55 14 4 12
Chicago (AL) .300 10 3 0 2
sixth innings and then hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning…The two sacrifice flies tied an Oakland Chase Field (AZ) .321 28 9 1 6
Cleveland .000 5 0 0 0
single-game record…Made his fifth career appearance in the outfield on 7/29 against Detroit in left field…It Detroit .000 5 0 0 0 Cinergy Field (CIN) .000 1 0 0 0
was his first game in the outfield since 7/2/2004 at Pittsburgh. Kansas City .500 2 1 0 0 Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .000 3 0 0 0
L.A. Angels .174 23 4 0 2 Comerica Park (DET) .000 2 0 0 0
u 2004 Signed a three-year contract through the 2006 season on 3/4...Hit .262 with 19 home runs and 60 RBI in Coors Field (COL) .000 5 0 0 0
Minnesota .379 29 11 0 7
113 games for Milwaukee...Established career highs in batting, at bats (386), hits (101), doubles (23), home Dodger Stadium (LA) .267 15 4 0 0
New York (AL) .143 21 3 0 3
runs, RBI, stolen bases (8) and slugging (.479) and matched his bests in triples (2) and walks (37)...Finished Oakland .500 2 1 0 0 Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .000 4 0 0 0
second on the Brewers in home runs...His batting average included a .325 (26 for 80) mark with six of his Seattle .063 16 1 0 1 Fenway Park (BOS) .167 6 1 0 2
19 home runs against left handed pitching compared to .245 (75 for 306) against right-handers...Started 52 Tampa Bay .286 7 2 1 3 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .220 59 13 2 5
games at second base, 41 at third base and two in right field...Batted in every spot in the order except leadoff Texas .167 12 2 0 2 Bithorn Stadium (PR) .333 12 4 0 2
Metrodome (MIN) .444 18 8 0 3
and saw his most action hitting fifth (27 for 99, .273)...Placed on the disabled list on 7/29, with a sprained left Toronto .143 7 1 0 2
Jacobs Field (CLE) .000 4 0 0 0
wrist...Was reinstated from the DL on 8/28...Named Bank of America National League Player of the Week for Arizona .286 49 14 3 9
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .500 2 1 0 0
the first time in his career for the week of 9/27-10/3 after batting .407 (11 for 27) with 3HR, 3 2B & 11RBI. Atlanta .292 24 7 1 3
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .208 77 16 0 12
Chicago (NL) .286 56 16 4 12
u 2003 Spent his first full season in the Majors...Appeared in 127 games with the Brewers, batting .257 with 14 Miller Park (MIL) .263 392 103 19 60
Cincinnati .229 118 27 7 18
home runs and 44 RBI...Led National League rookies in home runs and was among rookie leaders in runs (4th, Minute Maid Park (HOU) .212 52 11 3 5
Colorado .364 22 8 0 3
Olympic Stadium (MON) .154 13 2 0 1
51), total bases (5th, 153), on-base percentage (5th, .352), slugging percentage (5th, .427), walks (t-5th, 37), Florida .273 22 6 0 0
Camden Yards (BAL) .143 14 2 1 1
extra-base hits (6th, 31), RBI (7th) and multi-hit games (t-9th, 21)...Ranked fourth in the NL getting hit by a Houston .282 110 31 5 18
PETCO Park (SD) .111 9 1 1 1
pitch 17 times...Belted two pinch-hit homers: 6/25 at Chicago (NL) and a game-winner on 7/24 vs. Houston... L.A. Dodgers .308 26 8 0 0
PNC Park (PIT) .163 49 8 1 1
Collected his first career multi-home run game on 7/10 vs. Pittsburgh...Established a personal best nine-game Milwaukee .286 7 2 1 2
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) .667 6 4 0 3
New York (NL) .268 41 11 1 4
hitting streak from 8/5-14 (12 for 31, 2 HR, 7 RBI)...Made his first career start at shortstop on 5/28 at San Rogers Centre (TOR) .000 2 0 0 0
Philadelphia .381 21 8 2 7
Diego and his first career start in left field on 4/6 vs. SF. Safeco Field (SEA) .000 5 0 0 0
Pittsburgh .215 79 17 4 7
Shea Stadium (NYM) .308 26 8 1 2
u 2002 Began the season in the Houston Astros system...Started the campaign at Triple-A New Orleans appear- St. Louis .214 98 21 5 17
Tropicana Field (TB) .286 7 2 1 3
ing in 52 games before joining the big club...Played in seven games with the Astros before returning to the San Diego .261 23 6 1 4
Turner Field (ATL) .200 5 1 0 1
minors...Acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers on 9/5 as one of two players to be named later in the 8/31 trade San Francisco .167 54 9 2 7
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .000 3 0 0 1
Washington .229 48 11 0 3
in which Milwaukee traded Mark Loretta to Houston, joining left-hander Wayne Franklin...Collected multiple Veterans Stadium (PHI) .625 8 5 1 5
hits in each of his first two games with the Brewers including a career-high three hits on 9/8 vs. Cincinnati. March-April .244 123 30 6 18 Wrigley Field (CHI) .300 30 9 2 6
May .228 189 43 4 26 Yankee Stadium (NYY) .000 8 0 0 1
u 2001 Recalled from New Orleans on 5/5...Spent three days with Houston before being optioned back to the June .272 147 40 3 21
Zephyrs on 5/7...Popped out in his only plate appearance of the season on 5/6 at Montreal...Scored a team- July .214 145 31 8 17
high 76 runs...Also led the Zephyrs in doubles (31), hits (123), hit by pitches (23), walks (61) and strikeouts August .237 93 22 3 12 GINTER’S GAME HIGHS
(147)...Named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team and named PCL Player of the Week in May. Sept-Oct .255 274 70 14 46
HITS: 3, 10 times, September 28, 2004 at
Home .253 475 120 20 74
u 2000 The Texas League Most Valuable Player for AA Round Rock, he reached the Major Leagues in only his Arizona; HR: 2, July 10, 2003 vs. Pittsburgh;
Road .234 496 116 18 66
third professional season...The second baseman was named MVP for the Express, hitting .333 with 30 doubles, 2B: 2 (six times), last: October 3, 2004 at St.
Day .234 368 86 16 50
three triples, 26 homers and 92 RBI...Helped lead Round Rock to the Texas League title in the franchise’s first Louis; 3B: 1 (four times), last: September
Night .249 603 150 22 90
year of existence...Led the Texas League in hitting, finished fifth in homers and fourth in RBI...Led the league 28, 2004 at Arizona; WALKS: 3 (twice), last:
Grass .236 910 215 36 126
in on-base percentage (.457) and finished second in slugging percentage (.580)...Became one of just 37 play- August 30, 2003 at Chicago (NL); RBI: 5,
Turf .344 61 21 2 14
ers in Texas League history to have 20 steals and 20 home runs...Contract was purchased from Round Rock May 20, 2005 at San Francisco; RUNS: 4,
Pre-ASG .240 530 127 18 76
on 9/16...Made his big league debut on 9/20 at St. Louis, getting his first RBI with a sacrifice fly...Hit his first April 8, 2004 at St. Louis; SB: 1, (nine times),
Post-ASG .247 441 109 20 64
Major League home run on 9/30 off Jimmy Haynes. last: September 24, 2004 vs. Houston; HIT-
vs. LHP .238 240 57 10 34
u 1999 Played most of the campaign at A Kissimmee, but did reach Double-A for the first time with nine games vs. RHP .245 731 179 28 106 TING STREAK: 9 games, August 5-14, 2003;
at Jackson. CAREER GRAND SLAMS: n/a; CAREER
Scoring Position .258 240 62 9 103
Bases Loaded .250 28 7 0 18 PH HR: 2, July 24, 2003 vs. Houston (Ron
u 1998 Earned club Most Valuable Player honors for Auburn in his first pro season, tying for first in the New Villone); June 25, 2003 at Chicago (NL)
York-Penn League with 55 runs. Pinch Hitter .245 49 12 2 10
(Mike Remlinger).

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Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name KEITH MICHAELGINTER...Resides in Chandler, AZ…Graduated from Fullerton High School (CA)...Was
a two-time collegiate All-American at Texas Tech University, including consensus first team as a junior for the
Red Raiders...Helped lead Texas Tech to NCAA Regional action both of his two years in Lubbock...Wife’s name
is Annette…Has one daughter, Maya (1)…Selected by the Houston Astros organization in the 10th round of the
free agent draft, June 2.
Designated Hitter .138 29 4 0 5
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Second Base .981 134 247 329 11 587 73
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Third Base .945 124 80 177 15 272 20
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Shortstop 1.000 3 6 4 0 10 1
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Outfield 1.000 6 6 0 0 6 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Totals .970 267 339 510 26 875 94

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 Franklin Gutierrez 38 Pro Career
Age: 24, born February 21, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela
Position: Outfielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 180
ML Service: 0 + 103 (22RS) over his last 14 games with the Aeros before being promoted to Buffalo on 8/10…Dislocated finger on
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (1)
Acquired: April 4, 2004; Acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers
along with RHP Andrew Brown for OF Milton Bradley.
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2001 GCL Dodgers .269 56 234 38 63 16 0 4 30 2 2 4 16 39 9 3 2
2002 South Georgia .283 92 361 61 102 18 4 12 45 4 6 6 31 88 13 4 3
Las Vegas .300 2 10 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0
2003 Vero Beach .282 110 425 65 120 28 5 20 68 4 3 3 39 111 17 5 4
Jacksonville .313 18 67 12 21 3 2 4 12 0 0 1 7 20 3 3 0
2004 Akron .302 70 262 38 79 24 2 5 35 0 4 9 23 77 6 3 3
Buffalo .148 7 27 4 4 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 11 0 0 0
2005 Akron .261 95 383 70 100 25 2 11 42 1 5 7 30 77 14 4 1
Buffalo .254 19 67 10 17 6 2 0 7 0 1 1 6 13 2 2 0
CLEVELAND .000 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2006 Buffalo .278 90 349 63 97 27 0 9 38 8 2 5 49 84 13 8 1
CLEVELAND .272 43 136 21 37 9 0 1 8 2 0 0 3 28 0 0 3
Minor Lge. Totals .277 559 2185 363 606 150 17 66 282 19 23 36 203 524 77 32 14
CLEVELAND TOTALS .270 50 137 23 37 9 0 1 8 2 0 0 4 28 0 0 3
American League .270 50 137 23 37 9 0 1 8 2 0 0 4 28 0 0 3
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .270 50 137 23 37 9 0 1 8 2 0 0 4 28 0 0 3
Career Transactions
2000 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a non-drafted free agent, 11/18.
2004 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with a player to be named later (Andrew Brown), from the Dodgers in League, ranking 2nd in the FSL in slugging % (.513), 2nd in HR (20) & total bases (218) and 3rd in extra base
exchange for Milton Bradley, 4/4.
2006 Season Highlights
u Split the season between AAA Buffalo and the big leagues, spending three stints in Cleveland…Was with the
Indians from June 16 to July 13, August 9-25 and Sept. 5 thru the remainder of the season… Collected his first
Major League hit on June 17 @MIL off Dave Bush and hit his first homer on August 13 off KC’s Andy Sisco in
Jacobs Field.
u Collected a career-high 3 hits on July 7 vs. Baltimore and had a career/season-high 8-game hitting streak from
June 26-July 4 (.370, 10-27)…With the Indians he made 24 starts in RF (28G), 10G/GS in LF and 7G/2GS
in CF…From June 26 thru the rest of his big league tenure he hit .309 (34-110) with 9 2B, 1HR & 8RBI in 35
games…From August 20th on he hit .327 (17-52) with Cleveland…With the Indians he hit .262 (11-42) off LHP
and .277 (26-94) off RHP…Hit .302 (16-53) with runners on and .270 (10-37) in September.
u Hit leadoff in 89 of his 90 games and hit .320 (33-103) off LHP w/4HR & 14RBI…Led-off 2 games w/homers
with the AAA Bisons… Hit a grand slam on June 7 vs. Toledo…Only month above .300 came in April (.309,
29-94, 2HR, 8RBI)…Led the team with 49 walks despite playing in 90 games…Made 58 starts in CF, 18 in LF,
9 in RF, 5 at DH.
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u 2005 Split the season between AA Akron and AAA Buffalo and was added to the big league roster on 8/31 for
possible post-season eligibility for pinch-running purposes…Started the year in Akron, hitting .261 (100-383)
with 25 2B, 2 3B, 11HR & 42 RBI…Started the season slowly, hitting as low as .224 on 6/28…Rallied over his
last few weeks in Akron for the eventual Eastern League Champs, hitting .422 (27-64) with 8 2B, 1HR & 5RBI
left hand on 5/30 at Bowie sliding back into first base and was on the 7-day DL from 5/31-6/9…At Buffalo he
hit .254 (17-67) with 6 2B, 2 3B & 7RBI in 19 games…Between the two stops he has also stolen 16 bases in
22 attempts and all of his appearances on defense came in centerfield with the exception of 4 right field starts
at Buffalo…Was recalled from AAA Buffalo on 8/31 (Tallet optioned) and made his major league debut that
night vs. Detroit as a pinch runner in the 9th inning…Overall appeared in 5 games as a pinch runner for the
Tribe (2 games in CF) and lined out in his first/only at bat vs. Kansas City on 9/18 …Scored 1st run on 9/13 vs.
Oakland…After the season was named the 4th best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America
and hit .341 (63-185) in the Venezuelan Winter League for Caracas (4HR, 31RBI).
u 2004 Was acquired by the Indians prior to the season for OF Milton Bradley and was assigned to AA Akron
after the transaction…Entering the season he was rated the #3 prospect in the LA Dodgers organization and
was recognized by Baseball America as the best power hitter in the Dodgers organization…Was named by
Sportsticker prior to the season as the 4th best outfield prospect in minor league baseball… After the season
he was named the 3rd best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America…Spent most of the
season at AA Akron, but was limited to 77 combined games at Akron and AAA Buffalo due to a strained liga-
ment in his right throwing elbow suffered on a HBP…Hit over .300 in each of his full three months at AA Akron
(April, May, June)…Had four straight 3-hit games, 6/13-17 (12 for 19), with 2 2B, 2 3B, 1HR & 10RBI…Had a
HR & 5RBI on 6/15 vs. Binghamton…Promoted to AAA Buffalo on 6/22 to get regular at bats as the DH after
experiencing elbow pain...Was placed on the DL on 7/2 after persistent right elbow pain and remained on the
DL until being activated on 9/1 at AA Akron (2 for 13)…Reported to the Florida Instructional League after the
season in good health and hit .277 (57-206) in the Venezuelan Winter League after the season with 14 2B,
13HR & 36 RBI in 53 games for Caracas (3rd in VWL in HR and 2nd in EB hits).
u 2003 In a combined 128 games for A Vero Beach and AA Jacksonville, Franklin hit .287 (141-492) with 31 2B,
7 3B, 24HR & 80 RBI and was named Dodgers Minor League Player of the Year…Was rated as the 4th best
prospect in the FSL by Baseball America and was recognized as the league’s most exciting player by BA…Also
scored 77 runs and stole 20 bases in 28 attempts…Spent most of the year at A Vero Beach of the Florida State
hits (53)…Represented the World Team in the Futures Game in Chicago and also played in the Florida State
League All-Star Game…Selected to the FSL Post-Season All-Star Team and the Topps Class A All-Star Team
and the FSL Baseball America High Class A All-Star Team…Hit six homers over the first 6 games of the season,
including a pair of two-homer games…Was 11 for 19 w/5HR & 12RBI over the first 4 games of the season.
Including a 4-5 w/2HR & 4RBI on 4/6 vs. Daytona Beach…Named FSL Player of the Week, 4/3-13, batting
.354 (17-48) w/7HR, 12RS & 17 RBI…Hit .325 w/8HR & 29RBI in April to earn Topps FSL Player of the Month
honors…Hit in 12 straight games from 5/3-15.
u 2002 Spent most of year at A South Georgia of the South Atlantic League before ending the season with 2
games in AAA Las Vegas…Stole 13 bases in 17 attempts at South Georgia.
u 2001 Spent first professional season at the Dodgers’ Gulf Coast League affiliate…Finished 2nd in the league
in runs scored (team-high 38), at bats (234) and doubles (16) and was 3rd in the total bases (91) and hits
(63).
Personal/Miscellaneous
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Full name FRANKLIN RAFAEL GUTIERREZ…Single…Resides in Caracas, Venezuela…His favorite player growing
up was Andres Galarraga…Signed by Dodgers scout Camilo Pascual on 11/18/2000.
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.272 136 37 1 8 Totals .270 137 37 1 8 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .500 8 4 0 0
.571 7 4 0 3 Baltimore .571 7 4 0 3 Busch Stadium II (STL) .333 12 4 0 0
.222 9 2 0 0 Chicago (AL) .222 9 2 0 0 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .400 10 4 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Detroit .000 0 0 0 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) .200 60 12 1 7
.400 15 6 1 2 Kansas City .375 16 6 1 2 Kauffman Stadium (KC) .500 10 5 0 1
.000 1 0 0 0 L.A. Angels .000 1 0 0 0 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .143 7 1 0 0
.278 18 5 0 2 Minnesota .278 18 5 0 2 Metrodome (MIN) .250 8 2 0 0
.182 11 2 0 1 New York (AL) .182 11 2 0 1 Miller Park (MIL) .182 11 2 0 0
.143 7 1 0 0 Oakland .143 7 1 0 0 Rogers Centre (TOR) .000 0 0 0 0
.167 12 2 0 0 Tampa Bay .167 12 2 0 0 Tropicana Field (TB) .222 9 2 0 0
.500 8 4 0 0 Texas .500 8 4 0 0 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .500 2 1 0 0
.000 0 0 0 0 Toronto .000 0 0 0 0
.091 11 1 0 0 Chicago (NL) .091 11 1 0 0
.286 14 4 0 0 Cincinnati .286 14 4 0 0 GUTIERREZ’ GAME HIGHS
.182 11 2 0 0 Milwaukee .182 11 2 0 0
HITS: 3, two times, last on September
.333 12 4 0 0 St. Louis .333 12 4 0 0
15, 2006 vs. Minnesota; DOUBLES: 2,
.195 41 8 0 0 June .195 41 8 0 0
September 15, 2006 vs. Minnesota; HR:
.360 25 9 0 4 July .360 25 9 0 4
1, August 13, 2006 vs. Kansas City; RBI:
.303 33 10 1 2 August .303 33 10 1 2
2, two times, last on September 15, 2006
.270 37 10 0 2 Sept-Oct .263 38 10 0 2
vs. Minnesota; RUNS: 2, two times, last on
.203 59 12 1 7 Home .200 60 12 1 7
August 23, 2006 at Kansas City; SB: N/A;
.325 77 25 0 1 Road .325 77 25 0 1
HITTING STREAK: 8 games, June 26-July
.310 29 9 1 1 Day .300 30 9 1 1 4, 2006; GRAND SLAMS: N/A.
.262 107 28 0 7 Night .262 107 28 0 7
.277 119 33 1 8 Grass .275 120 33 1 8
.235 17 4 0 0 Turf .235 17 4 0 0
.258 66 17 0 4 Pre-ASG .258 66 17 0 4
.286 70 20 1 4 Post-ASG .282 71 20 1 4
.262 42 11 1 4 vs. LHP .262 42 11 1 4
.277 94 26 0 4 vs. RHP .274 95 26 0 4
.273 33 9 0 6 Scoring Position .273 33 9 0 6
.000 4 0 0 1 Bases Loaded .000 4 0 0 1
.250 4 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .200 5 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Designated Hitter .000 0 0 0 0

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.966 42 85 1 3 89 0 Outfield .967 44 86 1 3 90 0

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Age: 29, born June 3, 1977 in Jamestown, ND
Position: First Base/DH
Bats: L Throws: R Height: 6-3 Weight: 240
ML Service: 4 + 009
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 w/a club option for 2008.
Acquired: December 6, 2002; From the Texas Rangers along with
RHP Aaron Myette in exchange for RHP Ryan Drese and CA Einar
Diaz.

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

1997 GCL Rangers .286 55 189 38 54 14 0 5 24 0 0 3 24 45 7 2 3
1998 Savannah .237 123 405 62 96 15 4 16 84 0 5 6 68 139 7 3 12
1999 Savannah .292 134 480 94 140 30 4 #28 *111 0 5 11 67 151 5 4 15
2000 Charlotte *.346 122 436 90 151 34 1 22 109 0 7 18 67 86 0 4 13
2001 Tulsa .282 88 323 59 91 25 0 20 74 0 3 4 59 82 3 1 5
2002 Oklahoma .342 110 401 79 137 22 1 21 77 0 0 12 79 76 2 1 4
Texas .242 23 62 6 15 4 1 1 6 0 0 0 8 15 0 1 1
2003 CLEVELAND .254 91 291 35 74 19 3 14 40 0 1 10 22 81 2 1 6
Buffalo .270 29 100 15 27 4 0 2 10 0 0 1 25 26 2 1 3
2004 CLEVELAND .311 140 482 96 150 41 3 28 109 0 6 #17 68 111 3 2 0
2005 Akron .000 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 --
CLEVELAND .305 137 486 94 148 42 0 33 108 0 4 9 79 123 0 0 0
2006 CLEVELAND .308 129 454 100 140 31 1 42 117 0 2 7 100 111 0 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals .297 664 2343 437 696 144 10 114 489 0 20 56 390 605 26 16 55
CLEVELAND TOTALS .299 497 1713 325 512 133 7 117 374 0 13 43 269 426 5 3 6
American League .297 520 1775 331 527 137 8 118 380 0 13 43 277 441 5 4 7
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .297 520 1775 331 527 137 8 118 380 0 13 43 277 441 5 4 7

Career Transactions
1996 Selected by the Texas Rangers in the 31st round of the June draft.
2002 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with Aaron Myette, from the Rangers in exchange for Einar Diaz and Ryan
Drese, 12/6.
2003 DL – fractured left great toe, 5/10-26…rehab at AAA Buffalo, 5/17-26.
2005 DL – post-concussive symptoms, 7/17-8/3…rehab at AA Akron, 8/1-3.

2006 Season Highlights

u Had an incredible offensive season as he continues to rank as one of the game’s top hitters…Set new single-
season club records for HR (39) and RBI (110) as a DH, breaking Andre Thornton’s 1982 club records (32/109)…
Travis’ 42 home runs are tied for the 8th highest total in club history w/Trosky (’36) & Colavito (’59) as he
became just the 2nd Indian EVER w/40HR, 100BB, 100RS & 100RBI in same season (Thome ’97, ’01-02)…
His .659 slugging % was the 6th highest total in club history as his career .590 slugging % as an Indian is now
2nd highest in club history among batters with at least 1000AB…
u Finished 8th in the AL MVP balloting with 64 points…Was the 7th Indian to hit 40HR in a season despite missing
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the last 29 games of the season… Finished the season tied for 3rd in the American League in HR (42), 6th in
RBI (117), T4th in BB (100), 2nd in OBP(.439), T5th in extra base hits (74) while leading the league in slugging
% (.659)…His 3.9 AB/RBI ratio was1st in AL and 10.8 AB/HR was 2nd (3rd in club history)…Was T4th in the
AL with 16 int’l walks…His .308 average was 17th in the AL…His on-base + slugging % of 1.098 was 1st in
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u Missed the last 29 games of the season after suffering a broken right hand (4th metacarpal) on Sept. 1 at
Texas after being hit with a CJ Wilson pitch (was on pace for 51HR, 143RBI at time of injury)…At the time of
the injury he was 2nd in the AL in HR, RBI, walks and extra base hits…Hit his 100th career HR on July 4 vs.
NYY…Had four 2-homer games to bring his career total to 11 2HR games (12 career multi-HR games)…Tied
his career-high for the 4th time with 6RBI on June 3 vs. LAA.
u Tied the Major League single-season record with 6 grand slams, tying Don Mattingly’s 1987 record of 6 on
August 13 vs. KC (Hudson)…Now has 8 on his career after hitting slams on May 1 vs. CWS, May 17 vs. KC, June
3 vs. LAA, July 1 at CIN, July 7 vs. NYY and August 13…The grand slam on July 1 @CIN was his first career
PH HR (Broussard hit 2 PH GS in 2005)…Was the first player since 1968 to hit 4 slams before the break…On
the year he was 8 for 14 (.571) with a club record 6HR & 30 RBI w/the bases full…Owns 8 career slams.
u Named AL Player of the Month in August after hitting .361 (35-97) w/a league-best 13HR & 30RBI in 28G…Hit
in a career long 14 games from August 10-24…Hit in 12 straight from July 3-12…Hit in 26 of last 31G: .346
(37-107) 13HR, 34RBI and safely in 18 of his last 20G batting .368 (25-68) w/8HR & 22RBI.
u According to ELIAS Hafner reached 7HR in fewer games (11) than anyone in the 106-year history of the
ballclub…The old record was held by Ken Keltner (7 in 13G in 1948)…Reached base in 11 consecutive plate
appearances from April 5-8, the longest known streak by an Indian since divisional play began in 1969...The
Major League record is 16 by Ted Williams in 1957.
u Made 122 starts at DH and 4 at first base…Hit safely in 90 of 129G and reached safely in 115 of 129G…Had an
RBI in 59 of 129G… His 28RBI in May were tied for most in the AL…49 of his last 84 hits were for extra bases
(21 2B, 28HR)…His 16HR off LHP were 2nd in the AL (Ortiz 18) as was his .658 slugging % off LHP…His .442
on-base % off LHP was 4th in the AL (hit .321 off LHP overall)…Tied his career-high with 4 hits on April 7 vs.
MIN (6th time) and scored career-high 4 runs on April 7 and July 4 vs. NYY… Walked career-high 4 times on
April 27 vs. Boston…HR’d in 4 straight games 2 times (May 1-4; August 2-5) and homered in back-to-back
games 13 times…Hit 1st career “walk-off” HR on May 16 vs. KC…Had 102RBI over his last 106 games and
31 RBI over his last 29 games…Has 23HR over his last 58 games and 7HR in his last 13 games prior to being
injured.
u Hit .324 (71-219) with runners on base (17th in AL) and .341 (43-126) from the 7th inning on (4th in AL)…Hit
.327 (86-263) with 23 HR & 67RBI in 76 starts in the #4 spot in the order…Had a .673 slugging % in the second
half…His 4.20 pitches seen per AB were 6th in the AL… His .662 slg % in the #4 spot was 1st in the AL among
clean-up hitters with 146PA in that spot (M.Ramirez 2nd @.621)
Pro Career
u 2005 Had a tremendous offensive season, putting himself into elite status among the Major League’s best hit-
ters as he was named Tribe “Man of the Year” by the Cleveland BBWAA and finished 5th in the AL MVP voting
(highest finish since R.Alomar’s 4th place in 2001)…Became the 10th hitter in franchise history to hit at least
.300 with 30HR & 100RBI as he finished 3rd in the American League in on-base (.408) and slugging % (.595)
while his combined on-base+slugging % (OPS of 1.003) ranked 2nd behind Alex Rodriguez’ 1.031 (ahead of
Oritz/1.001 & M. Ramirez/.982)…Again drove in 106 runs as a DH, which was 2nd in the AL behind David Ortiz’
141 and is tied for the 2nd highest season ever by an Indians DH with his 2004 campaign…His 32HR as a DH
tied Ellis Burks’ 2002 single-season club mark…Finished in the Top 10 in several other departments among
AL hitters, including: batting average (.305, 9th), doubles (42, T5th), walks (79, 7th), RBI ratio (4.5 per at
bat, 4th), HR ratio (14.7 per at bat, 7th), extra base hits (75, 8th), RISP average (.333, 10th), average vs. RHP
(.321, 7th) and clean-up slugging % (.589, 3rd behind Ramirez/Guerrero)…Homered in a career-high 6 straight
games from 9/18-24, the 2nd longest streak in the history of the franchise behind Jim Thome’s 7 straight in
2002 and the longest in MLB in 2005…The streak was the longest in the big leagues since Barry Bonds in
2004 and the longest in the AL since Thome’s club record…At one point during the stretch he had a string of
10 straight hits that went for extra bases… Since 1980 (according to Elias), only two other Cleveland players
have had streaks in double digits: Albert Belle (11 straight in 1995) and Jim Thome (12 in 2001)…Indians were
43-16 (.729) in games he recorded an RBI…Made 129 starts at the DH spot and 1 start at first base on 6/8 at
San Diego…Reached base safely in 122 of 137 games…Did not homer until his 95th at bat of the season on
4/30 vs. Kansas City, the longest such streak of his career…Hit his 2nd career grand slam and equaled his
single-game career high w/6RBI (3rd time) on 6/28 at Boston (off Keith Foulke)…Enjoyed three two homer
games on the year (7/4 vs. DET-N, 8/26 @TOR, 9/21 @CWS)…Had several impressive streaks throughout the
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season, hitting .310 (139-449) with 38 2B, 33HR & 103RBI in 126 games from 4/18 thru the end of the season
and .324 (100-309) with 26 HR & 85RBI from 6/10 thru the end of the season (85 games)…Was named AL
Player of the Month for June, hitting .345 (30-87) with 10 2B, 8HR & 29RBI in 24 games…Followed up June
by winning AL Player of the Week, 7/4-10, after hitting .480 (12-25) with 4HR & 12 RBI in 8 games, including
a memorable day/night DH vs. Detroit on 7/4 (6-10, 3HR, 6RBI)… Was hit in the face on 7/16 by Chicago-AL’s
Mark Buehrle in the 1st inning and was placed on the 15-day DL on 7/26 (retro to 7/17) due to post-concussive
symptoms…Was activated from the DL on 8/4 and following his activation he hit .296 (59-199) with 15 HR
& 45 RBI in 54G…Was on fire to end the season, hitting .351 (20-57) from 9/17 thru the end of the season
with 6 2B, 8 HR & 20 RBI in 15 games and at one point HR’d in 6 straight games (see above)…Was named
AL player of the week for the 2nd time in 2005, 9/19-25 (10-26, 6HR, 16RBI, 7G)…From 8/25 on he had 13
HR in 30 games (29RBI)… His .311 (47-151) average from the 6th inning on was the 15th best average in the
AL…Signed a long-term contract on 4/13 thru the 2007 season (2008 club option).
u 2004 Enjoyed a breakout offensive season, compiling one of the finest offensive seasons in the history of the
organization by a DH…Finished 2nd to Boston’s David Ortiz in RBI by a DH (109 to 106) as his 106RBI as a DH
were the 2nd most in franchise history behind Andre Thornton’s 109 in 1982…Overall for the year his 109RBI
were 9th among all AL hitters and after the season he received a 9th place vote on the AL MVP ballot and was
runner-up to Ortiz in the AL DH Award balloting (Edgar Martinez Award)…Also ranked 3rd in the league in on-
base % (.410), 4th in slugging % (.583), 7th in extra base hits (72), 10th in batting average (team-high .311),
4th in RBI ratio (4.4 per at bat) and tied for 6th in doubles…His OPS of .993 was 2nd in the AL only to Manny
Ramirez (1.009)…Led the AL in slugging (.690) and on-base % (.433) while his .344 batting average was 4th
off RHP…Hit above the .300 mark in each month with the exception of August (.274, 26-95) and enjoyed his
most success in July (31-86, .360, 8HR, 28RBI) when he received consideration for AL Player of the Month
honors…Tied the franchise record for RBI in consecutive games with 11 on 7/19-20 at Anaheim…Hall of
Famer Earl Averill initially set the record in 1930…Had a career day on 7/20 against the Angels, going 4 for 4
w/3HR, 6RBI and 3RS…The 3HR established a new career-high as did the 6RBI, a mark he equaled on 8/4 at
Toronto (4-5, 3RS, 2HR, 6RBI)…On the year he had three 2-homer games and one 3-homer game…Overall
he had seven (7) 4-RBI games in 2004…On the year he made 121 starts at DH and 10 starts (12G) at first
base…Did not make an error in his 90 total chances at first…Did not start at first from 4/12-6/4 and his ap-
pearance at first came on 7/3 at Cincinnati (his last 68G of season)…Hit first career grand slam in the home
opener of 4/12 vs. Minnesota (off Lohse)… First grand slam on home opener since 2002 (Travis Fryman vs.
MIN)…Equaled career-high with 4RBI…Set a new career-high with 3 doubles on 5/16 vs. Tampa Bay...Tied
club record by getting hit by 17 pitches, which was tied for first in the AL w/Kevin Millar…Minnie Minoso was
also hit by 17 in 1959…His 21 road HRs ranked 2nd in the league as he hit just 7HR at Jacobs Field in 252 at
bats…His road batting average of .322 was 7th best in the AL and his .344 batting average against RHP was
5th highest in the junior circuit…Season ended a tad prematurely, missing the final 7 games of the season
with right elbow inflammation…The condition in his right elbow, which bothered him periodically throughout
the season, required surgery following the season on 10/6 to remove bone spurs and loose bodies from the
elbow joint.
u 2003 Made a positive impression in his first season in the Indians
organization, spending most of the season in the big leagues save a MOST CAREER HR AS A DH,
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stint on the disabled list followed by a stint in AAA Buffalo…Was the
Tribe’s opening day first baseman and became just the second North 1. Andre Thornton 125
2. TRAVIS HAFNER 106
Dakota-native to play for the Indians (Floyd Stromme, 1939)…He and
3. Ellis Burks 61
Darin Erstad are the only big leaguers to be born in Jamestown, ND &
courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
is one of 14 players in Major League history born in North Dakota…Hit
.206 (20-97) over his first 30 games (6 2B, 4HR, 11RBI) of the season MOST CAREER RBI AS A DH,
before suffering a broken left big toe in Texas on 5/9 after being hit INDIANS HISTORY
by a pitch in the foot…Was placed on the 15-day DL on 5/10 and was 1. Andre Thornton 459
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activated and optioned to AAA Buffalo on 5/26 after short rehab as- 2. TRAVIS HAFNER 345
signment with the Bisons…Was recalled to Cleveland on 7/12 when 3. Rico Carty 209
Matt Lawton went on the DL and spent the remainder of the season courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
with the Indians…Thru the remainder of the season after his recall he
hit .278 (54-194) with 13 2B, 10 HR & 29 RBI in 60 games…Hit .321
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(26-81) in August with 5 HR & 14 RBI in 25 games…Homered in back-to-back games on 8/6 & 8/7…Hit his u 1999 Led the South Atlantic League in RBI (111) and slugging (.546) and tied for 1st in homers (28) at A
1st career HR off a LHP on 9/14 vs. Minnesota off Eric Milton…Travis hit for just the 7th cycle in club history Savannah…Was also 2nd in the league in total bases (262), 3rd in extra base hits (62) and 4th in the league
on 8/14 in Minnesota, going 4 for 5 w/a 2B, 3B, HR, 3RS & 2 RBI…Tripled in the 8th inning off James Baldwin in runs (94)…His 151 SO were 4th in the league and his HR/AB ratio of 1 per 17.14 AB led the SAL…Topped
to complete the cycle…It was the first Indians cycle in 25 years after Andre Thornton last did it on 4/22/78 at Rangers’ minor league players in RBI and tied for 1st in home runs…Was selected as 1st baseman on SAL
Boston…Was a season-high 4 hits and just his 2nd career 4-hit game…Was just the 3rd Indians cycle since post-season all-star team…Started 108 games at 1st, 23 as DH, and 3 at 3rd base…Had a 16-game hitting
the 1953 season…Made his 1st career opening day start on 3/31 @BAL and enjoyed a 3-hit afternoon…Went streak, 6/17-7/11.
through an 0 for 27 string from 4/2-13…Collected his first career 2-HR game on 8/23 at Tampa Bay…Made
u 1998 Was Savannah team leader in RBI (84) and walks (68) and ranked 2nd in homers (6).
40 starts at first base (42G) and 43 starts at DH…Among AL rookies he finished 2nd in slugging % (.485) &
7th in on-base % (.327). u 1997 Saw action at 1st (66), 3rd (24), and outfield (1)…Was among Gulf Coast League leaders in runs (T3rd,
38), doubles (T4th, 14), and homers (T5th, 5) in 1st pro season…Was selected to the GCL all-star squad…Went
u 2002 Spent most of the year at AAA Oklahoma and began the season on the active roster after recovering
11-15 in 1st 4 pro games…Was 5th in the league with 19 extra base hits… Was selected by Texas in June, 1996
quicker than expected from off-season surgery on his right wrist…Hit .272 (22-81) in April with 3HR & 11 RBI
amateur draft but did not sign until 6/2/97, just hours before he would have been eligible for 1997 draft…
before exploding from 4/30 thru the rest of his tenure in AAA, hitting .363 (118-325) w/19 HR & 71 RBI over
the season’s final 89 games…Hit .365 (35-96) in June w/4HR & 21 RBI in 25 games (hit safely in 22 of them) Personal/Miscellaneous
and .375 (33-88) in July w/7HR & 19 RBI in 24 games…Overall he finished 3rd in the Pacific Coast League in
Full name TRAVIS LEE HAFNER…Resides in Sykeston, ND and Cleveland,
batting average (.342), 1st in on-base % (.463) and 4th in slugging % (.559)…Went 3 for 5 w/2HR & 5 RBI HAFNER’S Favorites
OH…Married, wife’s name is Amy…Played 2 seasons at Cowley County
on 4/30 vs. Nashville and 5 for 5 w/4RS, a triple, homer and 3RBI on 6/21 at Iowa…Appeared in 65 games at
Community College in Arkansas City, KS (graduated ’97)…Earned junior Favorite Movie: Old School; Favorite
first base and 45 designated hitter at Triple A…Hit .351 (33-94) off lefties w/5HR & 13 RBI and .339 (104-307)
college all-American honors in 1997 and was MVP of JUCO World Series, Group/Artist: Metallica; Favorite Road
off RHP with 16HR & 64 RBI…Hit .325 (38-117) w/5HR & 51 RBI with RISP and after the season was named
hitting 3-run homer in 4-2 win over Seminole (OK) JC in the championship City: Chicago; Favorite Road Stadium:
to the Sportsticker PCL All-Prospect Team…Was recalled by Texas to the big leagues for the first time on 8/6
game…Played basketball and ran track at Sykeston (ND) High School Safeco Field; Favorite Thing to do Away
and made his debut that night at Detroit, striking out in his first at bat…Hit safely in his next 5 games after his
(graduated ’95)…Earned all-region honors in basketball and finished 3rd in From Baseball: X Box or Playstation;
debut (.450, 9-20) and collected his first ML hit and RBI with an RBI triple at Detroit on 8/7 off Mark Redman
state in discus and triple jump in senior year…Participated in Little League, Favorite T V Show: Pro Wrestling
(4th inning)…Had a career day at Cleveland on 8/11, going 4 for 5 w/2 2B, his first major league homer (off
Babe Ruth League, and American Legion baseball programs…Nickname (WWE’s Raw/Smackdown)
Jason Phillips) and a career-high 3 RBI…Was thrown out at third base in the 7th inning that robbed him of a
is “Pronk”…Big fan of the WWE…Named Upper Midwest Player of the
cycle…Went 2 for 28 over the next 8 games at was optioned back to Oklahoma on 8/27, appearing in 6 games
Year by the Minnesota BBWAA Chapter in 2005…Inducted into the
at Triple A before being recalled again by Texas on 9/9.
North Dakota American Legion Hall of Fame in 2006…Active in the Cleveland community on a year-round basis
u 2001 Had surgery on 3/12 to remove hamate bone from right wrist and began season on Tulsa’s disabled -participating in Dick’s Sporting Goods “Shop with a Pro” and several events around the holidays to raise money
list…Was activated on 5/11 and went on to finish 3rd in the Texas League in slugging (.545) and 4th in on-base for CIC and collect toys for area organizations.
percentage (.396)…His HR to at bat ratio of 1 per 16.15AB was 4th best in the league…Led the Drillers in walks
(59) and was 2nd on the club in homers (20), RBI (74), and doubles (25)…Tied for 3rd in Texas minor league
system in homers…Started 78 games at 1st base and 10 as the DH…Was 14-42 (.333) with 3 homers and
10 RBI in 1st 11 games, then hit just .200 (13-65) in next 16 contests…Had a .296 (64-216) average in final
61 games…Was the Rangers minor league player of the month for July, batting .330 (34-103) with 8 homers
and 24 RBI…Had 3 homers and 7 RBI on 8/17 at Round Rock, drove in 6 runs on 7/13 vs. Wichita…Walked 4
times on 8/23 vs. Round Rock…Batted .343 (36-105) against lefthanders…Hit .348 with a homer and 5 RBI 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP VOTING
in 6 games at Peoria in Arizona Fall League before being sidelined with wrist injury… Underwent arthroscopy
Player, Club 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Points
surgery on right wrist on 10/24 to remove torn cartilage and scar tissue from right wrist.
Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins 15 8 3 2 320
u 2000 Won the Florida State League batting title (.346) and topped league in on-base percentage (.447) at A
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees 12 14 1 1 306
Port Charlotte…Was 2nd in the FSL in RBI (109) and slugging (.580), 3rd in runs (90), total bases (253) and
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox 1 11 5 7 3 1 193
extra base hits (57), and 4th in homers (22) and doubles (34)…Had the highest average among all Texas minor
leaguers (250 or more plate appearances), was 2nd in RBI, and placed 3rd in homers…Appeared in 59 games Frank Thomas, Oakland Athletics 3 4 7 7 4 1 174
at 1st base, 45 as DH and 18 at 3rd base...Was selected as 1st baseman on FSL post-season all-star team and Jermaine Dye, Chicago White Sox 1 2 6 5 7 4 2 1 156
was a Baseball America High Class A All-Star…Played in FSL all-star game…Hit over .300 in all 5 months of Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins 3 6 1 2 5 3 2 1 116
season, including .378 (92-251) in final 70 games beginning June 1…Was the Rangers minor league player of Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins 1 5 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 114
the month in June (.364, 7 HR, 27 RBI) and July (.352, 3 HR, 24 RBI)…Was FSL player of the week, 6/26-7/2 TRAVIS HAFNER, Cleveland Indians 1 2 4 7 3 2 64
and 7/24-30… Was on the DL from 8/5-22 with a broken right toe…Played for Carolina in Puerto Rican winter Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels 2 3 4 6 46
league but was sent home in late December due to a sore left wrist…Batted .303 with 5 homers and 19 RBI. Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers 1 3 3 2 3 34
GRADY SIZEMORE, Cleveland Indians 1 1 1 2 7 24

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2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS,
RBI RATIO
Player AB per RBI
1. TRAVIS HAFNER (CLE) 3.9
2. Jason Giambi (NYY) 3.9
3. David Ortiz (BOS) 4.1
4. Frank Thomas (OAK) 4.1
5. Manny Ramirez (BOS) 4.4
2006 MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS,
ON-BASE plus SLUGGING PERCENTAGE (OPS)
Player OPS
1. Albert Pujols (STL) 1.102
2. TRAVIS HAFNER (CLE) 1.098
3. Ryan Howard (PHI) 1.084
4. Manny Ramirez (BOS) 1.058
5. David Ortiz (BOS) 1.049
6. Lance Berkman (HOU) 1.041
7. Jim Thome (CWS) 1.014
8. Jermaine Dye (CWS) 1.007
2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS, HOME RUNS
Player HR
1. David Ortiz (BOS) 54
2. Jermaine Dye (CWS) 44
3. TRAVIS HAFNER (CLE) 42
Jim Thome (CWS) 42
5. Frank Thomas (OAK) 39
6. Troy Glaus (TOR) 38
7. Jason Giambi (NYY) 37
MOST GRAND SLAMS,
SINGLE SEASON,
MAJOR LEAGUE HISTORY
Player GS HR
1. TRAVIS HAFNER (CLE) 6 in 2006
Don Mattingly (NYY) 6 in 1987
3. Jim Gentile (BAL) 5 in 1961
Ernie Banks (CHC) 5 in 1955
INDIANS HITTERS
w/30HR, 100RBI & .300 AVERAGE
Player YEAR
1. Earl Averill 3X, last 1934
2. Albert Belle 3x, last 1996
3. Rocky Colavito 1958
4. Juan Gonzalez 2001
5. TRAVIS HAFNER 2005, 2006
6. David Justice 1997
7. Manny Ramirez 4X, last 2000
8. Al Rosen 1953
9. Jim Thome 2x, last 2002
10. Hal Trosky 2x, last 1936
2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.308 454 140 42 117 Totals .297 1775 527 118 380
.440 25 11 1 6 Baltimore .402 92 37 5 28
.360 25 9 2 7 Boston .286 91 26 5 22
.318 44 14 5 14 Chicago (AL) .286 220 63 13 46
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland .545 11 6 1 3
.269 67 18 4 12 Detroit .288 198 57 13 31
.340 53 18 4 17 Kansas City .317 186 59 12 38
.194 31 6 3 10 L.A. Angels .298 121 36 11 31
.357 56 20 6 14 Minnesota .285 221 63 15 41
.273 22 6 2 4 New York (AL) .278 72 20 2 16
.263 19 5 3 6 Oakland .300 80 24 5 20
.200 30 6 2 5 Seattle .258 93 24 9 21
.417 12 5 3 5 Tampa Bay .333 93 31 8 21
.333 12 4 0 2 Texas .260 77 20 2 14
.444 9 4 3 4 Toronto .244 78 19 9 18
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .308 13 4 1 5
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta .125 8 1 0 1
.333 12 4 1 3 Chicago (NL) .333 12 4 1 3
.429 14 6 1 5 Cincinnati .385 39 15 2 10
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .263 19 5 1 3
-- -- -- -- -- Florida .273 11 3 0 2
.286 7 2 0 0 Milwaukee .286 7 2 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) .364 11 4 0 1
.000 10 0 0 0 Pittsburgh .000 10 0 0 0
.333 6 2 2 3 St. Louis .333 6 2 2 3
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .200 5 1 1 1
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 1.000 1 1 0 1
.333 87 29 7 16 March-April .281 310 87 15 47
.284 95 27 7 28 May .282 277 78 15 65
.316 76 24 7 18 June .323 254 82 17 59
.258 97 25 8 24 July .317 265 84 22 72
.361 97 35 13 30 August .309 421 130 30 90
.000 2 0 0 1 Sept-Oct .266 248 66 19 47
.319 235 75 21 67 Home .293 899 263 49 193
.297 219 65 21 50 Road .301 876 264 69 187
.306 134 41 10 31 Day .303 501 152 32 111
.309 320 99 32 86 Night .294 1274 375 86 269
.305 410 125 37 106 Grass .295 1584 467 97 336
.341 44 15 5 11 Turf .314 191 60 21 44
.322 286 92 25 74 Pre-ASG .307 944 290 57 212
.286 168 48 17 43 Post-ASG .285 831 237 61 168
.321 184 59 16 46 vs. LHP .268 586 157 28 119
.300 270 81 26 71 vs. RHP .311 1189 370 90 261
.305 131 40 15 81 Scoring Position .296 496 147 33 253
.571 14 8 6 30 Bases Loaded .425 40 17 8 61
.500 2 1 1 4 Pinch Hitter .227 22 5 1 8
.308 439 135 39 110 Designated Hitter .305 1559 475 107 350
AVG AB H HR RBI
Ameriquest Field (TEX) .148 54 8 1 5
Angel Stadium (LAA) .322 59 19 7 17
AT&T Park (SF) 1.000 1 1 0 1
Busch Stadium II (STL) .333 6 2 2 3
Camden Yards (BAL) .400 45 18 2 9
Comerica Park (DET) .282 103 29 7 15
Fenway Park (BOS) .356 45 16 4 18
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .167 6 1 1 4
Jacobs Field (CLE) .302 884 267 50 195
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .295 105 31 5 15
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .250 28 7 3 8
Metrodome (MIN) .297 101 30 8 18
Miller Park (MIL) .286 7 2 0 0
PETCO Park (SD) .200 5 1 1 1
Rogers Centre (TOR) .262 42 11 6 13
Safeco Field (SEA) .260 50 13 4 7
Shea Stadium (NYM) .364 11 4 0 1
Tropicana Field (TB) .396 48 19 7 13
Turner Field (ATL) .125 8 1 0 1
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .314 121 38 10 26
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .196 46 9 0 10
HAFNER’S GAME HIGHS
HITS: 4, six times, last on April 7, 2006 vs.
Minnesota; DOUBLES: 3, May 16, 2004 vs.
Tampa Bay; TRIPLES: 1, eight times, last on
May 9, 2006 at Kansas City; HR: 3, July 20,
2004 at Anaheim; TWO-HOMER GAMES: 11,
last on August 30, 2006 at Toronto; RBI:
6, four times, last on June 3, 2006 vs. LA
Angels; RUNS: 4, two times, last on July 4,
2006 vs. New York-AL; HITTING STREAK:
14 games, August 10-24, 2006; HOMERS
IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES: 6 games, Sep-
tember 18-23, 2005; HR IN BACK-TO-BACK
GAMES: 23 times, last August 29-30, 2006;
CAREER GRAND SLAMS: 8, last on August
13, 2006 vs. Kansas City off Luke Hudson;
CYCLE: August 14, 2003 at Minnesota.

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fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 4 18 4 0 22 2 First Base .987 61 481 36 7 524 53

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 Spring invitee
Jeff Harris 34 u Split the season between Seattle and AAA Tacoma and was on the disabled list for two months from May
Age: 32, born July 4, 1974 in Alameda, CA
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 215
ML Service: 0 + 073
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: December 13, 2006; Signed by Cleveland to a minor
league contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League spring
training camp.
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1995 Elizabethton 1-3 3.82 21 0 0 0 0 33.0 42 15 14 2 4 13 27 6 1
1996 Ft. Wayne 8-3 3.11 42 0 0 0 3 89.2 90 35 31 4 4 33 85 10 1
1997 Ft. Wayne 2-4 2.14 24 0 0 0 1 42.0 30 11 10 4 0 15 32 1 0
New Britain 2-1 2.34 28 0 0 0 3 42.1 30 15 11 2 3 16 44 3 0
1998 New Britain 1-0 1.66 26 0 0 0 5 38.0 21 7 7 3 0 5 40 0 1
Salt Lake 8-0 5.91 25 0 0 0 3 32.0 38 24 21 4 0 19 24 3 0
1999 Salt Lake 4-3 6.90 36 0 0 0 0 45.2 61 38 35 7 3 26 20 2 0
New Britain 3-1 1.48 20 0 0 0 0 24.1 21 5 4 0 1 14 12 1 0
2000 New Britain 2-0 4.82 24 0 0 0 0 28.0 35 17 15 5 3 10 28 2 0
2001 Chico 11-7 3.94 21 20 2 0 0 130.1 144 78 57 11 10 46 99 2 0
2002 Chico 9-5 2.85 20 19 3 1 0 135.2 120 64 43 11 11 31 109 6 0
2003 Quebec 9-4 2.51 18 18 3 2 0 129.1 107 42 36 6 6 22 119 2 1
2004 Aquascalnts 0-0 6.23 5 0 0 0 2 4.1 3 3 3 0 1 6 2 0 0
Tacoma 5-3 4.34 26 8 1 1 1 74.2 60 37 36 6 4 26 53 4 0
Quebec 0-0 0.75 2 2 0 0 0 12.0 9 1 1 0 0 4 12 2 0
2005 San Antonio 5-0 2.10 11 2 0 0 0 34.1 25 9 8 4 3 8 31 0 0
Tacoma 5-2 2.78 16 9 0 0 1 68.0 50 22 21 8 1 17 56 0 0
Seattle 2-5 4.19 11 8 0 0 0 53.2 48 27 25 9 3 20 25 0 0
2006 Seattle 0-0 5.40 3 0 0 0 0 3.1 3 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0
Tacoma 0-3 5.52 15 4 0 0 0 31.0 43 22 19 6 2 7 13 0 0
AZ Mariners 0-0 0.00 4 2 0 0 0 6.0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 75-39 3.35 384 84 9 4 19 1000.2 935 445 372 83 56 318 812 44 4
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League 2-5 4.26 14 8 0 0 0 57.0 51 29 27 9 3 20 26 0 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 2-5 4.26 14 8 0 0 0 57.0 51 29 27 9 3 20 26 0 0
Career Transactions
1995 Selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 28th round of the June draft.
2001 Released by the Twins, 1/11.
2001 Signed by independent Chico in the Western League, 5/19.
2003 Signed by independent Quebec, 5/24.
2004 Signed by independent Aguascalientes in the Mexican League, 3/18.
2004 Signed by independent Quebec, 5/27.
2004 Signed by the Seattle Mariners as a free agent, 6/4.
2004 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2004 Re-signed by the Mariners as a free agent, 12/27.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/13.
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2006 Season Highlights
3-July…Was a member of Seattle’s opening day roster and appeared in 3 games for the Mariners, all in re-
lief…Allowed his first runs of the season (2 ER/1.1 IP) on April 11 at Cleveland before being optioned to AAA
Tacoma April 12.
u Placed on the Major League disabled list with right shoulder tendonitis after outing of May 1 and pitched 2.0
innings for the Peoria Mariners during a rehab assignment in early July before being released July 18…Was
re-signed to a minor league contract July 23…Appeared in two games with Peoria before being promoted to
Tacoma Aug. 3…Pitched in eight games for Tacoma in Aug. and one in Sept…Was 0-0 w/a 3.60 ERA in 11
relief appearances for Tacoma (15.0IP, 18H, 6ER)…Harris pitched in Venezuela for Lara and posted a record
of 4-3 w/a 2.51 ERA in 11 outings (10GS, 61.0IP, 45H, 17ER, 26K).
Pro Career
u 2005 Began the season with AA San Antonio, where he was 5-0, 2.10 in 11 games…Was 4-0, 1.66 in nine relief
appearances and 1-0, 2.84 in two starts…Struck out 31 with only 8 walks for San Antonio…Fanned 11 on 5/4
in his first start of the season following six relief appearances…Transferred to AAA Tacoma on 5/23…Was
5-2, 2.90 (20 ER/62.0 IP) in 15 games (8 starts) with Tacoma from 5/24-7/28…Selected to Seattle on 8/2 and
made his Major League debut later that day in Detroit…Pitched 5.0 scoreless innings (3 hits) in relief after
Jorge Campillo left the game after one inning with an injured elbow…Became the first Seattle pitcher to go five
or more innings in his Major League debut (and leave the game without surrendering a run) since Pat Rice on
5/18/91 at Yankee Stadium (5.2 IP, 2 hits, 0 BB, 3 K)…First Major League start on 8/7 at Chicago-AL (5.2IP,
5H, 3R/ER)…Was optioned to AAA Tacoma on 8/14 and appeared in one game for the Rainiers (6.0 IP, 2 H,
1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 HR)…Picked up his first Major League win in Texas on 8/25 after being recalled from
AAA earlier that day (7.0IP, 4H, 1R/0ER)…Was 2-1, 2.28 (7 ER/27.2 IP) in five games (three starts) in August
(2.84 as a starter, 1.04 as a reliever)…Re-signed by Mariners on 12/22/2004…Originally signed by Mariners
scout Charley Kerfeld.
u 2004 Started season with Aguascalientes in the Mexican League, appearing in five games…Made two starts
with Quebec on 5/27 and 6/2…Signed minor league contract with Seattle on 6/4…Appeared in 26 games,
eight starts with Tacoma…Went 3-1 with a 3.67 ERA (41.2 IP, 17 ER) as a starter…Held opponents to a .223
average…Tossed a 7.0 inning complete game shutout allowing only three hits and striking out seven in his
final start of the season on 9/4 vs. Tucson.
u 2003 Spent season with Quebec, starting 18 games…Finished second in shutouts (2), fourth in innings pitched
(129.1) and wins (9), fifth in strikeouts (119) and seventh in ERA (2.51)…
u 2002 Spent second season with Chico of the Independent Western League…Led league in strikeouts (109),
shutouts (1), complete games (3) and innings pitched (135.2), second in starts (19) and ERA (2.85), fourth
in wins (9) and fifth in home runs allowed (11)…
u 2001 Spent season with Chico…Led league in games started (20) and wins (11)…Finished second in innings
pitched (130.1) and hits (144), third in runs (78), fourth in strikeouts (99) and complete games (2), fifth in
walks (46), home runs allowed (11) and losses (7) and ninth in ERA (3.94)…
u 2000 Spent season with AA New Britain, appearing in 24 games in relief…Released by Minnesota on
1/11/2001.
u 1999 Began season with Salt Lake…Transferred to New Britain, 5/18…Promoted to Salt Lake, 5/21…Transferred
to New Britain, 7/15.
u 1997 Began the season at Ft. Myers…Promoted to New Britain, 6/19…Was second among Eastern League
relievers in batting average against (.199)…Pitched for Sun Cities in the Arizona Fall League…
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u 1996 Spent season with Ft. Wayne, appearing in 42 games in relief…Led club in games and was 10th in
wins.
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Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name JEFFREY AUSTIN HARRIS…Wife’s name is Kimberly…The couple has one daughter, Rilyn (4/2/06)…Re-
sides in Surprise, AZ…Graduated from Pinole (CA) High School in June, 1992…Graduated from Contra Costa
Community College (CA) in 1994…Attended the University of San Francisco….Originally drafted by the Minnesota
Twins in the 28th round of the June 1995 draft.

2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 Totals 2-5-0 4.26 14 57.0 27
-- -- -- -- -- Baltimore 0-1-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (AL) 0-1-0 4.76 1 5.2 3
0-0-0 13.50 1 1.1 2 Cleveland 0-0-0 13.50 1 1.1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Detroit 0-0-0 3.00 2 6.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels 0-1-0 8.10 2 6.2 6
-- -- -- -- -- New York (AL) 1-0-0 4.26 1 6.1 3
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 Oakland 0-0-0 1.23 3 7.1 1
-- -- -- -- -- Texas 1-1-0 1.29 2 14.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Toronto 0-1-0 7.71 1 4.2 4
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 1-1-0 1.29 2 14.0 2
Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-1-0 15.00 1 3.0 5
Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-0 3.00 2 6.0 2
Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-0 13.50 1 1.1 2
Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-1-0 7.71 1 4.2 4
Safeco Field (SEA) 1-1-0 3.63 6 22.1 9
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-1-0 4.76 1 5.2 3
HARRIS’ GAME HIGHS

0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 March-April 0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 K’s (starter): 4, two times, last on Sept. 20,
-- -- -- -- -- August 2-1-0 2.28 5 27.2 7 2005 at Toronto; K’s (reliever): 4, August
-- -- -- -- -- Sept-Oct 0-4-0 6.23 6 26.0 18 13, 2005 vs. LAA; BB’s (starter): 5, August
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 Home 1-1-0 3.63 6 22.1 9 30, 2005 vs. NYY; BB’s (reliever): 1, August
0-0-0 13.50 1 1.1 2 Road 1-4-0 4.67 8 34.2 18 13, 2005 vs. LAA; LONGEST START: 7.0IP,
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Day 1-2-0 4.05 7 26.2 12 twice, last on Sept. 15, 2005 at Texas;
0-0-0 7.71 2 2.1 2 Night 1-3-0 4.45 7 30.1 15 LONGEST RELIEF OUTING: 5.0IP, August
0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 Grass 2-4-0 3.96 13 52.1 23 2, 2005 at Detroit; WINNING STREAK:
-- -- -- -- -- Turf 0-1-0 7.71 1 4.2 4 2 games, August 25-30, 2005; LOSING
0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 Pre-ASG 0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 STREAK: 4 games (active), Sept. 4-20,
-- -- -- -- -- Post-ASG 2-5-0 4.19 11 53.2 25 2005; HR: 2, two times, last on Sept. 4,
-- -- -- -- -- Starter 2-5-0 4.50 8 44.0 22 2005 at LAA; SHORTEST START: 3.0IP,
0-0-0 5.40 3 3.1 2 Relief 0-0-0 3.46 6 13.0 5 Sept. 4, 2005 at LAA; LAST WIN: August
30, 2005 vs. NYY; LAST OUTING: April
11, 2006 at Cleveland (relief, 1.1IP, 2H,
2R/ER, 0BB, 1K).

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
-- 3 0 0 0 0 0 Pitcher .900 14 3 6 1 10 1

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
— — — — — — — — — —

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Age: 42, born November 11, 1964 in Santurce, PR
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-4 Weight: 245
ML Service: 15 + 020
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 with a club option for 2008
Acquired: December 2, 2006; Signed to a Major League free agent
contract by Cleveland with a club option for the 2008 season.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1986 Salem 2-2 4.58 10 10 0 0 0 55.0 57 37 28 3 1 42 38 6 0
1987 Quad City 2-3 6.86 7 6 0 0 1 21.0 24 21 16 2 2 12 21 5 0
1988 Quad City 9-10 3.17 24 24 6 1 0 164.2 157 70 58 8 6 48 114 7 5
Midland 0-2 6.57 3 3 0 0 0 12.1 16 13 9 0 1 8 7 1 0
1989 Midland 2-7 6.89 12 12 0 0 0 64.0 94 57 49 4 2 30 42 4 1
Palm Springs 1-4 4.64 7 7 0 0 0 42.2 49 27 22 2 2 16 33 4 0
South Bend 1-1 3.33 4 4 0 0 0 24.1 19 9 9 1 0 7 17 0 0
1990 Birmingham 8-5 3.67 17 17 1 0 0 108.0 103 57 44 6 6 43 62 3 1
Vancouver 3-5 2.84 11 11 3 1 0 79.1 73 33 25 4 2 26 49 3 0
1992 Vancouver 4-1 3.22 7 7 0 0 0 44.2 41 17 16 2 0 23 40 1 0
GCL White Sox 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0
Birmingham 2-1 1.99 4 4 0 0 0 22.2 11 5 5 2 2 6 25 2 0
Chicago (AL) 1-0 7.80 9 3 0 0 0 15.0 18 15 13 1 0 7 6 1 0
1992 Chicago (AL) 7-3 1.65 43 0 0 0 12 71.0 45 15 13 4 4 20 68 2 0
Vancouver 3-3 2.61 9 0 0 0 2 20.2 13 9 6 0 1 11 23 0 1
1993 Chicago (AL) 3-4 2.29 70 0 0 0 38 78.2 66 21 20 6 0 20 71 2 0
1994 Chicago (AL) 4-4 4.91 45 0 0 0 14 47.2 44 29 26 5 1 19 50 1 0
1995 Chicago (AL) 3-7 3.92 60 0 0 0 32 59.2 63 30 26 9 3 28 84 1 0
1996 Chicago (AL) 6-5 1.91 72 0 0 0 38 84.2 65 21 18 2 0 38 85 6 0
1997 Chicago (AL) 5-1 2.44 46 0 0 0 27 48.0 38 15 13 5 1 24 47 2 0
San Francisco 5-2 2.48 28 0 0 0 4 32.2 29 9 9 2 0 14 35 1 0
1998 Tampa Bay 2-6 4.04 67 0 0 0 26 71.1 55 33 32 5 5 41 55 1 0
1999 Tampa Bay 2-3 3.07 72 0 0 0 43 73.1 68 27 25 1 4 33 69 3 0
2000 Tampa Bay 4-7 3.19 68 0 0 0 32 73.1 76 33 26 9 3 23 61 2 1
2001 Kansas City 5-6 4.12 63 0 0 0 28 67.2 69 34 31 7 1 26 46 6 0
2002 Omaha 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 1 0
Kansas City 1-3 4.33 53 0 0 0 26 52.0 62 29 25 6 3 12 39 3 0
2003 Atlanta 5-3 4.35 66 0 0 0 0 60.0 61 36 29 10 3 43 45 0 0
Richmond 1-1 9.45 6 0 0 0 0 6.2 11 9 7 0 1 4 10 1 0
2004 Philadelphia 3-5 4.76 63 0 0 0 0 56.2 66 39 30 9 1 29 44 3 0
2005 New York (NL) 8-6 2.58 67 0 0 0 4 69.2 57 20 20 5 2 28 61 4 0
2006 Pittsburgh 0-3 2.93 46 0 0 0 2 43.0 46 24 14 3 1 24 33 3 0
New York (NL) 0-0 3.48 22 0 0 0 0 20.2 15 8 8 2 0 8 15 2 0
Minor Lge. Totals 38-45 3.93 124 106 10 2 3 674.0 670 365 294 34 26 279 491 38 8
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League 43-49 3.25 668 3 0 0 316 742.1 669 302 268 60 25 291 681 30 1
National League 21-19 3.52 292 0 0 0 10 282.2 274 136 110 31 7 146 233 13 0
M. L. TOTALS 64-68 3.32 960 3 0 0 326 1025.0 943 438 378 91 32 437 914 43 1
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ALL-STAR GAME RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1996 Chicago (AL) 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1999 Tampa Bay 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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DIVISION SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1997 San Francisco 0-1 20.25 3 0 0 0 0 1.1 5 3 3 0 0 3 1 0 0
2003 Atlanta 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0-1 11.57 4 0 0 0 0 2.1 6 3 3 0 0 3 1 0 0
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1993 Chicago (AL) 0-0 0.00 4 0 0 0 1 4.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2006 New York (NL) 0-0 0.00 3 0 0 0 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0
Totals 0-0 0.00 7 0 0 0 1 6.1 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0
Career Transactions
1986 Selected by the California Angels in the 1st round (16th overall) of the June draft.
1989 Acquired by the Chicago White Sox, along with Mark Doran, from the Angels in exchange for Mark Davis, 8/2.
1997 Acquired by the San Francisco Giants, along with Wilson Alvarez and Danny Darwin, from the White Sox in exchange
for Keith Foulke, Bobby Howry, Lorenzo Barcelo, Ken Vining, Michael Caruso and Brian Manning, 7/31.
1997 Granted free agency, 10/30.
1997 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a free agent, 11/18.
2001 Acquired by the Kansas City Royals from Tampa Bay as part of a three-team deal in which Tampa Bay acquired Ben
Grieve and cash from Oakland, Oakland acquired Cory Lidle from Tampa Bay, along with Johnny Damon, Mark Ellis
and cash from Kansas City. Kansas City also acquired A.J. Hinch, Angel Berroa and cash from Oakland, 1/8.
2002 DL – right elbow strain, 3/22-5/2…rehab at AAA Omaha, 4/4-8.
2002 Granted free agency, 10/28.
2003 Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a free agent, 1/22.
2003 DL – strained lower back, 6/12-27.
2003 DL – strained left hamstring, 8/13-9/2…rehab at AAA Richmond, 8/18-9/2.
2003 Granted free agency, 10/30.
2003 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as a free agent, 12/18.
2004 DL – strained right calf, 5/5-20.
2004 Granted free agency, 10/29.
2005 Signed by the New York Mets as a free agent, 1/18.
2005 Granted free agency, 11/4.
2005 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent, 12/15.
2006 Acquired by the New York Mets, along with Oliver Perez, from the Pirates in exchange for Xavier Nady, 7/31.
2006 Granted free agency, 10//30.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/2.
2006 Season Highlights
u Compiled a record of 0-3 with 2 saves and a 3.11 ERA in 68 relief appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates and
New York Mets in 2006 (63.2IP, 61H, 22ER, 32BB, 48K, 5HR)…The 3.11 ERA was 14th among NL relievers…He
began the year with the Pirates and after posting an ERA of 2.93 with the Pirates he was traded to the Mets
on July 31…On the year he limited Major League hitters to a .248 (61-246) average against, including a .219
(32-146) mark against right-handed hitters and a .205 (24-117) average with runners on base…He did not
allow a hit or a run in 2.1 innings over three (3) NLCS appearances vs. St. Louis for the Mets.
u He is 4th among active big league pitchers in appearances (14th all-time and most ever by a Puerto Rican-born
pitcher) and 3rd among active relievers in saves (10th all-time) behind Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera…A
two-time All-Star (1996, 1999)... Did not allow a run in 16 of his 22 games with New York…Acquired from
Pittsburgh on July 31st along with lefthanded pitcher OIiver Perez in exchange for outfielder Xavier Nady…Posted
a 0.82 ERA (one earned run/11.0 innings) in 11 contests in May.
u Recorded his second save of the season and 326th of his career on April 29th vs. Philadelphia with 0.2 score-
less innings in Pittsburgh’s 3-2 triumph...Did not allow a run in 10 straight outings from April 29th-May 26th,
spanning 9.2 innings…Made his 900th career appearance on April 19th vs. St. Louis…
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u 2005 Spent entire season with New York (NL) and finished tied for the NL lead for relief wins (8)...Did not sur-
render a run in 55 of his 67 outings and held righthanded batters to a .213 (27-for-127) average...Posted a 1.15
ERA (31.1IP/4ER) in 29 games on the road... Pitched 9.1 scoreless innings from 4/27 to 5/13...Notched first
save on 5/7 @Milwaukee - his first since 9/19/02 at Chicago (AL) while pitching with KC...Did not surrender a
run in 17 outings from 5/25 to 7/14 (16.0IP)…Posted his second save on 9/24 @Washington and his third with
2.0 scoreless frames @Philadelphia on 9/26...Stranded 22 of his 29 inherited runners (76 percent)...Signed
by Pittsburgh as a free agent on 12/15.
u 2004 Spent entire season with Philadelphia...Issued only one walk in his first 11 appearances (11.0IP)...Was
placed on 15-day disabled list on 5/5 with a strained right calf...Was reinstated on 5/20...Produced season-best
7.2 scoreless inning streak from 8/4-19, a span of eight games...Did not allow a run in seven games during the
month of September (6.0IP).
u 2003 Made 66 appearances with East Division champion Atlanta...Was scored upon only twice over a 21-game
stretch from 4/6 to 5/16...Posted a 2-0 record and a 1.86 ERA in that time (19.1IP/4ER) while the Braves went
20-1 in those games...Was on D.L. from 6/12-27 with a low back strain and from 8/13 to 9/2 with a strained
left hamstring...Made six appearances while pitching on rehab assignment with Richmond (Braves’ AAA)...
Produced a 1.74 ERA in 10 appearances during the month of September...Tossed a scoreless inning in Game
One of the Division Series against the Cubs.
u 2002 Posted 20 or more saves for the eighth straight season and for the ninth time in his career while spending
year with Kansas City...Began season on the 15-day disabled list (retro to 3/22) with a right elbow strain...Made
his season debut on 5/2 @Baltimore after a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha...Earned a save
in each of his first eight opportunities, extending his streak to 17 games dating back to 2001...Recorded his
300th career save on 5/25 vs. Texas, making him the 15th player in major league history to record 300 saves...
Picked up lone victory on 6/9 vs. St. Louis…Ranked 9th in the AL in saves.
u 2001 Spent first of two seasons with Kansas City...Was 28-for-34 in save opportunities and saved 43 percent
of the Royals’ wins, the fifth-best percentage in the American League...Ranked sixth among A.L. pitchers in
games finished (55) and tied for eighth in saves...Had a pair of 10.0-inning scoreless streaks; from 5/16 to
6/14 and from 8/7 to 9/1...Stranded 10 of his 13 inherited runners...Was the recipient of two saves on 6/16
@Milwaukee; earned the save in a game suspended from the previous day as well as the regularly scheduled
contest.
u 2000 Spent third and final season with Tampa Bay...Finished ninth in the American League in saves...Surren-
dered home runs to Anaheim’s Mo Vaughn, Tim Salmon and Troy Glaus in the 9th inning on 4/21, marking the
first time in his career that he had given up more than one home run in a game (the three home runs were as
many as he had allowed over the previous 485 batters, dating back to 7/4/98)...Earned his 250th career save
on 7/24 @Detroit...Converted 25 of his 26 save opportunities from 6/9 to 9/25 (39 games), posting a 1.33
ERA in that time.
u 1999 Established a career high in saves (43) as he was named to his 2nd All-Star team...Led major leagues
in games finished (66) and ranked seventh among American League pitchers in appearances...Was named to
second All-Star team...Converted 43 of his 47 save opportunities, including 22 of his last 23, for a 91.5 save
percentage, the second-best ratio in the American League (New York’s Mariano Rivera converted 45-of-49
for a 91.8 percent success rate)...Was 2nd to Rivera in saves (43)…Became the 19th A.L. reliever to record
40 saves and the third Hispanic pitcher to do it, joining Jose Mesa and Rivera...Saved 62.3 percent of the Devil
Rays wins, breaking the league record of 60.6 percent set in 1990 by the White Sox’ Bobby Thigpen...Became
the fourth pitcher since saves became an official statistic in 1969 to save at least 60 percent of his team’s
wins, joining Bryan Harvey (Florida-1993, 71.3 percent), Randy Myers (Chicago Cubs-1993, 60.1 percent) and
Thigpen…Converted 19 straight saves, 7/2-9/17.
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u 1998 His 26 saves with Tampa Bay were third most by a reliever on an expansion team (Bryan Harvey had 45
with the Marlins in 1993 and Gregg Olson had 30 with the Diamondbacks in 1998)...Did not allow an earned run
in 22 appearances from 5/10 thru 6/28 (25.1IP)...Held left-handed hitters to a .184 average, the second-lowest
mark in the A.L. behind Armando Benitez (.181)...Allowed just three of his 18 inherited runners to score.
u 1997 Began season with Chicago (AL), but was traded to San Francisco on 7/31 as part of a nine-player deal...
Combined to post a 10-3 record, 31 saves and a 2.45 ERA in 74 appearances with the two clubs...Ranked third
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in the American League in saves and was on pace for his first 40-save season when he was traded to the Giants Personal/Miscellaneous
(finished 6th on the year in the AL)...Earned his 148th career save on 6/17 vs. Chicago (NL) to surpass Willie
Full name ROBERTO MANUEL HERNANDEZ…Wife’s name is Ivonne...
Hernandez as the all-time saves leader among Latin pitchers...Was unscored upon in his final 10 appearances HERNANDEZ’ CAREER-HIGHS
Has four children; daughters Kairy (6/3/92) and Jaleissy (4/17/90) and
with the White Sox, going 8-for-8 in save opportunities. ...Picked up his first National League win on 8/3 @
sons Roberto (5/8/94) and Jose (12/1/99)...Attended New Hampton K’s (reliever): 7, June 21, 1992, Chicago
Cincinnati and earned first N.L. save on 8/12 vs. Cincinnati...Collected his first major league hit on 8/14 vs.
(NH) High School and the University of South Carolina-Aiken, where he (A) vs. Detroit); BB’s (reliever): 4 (three
Chicago (NL) when he singled in his first big- league plate appearance off Ramon Tatis...Converted 27 of his
played baseball and went 10-2 as a senior...Their refurbished ballpark times, last, April 27, 1998, Tampa Bay vs.
31 save opportunities with the White Sox and four-of-eight with the Giants...Appeared in all three games of
was named after Hernandez in 1993...Grew up in Manhattan and attended Oakland); WINNING STREAK: 5 games
the National League Division Series vs. Florida...Suffered the loss in Game Two.
Chelsea Vocational School for three years where he played baseball... (two times, last May 9-August 3 1997);
u 1996 Finished third in the American League in saves while spending fourth straight full season with Chicago... Served as the 2002 “Project Warmth” co-chairperson with Trent Green of LOSING STREAK: 4 games (three times,
Led A.L. relievers in ERA and games finished (61)...Established a career high in strikeouts...Converted 38 of his the Kansas City Chiefs...Supports the Puerto Rico All-Stars Fund, which last April 27-July 12, 1998); SCORELESS
46 save opportunities (82.6 percent), including a club-record and career-high 20 straight from 4/3 to 6/14... supports youth-related educational and character-building programs... IP STREAK: 20.2 innings (September
Became first White Sox pitcher since Bobby Thigpen (1990) to make the All-Star team (was involved in a pre- Joined several of his teammates at the ‘Gloves for Kids’ event in 2002, 15, 1995-April 29, 1996); CONSECU-
game accident during the team photo which resulted in Cal Ripken breaking his nose)...Did not allow a run in which benefited children involved with the RBI (Reviving Baseball in TIVE SAVE STREAK: 20, April 3-June
his first 13 appearances...Surrendered first run on 5/14 vs. New York, breaking a streak of 21.1 consecutive the Inner Cities) program...Organized an autograph show to benefit 14, 1996; LONGEST OUTING (reliever):
scoreless innings dating back to 1995...Allowed 10 of his 18 earned runs during the month of September. the hurricane disaster relief fund for Puerto Rico and the Dominican 4.2IP, June 21, 1992, Chicago White Sox
u 1995 Led all major league relievers with 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings, the highest mark by a reliever in White Republic in the winter of 1998...Was nominated for the Florida Sports vs. Detroit; LONGEST OUTING (starter):
Sox history...Converted 32 of his 42 save opportunities, including 20-of-24 after the All-Star break. Awards Hometown Hero Award in 1998...Honored as a “Good Guy in 7.0IP, Sept. 2, 1991 vs. KC; LAST SAVE:
Sports” by The Sporting News from 2000-2002 for his civic dedication April 29, 2006 vs. PHI; LAST WIN: Sept.
u 1994 Led American League in games finished (45)...Held left-handed hitters to a .217 average, the 6th-lowest and community service. 23, 2005 at Washington; HR: 3, April 21,
mark in the A.L.
2000 (Ana@TB).
u 1993 Spent first full season in the majors with Chicago (AL)...Helped lead the White Sox to the A.L. West
division title by going 2-1 with 21 saves after the All-Star break...Finished fourth in the A.L. in saves, the
second-highest total in club history behind Bobby Thigpen’s major league-record of 57 in 1990...Converted
38 of his 44 save opportunities (86.4 percent) and ranked fourth among A.L. relievers in ERA...Had streak of
15 consecutive save conversions stopped on 9/15 @Kansas City...Made four appearances during the American ALL-TIME LEADERS-GAMES PITCHED ALL-TIME LEADERS-SAVES
League Championship Series against Toronto, pitching 4.0 scoreless innings...Earned the save in Game Four,
PITCHER GAMES PITCHER SAVED
which tied the series at 2-2, before Toronto won the next two games.
u 1992 Began season with Vancouver (White Sox’ AAA), but spent majority of campaign with White Sox - his 1. Jesse Orosco 1252 1. Trevor Hoffman 482
first season used exclusively in relief...Led A.L. relievers in opponents batting average against (.180) and was 2. John Franco 1119 2. Lee Smith 478
third in relief ERA...Went 5-1 with six saves and a 0.44 ERA while pitching at Comiskey Park...Earned first 3. Mike Stanton 1109 3. John Franco 424
career win as a reliever on 6/21 vs. Detroit...Also had a career-high seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings of relief
4. Dennis Eckersley 1071 4. Mariano Rivera 413
on 6/21...Posted first career save on 7/2 vs. Boston...Was named to Baseball America’s Winter All-Star team
after posting 16 saves and a 1.85 ERA for Maraguez in the Puerto Rican League...Joined Bobby Thigpen (22) 5. Hoyt Wilhelm 1070 5. Dennis Eckersley 390
and Scott Radinsky (15) in double figures in saves, as the White Sox became just the eighth team ever and the 6. Dan Plesac 1064 6. Jeff Reardon 367
first since the 1985 Blue Jays to have three relievers with 10 or more saves in one season. 7. Kent Tekulve 1050 7. Randy Myers 347
u 1991 Began season with Vancouver, but underwent potentially life-threatening surgery to transfer veins from 8. Lee Smith 1022 8. Rollie Fingers 341
his inner thigh to his right forearm on 6/4 (the condition was diagnosed as blood clots after he experienced
9. Mike Jackson 1005 9. John Wetteland 330
numbness in his right hand while pitching for Vancouver)...Made one rehab appearance for the Gulf Coast
League White Sox (R) before joining Birmingham (AA)...Was recalled by Chicago on 8/31...Made major league 10. Rich Gossage 1002 10. Roberto Hernandez 326
debut 9/2 as a starter against Kansas City; pitched no-hit ball for 6.0 innings before allowing a leadoff double 11. Lindy McDaniel 987 11. Troy Percival 324
to Bill Pecota in the 7th...Gave up just one run on one hit over 7.0 innings to earn first big-league victory (the 12. Jose Mesa 966 12. Billy Wagner 324
outing remains the longest of his major league career)...Made three straight starts (11.1IP/10R/8ER) before
13. Mike Timlin 961
making last six outings in relief (3.2IP/5ER)...Made last start on 9/12 @California.
14. Roberto Hernandez 960
u 1990 Began season with Birmingham, but was promoted to Triple-A Vancouver on 7/8...Went 11-10 with four
15. Rollie Fingers 944
complete games and a 3.31 ERA in 28 starts between the two clubs.
u 1989 Began season with Palm Springs (Angels’ A) and made seven starts before being promoted to Midland
(AA)...Was traded to the White Sox on 8/3 and assigned to South Bend (A) of the Midwest League.

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u 1988 Spent majority of season with Quad City (Angels’ A)...Ranked among Midwest League leaders in complete
games...Made final three starts with Midland...Went 9-12 with a 3.41 ERA in 27 starts with the two clubs.
u 1987 Averaged nine strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched while spending entire season with Quad City.
u 1986 Made professional debut with Salem (Angels’ A) of the Northwest League after being selected by California
in the 1st round of the June draft.

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2006 CAREER
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
0-3-2 3.11 68 63.2 22 Totals 64-68-326 3.32 960 1025.0 378
-- -- -- -- -- Baltimore 2-3-26 1.55 50 58.0 10
-- -- -- -- -- Boston 3-3-22 3.83 49 54.0 23
0-0-0 9.00 2 2.0 2 Chicago (AL) 1-2-13 2.27 30 31.2 8
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 Cleveland 2-2-29 3.45 57 57.1 22
0-0-0 0.00 2 1.1 0 Detroit 6-3-31 3.38 59 66.2 25
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Kansas City 4-6-27 2.72 45 56.1 17
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels 4-5-16 4.09 49 55.0 25
0-0-0 9.00 1 1.0 1 Minnesota 1-4-24 3.56 55 55.2 22
-- -- -- -- -- New York (AL) 3-4-12 5.19 44 43.1 25
-- -- -- -- -- Oakland 6-5-19 4.83 49 54.0 29
-- -- -- -- -- Seattle 0-4-20 3.59 49 52.2 21
-- -- -- -- -- Tampa Bay 1-0-3 0.00 7 7.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Texas 3-1-18 4.61 47 52.2 27
-- -- -- -- -- Toronto 2-3-26 2.65 42 51.0 15
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 Arizona 0-0-1 3.24 7 8.1 3
0-0-0 7.71 3 2.1 2 Atlanta 1-2-1 5.12 21 19.1 11
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.1 0 Chicago (NL) 0-0-2 1.17 15 15.1 2
0-0-1 0.00 3 3.0 0 Cincinnati 1-2-3 3.93 15 18.1 8
0-0-0 3.86 3 2.1 1 Colorado 2-0-1 2.79 11 9.2 3
0-0-0 4.91 8 7.1 4 Florida 3-1-4 4.29 44 42.0 20
0-0-0 6.00 3 3.0 2 Houston 3-2-1 2.95 19 18.1 6
0-0-0 0.00 4 4.0 0 L.A. Dodgers 1-0-1 1.42 12 12.2 2
0-0-0 2.25 4 4.0 1 Milwaukee 3-3-14 2.85 44 47.1 15
0-1-0 5.40 2 1.2 1 New York (NL) 3-3-2 3.63 20 17.1 7
0-0-1 0.00 5 4.1 0 Philadelphia 2-0-3 0.00 25 27.1 0
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Pittsburgh 1-0-1 3.27 10 11.0 4
0-1-0 4.32 7 8.1 4 St. Louis 1-2-1 2.84 18 19.0 6
0-0-0 0.00 3 2.1 0 San Diego 1-1-1 2.30 16 15.2 4
0-0-0 3.86 3 2.1 1 San Francisco 0-0-0 1.93 6 4.2 1
0-1-0 4.50 7 6.0 3 Washington 4-4-4 3.53 45 43.1 17
0-1-2 3.18 11 11.1 4 March-April 5-9-37 3.41 136 142.1 54
0-0-0 0.82 11 11.0 1 May 10-11-57 4.16 158 166.2 77
0-0-0 3.29 15 13.2 5 June 11-6-61 2.93 169 178.1 58
0-2-0 5.14 9 7.0 4 July 8-17-62 3.30 174 177.1 65
0-0-0 2.61 11 10.1 3 August 13-11-57 2.71 163 179.1 54
0-0-0 4.35 11 10.1 5 Sept-Oct 17-14-52 3.48 160 181.0 70
0-1-1 3.63 37 34.2 14 Home 38-34-169 3.30 506 540.1 198
0-2-1 2.48 31 29.0 8 Road 26-34-157 3.34 454 484.2 180
0-3-1 4.12 23 19.2 9 Day 18-27-98 3.75 311 328.2 137
0-0-1 2.66 45 44.0 13 Night 46-41-228 3.11 649 696.1 241
0-3-2 3.11 68 63.2 22 Grass 54-44-235 3.07 745 798.2 272
-- -- -- -- -- Turf 10-24-91 4.22 215 226.1 106
0-2-2 2.56 40 38.2 11 Pre-ASG 30-32-172 3.42 525 549.2 209
0-1-0 3.96 28 25.0 11 Post-ASG 34-36-154 3.20 435 475.1 169
-- -- -- -- -- Starter 1-0-0 6.35 3 11.1 8
0-3-2 3.11 68 63.2 22 Relief 63-68-326 3.29 957 1013.2 370
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.750 68 1 5 2 8 0 Pitcher .926 960 52 123 14 189 8
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AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
-- -- -- -- -- .500 2 1 0 0
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Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
3Com Park (SF) 1-0-3 0.68 11 13.1 1
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 1-1-6 3.38 14 16.0 6
Angel Stadium (LAA) 2-2-3 4.21 21 25.2 12
Arlington Stadium (TEX) 0-0-1 8.53 4 6.1 6
AT&T Park (SF) 0-0-0 6.75 2 1.1 1
Bithorn Stadium (PR) 0-0-0 6.00 3 3.0 2
Busch Stadium (STL) 0-1-0 7.71 2 2.1 2
Busch Stadium I 0-0-0 0.00 3 2.1 0
Camden Yards (BAL) 0-2-14 1.95 24 27.2 6
Chase Field (AZ) 0-0-0 2.25 3 4.0 1
Cinergy Field (CIN) 1-0-1 4.15 3 4.1 2
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) 0-3-1 3.03 38 38.2 13
Cleveland Stadium (CLE) 0-0-2 1.50 4 6.0 1
Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-3 0.00 5 5.2 0
Coors Field (COL) 1-0-0 0.00 3 4.0 0
County Stadium (MIL) 1-1-5 1.65 14 16.1 3
Dodger Stadium (LA) 1-0-0 0.00 3 3.0 0
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) 0-1-1 6.41 22 19.2 14
Fenway Park (BOS) 2-1-8 2.96 25 27.1 9
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 0-1-1 4.15 4 4.1 2
Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-2-12 4.24 24 23.1 11
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 7-6-42 3.47 87 93.1 36
Kingdome (SEA) 0-1-7 4.73 14 13.1 7
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 2-2-11 4.61 28 27.1 14
Metrodome (MIN) 0-4-13 5.40 27 26.2 16
Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-3 3.38 9 8.0 3
Minute Maid Park (HOU) 1-1-0 3.38 5 5.1 2
Olympic Stadium (MON) 0-2-1 5.56 13 11.1 7
PETCO Park (SD) 0-0-0 0.00 3 2.2 0
PNC Park (PIT) 0-1-2 3.58 33 32.2 13
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) 1-0-1 1.93 4 4.2 1
RFK Stadium (WSH) 3-0-1 1.80 8 10.0 2
Rogers Centre (TOR) 1-3-15 4.10 22 26.1 12
Safeco Field (SEA) 0-0-3 2.16 8 8.1 2
Shea Stadium (NYM) 7-7-2 3.63 60 57.0 23
Three Rivers Stadium (PIT) 0 -0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0
Tiger Stadium (DET) 2-3-9 3.97 19 22.2 10
Tropicana Field (TB) 5-12-52 4.11 116 120.1 55
Turner Field (ATL) 4-1-0 4.46 42 34.1 17
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 17-10-95 2.32 193 225.0 58
Veterans Stadium (PHI) 2-0-1 0.00 10 11.0 0
Wrigley Field (CHI) 0-0-1 0.96 8 9.1 1
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 1-0-6 3.26 18 19.1 7
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Age: 21, born April 15, 1985 in Cumberland, MD
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height 6-0 Weight: 185
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 16th round (468th overall)
of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft.

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2003 Burlington 3-1 2.91 9 4 0 0 0 34.0 22 13 11 0 7 15 46 4 1
2004 Lake County 3-7 6.53 19 15 0 0 1 73.0 79 58 53 6 8 44 67 3 1
Mahoning Vy. 3-1 1.24 8 8 0 0 0 43.2 38 15 6 1 2 10 30 2 0
2005 Lake County 7-7 3.22 25 23 1 0 1 142.1 123 62 51 5 4 52 69 2 2
Akron 1-0 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 8 2 2 0 0 2 6 1 0
2006 Kinston 4-1 2.18 10 4 #1 #1 1 41.1 38 16 10 0 3 6 24 2 0
Akron 8-3 3.53 19 19 0 0 0 112.1 121 50 44 9 8 33 61 4 0
Minor Lge. Totals 29-20 3.53 91 74 2 1 3 451.2 429 216 177 21 32 162 303 18 4

Career Transactions
2003 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 16th round of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Split the season between A Kinston and AA Akron where he went 12-4 w/a 3.57 ERA in 29 games/23 starts
(153.2IP, 159H, 54ER, 9HR, 39BB, 85K)…His 12 wins were tied for 3rd among Tribe farmhands and his 153.2IP
were also 3rd…Did not make an error in 38 total chances between the 2 stops…Started the year at A Kinston
where he made his first 4 appearances in relief (15.0IP, 12H, 3ER)…Tossed a 7.0 inning, 5-hit CG shutout on
May 16 (0BB, 5K) vs. Potomac…Was promoted to AA Akron on May 24 w/a 2.18ERA, which was 4th in the
Carolina League at the time of the promotion behind Lewis (1st) and Lofgren (3rd).
u Went on to make 19 starts for Akron and worked at least 5.0IP in 16 of the 19 starts…Over his last 7 starts he
was 3-1 w/a 2.95 ERA (39.2IP, 43H, 13ER, 21K)…Won 5 straight decisions from July 21 to August 18…Went
1-1 w/a 6.75 ERA in 2 Eastern League playoff starts (9.1IP, 9H, 7ER, 4BB, 15K)…RHH hit .272 (82-301) at AA
Akron and LHH hit .320 (39-122)…Batters were 5 for 38 (.132) off him with RISP-2 outs.

Pro Career
u 2005 Spent the season in the rotation at Lake County save a spot start at Akron on 9/4 (5.0IP, 8H, 2R/ER, 2BB,
6K) vs. Portland…Finished 8th in the South Atlantic League in ERA at 3.22…Named to the SAL mid-season
all-star game…Earned a 4.0IP save (1H, 0R) on 4/16 vs. Lakewood…Tossed a 9.0IP, 3-hit complete game on
7/7 vs. Delmarva…Posted ERAs of 3.33 or less in April, May, June and July before sporting a 4.61 ERA in
August…Did not allow a run in 9.0IP in relief (2G).
u 2004 Started the year at Lake County and was sent to Mahoning Valley on 7/27…Posted a 1.24 ERA in 8 starts
at MV.
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u 2003 Signed on 7/1 and assigned to Burlington of the Appalachian League…Limited batters to a .183 average
against (22-120, 0HR) and fanned 46 in 34.0IP…His 14.3 SO per 9.0IP were 2nd in the AL among relievers.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name AARON STEVEN LAFFEY…Single…Resides in Cumberland, MD…Graduated from Allegany (MD)
High School in 2003 where he played baseball and basketball…Committed to Virginia Tech before signing with
the Indians…Won the Skip Cook Memorial Award in 2003 as the Cumberland Times-News High School Baseball
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Juan Lara 58 u Was signed out of the Tribe’s Dominican Academy in 1999 and spent 3 years in the DSL before spending 2002-
Age: 26, born January 26, 1981 in Azua, DR 03 at Burlington, Mahoning Valley & Lake County…Converted to relief in 2004 at Kinston before splitting 2005
in the pen between Kinston and AA Akron.
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: L Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Personal/Miscellaneous
ML Service: 0 + 027 Full name JUAN MANUEL TAVARES LARA…Single…Resides in Bani, DR.
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (3)
Acquired: May 22, 1999; Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the
Cleveland Indians.
2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G INN ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Totals 0-0-0 1.80 9 5.0 1
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 0.00 2 0.1 0
1999 DSL Indians 1-0 4.05 4 0 0 0 0 6.2 7 3 3 1 0 4 3 0 0 Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-0 0.00 4 2.2 0
2000 DSL Indians 4-1 3.31 12 10 0 0 1 54.1 58 29 20 1 3 15 51 1 0 Kansas City 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 13.50 2 0.2 1
2001 DSL Indians 3-5 1.80 13 12 0 0 0 65.0 57 28 13 0 2 10 49 2 1 Minnesota 0-0-0 0.00 2 1.0 0 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0
2002 Burlington 2-6 4.98 14 14 0 0 0 65.0 67 42 36 4 7 28 50 0 2 Oakland 0-0-0 13.50 2 0.2 1
2003 Mahoning Valley 3-3 3.50 12 12 0 0 0 61.2 54 29 24 4 8 18 54 6 0 Tampa Bay 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0
Lake County 1-4 5.00 16 3 0 0 1 45.0 51 31 25 7 3 26 37 6 1 Texas 0-0-0 0.00 2 0.1 0
2004 Kinston 4-3 5.66 35 8 0 0 1 84.1 106 60 53 6 4 38 74 6 2 Sept-Oct 0-0-0 1.80 9 5.0 1 LARA’S GAME HIGHS
2005 Kinston 0-1 4.04 26 0 0 0 0 42.1 40 22 19 4 0 15 46 6 0 Home 0-0-0 0.00 4 2.2 0 BB’s: 1, September 23, 2006 at Texas; K’s:
Akron 1-2 4.56 18 0 0 0 5 23.2 27 15 12 1 1 14 16 3 1 Road 0-0-0 3.86 5 2.1 1 2, September 13, 2006 vs. Kansas City;
2006 Akron 4-2 2.70 40 0 0 0 7 46.2 32 14 14 2 2 21 48 0 0
Day 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 LONGEST OUTING: 1.1IP, two times, last
Buffalo 1-1 3.00 13 0 0 0 1 15.0 17 6 5 1 1 3 15 1 0
Night 0-0-0 1.93 8 4.2 1 on September 13, 2006 vs. Kansas City;
CLEVELAND 0-0 1.80 9 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 24-28 3.96 203 59 0 0 16 509.2 516 279 224 31 31 192 443 31 7 Grass 0-0-0 1.80 9 5.0 1 WINNING STREAK: N/A; LOSING STREAK:
CLEVELAND TOTALS 0-0 1.80 9 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 Post-ASG 0-0-0 1.80 9 5.0 1 N/A; SAVE STREAK: N/A.
American League 0-0 1.80 9 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 Relief 0-0-0 1.80 9 5.0 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 0-0 1.80 9 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0
fielding by Position
2006 Career
Career Transactions PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1999 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 5/22. -- 9 0 0 0 0 0 Pitcher -- 9 0 0 0 0 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
2006 Season Highlights AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
u Had an impressive rise from AA Akron to the Major Leagues in his 8th season in the Tribe’s minor league -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
system…Started the year at AA Akron, going 4-2 w/a 2.70 ERA & 7 saves in 40 relief outings (46.2IP, 32H,
14ER, 21BB, 28K)…Limited batters to a .189 (32-169, 2HR) average, including a mark of .188 (13-69, 0HR)
by left-handed hitters and a .170 (15-88) mark with runners on base…31 of his 40 Double A outings were
scoreless, including 17 of his last 19 from May 30 until July 20 (1.80 ERA, 20.0IP, 10H, 4ER).
u Promoted to AAA Buffalo on July 22…Was 1-1 w/a 3.00 ERA & 1SV in 13 outings at AAA Buffalo (15.0IP, 17H,
5ER, 3BB, 15K), allowing just 3ER in last 13.1IP at AAA (2.03ERA, 11G, 14H, 12K)…Lefties were 4 for 20 (.200)
off him while at Buffalo.
u Promoted to the Majors on September 5 when contract was purchased from AAA Buffalo…Made his Major
League debut on Sept. 8 at CWS (1.1IP, 1H, 0R/0ER)…7 of his 9 outings were scoreless for the Tribe, enduring
blown save on Sept. 20 at Oakland… Lefties were 1 for 11 off him and overall Major League hitters were 4

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for 18 (.222)…All 4 of his hits allowed in the big leagues were singles…Batters were 2 for 12 (.167) off him
with runners on and 2 (18%) of his 11 inherited runners scored…Pitched for Aguilas in the Dominican Winter
League.

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 Cliff Lee 31 u Over his 5 June starts he was 4-0 w/a 3.09 ERA (35.0IP, 31H, 13R/12ER) after working a season-high 7.2IP
Age: 28, born August 30, 1978 in Benton, AR
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-3 Weight: 190
ML Service: 3 + 124
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2009 with a
club options for 2010 (2)
Acquired: June 27, 2002; From the Montreal Expos along with INF
Brandon Phillips, OF Grady Sizemore & 1B Lee Stevens in exchange
for RHP Bartolo Colon, RHP Tim Drew and cash.
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK 1st in his final start vs. Tampa Bay…
2000 Cape Fear 1-4 5.24 11 11 0 0 0 44.2 50 39 26 1 1 36 63 3 2
2001 Jupiter 6-7 2.79 21 20 0 0 0 109.2 78 43 34 13 4 46 129 2 3
2002 Harrisburg 7-2 3.23 15 15 0 0 0 86.1 61 31 31 12 1 23 105 2 0
Akron 2-1 5.40 3 3 0 0 0 16.2 11 11 10 1 1 10 18 1 0
Buffalo 3-2 3.77 8 8 0 0 0 43.0 36 18 18 7 1 22 30 1 1
CLEVELAND 0-1 1.74 2 2 0 0 0 10.1 6 2 2 0 0 8 6 0 1
2003 Kinston 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 4.1 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 0
Akron 1-0 1.50 2 2 0 0 0 12.0 7 2 2 1 0 4 13 0 0
Buffalo 6-1 3.27 11 11 0 0 0 63.1 62 24 23 4 4 31 61 2 1
CLEVELAND 3-3 3.61 9 9 0 0 0 52.1 41 28 21 7 2 20 44 3 0
2004 CLEVELAND 14-8 5.43 33 33 0 0 0 179.0 188 113 108 30 11 81 161 6 0
2005 Cleveland 18-5 3.79 32 32 1 0 0 202.0 194 91 85 22 0 52 143 4 0
2006 CLEVELAND 14-11 4.40 33 33 1 0 0 200.2 224 114 98 29 8 58 129 3 0
Minor Lge. Totals 26-17 3.41 72 71 0 0 0 380.0 305 169 144 39 12 175 423 11 7
CLEVELAND TOTALS 49-28 4.39 109 109 2 0 0 644.1 653 348 314 88 21 219 483 16 1
American League 49-28 4.39 109 109 2 0 0 644.1 653 348 314 88 21 219 483 16 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 49-28 4.39 109 109 2 0 0 644.1 653 348 314 88 21 219 483 16 1
Career Transactions
1997 Selected by the Florida Marlins in the 8th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1998 Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 20th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
2000 Selected by the Montreal Expos in the 4th round of the June draft.
2002 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with Lee Stevens, Brandon Phillips and Grady Sizemore, from the Expos in best run support in the AL (6.2RS/GS) behind David Wells and Chan Ho Park…Did not allow a run in 16.0 IP
exchange for Bartolo Colon and a player to be named later (Tim Drew), 6/27.
2003 DL – strained lower abdominal muscle/hernia, 3/28-5/30…rehab at A Kinston, 5/29
2006 Season Highlights
u Had another quality season as he made at least 30 starts and topped 14 wins for the 3rd straight season…Only
Lee, Johan Santana, Kenny Rogers & Jake Westbrook have won 14 or more games in the American League in
each season since 2004…Topped 200.0IP for the 2nd straight year, tossing his first career 9.0 inning complete
game on the season’s final day, October 1 vs. Tampa Bay (career-high 9.0IP, 7H, 3R/ER, 7K)…Now owns a
career winning % of .636 (49-28), which would be the highest in club history with 1000 career IP…Was T20th
in the AL in wins (14) and was T8th w/29HR all’d…
u Made 2006 debut on April 5 in Chicago, a 4-3, 11.0 inning win against the Sox and Neal Cotts…ND, 5.1IP, 4H,
3R/ER, 1BB, 1K, 2HB… Won his first game in 2nd start vs. Seattle on April 11 (6.0IP, 4H, 2R) and did not allow
a hit until the 5th inning while fanning a season-high 8 Mariners…Lost 3 straight starts, May 1-12, and for
the month went 1-4 w/a 7.79 ERA in 6 starts (32.1IP, 51H, 28ER, 21K, .347 AVG)…Worked a season-low 2.2IP
w/a season-high 7 runs & 3 HR in start of May 29 vs. Chicago-AL before winning 4th game in outing of June
3 vs. the LA Angels.
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in a no-decision @CWS on June 9…Allowed 3 solo homers in 8-4 win over the Yankees, June 15 (6.2IP, 5H,
3R)…Equaled a then season-high w/7.2IP in outing of June 20 vs. Chicago-NL in notching his 6th win before
improving to 6-0 lifetime in interleague play in notching his team-best 7th win on June 26 at St. Louis…Won his
season-high 5th straight decision in start of July 1 in Cincinnati (6.0IP, 9H, 4R) before having streak snapped
in start of July 6 vs. NYY (6.0IP, 10H, 7R/4ER).
u From June 1-on he was 11-6 w/a 3.91 ERA (138.0IP, 147H, 60ER) in 22 starts…Was 2-3 w/a 4.98 ERA in 6 July
starts (34.1IP, 46H, 29R/19ER) and he allowed hitters to a .315 (46-146) average against (.493 slg%)…Earned
his 10th win of the season in his 100th career start on August 10 vs. the LA Angels (7.0IP, 9H, 2R/ER), 2 days
after signing a 3-year contract extension thru 2009…Won 45 of his first 100 starts.
u Went 4-1 w/a 3.03ERA in 6 Sept/Oct. starts (38.2IP, 32H, 13ER) and won his last 2 starts… Won his 13th
game of the season in a start on Sept. 25 against the White Sox as he tossed 7.0 innings allowing only 1ER on
4H while walking 2 and striking out 4 in a 14-1 win before tossing first career 9.0IP complete game on October
u Major League hitters batted .278 (24-807) with 29HR…ERA in the 2nd half was 3.96 (91.0P, 97H, 40ER)…In-
dians were 16-17 (.485) in his starts and averaged 5.8RS (192RS/33GS) per start…Worked into the 6th inning
in 28 of 33GS (84.8%)…Pitched at least 5.0 innings in 30 of his 33 starts and from April 7, 2005 to May 23,
2006 worked at least 5.0 innings in 41 consecutive starts…Batters hit .311 (103-331) with runners on and
.286 (53-185) with RISP…Allowed 7 steals (3CS)…Batters hit .406 (39-96) on the first pitch…Signed a 3-year
contract extension thru 2009 w/a club option for 2010 on August 8…Has allowed 8 career grand slams, tied
for the most by any active pitcher (K. Rogers and T. Gordon)…
Pro Career
u 2005 Enjoyed a breakout season, posting a career-high 18 wins, the most by an Indians LHP since Greg
Swindell’s 18 in 1988 and the most overall by an Indian since Bartolo Colon (18-5) in 1999…His 4th place
finish in the AL Cy Young voting (8 pts) was the highest since Colon in 1999 by an Indian…His .783 winning
% (18-5) led the American League, the first Indian since Bob Feller in 1951 to lead the AL in winning %…The
.783 winning % was tied for the 3rd best mark in club history with Colon behind Johnny Allen in 1937 (15-1)
and Bob Feller (.813) in 1954…Finished T2nd in the AL in wins, the most by a LHP in the AL in 2005…His .251
average against ranked 11th in the AL as he topped 200.0IP for the first time…Won a career-high 9 straight
decisions from 7/18-9/22 to start the 2nd half and over the streak posted an ERA of 3.90 in 13GS w/o a loss
(85.1IP, 79H, 37ER)…Equaled the longest in the AL in 2005 and was the longest by an Indians starter since
Dennis Martinez in 1995 (Steve Karsay won 10 straight in 1999 in relief )…Over all in the 2nd half he was
9-1 w/a 3.66 ERA in 14 starts (93.1IP, 85H, 38ER, T4th in the AL in wins in 2nd half)…Over his last 9GS from
8/14 on he was 6-1 w/a 2.73 ERA (62.2IP, 48H, 19ER) and worked at least 6.0IP in all 9 starts…Had the 3rd
from 4/18-30 (Indians season-high, tied w/ Sabathia)…During the month of June he was 2-1 w/a 2.96 ERA in
6 starts (36.1IP, 40H, 16ER, 14BB, 33K)…Earned his 10th win in his start of July 18 against the Kansas City
Royals at Jacobs Field (6-2 win)…First career complete game in a rain-shortened 5-inning affair…5.0IP, 4H,
2R/2ER, 2BB, 7K, HR (DeJesus)…Pitched 8.0 shutout IP in his 15th win 9/6 at Detroit… Went a season-high
tying 8.0IP (3rd time) in last start of 9/28 vs. Tampa Bay in a 1-0 loss to Seth McClung that snapped his 9-game
winning streak…Worked 5.0 or more IP in last 31GS of the season after season-low 3.1IP to start the season…
His 10.96 (246/202.0IP) baserunners allowed per 9.0IP was 8th in the AL, his .295 on-base % allowed was
6th, his .237 average against vs. RHP was 13th and his fly ball ratio of .56 (287GB, 510FB) was 3rd in the
league…Indians were 23-9 (.719) when he started…Had surgery after the season (10/26) in Philadelphia, PA
to repair a right-sided incisional hernia (Dr. Bill Meyers performed the arthroscopic procedure).
u 2004 Lee led the team with 161K and tied Jake Westbrook for a team-best 14 wins, which were tied for 8th
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in the entire American League in his first full season in the Major Leagues…Was 5th in the league with 8.1
strikeouts per 9.0IP, just head of Boston’s Curt Schilling as his 161SO ranked 11th among AL pitchers…Was
also T8th in the league in winning % at .636 (14-8)…Started the year 5-0 as only three Indians pitchers in the
last 30 years have now started a season 5-0 (Lee, D.Martinez 9-0 in 1995, Swindell 6-0 in 1988)…Allowed
3 or fewer runs in each of his first 8 starts, joining Bud Black in 1990 as the only Tribe pitchers in the last 30
years to do so…Started the year by winning 10 of his first 11 decisions (last Tribe pitcher to start 10-1 was
Steve Karsay in 1999)…The last Indians starting pitcher to start 10-1 or better was Charles Nagy in 1996
(11-1)…Also won five straight decisions to equal season-high, 6/18-7/16. ..Was ejected by HP Umpire Matt
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Hollowell from start of 6/13 vs. Cincinnati (3.2IP, 6H, 7R/ER, 5BB, 4K, 2HR) after throwing behind Ken Griffey, Personal/Miscellaneous
Jr. in the 4th inning…Was later suspended for 6 games by MLB’s Bob Watson on 6/19 (appealed and elected
Full name CLIFTON PHIFER LEE…Resides in Benton, AR…Married,
to drop the appeal on 6/24 and served the suspension, 6/24-30)…Worked a career-low 0.2IP in his 21st GS on LEE’S Favorites
wife’s name is Kristen…They have one son, Jaxon (4/29/01), and one
7/26 vs. Detroit as he fell to 10-3 in his first losing streak of the year (0.2IP, 6H, 6R/ER, 40P)…Lost team-high daughter, Maci (4/5/03)…Played at the University of Arkansas in 2000, Favorite Movie: Braveheart; Favorite
6th straight decision in his start at New York on 9/2 at New York (1.2IP, 5H, 6R/ER, 3-run HR to A-Rod)…The going 4-3 with a 4.45 ERA (65.0IP, 32ER, 77SO)...Played at Meridian (MS) Group/Artist: Led Zeppelin; Favorite
2004 team and personal-high 6-game losing streak was snapped in start of 9/8 at Seattle (5.0IP, 5H, 4R/ER, Community College in 1998-99...Drafted by Florida in the eighth round Athlete Growing Up: Michael Jordan;
3BB, 6K, 3HR) as 2 of his 5 second half wins came against Seattle in Safeco Field (went 9GS w/o a win from out of high school (Benton High School) and by Baltimore in the 20th Favorite Sports Team: Arkansas Razor-
7/21-9/2)…Over the 9 starts he was 0-6 w/a 10.51 ERA (37.2IP, 59H, 48R/44ER) to raise his season ERA round in 1998…He is the fifth former Arkansas Razorback currently in backs; Person Who Has Most Influenced
total from 3.81 to 5.48…Won his last 3 starts on the year, including his 14th and final win of the year in start big leagues (along with Eric Hinske, Kit Pellow, Robert Person and Dan You: Wes Garner; Favorite Road City:
of 10/3 at Minnesota (7.0IP, 5H, 2R/ER, 0BB, 6K, 0 AB’s w/RISP)…ERA after June 1 was 6.71 (119.1IP, 138H, Wright) and was named 2002 Hog Nation Minor League Player of the Kansas City; Favorite Road Stadium:
89ER). Year by hognation.net…Has been very active in the community with the Anaheim; Favorite Thing to do Away From
Indians and was the club’s 2005 John Hancock Roberto Clemente Award Baseball: Hunt and fish; Favorite TV Show:
u 2003 Lee put together a solid season after spending the first two months of the season on the disabled list with
nominee for his gracious efforts…Among Cliff’s contributions in the Com- Punkd; Favorite Baseball Moment: ML
a lower abdominal strain and a sports hernia…Originally felt discomfort in the region during the minor league
munity: free baseball clinic with Cleveland State University for kids from
winter development program in the off-season and was placed on the 60-day DL on 3/29 after being limited Debut (9/15/02)
the RBI Program and Cleveland Baseball Federation; Providence House,
to just 1 bullpen session in spring training (had surgery following the season)…He spent most of April and the Grand Slam Literacy Program, Major League Lunch, Dick’s Sporting
May in extended spring before making a rehab start at A Kinston on 5/29 (4.1IP, 0H, 1R/0ER, 3BB, 4K)…He Goods ‘Shop with a Pro’, CIC Golf Outing & Parent-Child Clinics…He and his wife, Kristen, were Honorary Chairs
was activated from the 60-day DL on 5/30 and optioned to AA Akron…He split June between Akron and AAA for the Light the Night Walk held in Jacobs Field on September 17, 2006 to raise funds for cancer research and
Buffalo, going 3-0 w/a 1.93 ERA (28.0IP, 22H, 6ER, 14BB, 28K) in 5 starts before being recalled on 6/29 for a patient services for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…Their son, Jaxon, is a Children’s Leukemia survivor.
spot start and his 2003 major league debut on 6/30 at Kansas City in G1 of a DH…In that game (G1) of 6/30 at
KC he picked up his 1st major league win in the 10-5 win (6.0IP, 3H, 2R/0ER, 3BB, 5K)…Was optioned back to
AAA Buffalo after the win and made 8 more AAA starts before returning to Cleveland in mid-August…Began his 2005 AL Cy Young Award Voting results AL LEADERS - WINS IN 2004-06
second stint with the Tribe after being recalled on 8/16…Improved to 2-1 with his finest start as a big leaguer Player, Club 1st 2nd 3rd Points Player WINS
on 8/22 in St. Pete against Tampa Bay, working career-high 8.0IP with career/season-best 7K (later equaled Bartolo Colon, Angels 17 11 118 1. Johan Santana (MIN) 55
three more times)…After his return in August he went 2-3 w/a 4.08 ERA in 8 starts (46.1IP, 38H, 21ER) and Mariano Rivera, Yankees 8 7 7 68 2. Kenny Rogers (TEX/DET) 49
worked into the 6th inning in 6 of those starts…Had surgery to repair the hernia on 10/8 by Dr. Bill Meyers in Johan Santana, Twins 3 8 12 51 3. Jon Garland (CWS) 48
Philadelphia, PA. CLIFF LEE, Indians 2 2 8 4. CLIFF LEE (CLE) 46
u 2002 Split the season between the Montreal and Cleveland organizations, winning 12 games in the minor Mark Buehrle, White Sox 5 5 5. JAKE WESTBROOK (CLE) 44
leagues before making 2 impressive starts in September with the Indians…Spent the first three months of the Jon Garland, White Sox 1 1 Mark Buehrle (CWS) 44
2002 season at AA Harrisburg, where he was 7-2 w/a 3.23 ERA (86.1IP, 61H, 31R/ER, 23BB, 105SO, 12HR) in KEVIN MILLWOOD, Indians 1 1 Freddy Garcia (CWS) 44
Curt Schilling (BOS) 44
15 starts before being acquired along with three others in exchange for Bartolo Colon…Struck out a season-
high 12 on 5/21 vs. Trenton in his first loss of the season (6.0IP, 4H, 2R/ER, 1BB, 12SO)…He was named 2005 AMERICAN LEAGUE WIN LEADERS
the Expos Minor League Player of the Month for the month of May (4-1, 2.11ERA, 6GS)…During his tenure Player WINS MAJOR LEAGUE ACTIVE LEADERS,
at Harrisburg he was selected to appear in the Double A All-Star Game as his 105 SO were 1st in the Eastern 1. Bartolo Colon (ANA) 21
CAREER WINNING % (min 40 wins)
League and his 3.23 ERA ranked 7th at the time of the trade…Was assigned to Akron (Harrisburg was in Akron 2. CLIFF LEE (CLE) 18 Player winning %
at the time of the trade) and made his Akron debut on 7/1 vs. Bowie (W, 5.0IP, 1H, 4R/3ER, 5BB, 4K)…Made Jon Garland (CWS) 18
1. Santana, Johan, MIN .716, 78-31
2 additional starts in Akron before being promoted to AAA Buffalo on 7/18...Was leading Eastern League in 4. Randy Johnson (NYY) 17
2. Martinez, Pedro, MLB totals .691; 206-92
strikeouts at time of his promotion to AAA Buffalo…Combined on the year at Double A with Harrisburg and 5. Mark Buehrle (CWS) 16
3. Oswalt, Roy, HOU .676, 98-47
Akron he went 9-3 w/a 3.58 ERA in 18 starts (103.0IP, 72H, 41ER, 33BB, 123SO)…Did not win over any of his Johan Santana (MIN) 16
4. Hudson, Tim, OAK-ATL .665; 119-60
last 5 regular season starts and 1 playoff start at Buffalo, striking out 11 in a no-decision vs. Scranton (6.0IP, Tim Wakefield (BOS) 16
5. Halladay, Roy, TOR .664; 95-48
6H, 3ER)…On the year minor league hitters hit a combined .205 (108-528) off him…Contract was purchased 8. JAKE WESTBROOK (CLE) 15
6. Clemens, Roger, MLB totals .662, 348-178
from AAA Buffalo on 9/13 after the conclusion of the International League playoffs and made his major league CC SABATHIA (CLE) 15
7. Johnson, Randy, MLB totals .656; 280-147
debut on 9/15 vs. Minnesota…Fell to 0-1 in the 5-0 Twins victory despite allowing only 2 hits and 1 run over also tied w/3 others 8. Mulder, Mark, OAK-STL .644; 103-57
5.1IP…Made his 2nd and final start on 9/21 at Kansas City, allowing just 1 run and 4 hits over 5.0 innings of 9. Pettitte, Andy, NYY/HOU .641; 186-104
work in a no-decision…After the season he was named the fifth best prospect in the Indians organization by CLEVELAND INDIANS, ALL-TIME 10. Mussina, Mike, BAL/NYY .641; 239-134
Baseball America. SINGLE-SEASON WINNING % LEADERS 11. Contreras, Jose, NYY/CWS .640, 48-27
(min 15 dec) 12. LEE, CLIFF, CLE .636; 49-28
u 2001 Spent his first full professional season in 2001 at Jupiter of the Florida State League, yielding only 78
hits in 109.2IP while fanning a 129 batters, the 3rd highest total in the FSL…His 10.53 SO/9.0IP led all league NAME YEAR W L PCT Courtesy Elias Sports Bureau

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starters and his .213 average against as a starter was the 5th lowest mark among FSL starters…Was also 5th Allen, Johnny, Cle. 1937 15 1 .938
w/11.24 runners allowed per 9.0IP and 13 HR allowed…Tossed 8.0 innings with no-hits allowed on 8/4 vs. St. Feller, Bob, Cle. 1954 13 3 .813 2005 AL LEADERS - WINNING PERCENTAGE
Lucie (1BB, 10SO) after a rehabbing pitcher started the game…Had two other starts with 10 strikeouts. LEE, CLIFF, Cle. 2005 18 5 .783 Player Winning %
u 2000 Was selected out of the University of Arkansas by the Montreal Expos in the 4th round of the 2000 draft Colon, Bartolo, Cle. 1999 18 5 .783
1. CLIFF LEE (CLE) .783 (18-5)
Klepfer, Ed, Cle. 1917 14 4 .778
and made 11 starts that year for Cape Fear of the South Atlantic League where he was a teammate of Brandon 2. Roy Halladay (TOR) .750 (12-4)
Phillips. Courtesy Elias Sports Bureau 3. John Lackey (ANA) .737 (14-5)
4. Bartolo Colon (ANA) .724 (21-8)
5. Jesse Crain (MIN) .706 (12-5)

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2006 CAREER
Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER W L SV ERA G INN ER
14-11-0 4.40 33 200.2 98 Totals 49-28-0 4.39 109 644.1 314 Ameriquest Field (TEX) 2-1-0 7.47 3 15.2 13
-- -- -- -- -- Baltimore 3-0-0 2.70 4 26.2 8 Angel Stadium (LAA) 1-2-0 6.23 3 17.1 12
1-0-0 1.50 1 6.0 1 Boston 2-1-0 3.45 5 31.1 12 AT&T Park (SF) 1-0-0 1.29 1 7.0 1
2-2-0 5.08 6 33.2 19 Chicago (AL) 4-4-0 6.07 14 75.2 51 Busch Stadium II (STL) 1-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2
0-4-0 4.75 5 30.1 16 Detroit 3-5-0 4.92 13 71.1 39 Camden Yards (BAL) 1-0-0 4.26 2 12.2 6
1-1-0 5.09 3 17.2 10 Kansas City 7-3-0 4.70 13 74.2 39 Comerica Park (DET) 1-1-0 3.53 6 35.2 14
2-1-0 4.26 3 19.0 9 L.A. Angels 3-3-0 4.15 6 39.0 18 Fenway Park (BOS) 1-0-0 5.56 2 11.1 7
1-0-0 4.58 4 19.2 10 Minnesota 5-2-0 4.23 12 66.0 31 Gr. Am. Ball Park (CIN) 2-0-0 3.86 2 11.2 5
1-1-0 4.97 2 12.2 7 New York (AL) 2-3-0 6.82 6 33.0 25 Jacobs Field (CLE) 24-16-0 4.11 52 313.1 143
0-1-0 7.94 1 5.2 5 Oakland 2-1-0 2.16 4 25.0 6 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 4-1-0 3.78 8 47.2 20
1-1-0 3.98 3 20.1 9 Seattle 5-1-0 3.96 8 52.1 23 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-1-0 7.94 1 5.2 5
1-0-0 3.00 1 9.0 3 Tampa Bay 3-2-0 2.73 7 52.2 16 Metrodome (MIN) 2-1-0 4.78 6 32.0 17
1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2 Texas 3-1-0 5.64 4 22.1 14 PETCO Park (SD) 0-0-0 0.00 1 7.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Toronto 0-2-0 5.40 3 13.1 8 Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-2-0 7.36 2 7.1 6
Safeco Field (SEA) 3-1-0 4.31 5 31.1 15
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona 1-0-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
Tropicana Field (TB) 2-0-0 3.74 3 21.2 9
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2
Turner Field (ATL) 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2
1-0-0 1.17 1 7.2 1 Chicago (NL) 1-0-0 1.17 1 7.2 1
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 2-0-0 5.22 7 39.2 23
1-0-0 6.00 1 6.0 4 Cincinnati 2-0-0 7.04 3 15.1 12
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 1-2-0 8.79 3 14.1 14
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 0-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2
1-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2 St. Louis 1-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 0-0-0 0.00 1 7.0 0
LEE’S GAME HIGHS
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 1-0-0 1.29 1 7.0 1
2-1-0 2.97 5 30.1 10 March-April 7-2-0 3.48 15 88.0 34 NO-HITTER: ----; 1-HITTER: ----; 2-HIT-
1-4-0 7.79 6 32.1 28 May 7-5-0 4.31 16 94.0 45 TER: ----; 3-HITTER: ----; 4-HITTER: July
4-0-0 3.09 5 35.0 12 June 9-2-0 3.98 17 106.1 47 18, 2005 vs. Kansas City; BB’s: 4, four
2-3-0 4.98 6 34.1 19 July 8-6-0 5.66 17 95.1 60 times, last on Sept. 19, 2006 at Oakland;
1-2-0 4.80 5 30.0 16 August 6-6-0 4.83 20 121.0 65 K’s: 9, June 7, 2005 at San Diego; LAST
3-1-0 3.03 5 29.2 10 Sept-Oct 12-7-0 4.06 24 139.2 63
CG: October 1, 2006 vs. Tampa Bay; LON-
8-6-0 4.15 16 97.2 45 Home 24-16-0 4.11 52 313.1 143 GEST OUTING: 9.0IP, October 1, 2006 vs.
8-5-0 4.63 17 103.0 53 Road 25-12-0 4.65 57 331.0 171
Tampa Bay; WINNING STREAK: 9 games,
4-3-0 4.87 9 57.1 31 Day 12-8-0 4.42 30 179.1 88 July 18-September 22, 2005; LOSING
10-8-0 4.21 24 143.1 67 Night 37-20-0 4.37 79 465.0 226
STREAK: 6 games, July 21-September 2,
13-11-0 4.33 30 185.0 89 Grass 45-25-0 4.35 98 583.1 282 2004; HR: 3, four times, last on August 27,
1-0-0 5.17 3 15.2 9 Turf 4-3-0 4.72 11 61.0 32
2006 vs. Detroit.
8-6-0 4.76 18 109.2 58 Pre-ASG 27-11-0 4.07 55 331.2 150
6-5-0 3.96 15 91.0 40 Post-ASG 22-17-0 4.72 54 312.2 164
14-11-0 4.40 33 200.2 98 Starter 49-28-0 4.39 109 644.1 314

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.955 33 3 18 1 22 0 Pitcher .919 109 15 42 5 62 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.167 6 1 0 0 .118 17 2 0 0

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Scott Lewis 69
Age: 23, born September 26, 1983 in West Covina, CA
Position: Pitcher
Bats: S Throws: L Height: 6-0 Weight: 185
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 3rd round (77th overall) of
the 2004 First-Year Player Draft.

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2004 Mahoning Vy. 0-2 5.06 3 3 0 0 0 5.1 5 3 3 0 0 1 13 2 0
2005 Mahoning Vy. 0-1 4.60 7 6 0 0 0 15.2 13 8 8 2 2 6 24 3 0
2006 Kinston 3-3 *1.48 27 26 0 0 0 115.2 84 24 19 3 0 28 123 4 0
Minor Lge. Totals 3-6 1.98 37 35 0 0 0 136.2 102 35 30 5 2 35 160 9 0

Career Transactions
2004 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 3rd round of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u The Ohio State University product had an outstanding season, recording the lowest earned run average among
qualifying pitchers in ALL of Minor League Baseball…For having the lowest ERA he was honored with the
inaugural VYTORIN Most Spectacular Pitcher Award, which goes to the qualifying pitcher with the lowest regular
season ERA in all of the domestic minor leagues…His 1.48 ERA led the Carolina League and was almost a full
run better than Lofgren’s 2.32, which was 2nd.
u Was on a 65-70 pitch count for the entire season after making just 6 starts (15.2IP) at A Mahoning Valley in
2005…Longest outing was 5.2IP (4 times) in the regular season and went 6.0 innings in his lone playoff start
(3H, 0R, BB, 6K)…Did not allow an earned run in 17 of his 27 starts and limited Carolina League batters to a
.203 (84-414) average against with 3HR allowed in 115.2 innings…Averaged 9.6 SO per 9.0IP and 2.2 walks
per 9.0IP.
u Despite only 115.2 innings he finished 3rd in the Carolina League in strikeouts (123)…Was named to the CL
mid-season all-star game and was named by league managers as having the best control according to Baseball
America…Season high for runs allowed was 4 as he did not allow an earned run over his first 17.2IP…Struck
out 9 in 4.2IP on May 15 vs. Potomac…LHH hit .178 (16-90) w/0HR & RHH hit .210 (68-324, 3HR)…Batters
hit .149 (11-74) with RISP, .118 (4-34) with RISP-2outs, .130 (19-146) with runners on and .065 (4-62) with
runners on-2outs…Loaded the bases 3 times in 115.2IP…Named #7 prospect in organization by Baseball
America with best curveball as well according to BA.

Pro Career
u 2005 Limited to 7 games/6 starts (15.2IP) at short-season A Mahoning Valley due to biceps tendonitis in his
left pitching shoulder that surfaced in spring training.
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u 2004 Signed on 6/21 and assigned to Mahoning Valley, where he made 3 starts (5.1IP, 13K) before being
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College
u Pitched for three seasons at The Ohio State University from 2002-04…In sophomore season of 2003 became
Ohio State’s 10th first-team All-American, was Big Ten Pitcher of the Year after leading the conference in ERA
(1.61, 8th lowest in school history), strikeouts (127, 3rd most in school history) and opponent batting average
(.160)…Finished w/a 9-1 record in 83.2IP (48H, 24BB, 2HR), the loss coming in his final start of the regular
season against Minnesota on 5/16 after tearing his ulnar collateral ligament in the 4th inning…‘Tommy John’
surgery was performed 5/29 in Birmingham, AL by James Andrews…Was also named first-team All-America
selection by Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball, 2nd team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball
Writers Association and was the NCBWA District V Player of the Year…Named College Baseball Insider 2nd-team
All-American…In his sophomore year he struck out 20 on 4/11 at Iowa and 16 in his next start vs. Indiana (8 of
12GS had 10 or more SO)…In 2004 was a preseason All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers
Association but was limited to 5 starts as he rehabbed from the left elbow injury …Was 1-0 w/a 3.48 ERA in 5
starts (20.2IP, 23H, 11ER, 23K) in his junior year (made 1st outing on 4/11 and did not pitch from 4/18-5/8 or
in the Big 10 tournament)… During his freshman season he went 8-2 w/a 2.84 ERA in 14 starts (92.0IP, 87H,
29ER, 91K) and was named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American, 2nd-team Freshman All-American by
Baseball America, Big Ten Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten…Finished career with an 18-3 for
an .857 winning percentage, tying the 2nd highest in the history of the program...Ended career with 241 career
strikeouts to rank 10th in school history…Owned a 2.38 career ERA, the 3rd lowest in school history among
pitchers with at least 175.0 innings...Majored in sociology at OSU.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name SCOTT EDWIN LEWIS…Single…Resides in Columbus, Ohio…Attended Washington High School and
was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 33rd round of the 2001 Draft...Was an All-Ohio selection and Buckeye
Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a senior…Father, Dan, played minor league baseball in the Los Angeles
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Chuck Lofgren 71
Age: 21, born January 29, 1986 in Redwood City, CA
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-4 Weight: 215
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 4th round (107th overall) of
the 2004 First-Year Player Draft.

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2004 Burlington 0-0 6.04 9 9 0 0 0 22.1 25 16 15 4 2 13 23 2 0
2005 Lake County 5-5 2.81 18 18 0 0 0 93.0 73 31 29 6 9 43 89 8 0
2006 Kinston *17-5 2.32 25 25 1 0 0 139.2 108 51 36 5 8 54 125 7 0
Minor Lge. Totals 22-10 2.82 52 52 1 0 0 255.0 206 98 80 15 19 110 237 17 0

Career Transactions
2004 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Led Class A and finished tied for the Minor League Baseball lead with 17 wins after going 17-5 with a 2.32 ERA
in 25 starts (139.2IP, 108H, 36ER, 54BB, 125K) for A Kinston…Finished second in the Carolina League in ERA
and strikeouts and was named to the 2006 TOPPS/Minor League Baseball Class A All-Star Team…Named
Carolina League Pitcher of the Year and pitched in the CL All-Star Game in June…Was also named the CL’s
best pitching prospect by Baseball America…BA’s #2 Indians prospect entering ’07 and BA’s #1 prospect in
Carolina League after ’06
u Worked at least 5.0IP in 23 of 25 starts, won 4 straight decisions on 3 occasions and allowed 1 run or less in 11
of the 25 outings…Struck out 10 in 6.0IP on August 3 vs. Lynchburg…Allowed 1 hits and 0 runs (1BB, 9K) on
May 7 vs. Salem…Batters hit .217 (108-498) off him with 5HR allowed in 139.2IP…LHH hit .192 (19-99, 1HR)
and RHH hit .223 (89-399)…Batters hit .212 (43-203) with runners on and .212 (24-113) with RISP…Went 1-0
w/a 2.19 ERA in 2 playoff starts (12.1IP, 7H, 3ER, 12K)…Prior to the season was named the 8th best prospect
in the organization by Baseball America.

Pro Career
u 2005 Named the 11th best prospect in the organization by Baseball America…Spent the season at A Lake
County of the South Atlantic League…First start came on 5/30 after beginning the season in extended spring
training…In his first start allowed just 1 hit in 6.0IP (0R, 1BB, 3K) at Lexington…Worked at least 5.0IP in 12
of his last 14 starts…Did not allow a hit over 5.0IP (1R/ER, 5BB, 4K) on 7/31 vs. Delmarva…Struck out 9 in
5.0IP on 8/23 at West Virginia…Went 5-2 w/a 1.98 ERA over his first 14 starts (72.2IP, 48H, 16ER)…SAL
hitters batted .218 (73-335) off him with 6HR allowed, including a mark of .207 (57-275) by RHH…Batters hit
.179 (25-140) with runners on and .169 (14-83) with the bases loaded.
u 2004 Made 9 starts at Burlington and also went 2 for 10 (3BB, 1K) in 5 games at DH in his first professional
season…Signed on 7/7.
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Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name CHARLES WALFRED LOFGREN…Single…Resides in Burlingame, CA…Was a 2004 graduate of Junipero
Serra High School outside San Francisco, the same school that was attended by Barry Bonds, Tom Brady, Lynn
Swann and Greg Jefferies…Was a Louisville Slugger pre-season All-American in 2004 and was later named to
the 2nd team All USA Today High School baseball team as an outfielder…Hit .347 with 4HR & 21 RBI during his
senior season…Played the OF and pitched in the AFLAC All American High School All-Star Game.

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 Hector Luna 27
Age: 27, born February 1, 1980 in Montecristi, Dominican Republic
Position: Infielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
ML Service: 2 + 123
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: July 30, 2006; Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in
exchange for 2B Ronnie Belliard.
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1999 DSL Indians .256 61 234 44 60 13 2 1 24 1 1 5 27 36 29 5 --
2000 Burlington .204 55 201 25 41 5 0 1 15 0 1 3 27 35 19 4 26
Mahoning Valley .316 5 19 2 6 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 2
2001 Columbus .266 66 241 36 64 8 3 3 23 3 2 5 23 48 15 4 22
2002 Kinston .276 128 468 67 129 15 6 11 51 6 2 3 39 79 32 11 32
2003 Akron .297 127 462 87 137 19 2 2 38 5 2 5 48 64 17 5 35
2004 St. Louis .249 83 173 25 43 7 2 3 22 1 3 2 13 37 6 3 7
2005 St. Louis .285 64 137 26 39 10 2 1 18 2 1 4 9 25 10 2 5
Memphis .224 57 223 24 50 13 1 3 21 2 0 2 20 38 11 4 5
2006 St. Louis .291 76 223 27 65 14 1 4 21 0 0 1 21 34 5 3 5
CLEVELAND .276 37 127 14 35 7 1 2 17 0 1 0 6 26 0 1 5
Minor Lge. Totals .264 499 1848 285 487 75 14 21 176 18 8 23 185 303 123 33 122
CLEVELAND TOTALS .276 37 127 14 35 7 1 2 17 0 1 0 6 26 0 1 5
American League .276 37 127 14 35 7 1 2 17 0 1 0 6 26 0 1 5
National League .276 223 533 78 147 31 5 8 61 3 4 7 43 96 21 8 17
M. L. TOTALS .276 260 660 92 182 38 6 10 78 3 5 7 49 122 21 9 22
DIVISION SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2004 St. Louis ID NOT PLAY
D
2005 St. Louis DID NOT PLAY first at bat (2nd pitch) 4/8 vs. MIL, just the sixth player in Cards history to accomplish the feat...Had career-
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2004 St. Louis .000 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2005 St. Louis .000 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Totals .000 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
WORLD SERIES RECORD
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2004 St. Louis .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Career Transactions
1999 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 2/2.
2002 Selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the Major League Rule 5 Draft, 12/16.
2003 Returned to the Indians by the Devil Rays, 4/2.
2003 Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the Major League Rule 5 Draft, 12/15.
2006 Acquired by the Indians from the Cardinals in exchange for Ronnie Belliard, 7/30.
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2006 Season Highlights
u Split the season between St. Louis & Cleveland after being acquired around the trading deadline for Ronnie
Belliard…Hit .291 (65-223) with 14 doubles, 1 triple, 4 homers and 21 RBI in 75 games for the Cards…Ap-
peared in the field at six (6) different positions for Tony LaRussa (40G/35GS at 2B, 14G/6GS at SS, 17G/12GS
in LF, 6G/1GS at 1B, 2G/1GS at 3B, 1G in RF)…Was hitting .333 (32-96) thru 36 games on May 31 after hitting
.364 (16-44) in 16 April games.
u Made 20 starts at second base for the Indians, 10 GS at shortstop, 2GS at 3B and made 1 start in RF…Collected
a career-high 4 RBI on August 23 @KC while equaling his single-game career-high for hits in the contest (4-6,
2RS, 2 2B, 4RBI)…From August 15 thru the end of the season he hit .313 (30-96) with 6 2B, 1HR & 15 RBI in
25 games…From 9/9-on he hit .333 (12-36) to finish the season…Was slowed by an abdominal strain to end
the season and played his last game on Sept. 22 (missed last 9 games).
u Combined on the year between St. Louis & Cleveland he hit .286 (100-350) with 21 2B, 2 3B, 6HR & 38RBI in
113 games…Hit .315 (51-162) w/2 HR & 16RBI vs. LHP and .261 (49-188) w/4 HR & 22RBI vs. RHP…Hit .291
(23-79) with RISP, .291 (62-213) w/no one on base and .277 (38-137) with runners on…Hit .324 (12-37) with
RISP-2outs, including 5 for 11 with Cleveland…Hit .321 (17-53) in the #2 spot in the line-up and .415 (17-41)
on the first pitch.
Pro Career
u 2005 Infielder split season at Triple-A Memphis and St. Louis. Began the season with the Cardinals and played
in five games making two starts (.273, 5-11) before being optioned to Memphis on 4/29…Played the majority
of his games at second base while at Triple-A (47 games)…Played six different positions for St. Louis - all
outfield spots, second, third and shortstop…Committed five errors in the field…Hit safely in 11 of his last
17 games (.318, 14-44) with five runs and eight RBI. Batted .285 in 64 games, 32 starts overall…Made his
second Opening Day roster with his first start on 4/16 at MIL in rightfield… Was a single shy of the cycle 8/31
at FLA, hitting his first home run since 9/23/04…Was eligible to play in the Division Series vs. SD but did not
appear...Appeared in two games of the League Championship Series vs. HOU.
u 2004 Rule 5 Draft pick proved to be a valuable role player, appearing at five different positions for the club...
Played in 83 games, starting 37...Started 10 games at 2B,14 at SS, eight at 3B, four in LF and one in CF...His
best month came in May when he batted .308 in 12 games (8-for-26) with one HR and five RBI...Was a .240
hitter vs. lefties (18-for-75) and hit .255 against RHP (25-for-98)...Hit his first Major League home run in his
high four-hit games in two of his last five starts (9/23 at MIL and 9/26 at COL)… Made three postseason
appearances, playing in two NLCS games vs. HOU and one World Series game against BOS.
u 2003 Spent the year at AA Akron where he ranked fifth in the Eastern League with 87 runs scored...Hit .407
in 24 games (35-for-86) in the month of August...Batted .297 for the Eastern League champions, helping the
team to an 88-53 record...Played a club-high 127 games, including 126 at short and one at second with 19
doubles and stole 17 bases...Had four hits on 4/30 at New Britain, with two doubles and two RBI.
u 2002 Struggled at A Kingston with a .202 average through 5/8, but batted .298 the remainder of the season...
Finished fifth in the Carolina League in stolen bases with 32...His 606 total chances were second among CL
shortstops...Had the first two-homer game of his pro career on 5/26 at Winston Salem.
u 2001 Played at Columbus where he was bothered by a hamstring injury...Was placed on the disabled list 5/13-
7/13.
u 2000 Scored four runs in a game vs. Danville on 8/27...Had a homer, two walks, two RBI and two stolen bases...
Was promoted to Mahoning Valley the next day.
u 1999 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent in February...Played for the Indians’ Dominican
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team where he batted .256 in 61 games.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name HECTOR R. LUNA…Resides in Montecristi, Dominican Republic...Teamed with Julian Tavarez as a
member of champion Aguilas Del Cibao in Dominican Winter League during the 2004 off-season.
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.286 350 100 6 38 Totals .276 660 182 10 78 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .385 13 5 0 4
.143 14 2 0 0 Boston .143 14 2 0 0 AT&T Park (SF) .600 5 3 0 0
.320 25 8 0 2 Chicago (AL) .320 25 8 0 2 Busch Stadium I (STL) .255 141 36 1 19
.500 6 3 0 0 Cleveland .500 6 3 0 0 Busch Stadium II (STL) .266 109 29 1 11
.083 12 1 0 0 Detroit .083 12 1 0 0 Chase Field (AZ) .286 7 2 0 0
.366 41 15 1 7 Kansas City .370 46 17 1 8 Citizens Bank Park .250 4 1 1 3
.167 6 1 0 2 L.A. Angels .167 6 1 0 2 Comerica Park (DET) .125 8 1 0 0
.526 19 10 0 1 Minnesota .526 19 10 0 1 Coors Field (COL) .429 14 6 0 1
.214 14 3 1 3 Oakland .188 16 3 1 3 Dodger Stadium (LA) .182 11 2 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Seattle .000 2 0 0 0 Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .353 17 6 1 4
.000 3 0 0 0 Tampa Bay .000 3 0 0 0 Fenway Park (BOS) .143 14 2 0 0
.250 8 2 0 2 Texas .385 13 5 0 4 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .214 14 3 0 0
.231 13 3 1 2 Toronto .231 13 3 1 2 Jacobs Field (CLE) .290 31 9 0 2
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .444 27 12 1 8
.000 1 0 0 0 Arizona .278 18 5 0 0
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .214 14 3 1 3
.273 11 3 1 3 Atlanta .286 21 6 1 3
Metrodome (MIN) .455 11 5 0 1
.219 32 7 0 3 Chicago (NL) .183 71 13 0 9
Miller Park (MIL) .362 47 17 1 6
.333 15 5 1 3 Cincinnati .314 35 11 1 4
Minute Maid Park (HOU) .125 24 3 1 4
.167 18 3 0 3 Colorado .273 33 9 0 4
Olympic Stadium (MON) .286 7 2 0 0
.300 10 3 0 0 Florida .391 23 9 1 6
PETCO Park (SD) .111 9 1 0 0
.200 25 5 1 3 Houston .146 41 6 1 5
PNC Park (PIT) .310 42 13 0 2
.200 10 2 0 0 L.A. Dodgers .208 24 5 0 3
RFK STadium (WSH) .182 11 2 0 0
.375 16 6 0 0 Milwaukee .320 75 24 2 10
Rogers Centre (TOR) .273 11 3 1 2
.500 4 2 0 1 New York (NL) .278 18 5 0 4
Tropicana Field (TB) .000 3 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia .100 10 1 1 3
Turner Field (ATL) .143 7 1 1 2
.419 31 13 0 3 Pittsburgh .338 68 23 0 5
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .320 25 8 0 2
.200 5 1 0 0 San Diego .111 9 1 0 0
Wrigley Field (CHI) .206 34 7 0 3
.500 4 2 0 0 San Francisco .545 11 6 0 0
.000 7 0 0 0 Washington .179 28 5 0 0
.364 44 16 1 6 March-April .304 69 21 2 9
.308 52 16 2 4 May .308 78 24 3 9
.299 77 23 0 4 June .270 115 31 0 10
.204 54 11 1 7 July .233 90 21 1 11 LUNA’S GAME HIGHS
.258 62 16 0 9 August .269 130 35 1 16
HITS: 4, three times, last on August 23,
.295 61 18 2 8 Sept-Oct .281 178 50 3 23
2006 at Kansas City; DOUBLES: 2, two
.271 140 38 1 13 Home .263 281 74 2 32
times, last August 23, 2006 at Kansas
.295 210 62 5 25 Road .285 379 108 8 46
City; HR: 1, 10 times, last September 18
.267 101 27 3 8 Day .277 256 71 6 29
at Oakland; RBI: 4, August 23 at Kansas
.293 249 73 3 30 Night .275 404 111 4 49
City; RUNS: 3, three times, last on August
.283 325 92 5 35 Grass .274 628 172 9 75
24, 2006 at Kansas City; SB: 2, August 21,
.320 25 8 1 3 Turf .313 32 10 1 3
2005 vs. San Francisco; HITTING STREAK:
.304 194 59 4 18 Pre-ASG .280 293 82 6 33
7 games, September 9-19, 2006; GRAND
.263 156 41 2 20 Post-ASG .272 367 100 4 45
SLAMS: N/A.
.315 162 51 2 16 vs. LHP .295 295 87 5 32
.261 188 49 4 22 vs. RHP .260 365 95 5 46
.291 79 23 1 28 Scoring Position .281 167 47 2 60
.273 11 3 0 7 Bases Loaded .227 22 5 0 15
.222 9 2 0 1 Pinch Hitter .224 49 11 0 3
.500 6 3 0 1 Designated Hitter .500 6 3 0 1

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 6 25 1 0 26 3 First Base 1.000 6 25 1 0 26 3
.966 61 108 144 9 261 36 Second Base .973 102 173 229 11 413 57
1.000 4 1 4 0 5 0 Third Base .951 27 90 30 2 122 5
1.000 24 24 51 0 75 14 Shortstop .966 54 60 111 6 177 26
.960 19 24 0 1 25 0 Outfield .958 54 66 3 3 72 0
.973 108 157 199 10 366 50 Totals .973 243 414 374 22 810 91

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Age: 23, born October 21, 1983 in Villa Tapia, DR
Position: Infielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
ML Service: 0 + 126
Contract Status (options remaining): Signed thru 2007 (1)
Acquired: January 27, 2006; Acquired from the Boston Red Sox
along with RHP Guillermo Mota, CA Kelly Shoppach and RHP Randy
Newsom in exchange for OF Coco Crisp, RHP David Riske and CA
Josh Bard.

year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2001 Danville .200 37 125 12 25 6 0 1 12 1 2 0 20 45 3 0 6
2002 Macon .281 126 488 69 137 32 4 21 *105 0 7 6 41 114 2 1 27
2003 Myrtle Beach .285 130 463 69 132 35 1 16 63 0 9 2 67 109 5 2 28
2004 Greenville .269 107 387 52 104 28 1 23 68 0 3 2 58 105 1 1 17
GCL Braves .467 3 15 4 7 4 0 1 6 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0
2005 Richmond .275 109 389 51 107 26 2 20 74 0 7 0 64 83 0 3 15
Atlanta .140 24 57 3 8 2 1 0 4 0 2 0 7 13 0 1 3
2006 Buffalo .261 96 357 49 93 23 0 15 46 0 3 0 34 81 1 0 19
CLEVELAND .226 50 164 20 37 15 1 5 23 0 0 1 13 38 0 0 6
Minor Lge. Totals .272 608 2224 306 605 154 8 97 374 1 31 10 286 539 12 7 112
CLEVELAND TOTALS .226 50 164 20 37 15 1 5 23 0 0 1 13 38 0 0 6
American League .226 50 164 20 37 15 1 5 23 0 0 1 13 38 0 0 6
National League .140 24 57 3 8 2 1 0 4 0 2 0 7 13 0 1 3
M. L. TOTALS .204 74 221 23 45 17 2 5 27 0 2 1 20 51 0 1 9

Career Transactions
2000 Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a free agent, 9/12.
2005 Acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Braves in exchange for Edgar Renteria and cash, 12/8.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with Guillermo Mota and Kelly Shoppach, from the Red Sox in exchange for
Josh Bard, Coco Crisp and David Riske, 1/27.

2006 Season Highlights

u Highly regarded prospect spent the majority of the season at AAA Buffalo before spending the last 2 months
of the season as the Tribe’s regular third baseman…From August 17 thru the end of the regular season he hit
.262 (33-126) with 14 2B, 5HR & 21 RBI in 36 games (.508 slg %).
u Hit .261 (93-357) w/23 2B, 15HR & 46 RBI in 96 games at AAA Buffalo and was named to AAA All-Star
Team…Did not hit 1st homer until 119th AB of the season and had just 2HR in first 205AB before turning on
the power…Hit 13HR in his final 152 at bats with the Bisons (1HR every 11.7AB).
u Homered in 5 consecutive games from June 15-19 to tie the Buffalo club record (7R, 10RBI)…Also homered
in 3 straight games, June 10-12, and had 8HR in a 10-game span from June 10-19…Was Int’l League Batter
of the week, June 12-18 (7G, .346, 9-26, 7R, 2B, 5HR, 21RBI, .962 slug. %) and was named Topps IL Player
of the Month for June (24G, .304, 28-82, 20R, 4 2B, 10HR, 22RBI)…Was in a 1 for 20 skid at the time of his
recall… Had a .935 fielding % at 91 games at 3B (19E, 293TC)…Hit .275 (25-91) with 5HR off LHP and .256
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(68-266) off RHP in AAA…Hit .238 (19-80) with RISP and .303 (10-33) with RISP/2 outs…Hit .278 (44-158)
with runners on base (9 of 15 HR came w/runners on).
u Recalled from AAA on July 28 and was the regular third baseman for the rest of the season …Collected first
AL hit/RBI on August 4 @DET…Started slowly, hitting .105 (4-38, 1 2B, 2RBI) over the team’s first 14 games
thru 8/15… From August 17 thru the end of the regular season he hit .262 (33-126) with 14 2B, 5HR & 21 RBI
in 36 games (.508 slg %).

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u Went a career-best 3-4 w/3RS, 2 2B and hit his first Major League HR on August 18 at Tampa Bay (off Casey
Fossum)…Hit his first career grand slam on Sept. 5 at Toronto, giving him a career-high 4RBI after the 8th
inning blast off Jeremy Accardo…Overall appeared in 50 games at third base in Cleveland, making 49 starts
while recording a capable fielding % of .962 (6E, 156TC)…13 of his last 19 hits (8 2B, 1 3B, 4HR) went for
extra bases…Hit .268 (19-71) with runners on and .294 (15-51) from the 7th inning on…Hit .246 (34-138) in
the #9 spot in the order and .364 (8-22) on the first pitch.
Pro Career
u 2005 Was acquired by Boston in exchange for SS Edgar Renteria and cash considerations, 12/8/04…Was
named Boston’s top prospect entering the 2006 season and was ranked #1 in the Braves system in 2005 by
Baseball America…In fact, he was ranked BA’s 9th best prospect in the entire minor leagues entering the 2005
season and was ranked as the 5th best prospect in the IL in 2005…Has been voted his league’s best defensive
third baseman by league managers in each of his last 5 seasons…Spent the majority of the season with AAA
Richmond, batting .275 w/26 2B, 20HR, 74 RBI and 51RS in 109G...Posted a .506 slugging % and .372 on-base
%...One of 12 Braves to make their major league debut in 2005, Marte had 3 stints in Atlanta, going 8-for-57
(.140) with 4 RBI from 6/6-25, 7/8-15 and 9/1- end of the season…Filling in for the injured Chipper Jones, the
21-year old Marte started at third base in his major league debut 6/7 vs. the Angels and collected his first RBI
w/a SF in the 4th inning...Recorded his first hit 6/11 vs. Oakland, a 5th-inning single off Kirk Saarloos to snap
an 0-for-9 drought to begin his big league career…He finished 3rd in the International League in walks (64)
despite spending three different stints with the Braves at the big league level at just 21-years of age.
u 2004 Slammed a career-high 23HR for AA Greenville in 2004, when he was named the top prospect in the
Southern League and Atlanta’s No. 2 prospect overall...Was voted the league’s best defensive third baseman
in Baseball America’s survey of SL managers and played in the All-Star Futures Game for the 2nd year in a
row...Ranked 3rd in the league with a .525 slugging % and 5th with 52 extra-base hits...Despite being sidelined
from 6/13-7/14 with sprains in both ankles, came back to hit .350 (21-for-60) with 7HR, 15 RBI and 14RS in
17 July contests…Was 3rd in the league with a HR/AB ratio of 1/16.83.
u 2003 Batted a career-best .285 with 35 doubles, 16 homers and 63 RBI in 130 games for A Myrtle Beach...
Was chosen to play in the All-Star Futures Game and, following the season, was tabbed as the Braves’ No. 1
prospect by Baseball America, Myrtle Beach Player of the Year and a Carolina League All-Star in addition to
being named to SportsTicker’s All-Prospect and All-Teen team…Led the league in total bases (217) and extra
base hits (52) and finished 2nd in the Carolina League in slugging % (.469) and doubles (35) and was 4th in
the CL in games (130), HR (16)…Ranked 5th in HR/AB ratio (1:29), hits (132) and walks (67) and was 9th in
average (.285).
2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.226 164 37 5 23 Totals .204 221 45 5 27
.000 7 0 0 0 Boston .000 7 0 0 0
.318 22 7 1 4 Chicago (AL) .318 22 7 1 4
.176 17 3 0 1 Detroit .176 17 3 0 1
.250 24 6 0 4 Kansas City .250 24 6 0 4
.000 7 0 0 0 L.A. Angels .000 14 0 0 1
.200 15 3 1 3 Minnesota .200 15 3 1 3
.250 12 3 0 0 Oakland .263 19 5 0 0
.000 5 0 0 0 Seattle .000 5 0 0 0
.375 24 9 2 5 Tampa Bay .375 24 9 2 5
.182 11 2 0 1 Texas .208 24 5 0 2
.200 20 4 1 5 Toronto .200 20 4 1 5
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati .200 5 1 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .167 6 1 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Florida .111 9 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Milwaukee .000 9 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) .000 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia .000 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- June .200 35 7 0 3
.000 9 0 0 0 July .000 18 0 0 0
.239 67 16 1 8 August .239 67 16 1 8
.239 88 21 4 15 Sept-Oct .218 101 22 4 16
.160 75 12 3 10 Home .148 108 16 3 12
.281 89 25 2 13 Road .257 113 29 2 15
.171 35 6 0 2 Day .167 48 8 0 2
.240 129 31 5 21 Night .214 173 37 5 25
.209 134 28 3 17 Grass .188 191 36 3 21
.300 30 9 2 6 Turf .300 30 9 2 6
-- -- -- -- -- Pre-ASG .159 44 7 0 3
.226 164 37 5 23 Post-ASG .215 177 38 5 24
.227 44 10 2 6 vs. LHP .209 67 14 2 8
.225 120 27 3 17 vs. RHP .201 154 31 3 19
.273 44 12 3 20 Scoring Position .233 60 14 3 24
.500 6 3 1 8 Bases Loaded .375 8 3 1 8
AVG AB H HR RBI
Ameriquest Field (TEX) .208 24 5 0 2
Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .000 1 0 0 0
Comerica Park (DET) .375 8 3 0 1
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .000 5 0 0 0
Fenway Park (BOS) .000 7 0 0 0
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .200 5 1 0 1
Jacobs Field (CLE) .160 75 12 3 10
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .429 7 3 0 3
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .250 12 3 0 0
Metrodome (MIN) .200 5 1 0 0
Rogers Centre (TOR) .154 13 2 1 4
Shea Stadium (NYM) .000 0 0 0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) .500 12 6 1 2
Turner Field (ATL) .121 33 4 0 2
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .357 14 5 0 2
MARTE’S GAME HIGHS
HITS: 3, three times, last September 7 at
Chicago-AL; HR: 1, five times, last Septem-
ber 28, 2006 vs. Tampa Bay; DOUBLES: 2,
three times, last on September 8, 2006 at
Chicago-AL; TRIPLES: 1, two times, last on
September 7, 2006 at Chicago-AL; RBI: 4,
September 5, 2006 at Toronto; RUNS: 3,
August 18, 2006 vs. Tampa Bay; SB: N/A;
HITTING STREAK: 5 games, June 11-15,
2005; BB: 2, June 16, 2005 at Cincinnati;
CAREER GRAND SLAMS: 1, September 5,
2006 at Toronto (Accardo).

u 2002 Hit 21 home runs and knocked in 105 runs as an 18-year-old with A Macon in his first full professional,
earning the Hank Aaron Award as the best minor league hitter in the Braves organization...Was also honored
as a Single-A and South Atlantic League All-Star and was named the organization’s No. 3 prospect...Led the
SAL in RBI, finished 2nd in home runs and total bases (240) and ranked 4th in doubles (32) and slugging
percentage (.492)…Was also 2nd in the league in EB hits (57).
u 2001 Began his professional career with rookie-level Danville, batting .200 with a homer and 12 RBI in 37
games.
-- -- -- -- -- Pinch Hitter .000 4 0 0 0
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.962 50 32 118 6 156 14 Third Base .949 67 36 132 9 177 15

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name ANDY MANUEL MARTE...Is single and resides in Villa Tapia, DR…Attended Liceo Nueva Esperanz
School.

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 J.D. Martin 66
Age: 24, born January 2, 1983 in Ridgecrest, CA
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-4 Weight: 205
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (3)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the sandwich round (35th
overall) of the 2001 First-Year Player Draft.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2001 Burlington 5-1 1.38 10 10 0 0 0 45.2 26 9 7 3 4 11 72 3 1
2002 Columbus 14-5 3.90 27 26 0 0 0 138.1 141 76 60 12 13 46 131 2 1
2003 Kinston 5-3 4.27 16 16 0 0 0 86.1 95 50 41 7 3 30 57 3 0
2004 Kinston 11-10 4.39 25 25 #2 0 0 147.2 139 75 *72 15 12 41 98 6 0
Buffalo 0-0 10.80 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 9 6 6 1 0 2 2 0 1
2005 Akron 3-1 2.38 10 10 0 0 0 56.2 42 17 15 3 3 8 63 1 0
2006 Mahoning Valley 0-1 1.50 6 6 0 0 0 18.0 11 3 3 1 1 1 13 0 0
Lake County 0-1 4.20 5 5 0 0 0 15.0 13 7 7 2 1 3 16 0 0
Kinston 1-0 0.00 3 2 0 0 0 11.1 6 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 39-22 3.62 103 101 2 0 0 524.0 482 243 211 44 37 143 463 15 3

Career Transactions
2001 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the sandwich round (35th overall) of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Was limited to 14 appearances/13 starts in 2006 as he spent the first half of the season rehabbing from recon-
structive surgery on his right elbow (‘Tommy John’ surgery) performed in July of 2005….Beginning on June
21 he made starts at A Mahoning Valley, A Lake County & A Kinston (1-2, 2.03 ERA, 44.1IP, 30H, 10ER).
u Finished up the season for AA Akron in the Eastern League playoffs, where he did not allow a run in 2 appear-
ances (6.0IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 6K, 2-21)…Including the playoffs over his last 7 outings he tossed 23.1 scoreless
innings (14 hits) and over his last 9 outings he allowed 1 run (1ER) in 29.1IP.

Pro Career
u 2005 Went 3-1 w/a 2.38 ERA in 10 starts at AA Akron (56.2IP, 42H, 15ER, 8BB, 63K) before his season ended
in late June due to elbow problems…Elbow forced him to shut down from 5/1-28 and then from 6/27 thru the
end of the season…Surgery was performed in July in Birmingham, AL by Dr. James Andrews…Started off the
year by allowing just 1 run (1ER) over his first 3 starts (20.0IP, 7H, 28K), fanning 10 on 4/11 vs. Bowie and 11
in 6.0IP on 4/21 vs. Altoona…Limited Eastern League hitters to a .201 (42-209) average w/3HR and averaged
10.0 SO per 9.0IP…Batters hit .140 (6-43) off him with RISP and .187 (14-75) with runners on…ERA of 2.38
would have been 3rd in the EL at the time of his injury with enough innings to qualify.
u 2004 Made it thru the season at Kinston and made a spot start at Buffalo on 7/24…Finished 3rd in the Carolina
League in wins (11) and T1st in CG (2)…Was also 3rd in the league in losses (10) and 1st in ER allowed (72).
u 2003 Limited to 16 starts due to strained ligament in right elbow that ended his season in July.
u 2002 Was 2nd in the South Atlantic League in wins (14) at A Columbus…Ranked by Baseball America as the
5th best prospect in the system.
u 2001 Signed on 6/20…Was named to the Appalachian League Post-Season All-Star team and the Baseball
America Rookie League All-Star team…His .164 (26-159) average allowed was 2nd lowest in the league as
were his 14.1 SO per 9.0IP and 8.08 runners allowed per 9.0IP…Struck out 14 of the 16 batters he faced over
five no-hit innings to pick up the win on 7/19 vs. Danville (0H, 0R) and at one point struck out 8 straight…Did
not allow a run over first 22.0IP.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name JOHN DALE MARTIN…Single…Resides in Las Vegas, NV… Martin went 9-1 w/a 0.24ERA (10G, 59.0IP,
17H, 11BB, 111SO) in his senior season at Burroughs High School (CA) in 2001…Entering the draft he was ranked
20th overall by Baseball America and 2nd for ‘best command’ among high school pitchers…The sandwich selec-
tion was compensation for Boston signing Manny Ramirez.
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 Victor Martinez 41
Age: 28, born December 23, 1978 in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
Position: Catcher
Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 195
ML Service: 3 + 114
Contract Status: Signed thru 2009 with a club option for 2010
Acquired: July 15, 1996; Signed by Cleveland as a non-draft eligible
free agent.

year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

1997 Maracay .344 53 122 21 42 12 0 0 26 0 2 0 32 11 6 0 --
1998 Guacara .269 55 160 28 43 13 0 1 27 1 1 5 32 14 8 2 --
1999 Mahoning Vy. .277 64 235 37 65 9 0 4 36 0 6 1 27 31 0 1 8
2000 Kinston .217 26 83 9 18 7 0 0 8 3 1 1 11 5 1 1 5
Columbus .371 21 70 11 26 9 1 2 12 0 2 1 11 6 0 0 2
2001 Kinston *.329 114 420 59 138 33 2 10 57 0 3 8 39 60 3 3 *16
2002 Akron *.336 121 443 *84 149 40 0 22 85 0 6 8 58 62 3 3 10
CLEVELAND .281 12 32 2 9 1 0 1 5 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1
2003 Akron .333 3 12 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Buffalo .328 73 274 42 90 19 0 7 45 0 6 8 26 32 3 5 4
CLEVELAND .289 49 159 15 46 4 0 1 16 0 1 1 13 21 1 1 1
2004 CLEVELAND .283 141 520 77 147 38 1 23 108 0 6 5 60 69 0 1 6
2005 CLEVELAND .305 147 547 73 167 33 0 20 80 0 7 5 63 78 0 1 5
2006 CLEVELAND .316 153 572 82 181 37 0 16 93 0 6 3 71 78 0 0 8
Minor Lge. Totals .316 530 1819 292 575 144 3 46 298 4 27 32 236 222 24 15 45
CLEVELAND TOTALS .301 502 1830 249 550 113 1 61 302 0 21 14 210 248 1 3 21
American League .301 502 1830 249 550 113 1 61 302 0 21 14 210 248 1 3 21
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .301 502 1830 249 550 113 1 61 302 0 21 14 210 248 1 3 21

ALL-STAR GAME Record

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2004 CLEVELAND .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC RECORD

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
2006 Venezuela .200 5 15 1 3 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 --

Career Transactions
1996 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 7/15.
2003 DL - right ankle sprain/bone bruise in foot, 8/9-9/2…rehab at AA Akron, 8/30-31.
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2006 Season Highlights
u One of the game’s elite offensive catchers enjoyed another solid offensive season…Finished the season with
the 11th highest average (.316) in the American League as he finished 4th among Major League catchers in
hits (151), 4th in RBI (81) and 4th in slg (.461)…RBI total at catcher went from 78 in 2005 to 81 in 2006 as he
now owns 3 of the top 6 RBI seasons among catchers in the 106-year history of the Cleveland Indians…Was
also 10th in the AL with a .391 on-base % (A-Rod 9th @.392).
u Hit above .312 in every month except May (.165, 15-91, 0HR, 9RBI) after hitting .398 in April (37-93, 5HR,
20RBI)…Reached base via hit or walk in 45 straight games from Sept. 17, 2005 thru May 6, 2006, the longest
such streak in the Majors since STL OF Jim Edmonds in 2004…Overall reached safely in 132 of 152 games
batted in (each of first 30)…Enjoyed an Indians season-high (tied w/Blake) 15-game hitting streak from April
2-20 (.413, 26-63, 4HR, 15RBI)…Also hit in 13 straight games from Sept. 13-26…HR’d in a career-high 3
straight games (4/18-20) and hit a career-high 3 doubles on April 30 vs. Texas.
u After the May blip (was 0-21, 5/9-17), from June 1st on he hit .332 (129-388) with 11 HR & 64 RBI in 104
games and from July 1 thru the end of the season he hit .339 (100-295) with 6 HR & 43 RBI in 79 games…Hit
.343 (34-99) in July and .350 (35-100) in September (3HR, 19RBI, 28G)…Compiled a fielding % of .990 (8E,
806TC) in 133 starts/127 games at catcher and threw out 16 of 116 potential basestealers (13.8%)…From
July 7 thru the end of the season he threw out 22% (11-50) after throwing out 7.5 % up to that point (5-66).
u Indians were 65-62 (.512) in his starts…Made 3GS at DH and made the first appearances of his career at first
base (debut on 6/23 vs. CIN), making 19 starts (22G) at first base (0 errors in 154TC at 1B)…Enjoyed his first
career 2-homer game on June 10 at Chicago-AL (2nd career multi-H gm) and had his 2nd career 5-hit game
on July 4 vs. New York-AL…Season-high 4RBI on June 7 vs. Oakland…Collected 500th career hit on August
11 vs. KC.
u Hit .332 (119-358) with w/10HR & 65RBI and .323 (52-161) with RISP…Hit .316 in the 1st half and .317 in the
2nd half…From June 15 thru the end of the season he hit .330 (114-345) with 6HR & 50 RBI in 93 games…His
.460 slg % in the #4 spot was 18th in the AL among clean-up hitters with 146PA in that spot…Hit .315 (90-286)
with runners on and .352 (25-71) when playing first base and .364 (4-11) at DH…Hit .415 (44-106) on the first
pitch and .303 (53-175) from the 7th inning on, which was tied for 15th in the American League…From the
All-Star Break of 2005 thru the 2006 season he hit .337 (281-835)…Played for Venezuela in the World Baseball
Classic.
Pro Career
u 2005 One of baseball’s top catchers, the 26-year old Martinez led all Major League catchers in RBI (78) for the
2nd straight season and finished the season with 7th best batting average in the AL at .305 (167-547) after
bottoming out at .191 on 5/24 (ranked 92nd out of 94 batting average qualifiers on 5/24)…Made a strong case
for winning his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award (Varitek won SS) as he led AL catchers in average,
RBI, hits, runs, doubles and was T2nd in HR (19)…Finished tied for 18th in the AL MVP balloting…After hitting
.192 (28-146) thru 5/27 (2HR, 12RBI, 40G), he hit .347 (139-401) from 5/28 until the end of the season with
27 2B, 18 HR & 68 RBI in 107 games…From 6/12 thru the end of the season he hit .360 (127-353) w/14HR &
59 RBI in 95 games (hit safely in 80 of them)…His 2nd half batting average of .380 (100-263) led the Major
Leagues (11HR, 45RBI, 71G) and his 100 hits were 3rd in MLB after the break… Enjoyed a career-long 17
game hitting streak from 6/17-7/6 (.358, 24-67, 14RBI)…Was the longest streak by an Indian in 2005…Made
5 errors in 967 total chances in 139 starts behind the plate for Eric Wedge as his .995 fielding % ranked 5th
among AL catchers…Tossed out 25 of 121 (20.7%) baserunners attempting to steal off him (4th among AL
catchers)…Indians were 78-61 (.561) in his starts as Tribe pitchers compiled an ERA of 3.68 (1233.0IP, 504ER)
with him catching…Had a 48-game errorless streak from 5/8-7/15…Was 2nd in the Major Leagues with 142
games caught to Jason Kendall (147)…Was 2nd to Kendall (1044) in total chances with 967…Hit .402 (39-
97) in August w/5 2B, 5HR & 17RBI in 25 games and was named AL Player of the Week, 8/22-28… Scored
a career-high 4 runs on 8/26 at Toronto and had back to back 4-hit games on 8/25 (@TB) and August 26 (@
TOR)…Was the first Indians hitter since Sandy Alomar in 1997 to accomplish the feat…From 8/20 thru the end
of the season he hit .385 (55-143) w/6HR, 24RBI, 38 games…Hit .352 (37-105) in Sept/Oct. (2HR, 12RBI) and
hit safely in 22 of his final 24 games (.374, 34-91)…His .303 (10-33) average when the count was 0-2 ranked
3rd among AL hitters…Hit .311 (78-251) with runners on base and .302 (52-172) after the 7th inning.
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u 2004 Established himself as one of the top offensive
catchers in baseball in 2004, providing Eric Wedge with a
MOST RUNS BATTED IN,
reliable and confident clean-up hitter after being installed
SINGLE-SEASON BY AN INDIANS CATCHER
in the spot in early May, a move that propelled the offense
to new heights and catapulted the team to an above .500 CATCHER RBI (Year)
record from late May thru the end of the season…Set a 1. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 101 (2004)
new club record for RBI by a catcher with 101, shattering 2. Sandy Alomar (CLE) 83 (1997)
Sandy Alomar’s 1997 mark of 83 on 8/16 at Texas in the 3. Johnny Romano (CLE) 81 (1962)
season’s 120th game…His 21 HR & 101 RBI as a catcher 4. Johnny Romano (CLE) 80 (1961)
led all Major League catchers…Overall he finished tied for 5. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 81 (2006)
10th in the AL in RBI (108) and 8th in RBI ratio w/1RBI 6. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 78 (2005)
every 4.8 at bats…Was 7th in the AL w/a team-high 10
int’l walks…His 23HR were 1 shy of Roberto Alomar’s
club-record total of 24 by a switch-hitter in 1999…Was
named to his first American League All-Star Team after hitting .290 (83-286) with 12HR & 63 RBI in 76 first
half games (0-1 at ASG) and after the season he was named Indians ‘Man of the Year’ as voted on by members
of the Cleveland BBWAA Chapter and received his first career H & B Silver Slugger Award (also received a 7th
place vote on the AL MVP ballot)…Was the first catcher in Indians franchise to be so honored…Was installed
into the clean-up spot for the first time on 5/3 and for the year in the #4 hole he hit .285 (127-445) with 35 2B,
18 HR & 97 RBI in 114 starts…Was named AL player of the week twice (5/10-16, 10RBI; 7/15-18), the first
player since Jim Thome in 2001 to win 2X…Enjoyed a career-night on 7/16 at Seattle, going a career-best 5
for 5 w/3HR & 7RBI (all new career-highs)…HR’d from both sides of plate and it was his first career multi-HR
game…Only 2nd switch-hitter in club history to hit 3HR in a game and the first ever Indians catcher to hit 3HR
in a game…July: .304 (31-102) 6 HR & 22RBI (25G)…Hit in a career-high 14 straight games from 5/28-6/16,
hitting .415 (22-53) over the span w/a HR & 12RBI… 1st career triple on 6/2 vs. Texas and 1st career pinch
hit HR on 7/18 at Seattle…Missed 3 games (6/11-13) w/a right foot sprain and 3 games in early August with
a right hamstring strain…On the year he made 124 starts at catcher (132 games overall) and 7GS at DH…On
the year he threw out 25 of 114 runners (21.9%) after starting the year 1 for 21.
u 2003 Ended the season with consecutive 12-game hitting streaks and hit in 24 of his last 25 games played at
the major league level…Spent the first three months of the season at AAA Buffalo, hitting .328 (90-274) with
19 doubles, 7 HR & 45 RBI in 73 games for the Bisons and was named to the Triple A All-Star Game (did not
play)…Victor was on an 11-game hitting streak when he was recalled to Cleveland on 6/27 while sporting a .437
(45-103) average in June with 12 2B, 3HR & 22 RBI in 25 games to raise his average from .263 to .328…Hit in
24 of his last 26 Triple A contests…At the time of his promotion he ranked 4th in the International League in
batting average (.328), 2nd in hits (90), tied for 5th in RBI (45) and 5th in on-base % (.395)…Got off to a slow
start at the big league level, hitting .224 (17-76) over 23 games from 6/27 to 7/31 and caught fire over the last
7 weeks of the season despite a two-week stint on the disabled list…Was on the 15-day DL w/a sprained right
ankle from 8/9-9/1 after spraining the ankle running the bases on 8/8 vs. Anaheim…Had two 12-game hitting
streaks from 8/1-9/9 and from 9/11 until his season ended early on 9/24 (family reasons)…From 8/1 thru
the end of the season he hit .349 (29-83) with 2 2B, a HR & 8 RBI and hit safely in 24 of his final 25 games…
Only game he didn’t hit safely in after August 1 was a PH appearance at KC on 9/10 (ground out to third)…He
threw out 8 of the 28 (29%) of the runners attempting to steal and made just 1 error in 250TC (.996 fldg%,
39GS)…48 of his first 55 major league hits were singles.
u 2002 Victor added yet another minor league MVP award to his resume while getting his first taste of big league
action…Spent most of the year in AA Akron where he was named the Most Valuable Player of the Eastern
League…Marked the second consecutive season in which Martinez won his league batting title and MVP award
(Carolina League in 2001 at A Kinston)…Won the Eastern League batting title by hitting .336 (149-443)…Also
led the league in slugging % (.576), on-base % (.417) and runs scored (84) and finished second in the EL in
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doubles (40) and extra-base hits (62)…His 22 home runs were tied for second in the league…His 40 doubles
were a AA Akron franchise record…In addition to the Eastern League MVP honor he was named to the EL
Post-Season & Mid-Season All-Star Teams and to the Sportsticker Minor League All-Prospect Team and won
his second straight Indians Minor League Player of the Year award…Was also named the best batting prospect
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and best defensive catcher in the Eastern League and the #2 prospect overall in the Indians system by Baseball MOST HITS, 2006 MOST RBI, 2004
America…After the season was awarded the Topps /Minor League Baseball Player of the Year Award in the MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHERS MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHERS
Eastern League…Was selected to appear in the AA All-Star Game and was the starting catcher for the World CATCHER HITS CATCHER RBI (HR)
Team at the 2002 Future’s game in Milwaukee on 7/7, going 1 for 2 w/a RS & RBI…Best month was July, hitting
1. Jason Kendall (OAK) 163 1. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 101 (21)
.414 (36-87) with 13 2B, 5HR & 19 RBI in 24 games and was named Topps Player of the Month for July in the 2. Paul Lo Duca (NYM) 157 2. Ivan Rodriguez (DET) 81 (18)
Eastern League (had seven 3-hit games in July)…Collected an RBI in 7 straight games from 5/24-30…Led 3. Joe Mauer (MIN) 152 3. Jorge Posada (NYY) 80 (20)
Indians organizational hitters in batting average (.336), RBI (85), runs (84) and finished T1st in HR(22) and 4. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 151 4. Paul LoDuca (LA/FLA) 76 (12)
2nd in hits (149)…Victor was recalled from AA Akron on 9/9…Made his Major league debut and collected first 5. Ivan Rodriguez (DET) 150 5. AJ Pierzynski (SF) 75 (11)
major league hit and RBI on 9/10 vs. Toronto (1-4 w/2RBI)…The 2-run single came off Justin Miller… Hit his AJ Pierzynski (CWS) 150 Johnny Estrada (ATL) 75 (9)
first major league homer on the season’s final day on 9/29 vs. Kansas City off Darrell May…Made 7 starts at
catcher for the Tribe (9 games at catcher) as the Indians went 3-4 in his starts…Tribe pitchers compiled an ERA
of 3.65 (69.0IP, 70H, 28ER) while he was behind the plate as Victor threw out 2 for 13 potential basestealers MOST RBI, 2006 HIGHEST SLUGGING %, 2006
MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHERS MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHERS
(15.4%).
Catcher RBI CATCHER SLG%
u 2001 Had an outstanding season at Kinston, hitting an organizational-high .329 (138-420) w/33 2B, 2 3B,
10HR & 57 RBI in 114 games…His efforts earned him the Tribe’s Minor League Player of the Year, Carolina 1. Brian McCann (ATL) 93 1. Jorge Posada (NYY) .509
League Most Valuable Player and a spot on the Carolina League Post-Season All-Star Team and played in the 2. Jorge Posada (NYY) 91 2. Ramon Hernandez (BAL) .497
3. Ramon Hernandez (BAL) 87 3. Joe Mauer (MIN) .486
mid-season all-star game…Was also named the 10th best prospect and best defensive catcher in the Carolina
4. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 81 4. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) .461
League by Baseball America and was named to the Topps Class A All-Star Team…Also led the organization
5. Joe Mauer (MIN) 77 5. Kenji Johjima (SEA) .455
in hits (138) and doubles (33)…His .329 average was tops in the Carolina League as was his .488 slugging
%…He also ranked 4th in the league in hits, tied for 4th in doubles, 4th w/a .394 on-base % and 5th w/45
extra base hits…Over the last two months of the season he hit .376 (71-189) from 7/1 thru the end of the year MOST RBI, 2005 AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS
w/6HR & 28 RBI and during the month of July he hit .429 (42-98) with 11 2B, 3 HR & 20 RBI and was named MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHERS BATTING AVERAGE, 2006
Topps Player of the Month in the Carolina League for his efforts…Overall, he collected a hit in 43 of his last CATCHER RBI (HR) Player AVG
48 games on the year and had hitting streaks of 13 and 10 games (two 10G streaks)…Over his 106 games at
1. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) 78 (19) 1. Joe Mauer (MIN) .347
catcher hit compiled a fielding % of .985 (1061TC, 16E, 8PB)…Was added to the 40-man roster on 11/19.
2. Jason Varitek (BOS) 69 (22) 2. Derek Jeter (NYY) .343
u 2000 Began the year at Class A Kinston of the Carolina League, where he hit .217 (18-83) with 7 2B & 8 RBI 3. Jorge Posada (NYY) 68 (19) 3. Robinson Cano (NYY) .342
in 26 games before being placed on the disabled list with rotator cuff tendonitis in his right shoulder on 5/14 4. Bengie Molina (LAA) 61 (14) 4. Miguel Tejada (BAL) .330
and missed two months of the season…Was activated off the DL on 7/20 and transferred to Columbus of the 5. Michael Barrett (CHI) 60 (16) 5. Vladimir Guerrero (LAA) .329
South Atlantic League, where he spent the remainder of the season…Overall he hit .371 (26-70) at Columbus Rod Barajas (TEX) 60 (21) 6. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) .322
to post a combined 2000 average of .288 (44-153)…He appeared in 45 games at catcher at Kinston and Co- 7. Justin Morneau (MIN) .321
lumbus, compiling a fielding % of .983 (7E, 423TC)…Played for Oriente of the Venezuela Winter League after 8. Manny Ramirez (BOS) .321
the season, hitting .304 (34-113) with 6 2B, 4 HR & 21 RBI in 36 games…Prior to the season he was named 9. Carlos Guillen (DET) .320
the best defensive catcher in the Indians organization by Baseball America. 10. Reed Johnson (TOR) .319
11. VICTOR MARTINEZ (CLE) .316
u 1999 Spent the entire season at A Watertown of the New York-Penn League where his efforts earned him a
spot as catcher on the New York-Penn League All-Star Team…His 8.68 SO per plate appearance was the 4th
lowest mark in the NYPL.
u 1997-98 Spent his first two years as a professional playing for the Indians in the Venezuelan Summer
League.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name VICTOR JESUS MARTINEZ...Married, wife’s name is Mar-
gret...Couple has one son, Victor Jesus, Jr. (8/28/04)…Resides in
Ciudad Bolivar, VZ…Signed by Luis Aponte…Toured Japan with the
MLB All-Star Team after the 2004 season…Was the co-chairman in
2004 for the Esperanza Fiesta of Hope program and is also active in
the Tribe Loving & Care Hospital Visits with his wife, Margret and the
Dick’s Sporting Goods “Shop with a Pro” program.
MARTINEZ’ FAVORITES
Favorite Movie: Catch Me If You Can;
Favorite Group/Artist: Mana; Favorite
Athlete Growing Up: Ozzie Guillen; Favorite
Team Growing Up: Oakland A’s; Person Who
Has Most Influenced You: Mother; Favorite

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Road City: Kansas City; Favorite Road
Stadium: Ballpark in Arlington; Favorite
Thing to do Away From Baseball: Spend
time with family; Favorite TV Show: Curb
Your Enthusiasm

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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.316 572 181 16 93 Totals .301 1830 550 61 302 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .375 48 18 1 9
.481 27 13 3 6 Baltimore .319 69 22 4 11 Angel Stadium (LAA) .389 54 21 1 8
.348 23 8 2 6 Boston .341 85 29 6 26 AT&T Park (SF) .182 11 2 0 2
.315 73 23 6 18 Chicago (AL) .313 211 66 11 36 Busch Stadium II (STL) .308 13 4 0 3
.262 61 16 0 7 Detroit .253 190 48 3 25 Camden Yards (BAL) .275 40 11 3 8
.197 61 12 1 8 Kansas City .292 233 68 5 33 Comerica Park (DET) .237 97 23 1 8
.448 29 13 1 4 L.A. Angels .326 95 31 2 12 Fenway Park (BOS) .326 43 14 3 12
.288 73 21 0 8 Minnesota .246 232 57 7 29 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .296 27 8 1 5
.345 29 10 1 6 New York (AL) .284 95 27 4 19 Jacobs Field (CLE) .301 879 265 23 147
.536 28 15 2 9 Oakland .398 93 37 3 15 Kauffman Stadium (KC) .281 128 36 3 20
.265 34 9 0 2 Seattle .319 119 38 8 29 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .422 45 19 1 6
.278 18 5 0 1 Tampa Bay .386 83 32 3 12 Metrodome (MIN) .219 114 25 3 9
.371 35 13 0 7 Texas .312 93 29 1 17 Miller Park (MIL) .250 8 2 0 0
.200 20 4 0 1 Toronto .246 61 15 1 8 PETCO Park (SD) .222 9 2 0 1
Rogers Centre (TOR) .300 30 9 1 5
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .600 5 3 0 1
Safeco Field (SEA) .309 68 21 6 19
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta .286 7 2 0 2
Shea Stadium (NYM) .250 12 3 0 2
.364 11 4 0 2 Chicago (NL) .364 11 4 0 2
Tropicana Field (TB) .417 36 15 3 5
.300 20 6 0 2 Cincinnati .302 53 16 2 11
Turner Field (ATL) .286 7 2 0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .182 22 4 0 1
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .345 113 39 9 22
-- -- -- -- -- Florida .545 11 6 1 2
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .229 48 11 2 9
.250 8 2 0 0 Milwaukee .250 8 2 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) .250 12 3 0 2
.333 9 3 0 3 Pittsburgh .333 9 3 0 3
MARTINEZ’ GAME HIGHS
.308 13 4 0 3 St. Louis .308 13 4 0 3
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .222 9 2 0 1 HITS: 5, two times, last on July 4, 2006 vs.
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco .182 11 2 0 2 New York-AL; DOUBLES: 3, April 20, 2006
.398 93 37 5 20 March-April .292 240 70 11 37 vs. Texas; TRIPLES: 1, June 2, 2004 vs.
.165 91 15 0 9 May .233 258 60 7 46 Texas; HR: 3, July 16, 2004 at Seattle; 2HR
.312 93 29 5 21 June .314 293 92 12 58
GAMES: 1, June 10, 2006 at Chicago-AL;
.343 99 34 1 10 July .302 358 108 11 57
RBI: 7, July 16, 2004 at Seattle; RUNS: 4,
.323 96 31 2 14 August .325 289 94 11 50
.350 100 35 3 19 Sept-Oct .321 392 126 9 54
August 26, 2005 at Toronto; SB: 1, July
24, 2003 vs. Detroit; HITTING STREAK:
.321 268 86 4 44 Home .301 879 265 23 147
.313 304 95 12 49 Road .300 951 285 38 155
17 games, June 17-July 6, 2005; CAREER
GRAND SLAMS: N/A.
.313 147 46 5 27 Day .278 482 134 16 82
.318 425 135 11 66 Night .309 1348 416 45 220
.326 519 169 16 89 Grass .304 1650 501 54 283
.226 53 12 0 4 Turf .272 180 49 7 19
.316 313 99 11 56 Pre-ASG .278 927 258 32 157
.317 259 82 5 37 Post-ASG .323 903 292 29 145
.290 214 62 6 28 vs. LHP .284 620 176 17 86
.332 358 119 10 65 vs. RHP .309 1210 374 44 216
.323 161 52 2 70 Scoring Position .298 513 153 15 231
.400 15 6 0 13 Bases Loaded .273 33 9 0 26
.500 2 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .444 18 8 1 5
.364 11 4 0 4 Designated Hitter .262 61 16 2 10

fielding by Position

2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PB PCT G PO A E TC DP PB
.990 133 753 45 8 806 7 4 Catcher .993 456 2808 189 21 3018 26 20
1.000 22 149 5 0 154 15 - First Base 1.000 22 149 5 0 154 15 -
.992 155 902 50 8 960 22 4 Totals .993 478 2957 194 21 3172 41 20

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Age: 25, born February 4, 1981 in Borneo, Indonesia
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-6 Weight: 225
ML Service: 0 + 070
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (3)
Acquired: December 14, 2004; From the Toronto Blue Jays in
exchange for INF John McDonald.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2003 Auburn *8-0 2.26 14 14 0 0 0 63.2 56 19 16 1 3 12 68 2 1
2004 Charleston, WV 10-3 *2.17 27 27 0 0 0 149.0 123 44 36 4 3 41 141 7 0
2005 Kinston 7-3 2.35 29 11 0 0 2 88.0 78 28 23 4 5 26 94 2 0
Akron 1-1 2.18 5 3 0 0 0 20.2 18 7 5 0 2 5 18 1 0
2006 Akron 0-1 1.09 12 1 0 0 1 24.2 15 5 3 0 1 8 30 1 0
Buffalo 2-1 2.61 24 0 0 0 0 38.0 25 11 11 0 4 16 46 2 0
CLEVELAND 0-1 5.51 15 0 0 0 5 16.1 17 10 10 1 1 8 14 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 28-9 2.20 111 56 0 0 3 384.0 315 114 94 9 18 108 397 15 1
CLEVELAND TOTALS 0-1 5.51 15 0 0 0 5 16.1 17 10 10 1 1 8 14 0 0
American League 0-1 5.51 15 0 0 0 5 16.1 17 10 10 1 1 8 14 0 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 0-1 5.51 15 0 0 0 5 16.1 17 10 10 1 1 8 14 0 0

Career Transactions
2003 Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round of the June draft.
2004 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Blue Jays in exchange for John McDonald, 12/14.

2006 Season Highlights

u Mastny enjoyed a fine season between AA Akron, AAA Buffalo and the big leagues, pitching at times in the
closer’s role over the final six weeks of the season… He started the year at Akron where he went 0-1 w/a save
and a 1.09 ERA in 12 relief outings (24.2IP, 15H, 3ER, 30K) before being promoted to Buffalo on May 16…
Did not allow an earned run over his last 18.1IP covering 8 games as batters hit .169 (15-89, 0HR) off him at
Double A.
u At Buffalo he compiled a mark of 2-1 w/a 2.61 ERA in 24 relief appearances (38.0IP, 25H, 11R/ER, 16BB, 46K)
and limited AAA hitters to a .184 (25-136) average against w/0 HR allowed, including a mark of .153 (13-85)
vs. right-handed hitters… Did not allow a run over his last 6 games at Buffalo (7.0IP, 3H, 0R).
u Promoted to Cleveland on July 24 and made his Major League debut on July 30 vs. Seattle (0.1IP, 0H, 0R)…Made
only 3 appearances between July 24-August 18 before being called on to pitch 2.0 innings on August 19 at
Tampa Bay to earn his first Major League save…Recorded saves in 5 straight chances from Aug. 19 to Sept.
2 as his 5 saves were the most by an Indians rookie since Paul Shuey (5) in 1994.
u Blew consecutive save chances on Sept. 8 @CWS (Pierzynski 2-run HR) and Sept. 15 vs. MIN to end up 5
for 7 on the year for the Indians…Homer on Sept. 8 was the only HR he allowed all year at any level…Did not
allow a run over 6 straight games from August 19-Sept 1 (7.0IP) before going 0-1 w/a 16.20 ERA over his last
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6 games from 9/2-on (5.0IP, 12H, 9ER, .462 avg), allowing runs in 5 of his last 6 appearances that took his
ERA from 0.79 on Sept. 1 to 5.51 at season’s end.
u Major League hitters hit .279 (17-61), including a .273 (6-22) mark vs. LHH…Indians were 10-5 when he ap-
peared and none of his 6 inherited runners scored…Batters hit .258 (8-31) off him w/runners on, .278 (5-18)
with RISP and .200 (2-10) with RISP-2 outs.

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Pro Career 2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G INN ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
u 2005 Combined ERA between A Kinston and AA Akron was 2nd (2.32) in the Indians Player Development Totals 0-1-5 5.51 15 16.1 10
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-1 13.50 3 2.2 4
System…Spent most of the season at Kinston and was with AA Akron on 5/22 and 8/21-9/5…Combined Chicago (AL) 0-1-0 0.00 1 0.0 2 Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-2 4.15 7 8.2 4
on the year minor league hitters hit .235 (96-409) with 4HR allowed, including 0HR allowed in 20.2IP at AA Detroit 0-0-1 0.00 1 1.0 0 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-1 0.00 2 2.0 0
Akron…Struck out 9 in 5.2IP on 8/26 in a 5.2IP start at Altoona…Relief ERA on the season was 2.09 (43.0IP, Kansas City 0-0-1 1.80 3 5.0 1 Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
40H, 10ER)… L.A. Angels 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-1 0.00 1 2.0 0
Minnesota 0-0-0 11.57 2 2.1 3 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-1-0 INF 1 0.0 2
u 2004 Spent the entire season at Charleston (WV) of the South Atlantic League…Led the SAL in ERA (2.17) Seattle 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0
and finished T4th in the league in strikeouts (141)…Won 4 straight decisions from 6/17-7/20 while posting an Tampa Bay 0-0-1 0.00 1 2.0 0
ERA of 0.42 (43.0IP, 28H, 4R/2ER, 37K)… Texas 0-0-1 13.50 3 2.2 4 MASTNY’S GAME HIGHS
Toronto 0-0-1 0.00 2 2.0 0 BB’s: 2, two times, last on September 15,
u 2003 Drafted in the 11th round of the 2003 amateur draft by the Toronto Blue Jays out of Furman Univer-
sity…Assigned to Auburn where he led the NYPL in wins (8) and was 2nd in ERA (2.26). July 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 2006 vs. Minnesota; K’s: 3, two times, last
August 0-0-4 0.90 7 10.0 1 on August 19, 2006 at Tampa Bay; LONGEST
Sept-Oct 0-1-1 13.50 7 6.0 9
Personal/Miscellaneous OUTING: 3.0IP, August 12, 2006 vs. Kansas
Home 0-0-2 4.15 7 8.2 4 City; WINNING STREAK: N/A; LOSING
Full Name THOMAS RAYMOND MASTNY, JR…Married, wife’s name Mastny’s Favorites Road 0-1-3 7.04 8 7.2 6
STREAK: 1 game, September 8, 2006 at
is Joanna…Resides in Ft. Worth, TX…Graduated from Zionsville (IN)
Day 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 Chicago-AL (current); SAVE STREAK: 5,
Community High School in 1999 where played baseball all 4 years...Was Favorite Movie: Smokey and the Bandit;
Night 0-1-5 5.63 14 16.0 10
Favorite Group/Artist: Kenny Chesney; August 19-September 2, 2006; LAST SAVE:
5' 8 as a freshman in HS…Pitched 4 years at Furman and graduated
Grass 0-1-4 6.75 13 13.1 10 September 2, 2006 at Texas.
in 2003 w/a degree in business administration…Was an All-American Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Bo Jackson;
Turf 0-0-1 0.00 2 3.0 0
in Division I and led the nation in ERA (1.09) during his senior season Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs;
Post-ASG 0-1-5 5.51 15 16.1 10
at Furman…Was Furman’s Male Athlete of the Year and the Southern Person Who Has Most Influenced You:
Relief 0-1-5 5.51 15 16.1 10
Conference Pitcher of the Year and was also Furman’s first-ever 1st team Father; Favorite Road City: Chicago;
All-American…Hobbies include golf and crossword puzzles…First Indo- Favorite Road Stadium: Fenway Park;
nesian born player to appear in the big leagues…One of six players from Favorite Thing to do Away From Baseball:
Furman to play in the big leagues and the first since Rick Wilkins. Golf; Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter; fielding by Position
Favorite Baseball Moment: ML Debut 2006 Career
(7/30/06) PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 15 1 1 0 2 0 Pitcher 1.000 15 1 1 0 2 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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 Jason Michaels 8 2006 Season Highlights
Age: 30, born May 4, 1976 in Tampa, FL
Position: Outfielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 206
ML Service: 5 + 016
Contract Status: Signed thru 2008 with a club option for 2009
Acquired: January 27, 2006; Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies
for LHP Arthur Rhodes.
year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1998 Batavia .268 67 235 45 63 14 3 11 49 0 2 4 40 69 4 2 5
1999 Clearwater .306 122 451 91 138 31 6 14 65 1 6 3 68 103 10 7 1
2000 Reading .295 113 437 71 129 30 4 10 74 3 7 3 28 87 7 4 6
2001 Scranton-WB .261 109 418 58 109 19 3 17 69 0 1 8 37 126 11 3 0
Philadelphia .167 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2002 Scranton-WB .281 9 32 3 9 2 0 0 7 0 2 0 5 5 1 3 0
Philadelphia .267 81 105 16 28 10 3 2 11 0 2 1 13 33 1 1 2
2003 Clearwater .000 4 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0
Philadelphia .330 76 109 20 36 11 0 5 17 0 0 1 15 22 0 0 1
2004 Philadelphia .274 115 299 44 82 12 0 10 40 0 3 2 42 80 2 2 3
2005 Philadelphia .304 105 289 54 88 19 2 4 31 2 4 4 44 45 3 3 2
2006 Buffalo .429 2 7 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CLEVELAND .267 123 494 77 132 32 1 9 55 2 6 3 43 101 9 5 2
Minor Lge. Totals .283 426 1594 270 451 96 16 53 265 4 18 18 180 394 33 19 12
CLEVELAND TOTALS .267 123 494 77 132 32 1 9 55 2 6 3 43 101 9 5 2
American League .267 123 494 77 132 32 1 9 55 2 6 3 43 101 9 5 2
National League .291 383 808 134 235 49 5 21 100 2 9 8 114 182 6 6 8
M. L. TOTALS .282 506 1302 211 367 81 6 30 155 4 15 11 157 283 15 11 10
Career Transactions
1994 Selected by the San Diego Padres in the 49 th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1996 Selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 44th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1997 Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 15th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
1998 Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 4th round of the June draft.
2003 DL – strained oblique muscle, 3/21-4/14…rehab at A Clearwater, 4/10-14.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Phillies in exchange for Arthur Rhodes, 1/27.
2006 DL – sprained right ankle, 6/16-7/3…rehab at AAA Buffalo, 7/1-2.
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u Jason contributed in his first season with Cleveland, and his first playing on an everyday basis…Was solid in
the #2 spot in the order and played a consistent left field…Reached base safely via hit or walk in 103 of 122
games and hit in a career-high 11 straight games from May 20-June 2 (.362, 17-47, 3HR, 10RBI).
u Had a pair of 4-hit games on April 5 at Chicago-AL and May 3 at Oakland to equal a career-high (4th time)…Hit
his 2nd career grand slam on May 28 at Detroit (off Seay)…Did not HR until game 26/AB #108…Made 115
starts in left field (117 games in left), 1 start in RF and 1 start at DH.
u Was on the disabled list from June 16-July 3 with a sprained right ankle, which he suffered on June 15 in
Yankee Stadium after running into the outfield wall…After his activation he hit .258 (65-252) with 4HR & 30
RBI in 64 games… From August 19th on he hit .284 (33-116) with 21RS & 11 RBI in 31 games.
u Hit .291 (55-189) with 5HR & 27RBI off LHP and .252 (77-305) off RHP with 4HR & 28RBI…Hit .244 (30-123)
with RISP…Did not homer in his last 35 games (141AB)…Had a .450 slugging % vs. LHP and hit .313 (68-217)
with runners on base…Hit .330 (33-100) w/2HR & 15RBI in May and .272 (131-481) batting 2nd…Hit .351
(20-57) on the first pitch, .163 (8-49) with RISP-2outs and .215 (31-144) in the 7th inning.
Pro Career
u 2005 Hit .304 (88-289) with Philadelphia with 16 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homers and 31 RBI in 105 games, record-
ing career-bests in hits, doubles and walks (44)…He also scored a then career-high 54 runs and recorded an
on-base % of .399 as he made 62 starts in centerfield (75 games overall), 4 starts in right field (13G) and 2
starts in left field (22G)…He recorded a .990 fielding % (195TC, 2E) in 91 games/68GS in the outfield while his
8 assists ranked tied for 10th among all NL outfielders…Reached base safely 59 of his 68 starts…Set a career
high with 5 RBI, 5/28 at ATL…On 9/2 at Washington, tied career highs in doubles (2) and runs (3) and tied his
season high in hits (3); 4th time in 2005…Finished the season with 36 pinch-hits in his career, 9th-highest
total in Phillies history…The right-handed hitting Michaels hit .323 (42-130) off left-handed pitching in 2005
and recorded the 6th highest on-base % (.438) and 6th most walks (29) among National League hitters vs.
LHP…Michaels hit .336 (45-134) batting in the #2 slot in the batting order and hit .356 (37-104) after the 6th
inning…He hit .316 (36-114) in the 2nd half of the season as he hit over .300 in 3 of the season’s 6 months.
u 2004 Reached career highs in many offensive categories: games (115), at-bats (299), HR (10) and RBI
(40)…Began season as back-up outfielder, but played nearly every day from mid-June through remainder of
season…Made 40 starts in CF, 23 in LF and 5 in RF (made 24 total starts in previous 2 seasons)…Hit .171
(6-35) through 6/12, then .288 (76-264) for the remainder of the season…Slugged 2 HR, 9/3 vs NYM; 1st
career multi-HR game…Had a career-high 4 hits twice, 9/10 at NYM and 9/15 at CIN.
u 2003 Began season on 15-day DL with a left oblique muscle strain…Made 4 rehab appearances with Clearwater
(A) before being activated, 4/14…Started 14 games: 6 in RF, 5 in LF and 3 in CF…Had a season-high 3 hits,
4/22 vs. COL, his 2nd start of the season (CF)…Hit 2 pinch-HR, tied for 3rd-most in NL (2nd and 3rd of ML
career) - 6/13 at CIN, Phillies’ lone run in 15-1 loss to Reds and 9/4 vs. NYM, in a 6-5 Phils win…Hit GW, 3-run
HR in top of 17th inning, 6/27 at BAL… Slugged 1st career grand slam (Jung Keun Bong) and had career-best
4 RBI, 9/9 at Atlanta, in 18-5 rout of Braves…Hit .256 (10-39) as pinch-hitter, 2 HR, 4 RBI…Posted .382 avg
vs. LHP.
u 2002 Began season with Scranton (AAA)…Recalled on 4/13 (Dave Hollins on DL), after 9 games at triple-
A…Singled in 1st ML at-bat of season, 4/13 vs. CIN (Gabe White)…Hit 1st ML home run (Kip Wells) in 1st ML
start (CF), 4/21 at Pittsburgh; also got 1st ML outfield assist when he threw Adrian Brown out at the plate in the
3rd inning…Had a season-high 3 hits and 3 runs, 5/5 vs. Colorado…Came in defensively at 3rd base, 5/13 at
HOU; 1st and only time in pro career that he played any infield position…Drove in GW run with a pinch-hit RBI
single in 9th inning, 6/19 vs. Chicago-AL, for a walk-off win…Hit 1st ML pinch-hit HR, 6/26 at FLA…Despite
playing part-time, finished tied for 5th among NL rookies in doubles (10), tied for 6th in triples (3) and 7th in
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extra-base hits (15)…Got the final hit at Cinergy Field, an infield single, 9/22 at CIN, in the 9th inning.
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u 2001 Began season with Scranton…Reached professional high in HR (17)…Made one start at Scranton prior 2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
to recall to Phillies, 4/6…Made ML debut, 4/6 vs. Chicago-NL, as a pinch-hitter (struck out vs. Todd Van AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.267 494 132 9 55 Totals .282 1302 367 30 155 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .231 13 3 0 0
Poppel)…Made only appearance in the field, 4/7 vs. Chicago-NL, as a defensive replacement in left field…Got
.207 29 6 0 2 Baltimore .245 49 12 1 6 Angel Stadium (LAA) .313 16 5 1 3
1st ML hit and RBI during pinch-hit appearance, 4/13 at ATL (Mike Remlinger)…Optioned back to Scranton, AT&T Park (SF) .556 9 5 1 2
.261 23 6 0 2 Boston .317 41 13 0 3
4/21…On DL, 5/1-5/10, with a right oblique strain…Phillies Minor League Player of the Week, 6/4-10 (.387, Busch Stadium I (STL) .444 9 4 0 2
.373 67 25 2 9 Chicago (AL) .350 80 28 4 12
12-31, 1 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB)…Slugged 2 HR, 6/6 vs. Louisville…Had a season-high 4 RBI, 3 times…Batted Camden Yards (BAL) .375 24 9 1 6
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland .200 5 1 0 0
.300 (30-100) with 8 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 23 R, 11 BB, 1 SB in 30 games in Arizona Fall League. .274 62 17 1 7 Detroit .313 67 21 2 11 Chase Field (AZ) .200 10 2 0 2
.270 74 20 1 8 Kansas City .266 79 21 1 8 Cinergy Field (CIN) 1.000 1 1 0 0
u 2000 Spent entire season with Reading (AA)…Tied for team lead in hitting (.295 ñ Johnny Estrada)…Led team
.357 28 10 2 5 L.A. Angels .333 36 12 2 6 Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .311 296 92 6 32
with 30 doubles…Hit .360 (54-150) vs. lefties…Had 4-RBI game, 6/3 at Bowie…Reached base safely in 12 Comerica Park (DET) .171 35 6 1 4
.190 63 12 1 8 Minnesota .185 65 12 1 9
straight games, 6/12-25, .356 (16-45) with 4 HR, 12 RBI…Slugged 2 HR, 6/29 at Erie. Coors Field (COL) .300 10 3 0 1
.188 16 3 1 1 New York (AL) .188 16 3 1 1
u 1999 Spent entire season at Clearwater…Ranked 7th in Florida State League in hitting (.305), tied for 4th in .265 34 9 0 3 Oakland .255 47 12 0 5 Dodger Stadium (LA) .286 7 2 0 0
Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .152 46 7 2 7
runs (91) and 5th in on-base % (.396)…Tallied 38 multi-hit games…Reached base safely in 22 consecutive .226 31 7 1 4 Seattle .211 38 8 1 4
.167 18 3 0 0 Tampa Bay .167 18 3 0 0 Fenway Park (BOS) .400 20 8 0 2
games, 6/10-7/8…Shut down on 7/18 with right shoulder inflammation…Returned to lineup on 8/3 and DH’d
.273 22 6 0 2 Texas .261 23 6 0 2 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .391 23 9 1 3
for rest of season…Collected 4 hits in a game, 4 times. Jacobs Field (CLE) .281 256 72 4 26
.294 17 5 0 4 Toronto .294 17 5 0 4
u 1998 Selected by Phillies in 4th round of June draft…Had two 2-HR games and a 5-RBI game, all in August…Tied Kauffman Stadium (KC) .286 35 10 0 5
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .250 24 6 0 3
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .265 34 9 0 5
for 3rd in New York-Penn League in HR (11), 5th in RBI (49) and 2nd in HR/AB ratio (1/21.36). -- -- -- -- -- Atlanta .247 89 22 3 14
Metrodome (MIN) .172 29 5 1 3
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) .300 20 6 0 0
Miller Park (MIL) .227 22 5 1 3
Personal/Miscellaneous -- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati .350 40 14 1 3
Minute Maid Park (HOU) .278 18 5 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .394 33 13 1 6
Full name JASON DREW MICHAELS…Single…Resides in Tampa, Olympic Stadium (MON) .333 27 9 1 6
-- -- -- -- -- Florida .243 103 25 3 11
FL…Was a 1994 graduate of Tampa Jesuit High School, same school MICHAELS’ Favorites PETCO Park (SD) 1.000 2 2 0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Houston .226 31 7 0 0
as Lou Piniella, Dave Magadan and Brad Radke…Hit .444 in 10 games PNC Park (PIT) .364 22 8 1 5
FAVORITE MOVIE: Ace Ventura: Pet -- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers .125 16 2 0 0
as a sophomore, .421 as a junior and .411 as a senior…1996 graduate of Qualcomm Stadium (SD) 0.000 2 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Milwaukee .348 46 16 1 6
Detective; FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP/ RFK STadium (WSH) .318 22 7 0 1
Okaloosa-Walton JC (AA), where he hit .421, 9 HR, 45 RBI in 1996…At- -- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) .272 114 31 5 14
ARTIST: Hard Rock and Hip Hop; Rogers Centre (TOR) .250 8 2 0 2
tended U of Miami, where he led team in hitting (.411), RBI (89), doubles .300 10 3 0 0 Pittsburgh .314 51 16 1 6
Safeco Field (SEA) .125 16 2 1 3
FAVORITE ATHLETE GROWING UP:
(32), total bases (189), extra-base hits (50) in 1997…Was teammate -- -- -- -- -- St. Louis .364 11 4 0 2
Shea Stadium (NYM) .228 57 13 2 7
Pete Rose; FAVORITE TEAM OTH- -- -- -- -- -- San Diego .400 20 8 0 4
of Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell…Set Miami single-season record in Tropicana Field (TB) .125 8 1 0 0
ER THAN THE INDIANS: Tampa Bay -- -- -- -- -- San Francisco .400 20 8 1 4
doubles, which were T2nd in doubles in NCAA…Led outfielders with 10 Turner Field (ATL) .224 49 11 2 10
Buccaneers; PERSON WHO HAS MOST -- -- -- -- -- Washington .311 103 32 1 11
assists…Named Most Outstanding Player in Atlantic Regional, .375, 2 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .320 50 16 3 6
INFLUENCED YOU: Tony Amato; FAVOR- .245 94 23 0 6 March-April .283 184 52 1 16 Veterans Stadium (PHI) .278 108 30 1 7
HR, 11 RBI; College World Series, .412, 1 HR, 2 RBI…In 1998, finished
ITE ROAD CITY: Chicago; FAVORITE .330 100 33 2 15 May .287 209 60 6 28 Wrigley Field (CHI) .200 10 2 0 0
2nd on team in HR (19) and RBI (65) while batting .384…Served as
ROAD STADIUM: “The OB”; FAVORITE .229 48 11 3 4 June .306 196 60 9 28 Yankee Stadium (NYY) .250 8 2 0 0
the chairman for the 2004 Phillies Home Run Derby…Grandfather, .269 78 21 3 14 July .251 211 53 3 21
THING TO DO AWAY FROM BASEBALL:
John Michaels, played in Cincinnati system in 1930s…Father played .250 92 23 1 11 August .278 227 63 3 26
Watch the “U” at the “OB”; FAVORITE
QB at West Virginia Tech…Played Little League and American Legion .256 82 21 0 5 Sept-Oct .287 275 79 8 36 MICHAELS’ GAME HIGHS
TV SHOW: 24; FAVORITE BASEBALL
ball…Hobbies: Working out, bottle cap baseball and spear fishing…Was .283 251 71 4 26 Home .295 655 193 11 65
MOMENT: Hitting a 3-run HR to beat HITS: 4, four times, last on May 3, 2006 at
drafted 3 times, but did not sign, prior (1994, ’96, ’97) to being selected .251 243 61 5 29 Road .269 647 174 19 90
Baltimore in 2004 Oakland; HR: 2, Sept. 3, 2004 vs. New York-
by Philly in 1998…Big fan of the University of Miami football Hurricanes, .225 142 32 2 11 Day .289 402 116 8 48 NL; RBI: 5, May 28, 2005 at Atlanta; RUNS:
who stumbled to a 6-6 regular season record in 2006 and a bowl game .284 352 100 7 44 Night .279 900 251 22 107 3, five times, last on August 10, 2006 vs.
on smurf turf vs. Nevada, just 3 years removed from a defeat in National .276 449 124 8 50 Grass .285 1122 320 27 137 LA Angels; DOUBLES: 2, six times, last on
Championship game at the hands of The Ohio State University…Was the Indians’ 2006 Roberto Clemente Award .178 45 8 1 5 Turf .261 180 47 3 18 August 26, 2006 vs. Detroit; TRIPLES: 1,six
nominee for his extensive work in the Northeast Ohio community, including the Dick's Sporting Goods “Shop .268 265 71 6 26 Pre-ASG .285 677 193 17 77 times, last on October, 1, 2006 vs. Tampa
with a Pro,” Signature Sunday, the Grand Slam for Literacy, Major League Lunch, Rainbow Hospital visits and .266 229 61 3 29 Post-ASG .278 625 174 13 78 Bay; SB: 2, Sept. 13, 2006 vs. KC; HITTING
Culture Camp for Kids. .291 189 55 5 27 vs. LHP .303 521 158 14 69 STREAK: 11 games, May 20-June 2, 2006;
.252 305 77 4 28 vs. RHP .268 781 209 16 86 BB: 3, two times, last on May 3, 2005 at
.244 123 30 2 42 Scoring Position .257 346 89 6 118 NY-NL; CAREER GRAND SLAMS: 2, last
.273 11 3 1 11 Bases Loaded .375 32 12 2 31 on May 28, 2006 at Detroit off Bobby Seay;
.250 4 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .240 154 37 3 15 LEADOFF HR: None; PINCH-HR: 3 times,
.125 8 1 0 0 Designated Hitter .250 20 5 1 2 last on Sept, 4, 2003 vs. NYM.

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fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Third Base .000 1 0 0 2 2 0
.991 118 216 6 2 224 2 Outfield .988 352 626 24 8 658 6
.991 118 216 6 2 224 2 Totals .985 353 626 24 10 660 6

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 Spring Invitee
Adam Miller 72 at Lakewood (NJ)…Miller also helped Kinston win the Carolina League title, as he did not allow a run while
Age: 22, born November 26, 1984 in Plano, TX
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-4 Weight: 200
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the Sandwich Round (31st
overall) of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft.
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2003 Burlington 0-4 4.96 10 10 0 0 0 32.2 30 20 18 2 5 9 23 1 0
2004 Lake County 7-4 3.36 19 19 1 0 0 91.0 79 39 34 7 4 28 106 5 0
Kinston 3-2 2.08 8 8 0 0 0 43.1 29 17 10 1 4 12 46 2 0
2005 Mahoning Valley 0-0 5.06 3 3 0 0 0 10.2 17 6 6 0 3 4 6 0 0
Kinston 2-4 4.83 12 12 0 0 0 59.2 76 43 32 5 5 17 45 4 0
2006 Akron *15-6 2.75 26 24 1 1 0 153.2 129 56 47 9 14 43 157 6 0
Buffalo 0-0 5.79 1 1 0 0 0 4.2 4 3 3 0 1 3 4 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 27-20 3.41 79 77 2 1 0 395.2 364 184 150 24 36 116 387 18 0
Career Transactions
2003 Selected by the Cleveland Indians as a sandwich pick (31st overall) in the June draft.
2006 Season Highlights
u Had a breakout season at AA Akron, going 15-6 with a 2.75ERA in 26 games/24 starts (153.2IP, 129H, 56R/47ER,
43BB, 157K) as the 21-year old was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Year & the organization’s Minor
League Pitcher of the year…He was also an Eastern League mid and post-season All-Star selection and was
named to the XM Radio All-Star Futures Game…Is just the 2nd pitcher since the award’s inception in 1990
to win multiple Bob Feller Awards (Danny Graves 1995-96)…Baseball America’s #1 Indians Prospect for
2007.
u Adam led the EL in wins (15), was 2nd in ERA (2.74) and 3rd in strikeouts (157)…He limited Double A hitters to
a .226 (129-570, 9HR) average against and struck out 11 batters in 3 consecutive starts from July 28-August
10…Over his last 10 starts for Akron from July 1st on he was 8-1 w/a 0.97 ERA (64.2IP, 45H, 7ER, 70K)…Won
6 straight decisions from July 1-August 10.
u Miller made a spot start in Buffalo (4.2IP, 4H, 3ER) on August 21…Went 1-1 w/a 4.85 ERA in 2 post-season
starts for the Aeros (13.0IP, 14H, 7ER, 14K)…Lefties hit .198 (51-258) off him (7HR) and RHH hit .250 (78-312)
with 2HR…Limited hitters to a .161 (22-137) mark with RISP and .143 (9-63) mark with RISP-2outs…Batters
hit .222 (53-239) with runners on base.
Pro Career
u 2005 Adam was limited to 15 starts due to a right elbow injury he suffered in spring training…Season began
on 6/21 at Mahoning Valley and was promoted to A Kinston on 7/6 where he spent the remainder of the sea-
son…Batters at Kinston hit .318 (76-239) off him and had 2 outs where he yielded 11 hits…Participated in the
FIL and then pitched in the Arizona Fall League for Mesa (1-1, 5.68ERA, 6GS)…In his last outing in Arizona he
allowed 1 hit and 0 runs in 5.0IP…Entered the 2006 season ranked as the top prospect in the Indians organiza-
tion by Baseball America.
u 2004 At just 19 years of age he went 10-6 with a 2.95 ERA in 27 starts (134.1IP, 108H, 44ER, 40BB, 152K)
between Lake County and Kinston to earn the 2004 Bob Feller Award winner…He started his 2004 season at
Lake County going 7-4 with a 3.36 ERA in 19 starts (91.0IP, 79H, 34ER, 106K) before earning a promotion to
Kinston on 7/22 where he went 3-2 with a 2.08 ERA in 8 starts with the Indians (43.1IP, 29H, 10ER, 46K)…Over
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his 8 starts with Kinston, he allowed 2 earned runs or less in each of the starts…Fanned 11 in 5.0IP on 6/3
winning both of his playoff starts covering 12.1 innings (7H, 14K)…On the year, Miller struck out 152 batters,
which led the entire Indians minor league farm system, for an average of 10.2 strikeouts per 9.0IP…His 2.95
ERA was the 5th lowest ERA…Ranked as the top prospect in the Indians organization and top pitching prospect
in the SAL by Baseball America.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name ADAM WAYNE MILLER…Married, Ann Larkin…Resides in McKinney, TX …Graduated from McKinney
(TX) High School in 2003 where he went 10-2 w/a 0.56 ERA and 4 saves in 16 games (75.0IP, 48H, 8ER, 16BB,
117K)…Was named 1st team high school all-America by Baseball America and 2nd team by USA Today…Com-
mitted to attend the University of Arizona out of high school prior to signing with Cleveland.
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Age: 35, born November 23, 1971 in Greenwood, MS
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-3 Weight: 215
ML Service: 2 + 134
Contract Status (options remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: January 5, 2004; Signed to a minor league contract by
Cleveland with an invitation to major league spring training camp.
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1996 Greenville 5-2 6.07 19 6 0 0 1 69.2 77 51 47 2 8 50 54 3 2
1997 Greenville 12-3 2.26 15 15 5 3 0 107.1 76 34 27 0 4 49 129 10 1
1998 Greenville 1-7 2.85 8 8 4 0 0 53.2 46 26 17 1 1 19 49 2 0
Savannah 3-1 2.29 17 0 0 0 3 35.1 25 9 9 0 2 10 46 2 0
1999 Charlotte 1-2 3.03 22 0 0 0 8 29.2 27 12 10 0 1 13 39 2 0
Tulsa 6-4 3.40 34 0 0 0 7 55.2 42 24 21 2 1 28 83 5 0
2000 Oklahoma 3-3 3.58 39 0 0 0 4 60.1 61 29 24 6 3 34 69 4 0
GCL Rangers 0-0 4.50 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 0 0
Tulsa 0-0 14.73 3 0 0 0 0 3.2 7 7 6 0 0 4 4 1 0
2001 Portland 1-7 3.63 44 0 0 0 17 44.2 44 22 18 1 2 14 43 5 0
2002 Sacramento 3-7 4.31 54 0 0 0 6 71.0 81 42 34 5 5 28 63 3 0
2003 Colo Springs 5-0 2.13 61 0 0 0 3 63.1 46 17 15 0 6 23 83 2 1
Colorado 0-0 2.08 4 0 0 0 0 4.1 5 1 1 0 0 2 5 0 0
2004 Buffalo 1-2 1.93 13 0 0 0 2 14.0 10 4 3 0 1 6 17 0 0
CLEVELAND 4-1 3.09 57 0 0 0 1 55.1 42 22 19 1 6 23 55 1 1
2005 Akron 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MahoningValley 0-0 54.00 1 1 0 0 0 0.2 5 4 4 0 1 0 1 0 0
Buffalo 0-0 0.87 9 0 0 0 3 10.1 3 1 1 0 0 2 15 0 0
CLEVELAND 1-0 1.82 23 0 0 0 1 29.2 22 6 6 1 3 10 23 1 1
2006 Akron 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Buffalo 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
CLEVELAND 1-0 3.45 14 0 0 0 0 15.2 11 6 6 2 2 9 12 0 0
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Minor Lge. Totals 23-26 3.33 302 2 0 0 53 395.0 355 172 146 14 23 163 469 24 1
CLEVELAND TOTALS 6-1 2.77 94 0 0 0 2 100.2 75 34 31 4 11 42 90 2 2
American League 6-1 2.77 94 0 0 0 2 100.2 75 34 31 4 11 42 90 2 2
National League 0-0 2.08 4 0 0 0 0 4.1 5 1 1 0 0 2 5 0 0
M. L. TOTALS 6-1 2.74 98 0 0 0 2 105.0 80 35 32 4 11 44 95 2 2
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Career Transactions
1996 Signed by Greenville (Independent Big South League) as a free agent, 6/8.
1997 Signed by the Texas Rangers as a free agent, 12/1.
1998 Released by the Rangers, 3/29.
1998 Signed by Greenville (Independent Texas-Louisiana League) as a free agent, 5/25.
1998 Contract purchased by the Rangers from Greenville, 6/27.
1998 Granted free agency, 10/16.
1998 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers as a free agent, 11/4.
2000 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2000 Signed by the San Diego Padres as a free agent, 11/5.
2001 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2001 Signed by the Oakland Athletics as a free agent, 11/19.
2002 Released by the Athletics, 10/15.
2002 Signed by the Colorado Rockies as a free agent, 11/20.
2003 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2004 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 1/5.
2005 DL – right elbow strain, 7/16-remainder of season…rehab at A Mahoning Valley, 8/28-30 and AA Akron, 8/31.
2006 DL – right elbow surgery, 4/20-9/5…rehab at AAA Buffalo and AA Akron, 8/29-9/3.
2006 Season Highlights
u Season was interrupted for 4 months by right elbow surgery, but came back healthy over the last month of the
season…Made 6 relief appearances in April, going 0-0 w/a 5.62 ERA (8.0IP, 7H, 5ER, 5BB, 8K) with Cleveland
before leaving game of April 19 at Baltimore with a right elbow strain.
u Miller had surgery on his right elbow on April 26 in Cleveland by Dr. Mark Schickendantz to repair a damaged
flexor tendon in his right elbow and rehabbed from surgery all summer before making 3 scoreless rehab ap-
pearances at AAA Buffalo and AA Akron from August 29-Sept. 3.
u Was activated off the DL on Sept. 5 and went 1-0 w/a 1.17 ERA in 8 outings in September (7.2IP, 4H, 1ER, 4K,
.160 avg)… Earned 1st win since 6/28/05 on Sept. 23 @TEX (0.2IP, BB, K)…Struck out a season-high 4 batters
on April 15 at Detroit…10 of his 14 outings were scoreless.
u Batters hit .212 (11-52) with 2HR at the big league level, including a mark of .188 (6-32) by RHH (0HR)…Right-
handed hitters compiled a slugging % of .250 off him…Batters were 4 for 25 off him in September (.160, all
singles)…Batters hit .190 (4-21) off him with RISP and .200 (2-10) with RISP-2outs… Allowed only 2HR all
year and has allowed only 18HR in 500.0 professional IP…
Pro Career
u 2005 Compiled a very solid first half, but an elbow injury limited him to just 1 appearance in the 2nd half and
ended his season prematurely…At the time of his injury on 7/15 vs. Chicago-AL (0.0+IP, 1H, 1R) he ranked 6th
in the AL in relief ERA and his inherited runner pct. (21%) was 7th in the AL among relievers…Left the game
of 7/15 with a strained tendon in his right elbow and was placed on the 15-day DL on the next day…Made 2
rehab outings, 8/28 & 31, before experiencing more soreness in the elbow region and was shutdown for the
season…18 of his 23 outings were scoreless…Tossed 2.1IP on two occasions (last on 6/28 @BOS) to equal
a career-high…Earned only save of the season on 5/29 vs. Oakland…Batters hit .212 (22-104) on the year
w/1HR allowed, including a mark of .194 (7-36) vs. LHH…Batters hit .196 (10-51) off him with runners on, .184
(7-38) with RISP and .150 (3-20) with RISP-2outs…Only 4 of 19 of his inherited runners scored (21%)…Was
optioned to Buffalo on 4/16 when Sabathia came off the DL and returned on 5/20…Pitched in winter ball in
Puerto Rico.
u 2004 Spent most of the season with Cleveland in his longest tenure to date in the big leagues and ended the
season as one of Eric Wedge’s most reliable relievers…His season-ending relief ERA of 3.09 was 12th among
AL relievers w/at least 48.2IP while his inherited runners scored % of 25.5 (14 of 55) was the 15th best mark
in the AL and tops on the club…Was 10th in the league w/a .216 relief average against…Started the year in
AAA Buffalo where he was 1-2 w/a 1.93 ERA & 2 saves in 13 outings (14.0 IP, 10 H, 3ER, 6 BB, 17 SO)…No
runs allowed in last 11games at Buffalo (12.1IP, 5H, 15K)…Made his Indians & AL debut on 5/16 vs. Tampa
Bay (2.0IP, 1H, 0R, career/season-high equaling 5K)…Allowed a run in only 12 of his 57 outings… Did not
allow a run in 8 straight app. from 5/28-6/13 (7.1 IP)…First ML win on 6/13 vs. Cincinnati…1st ML save on
7/19 in extra innings at Anaheim…Did not allow a run in 19 straight outings (17.0IP) from 8/2-9/17, both
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season-highs among Indians pitchers in 2004…From 8/2 until the end of the season he allowed only 1 run
(1ER) in 25 appearances (0.38ERA, 23.2IP, 13H, 1ER, 20K)…Also fanned 5 on 7/24 vs. Kansas City (N)…His
1st batter average of .163 (8-49) was the 4th lowest mark in the league…His average against w/runners on of
.208 (21-101) was 13th best in the league.
u 2003 Began the season at AAA Colorado Springs and was one of the Pacific Coast League’s best relievers after
signing with the Rockies in 11/02…Season and minor league career culminated w/a brief four-game stint with
the Rockies in late June…Was stellar with AAA Colorado Springs, posting a 5-0 record with a 2.13 ERA and
.204 average against in 61 games (63.1IP, 46H, 15ER)...Struck out 83 while walking only 23 for an average of
11.8 SO per 9.0IP…Contract was purchased by Colorado on 6/27... Matt made his first-ever appearance on
a major league 25-man roster after seven-plus years and 296 games in the minors, making his ML debut on
6/27 at Pittsburgh, working a scoreless inning with one strikeout...Worked 3 of 4 scoreless outings with the
Rockies from 6/27-7/3 before being designated for assignment on 7/3...Cleared waivers and outrighted to AAA
Colorado Springs 7/9…Spent remainder of the season at Col. Springs…Did not allow a home run all season
covering 67.2IP (in thin air of CS, CO)…Did not allow a run over 15 straight outings from 6/20-8/9, covering
a span of 13.2IP…Allowed 4 runs in season debut on 4/3 at Oklahoma and proceeded to allow just 13 runs
(11ER) the rest of the season covering 60G & 62.1IP…RH hitters hit .165 (30-182) off him and batters hit .171
(21-123) with runners on base.
u 2002 Led AAA Sacramento with 54 appearances, going 3-7 with a 4.31 ERA (71.0IP, 34 ER) and 6 saves...
Walked 28 and struck out 63, averaging just under 8 K’s per nine innings...Worked at least one full inning in
51 of his 54 outings, going 2.0+ on 12 occasions with a season-high 3.0 IP twice.
u 2001 Spent the entire season at AAA Portland in the San Diego organization...Led the Beavers and ranked fifth
in the Pacific Coast League with a career high 17 saves...The saves tied for third most in the Padres organiza-
tion...Yielded just one home run in 44.2IP (5/10 at Tacoma)...Went 1-3 with 9 saves and a 1.07 ERA (3ER in
25.1IP) over his final 25 appearances...Included in that stretch, an 8-game scoreless streak from 6/5-18 (7.0IP,
2H, 10K)...Charged with his seventh loss on 7/7 against Edmonton and went on the DL two days later with
tendonitis in his right elbow...Reinstated on 8/19 and appeared in just four more games.
u 2000 With Texas’ AAA Oklahoma affiliate, Matt led the club with 25 games finished while ranking second in
appearances (39) and tied for third in saves (4)...Averaged 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings (69/60.1).
u 1999 Split the season between A Charlotte and AA Tulsa, combining to go 7-6 with a 3.26 ERA in 56 relief ap-
pearances...Ranked 2nd in the Rangers organization in saves (15) and sixth among all minor league relievers
with 12.82 strikeouts per nine innings...Pitched 11 games for the Arizona Fall League champion Mesa Solar
Sox...Was 2-2 with 2 saves and a 10.91 ERA (19ER in 15.2IP).
u 1998 Opened the year with Greenville in the independent Texas-Louisiana League...Signed by the Texas orga-
nization and joined A Savannah on 6/27.
u 1997 Spent the entire season at Greenville and compiled a 12-3 record with 5CG, 3SHO and a 2.26 ERA in 15
starts...Led the Big South League in wins, ERA, strikeouts (129), complete games and shutouts, guiding the
Bluesmen to their second straight league championship.
u 1996 Debuted with Greenville of the independent Big South League...Allowed only 2 home runs and fanned 54
in 69.2IP, an average of 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name MATT JACOB MILLER…Resides in Greenville, MS…
Wife’s name is Mandy…The couple has one son, Jacoby Maddox Miller’s FAVORITES
(10/26/2006)…Graduated from Leland (MS) High School in 1990
Favorite Movie: Braveheart; Favorite TV
where he played baseball...Pitched for two years at Mississippi Delta
Show: The Office; Musical Group / Artist:
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Community College in 1990-92, one year at NE Louisiana University
George Strait; Favorite thing to do away
and in 1995 wrapped up his college eligibility at Delta State (MS)
from baseball: Golf; Favorite Athlete
University…Went undrafted out of college and played professionally
Growing Up: Roger Clemens; Favorite
in the independent Big South League in his hometown of Greenville,
Team: New Orleans Saints; Person who
MS in 1996…He and his wife, Mandy, participated in the Tribe’s Grand
has most influenced you: My Mother;
Slam Summer Literacy Program in 2004.
Favorite Road City: Seattle; Favorite Road
Ballpark: Safeco Field
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
1-0-0 3.45 14 15.2 6 Totals 6-1-2 2.74 98 105.0 32
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 1-0-0 0.00 3 2.1 0
0-0-0 54.00 1 0.1 2 Baltimore 0-0-0 6.75 3 2.2 2 Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-1 0.00 4 4.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Boston 1-0-0 2.45 2 3.2 1 AT&T Park (SF) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-0 1.93 4 4.2 1 Chicago (AL) 1-0-0 3.72 17 19.1 8 Camden Yards (BAL) 0-0-0 6.75 3 2.2 2
0-0-0 4.50 1 2.0 1 Detroit 0-0-0 4.05 10 13.1 6 Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-0 1.17 6 7.2 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Kansas City 1-0-0 3.52 6 7.2 3 Coors Field (COL) 0-0-0 5.40 2 1.2 1
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels 0-0-1 0.00 7 7.1 0 Fenway Park (BOS) 1-0-0 0.00 1 2.1 0
0-0-0 6.00 2 3.0 2 Minnesota 0-0-0 1.23 11 14.2 2 Gr. Am. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 27.00 2 0.1 1
-- -- -- -- -- New York (AL) 0-0-0 0.00 4 2.1 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) 3-0-1 3.08 48 52.2 18
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Oakland 0-0-1 6.23 7 4.1 3 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 3.38 2 2.2 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Seattle 0-1-0 13.50 3 2.2 4 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 0.00 2 1.2 0
0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 Tampa Bay 0-0-0 0.00 4 4.1 0 Metrodome (MIN) 0-0-0 0.00 4 4.2 0
1-0-0 0.00 1 0.2 0 Texas 1-0-0 0.00 4 2.2 0 PETCO Park (SD) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.2 0
-- -- -- -- -- Toronto 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 PNC Park (PIT) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.2 0
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona 0-0-0 2.45 3 3.2 1 Rogers Centre (TOR) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati 1-0-0 2.08 6 4.1 1 Safeco Field (SEA) 0-1-0 18.00 1 1.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 1-0-0 0.00 3 3.1 0 Shea Stadium (NYM) 0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Tropicana Field (TB) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) 0-0-0 6.75 1 1.1 1 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 1-0-0 3.55 11 12.2 5
-- -- -- -- -- Pittsburgh 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.2 0 Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.2 0
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.2 0
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-0 5.63 6 8.0 5 March-April 0-0-0 3.97 10 11.1 5 MILLER’S GAME HIGHS
-- -- -- -- -- May 0-0-1 2.19 10 12.1 3 BB’s: 2, six times, last on September 17,
-- -- -- -- -- June 3-0-0 1.72 26 31.1 6
2006 vs. Minnesota; K’s: 5, twice, last on
-- -- -- -- -- July 1-1-1 7.71 19 18.2 16
July 24, 2004 vs. Kansas City; WINNING
-- -- -- -- -- August 1-0-0 0.00 13 11.0 0
1-0-0 1.17 8 7.2 1 Sept-Oct 1-0-0 0.88 20 20.1 2 STREAK: 4, July 24, 2004-September 23,
2006 (current); LONGEST OUTING: 2.1IP,
0-0-0 2.25 7 8.0 2 Home 3-0-1 3.15 50 54.1 19
1-0-0 4.70 7 7.2 4 Road 3-1-1 2.31 48 50.2 13 three times, last on June 28, 2005 at Boston;
HR: 1, four times, last on April 19, 2006 at
0-0-0 4.05 5 6.2 3 Day 2-1-1 2.97 25 30.1 10
1-0-0 3.00 9 9.0 3 Night 4-0-1 2.65 73 74.2 22
Baltimore; Most Consecutive Scoreless
Innings: 17.0IP, August 2-September
1-0-0 3.45 14 15.2 6 Grass 6-1-2 2.94 91 98.0 32
-- -- -- -- -- Turf 0-0-0 0.00 7 7.0 0
17, 2004; Most Consecutive Scoreless
Appearances: 19, August 2-September
0-0-0 5.63 6 8.0 5 Pre-ASG 3-0-1 2.70 57 63.1 19
1-0-0 1.17 8 7.2 1 Post-ASG 3-1-1 2.81 41 41.2 13
17, 2004; LAST SAVE: May 29, 2005 vs.
Oakland.
1-0-0 3.45 14 15.2 6 Relief 6-1-2 2.74 98 105.0 32

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 14 0 1 0 1 0 Pitcher .960 98 7 17 1 25 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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 Edward Mujica 49
Age: 22, born May 10, 1984 in Valencia, VZ
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 220
ML Service: 0 + 071
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: October 22, 2001; Signed by Cleveland as a non-drafted
free agent.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2002 San Felipe 2-0 1.78 10 5 0 0 1 30.1 22 7 6 0 1 5 18 1 0
2003 Burlington 2-6 4.37 14 10 0 0 0 55.2 57 31 27 3 1 20 41 2 1
2004 Lake County 7-7 4.65 26 19 1 0 2 124.0 130 77 64 18 13 32 89 6 4
2005 Kinston 1-0 2.08 25 0 0 0 14 26.0 17 6 6 3 1 2 32 1 0
Akron 2-1 2.88 27 0 0 0 10 34.1 36 11 11 2 0 5 33 3 1
2006 Akron 1-0 0.00 12 0 0 0 8 19.0 11 1 0 0 1 9 17 1 0
Buffalo 3-1 2.48 22 0 0 0 5 32.2 31 10 9 1 1 5 29 1 0
CLEVELAND 0-1 2.95 10 0 0 0 0 18.1 25 6 6 1 1 0 12 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals 18-15 3.44 136 34 1 0 40 322.0 304 143 123 27 18 78 259 15 6
CLEVELAND TOTALS 0-1 2.95 10 0 0 0 0 18.1 25 6 6 1 1 0 12 0 0
American League 0-1 2.95 10 0 0 0 0 18.1 25 6 6 1 1 0 12 0 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 0-1 2.95 10 0 0 0 0 18.1 25 6 6 1 1 0 12 0 0

Career Transactions
2001 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 10/22.

2006 Season Highlights

u Mujica split the 2006 season between AA Akron, AAA Buffalo and the big leagues and did not allow an earned
run over his first 46.2 innings on the season combined over the three stops (27 games)…Started the year at
AA Akron and went 1-0 w/8 saves and a 0.00ERA (19.0IP, 11H, 1R/0ER, 9BB, 17K) before being promoted to
AAA Buffalo on May 14.
u With the Bisons he went 3-0 w/a 0.00ERA in 12 outings (19.2IP, 14H, 1R/0ER, 3BB, 18K) and did not allow a
run over his last 10 games (16.2IP)…At the time of the June 20 promotion to Cleveland he had not allowed
a run in 38.2IP…Combined between the two stops he has limited hitters to a .191 (25-131) average against
before June 20.
u Made his Major League debut on June 21 vs. the Chicago Cubs (2.2IP, 3H, 0R) and made 2 more scoreless
appearances on July 4 and July 8 to bring his season total to 46.2 scoreless innings over 27 games before
streak was snapped in his first big league loss in extra innings on July 14 at Minnesota (0.2IP, 3H, 1R)…Al-
lowed runs in 3 straight outings from July 14-21 (5.2IP, 11H, 4ER) before being optioned back to AAA Buffalo
on July 24.
u In his 2nd stint at Buffalo he went 0-1 w/5 saves and a 6.23 ERA in 10 games (13.0IP, 17H, 9ER)…Was 5 for
7 in save opps with Buffalo and allowed 4 of 12 inherited runners to score…RH hitters hit .215 (14-65) and
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lefties at Triple A hit .309 (17-55)…Batters hit .220 (9-41) with RISP…Recalled from AAA Buffalo and began
2nd stint in Cleveland on August 26…In his 2nd stint with the Tribe he was 0-0 w/a 3.86 ERA in 4 outings
(4.2IP, 6H, 2ER) and did not allow a run over his last 3 outings (3.2IP, 3H, 6K).
u Major league batters hit .333 (25-75) off him with 1HR allowed, including a mark of .341 (14-41) by RHH…In-
dians were 1-9 when he appeared as 7 of his 12 inherited runners scored…Batters at the big league level hit
.366 (15-41) with runners on and .391 (9-23) with RISP…

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Pro Career
u 2005 Had a breakout season as he spent his first season pitching exclusively in relief…Split the season be-
tween A Kinston and AA Akron as his 24 combined saves finished 2nd in the entire Indians organization and
his combined 2.54 ERA was the 5th lowest mark among organizational pitchers with at least 60.0IP…Started
the year at A Kinston and recorded saves in 14 of his 25 appearances…After recording an ERA of 7.50 in April
(6.0IP, 9H, 5ER), went on to post an ERA of 0.45 (20.0IP, 8H, 1ER, 24K), including 11.1 scoreless innings in
May (7 saves, 12 games)…Was promoted to AA Akron on 6/18…At the time of his promotion he was tied
for 2nd in the Carolina League with 14 saves…CL batters hit .183 (17-93) off him w/3HR allowed, including a
mark of .176 (6-34) by LHH and .200 (5-25) with RISP…Made his Akron debut on 6/23 vs. Reading (1.2IP, 1H,
0R) and moved into the closers role on 7/6 w/a save at Reading…Had a 6 apperance/7.0IP scoreless IP streak
from 7/5-20 and did not allow a run over his last 7 outings from 8/19 thru the end of the season (7.1IP)… Went
0-0 w/4 saves and a 1.35 ERA in 6 Eastern League playoff outings for the EL Champion Aeros (6.2IP, 5H, 1ER,
6K)… Contract was purchased from AA Akron and added to 40-man roster on 11/18…Pitched for Oriente in
the Venezuelan Winter League following the season.
u 2004 Spent the season at A Lake County…Was 6-7 w/a 4.03 ERA in 19 starts (98.1IP, 102H, 44ER) and 1-0-2
w/a 7.01 ERA in 7 relief outings (25.2IP, 28H, 20ER)…Won his last 3 starts on the season…Was 1-2 w/a 2.57
ERA in 4 June outings (21.0IP, 17H, 6ER).
u 2003 Spent the season at Rookie A Burlington after spending 2002 at the club’s Venezuelan academy.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name EDWARD MUJICA…Single…Resides in Yagua, VZ…

2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G INN ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Totals 0-1-0 2.95 10 18.1 6
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
Baltimore 0-0-0 0.00 1 3.1 0 Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-0 2.70 1 3.1 1
Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-0 3.18 6 11.1 4
Detroit 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 Metrodome (MIN) 0-1-0 13.50 1 0.2 1
L.A. Angels 0-0-0 2.70 1 3.1 1
Minnesota 0-1-0 9.00 3 3.0 3
New York (AL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
Texas 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
MUJICA’s GAME-HIGHS
Chicago (NL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.2 0
BB’s: N/A; K’s: 3, September 22, 2006
June 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.2 0
July 0-1-0 3.27 5 11.0 4
at Texas; LONGEST OUTING: 3.1IP, two
August 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 times, last on July 17, 2006 at LA Angels;
Sept-Oct 0-0-0 0.00 3 3.2 0 WINNING STREAK: N/A; LOSING STREAK:
Home 0-0-0 3.18 6 11.1 4 1 game, July 14, 2006 at Minnesota (cur-
Road 0-1-0 2.57 4 7.0 2 rent); SAVE STREAK: N/A.
Day 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2
Night 0-1-0 2.08 9 17.1 4
Grass 0-0-0 2.55 9 17.2 5
Turf 0-1-0 13.50 1 0.2 1
Pre-ASG 0-0-0 0.00 3 8.0 0
Post-ASG 0-1-0 5.23 7 10.1 6
Relief 0-1-0 2.95 10 18.1 6

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 10 0 2 0 2 0 Pitcher 1.000 10 0 2 0 2 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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 Trot Nixon 33
Age: 33, born April 11, 1974 in Durham, NC
Position: Outfielder
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-0 Weight: 210
ML Service: 8 + 044
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: January 19, 2007; Signed by Cleveland to a Major League
free agent contract.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

1994 Lynchburg .246 71 264 33 65 12 0 12 43 1 3 3 44 53 10 3 4
1995 Sarasota 303 73 264 43 80 11 4 5 39 0 2 1 45 46 7 5 2
Trenton .160 25 94 9 15 3 1 2 8 2 2 0 7 20 2 1 0
1996 Trenton .251 123 438 55 110 11 4 11 63 6 5 3 50 65 7 9 5
Boston .500 2 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
1997 Pawtucket .244 130 475 80 116 18 3 20 61 9 4 1 63 86 11 4 4
1998 Pawtucket .310 135 509 97 158 26 4 23 74 0 7 5 76 81 26 13 11
Boston .259 13 27 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
1999 Boston .270 124 381 67 103 22 5 15 53 2 8 3 53 75 3 1 7
2000 Boston .276 123 427 66 118 27 8 12 60 5 5 2 63 85 8 1 2
GCL Red Sox .400 3 10 3 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0
2001 Boston .280 148 535 100 150 31 4 27 88 6 6 7 79 113 7 4 8
2002 Boston .256 152 532 81 136 36 3 24 94 3 7 5 65 109 4 2 5
2003 Boston .306 134 441 81 135 24 6 28 87 1 3 3 65 96 4 2 4
2004 Sarasota .667 1 3 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Pawtucket .333 6 21 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 0
Boston .315 48 149 24 47 9 1 6 23 0 2 1 15 24 0 0 1
2005 Boston .275 124 408 64 112 29 1 13 67 0 6 3 53 59 2 1 1
Pawtucket .500 2 6 3 3 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0
2006 Boston .268 114 381 59 102 24 0 8 52 0 5 7 60 56 0 2 0
Pawtucket .167 3 12 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Minor Lge. Totals .268 572 2096 328 562 84 16 75 298 18 24 14 291 356 63 35 29
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League .278 982 3285 547 912 204 28 133 524 17 42 31 454 621 29 13 28
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .278 982 3285 547 912 204 28 133 524 17 42 31 454 621 29 13 28

DIVISION SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
1998 Boston .333 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1999 Boston .214 5 14 5 3 3 0 0 6 0 2 0 4 5 0 0 0
2003 Boston .200 4 10 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
2004 Boston .250 2 8 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
2005 Boston .273 3 11 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Totals .239 16 46 7 11 3 0 1 11 0 2 0 9 10 0 0 0

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2007 Cleveland Indians

1999 Boston .286 4 14 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0

2003 Boston .333 7 24 3 8 1 0 3 5 0 0 1 3 7 1 2 0
2004 Boston .207 7 29 4 6 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
Totals .269 18 67 9 18 4 0 4 8 0 0 1 4 17 1 2 0

WORLD SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2004 Boston .357 4 14 1 5 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

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 NIXON (continued)
Career Transactions
1993 Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (7th overall) of the June draft.
2000 DL – strained right hamstring, 6/27-7/25…rehab at A GCL Red Sox, 7/8-21.
2004 DL – lower back strain, 3/26-6-16…rehab at A Sarasota, 6/8 and AAA Pawtucket, 6/10-13.
2004 DL – strained left quadriceps, 7/25-9/7…rehab at AAA Pawtucket, 9/2-6.
2005 DL – strained left oblique, 7/27-8/23…rehab at AAA Pawtucket, 8/21-22.
2006 DL – strained right biceps tendon, 7/31-9/3…rehab at AAA Pawtucket, 8/31-9/2.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/29.
2007 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent,1/19.
2006 Season Highlights
u Completed his 13th season in the Red Sox organization by batting .268 with 8 homers and 52 RBI, limited to
only 114 games due to a month-long stay on the disabled list with a right bicep strain and staph infection in his
right elbow… Trot ended his Red Sox career with 133 home runs and a .478 slugging %, which rank 17th and
12th, respectively, in the 106-year history of the Boston Red Sox organization. Only Dwight Evans (2,026G)
has appeared in more games for the Red Sox in right field than Nixon’s 869 since 1950. Nixon appeared in 38
post-season games over 5 seasons with the Sox and hit .357 (5-14) with 3 2B & 3RBI in the 2004 World Series
Boston win over St. Louis… Was the longest-tenured member of the Red Sox organization before signing with
the Indians.
u Completed the season with more walks (60) than strikeouts (56) en route to a .373 on-base percentage, 105
points above his batting average...Was batting .294 when he strained his bicep on a swing July 30 vs. the
Angels...Was placed on the disabled list the next day and did not return to the Red Sox lineup until September
4...batted only .155 (11-for-71) in 22 games the rest of the way…Boasted a .311 batting average (82-for-264)
with 6 homers, 43 RBI and a .415 on-base percentage in 78 games before the All-Star Break.
u Saw action in 110 games, including 100 starts, in right field...in his Red Sox career, his 943 games in the
outfield rank 12th in club history (with 869 games in right field)…Batted .288 (83-288) with 6 homers vs.
right-handed pitching and .204 (19- 93) with 2 homers vs. lefthanders...Batted .237 (27-114) with runners in
scoring position, .250 (14-56) with RISP and 2 outs and .278 (5-18) with the bases loaded.
u Had his best offensive month in June, batting .386 (32-for-83) with 11 doubles, his most in a calendar month
since July of 2002, when he had 13 doubles…Had a season-high 9-game hitting streak from April 28-May
9…Fell a triple shy of the cycle when he went 4-for-4 with a double, homer and 3 RBI June 9 vs. Texas...Was his
9th-career 4-hit game, matching his career high...Recorded career run scored No. 500 on April 21 at Toronto,
career RBI No. 500 on June 3 at Detroit and career double No. 200 on June 27 vs. the New York Mets.
Pro Career
u 2005 Appeared in 124 games, batting .275 with 29 doubles, 13 homers and 67 RBI...Missed 22 games while
on the D.L. with a left oblique strain 7/27-8/23...Sustained the injury on a swing 7/26 at Tampa Bay...A .293
hitter with 11 homers and 50 RBI in 89G before the injury, Trot batted only .229 (27-118) with 2 homers and 17
RBI in 35 games the rest of the way upon his return…4 of his 13HR and 23 of his 67 RBI came in his 19 games
against the Yankees...Was charged with one error 249 total chances in 124 games in right field (8A)… The
left-handed swinger hit .299 (93-323) with 12HR off RHP and .224 (19-85) w/1HR off LHP...Hit .307 (31-101)
w/RISP…Hit his first career inside-the-park home run 7/15 vs. New York (AL)...Went 3-for-11 (.273) w/a RS
and an RBI in 3 games vs. Chicago in the ALDS.
u 2004 Was limited to just 48 games because of a slight disk herniation in his back, then a strained left quadri-
ceps...Still, batted .315 with 9 2B, 6HR & 23 RBI...Opened the season on the DL with the aggravated back as
well as the strained quadriceps suffered during rehab, missing 63G before being reinstated 6/16...Completed
a rehab assignment w/A Sarasota (one game) and AAA Pawtucket (5 games) before returning to the Sox in
June…Went on to hit .273 with 3 homers and 13 RBI in 29 games before the quad forced him back to the D.L...
Missed 39 games before returning to appear solely as a pinch hitter for 4 games, going 0-for-4...Prior to his
injury-plagued 2004 campaign, had appeared in at least 123 games in each of the previous 5 seasons from
1999-2003...Smacked his first-career pinch-hit HR 9/14, a 2-run shot off Tampa Bayís Travis Harper…Hit .357
(5-14) with 3 doubles, 3 RBI and a run scored in the 4-game World Series sweep of the Cardinals…Went 3-for-4
with 3 2B and 2 RBI in the championship-clinching Game 4…With the Sox up 1-0, ripped a bases-loaded 2-run
double on a 3-0 pitch from Jason Marquis to give the Red Sox a 3-0 lead and close out the scoring.
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u 2003 In his 5th full season, topped his previous career bests with a .306 average and 28HR, while knocking
in 87, the 3rd season in a row he’s hit at least 24 homers and knocked in at least 84...Was one of 3 Red Sox
(with Manny Ramirez and Bill Mueller) but only 5 players in the A.L. (with Alex Rodriguez and Carlos Delgado)
to rank among the top 10 in the A.L. in both on-base % (.396) and slugging (.578)...His .974 OPS (on-base +
slugging) ranked 4th in the A.L. behind only Delgado, Ramirez and Rodriguez...Ranked among A.L. leaders in
on-base % (T7th at .396) and slugging (5th at .578)...His 2 grand slams tied for the A.L. high, while his average
of one homer every 15.8 at-bats ranked 8th, and his average of an RBI every 5.1 at-bats tied for 6th...Was the
2nd-hardest player to double up in the A.L. behind Ichiro Suzuki, bouncing into 3 double plays in 441 at-bats,
one every 147.0 ABís…Hit his 100th career HR in game one of an 8/8 doubleheader vs. Baltimore...The 6th-in-
ning 2-run shot off Rick Helling made him the 24th player to hit 100 home runs in a Red Sox uniform…Batted
.336 (45- 134) vs. RHP while going 2-for-15 (.133) against lefties...
u 2002 Established personal bests with 36 doubles, 94 RBI and 152 games played...Knocked in 57 runs after
the break...Delivered in the clutch, batting .333 (22-66) w/3HR and 33 RBI with 2 outs and RISP...Hit his 4th
career grand slam 7/16 at Detroit off Jose Paniagua...That night, began a career-best 16-game hitting streak
that ran through 7/31...Homered twice and matched his then-career high with 5 RBI 8/2 at Texas...12 days
later, went deep twice again in a 12-5 win vs. Seattle.
u 2001 Won the Thomas A. Yawkey Award, presented to the team MVP by the Boston Baseball Writers...Hit .280
with a career-high 100 runs and then career-best totals of 27 HR and 88 RBI...Hit .393 vs. righthanders, 10th
in the A.L...Started 70 games in right field and 67 in center, leading Sox outfielders with 295 total chances,
4 double plays and 7 assists...Slugged his 2nd career grand slam 6/26 vs. Tampa Bay off Travis Phelps...
Posted 3 straight 3-hit games 7/16-18, going 9-for-15 (.600)...Delivered one of the key hits of the season 9/1
at Philadelphia, a 9th-inning grand slam off Turk Wendell to cap a 6-run uprising and give the Red Sox a 13-9
win...Drove in a career-best 6 in the game…Ranked 3rd in the A.L. with a .330 (114-345) average vs. RHP...
Hit .294 (10-for-34) w/a 2B, 4HR and 7 RBI in 11 post-season games against the Athletics and Yankees...Hit
a pinch-hit walk-off 2-run homer off Rich Harden in the bottom of the 11th w/the Sox down 2 games to none,
giving Boston a 3-1 win...The blast was the 2nd walk-off long ball in Red Sox post-season history, following
Carlton Fisk’s legendary blast off Pat Darcy, which gave the Sox a 7-6 win over Cincinnati in Game 6 of the
1975 World Series...Batted .333 (8-for-24) with 3 homers and 5 RBI in 7 ALCS games...
u 2000 Batted .276 with 12HR and 60 RBI in 123 games...Tied for 5th in the A.L. with 8 triples...Had a season-
high 4 hits and matched his then-career high with 5 RBI in a 10-0 win 4/19 at Detroit...Hit a grand slam off Jim
Poole...Slugged a 2-run homer with 2 outs in the top of the 9th to give Pedro Martinez an epic 2-0 win over
Roger Clemens and the Yankees 5/28...Was on the D.L. 6/27-7/25 with a right hamstring strain.
u 1999 Enjoyed his first full season in the majors, batting .270 with 15 long balls and 53RBI in 124 games...
Shared Red Sox Rookie of the Year honors presented by Boston Baseball Writers with Brian Daubach…Was
named BoSox Club Man of the Year for his contributions to the success of the team and cooperation in com-
munity affairs...The Sox went 70-46 in his 116 starts in right field...After hitting .245 (47-for-192) w/3HR & 19
RBI in the first half, lifted his final average to .270 by batting .298 (53-for-178) with 12 HR and 32 RBI after the
break...Slugged his first big league homer 4/8 at Kansas City off Don Wengert...Cracked his first Fenway Park
homer 6/1 off Jeff Weaver…Enjoyed one of the finest days of his career 7/24 at Detroit, going 3-for-4 with 3HR
& 5 RBI in an 11-4 win...Became the first Boston rookie to hit 3 homers since Fred Lynn (6/18/75 at Detroit)
and the first big league rookie to hit 3 homers since the Phillies’ Bobby Estalella (9/4/97)...Joined Lynn, Jim
Tabor (1939), Norm Zauchin (1955) and Joe Lahoud (1969) as the only Red Sox rookies to hit 3 homers in a
game…Batted .250 (7-28) with 2 doubles and 6 RBI in the postseason...hit .214 (3-14) with 3 2B and 6 RBI in
5 games in the ALDS vs. Cleveland and .286 (4-14) with 2 doubles in 4 games in the ALCS vs. New York.
u 1998 Was named Red Sox Minor League Player of the Year by the Boston BBWAA...Hit .310 w/23HR, 74 RBI
and a career-high 26 stolen bases for AAA Pawtucket before a 9/6 call-up...Ranked 4th in the International
League with 158 hits, 135 games and 76 walks...Was 5th in the league with 97 runs and 10th with a .310 aver-
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age...Was honored as Red Sox Minor League Player of the Month for July after hitting .361 (44-for-122) with
7 2B, 5HR, 17 RBI and 9 steals...Hit .259 in 13 games for the Red Sox, including his first career 3-hit game 9/
25 vs. Baltimore...Appeared in 2 games in the ALDS vs. Cleveland, starting in right in Game 4, going 1-for-3
with a walk.
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u 1997 Was named PawSox Player of the Year at Pawtucket...Played 29 games for Navojoa of the Mexican Pacific
League, and hit .242 with 4 homers and 12 RBI.
u 1996 Made his major league debut as a September call-up after hitting .251 w/11HR and 63 RBI in 123 games
for AA Trenton...Recalled 9/9...Made his first M.L. start on the season’s final day 9/29 vs. the Yankees...Went
2-for-4 with a double and 2 runs...Singled to rightcenter off Ricky Bones in the 2nd inning in his first M.L. plate
appearance.
u 1995 Began the year on the D.L., recovering from 1994 back problems...Activated 4/28, sent to A Sarasota...
Reached via hit or walk in his first 37 games 4/29-6/21, batting .302 (38-for-126)...Promoted to AA Trenton
8/8...Was an Arizona Fall League All-Star, batting .259 with 2 homers and 26 RBI in 44 games for Phoenix.
u 1994 Made his pro debut, appearing in 71 games for Single-A Lynchburg...Hit .246 with 12HR and 43 RBI
despite a chipped bone in his back...Was hitting as high as .280 in mid-June before the injury...Was placed on
the D.L. 6/12 for the rest of the year.
u 1993 After signing as the Red Sox first-round pick (7th overall), played in the Florida Instructional League.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name CHRISTOPHER TROTMAN (TROT) NIXON...Trot and his wife
Kathryn have 2 sons,Chase (9/11/01) and Luke (10/1/04)...Served NIXON’S favorites
as spokesman for Red Sox Kid Nation presented by Hood and was
Favorite Movie: Unforgiven, Tombstone;
a spokesman for the annual Red Cross Blood Drive held annually at
Favorite Artist: Johnny Cash; Favorite
Fenway Park...Graduated from New Hanover High School in Wilmington,
Athlete Growing Up: My brother (Bud);
NC, also the alma mater of legendary journalist David Brinkley and
Favorite Team Growing Up: NY Mets;
NFL quarterback greats Sonny Jurgensen and Roman Gabriel...Led
Person Who Has Most Influenced You:
the Wildcats to a 26-1 record and the 4-A State Championship as a
My parents; Favorite Road City: Chicago,
senior, batting .519 (41-79) with 12 homers and 56 RBI while going
Boston; Favorite Road Stadium: Baltimore,
12-0 with a 0.40 ERA as a pitcher…Was named 1993 High School
Texas; Favorite Thing to do Away From
Player of the Year by Baseball America…Signed a letter of intent
Baseball: Spend time with my family and
to play quarterback at North Carolina State, but instead signed with
hunt; Favorite TV Show: 24
the Sox...Trot’s father, Dr. William Nixon, caught Hall of Famer Jim
“Catfish” Hunter in high school.
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.268 381 102 8 52 Totals .278 3285 912 133 523 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .296 115 34 9 26
.271 48 13 2 8 Baltimore .274 369 101 14 49 Angel Stadium (LAA) .233 90 21 1 7
.130 23 3 0 2 Chicago (AL) .193 135 26 2 11 AT&T Park (SF) .286 7 2 1 4
.091 11 1 0 0 Cleveland .263 171 45 11 35 Busch Stadium I (STL) .100 10 1 0 0
.300 10 3 0 2 Detroit .358 193 69 15 42 Camden Yards (BAL) .290 193 56 10 27
.154 13 2 0 0 Kansas City .239 138 33 5 21 Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .308 26 8 0 5
Comerica Park (DET) .414 87 36 7 21
.200 10 2 0 0 L.A. Angels .251 183 46 1 14
.273 22 6 0 1 Minnesota .239 117 28 4 11 Coors Field (COL) .429 7 3 1 1
.273 44 12 1 5 New York (AL) .243 367 89 11 59 Dodger Stadium (LA) .273 11 3 0 0
.211 19 4 1 4 Oakland .280 168 47 4 25 Dolphin Stadium (FLA) .417 12 5 0 0
Fenway Park (BOS) .281 1574 443 48 231
.385 13 5 0 0 Seattle .289 159 46 9 25
Jacobs Field (CLE) .242 99 24 8 22
.239 46 11 0 9 Tampa Bay .309 346 107 19 66
.379 29 11 2 7 Texas .310 197 61 13 44 Kauffman Stadium (KC) .200 60 12 3 11
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .288 73 21 2 12
.263 38 10 2 4 Toronto .273 348 95 10 59
Metrodome (MIN) .218 55 12 3 6
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .091 11 1 0 2
Miller Park (MIL) .300 10 3 1 3
.300 10 3 0 1 Atlanta .200 85 17 3 11
Olympic Stadium (MON) .318 22 7 1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) .250 8 2 1 3
PNC Park (PIT) .462 13 6 3 5
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati .333 9 3 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .313 16 5 1 2
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) .455 11 5 0 1
Rogers Centre (TOR) .261 180 47 7 37
.333 6 2 0 0 Florida .513 39 20 2 5
Safeco Field (SEA) .341 91 31 6 19
-- -- -- -- -- Houston .333 12 4 0 2
Shea Stadium (NYM) .235 17 4 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers .273 11 3 0 0
Tiger Stadium (DET) .385 13 5 3 5
-- -- -- -- -- Milwaukee .300 10 3 1 3
Tropicana Field (TB) .281 167 47 9 27
.429 7 3 0 3 New York (NL) .292 24 7 0 4
Turner Field (ATL) .200 45 9 1 7
.217 23 5 0 3 Philadelphia .270 74 20 1 13
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .169 83 14 2 7
-- -- -- -- -- Pittsburgh .450 20 9 3 5
Veterans Stadium (PHI) .238 21 5 1 7
-- -- -- -- -- St. Louis .192 26 5 1 2
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .455 11 5 0 1
Wrigley Field (CHI) .250 8 2 1 3
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .249 185 46 5 26
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco .286 7 2 1 4
.667 9 6 0 3 Washington .419 31 13 1 5
.311 61 19 2 12 March-April .271 465 126 16 66
.286 91 26 3 16 May .289 557 161 18 97
NIXON’S GAME HIGHS
.386 83 32 1 14 June .295 596 176 24 95
.187 75 14 1 5 July .303 571 173 29 95 HITS: 4, nine times, last on June 6, 2006
-- -- -- -- -- August .243 477 116 19 75 vs. Texas; DOUBLES: 3, May 4, 2001 vs. at
.155 71 11 1 5 Sept-Oct .258 619 160 27 95
Oakland; HR: 3, July 24, 1999 at Detroit;
.290 176 51 1 23 Home .281 1574 443 48 231 TWO-HOMER GAMES: 5, last on July 23,
.249 205 51 7 29 Road .274 1711 469 85 292
2003 vs. Tampa Bay; RBI: 6, Sept. 1, 2003
.287 101 29 0 9 Day .290 1009 293 39 174 at PHI; RUNS: 4, 4 times, last Sept. 20, 2005
.261 280 73 8 43 Night .272 2276 619 94 349
at TB; HITTING STREAK: 16, July 16-31,
.267 322 86 6 45 Grass .280 2840 794 112 444 2002; BB: 4, May 8, 2002 at OAK; SB: 2,
.271 59 16 2 7 Turf .265 445 118 21 79
April 10, 2003 at TOR; CAREER GRAND
.311 264 82 6 43 Pre-ASG .285 1823 520 68 287 SLAMS: 8, last on May 14, 2005 at Seattle
.171 117 20 2 9 Post-ASG .268 1462 392 65 236
off J.J. Putz; CAREER PINCH-HIT HR: 1,
.204 93 19 2 10 vs. LHP .213 609 130 12 66 Sept. 14, 2004 vs. Tampa Bay off Travis
.288 288 83 6 42 vs. RHP .292 2676 782 121 457 Harper; CAREER FIRST-INNING LEADOFF
.237 114 27 2 42 Scoring Position .270 842 227 25 371 HOME RUNS: 1, September 1, 2001 vs. New
.278 18 5 0 20 Bases Full .277 112 31 8 110 York (AL) off Orlando.
.091 11 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .117 60 7 1 7
-- -- -- -- -- Designated Hitter .077 13 1 0 0
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fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.995 110 212 6 1 219 2 Outfield .984 943 1763 45 29 1837 17
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 Jhonny Peralta 2 u Hit .267 (47-176) with 5HR & 17RBI off LHP and .252 (99-393) vs. RHP with 8HR & 51RBI…Hit .240 (40-167)
Age: 24, born May 28, 1982 in Santiago, DR
Position: Infielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 195
ML Service: 2 + 118
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2010 w/a club
option for 2011 (1)
Acquired: April 14, 1999; Signed by Cleveland as a non-drafted free
agent.
year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1999 DSL Indians .303 62 208 48 63 14 6 6 43 0 4 2 33 49 14 3 —
2000 Columbus .241 106 349 52 84 13 1 3 34 1 2 2 59 102 7 6 26
2001 Kinston .240 125 441 57 106 24 2 7 47 2 3 1 58 148 4 8 27
2002 Akron .281 130 470 62 132 28 5 15 62 7 11 5 45 97 4 2 21
2003 Buffalo .257 63 237 25 61 12 1 1 21 3 0 3 15 45 1 3 10
CLEVELAND .227 77 242 24 55 10 1 4 21 2 2 4 20 65 1 3 8
2004 Buffalo .326 138 556 *109 *181 44 2 15 86 0 9 4 54 126 8 4 27
CLEVELAND .240 8 25 2 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 6 0 1 3
2005 CLEVELAND .292 141 504 82 147 35 4 24 78 1 4 3 58 128 0 2 19
2006 CLEVELAND .257 149 569 84 146 28 3 13 68 3 3 1 56 152 0 1 16
Minor Lge. Totals .277 624 2261 353 627 135 17 47 293 13 29 17 264 567 38 26 111
CLEVELAND TOTALS .264 375 1340 192 354 74 8 41 169 6 9 8 137 351 1 7 46
American League .264 375 1340 192 354 74 8 41 169 6 9 8 137 351 1 7 46
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .264 375 1340 192 354 74 8 41 169 6 9 8 137 351 1 7 46
Career Transactions
1999 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent, 4/14.
2006 Season Highlights
u Had an up and down season with the bat and in the field in his 2nd full season in the big leagues…His .257
batting average was 68th out of 75 qualifiers for the AL batting title while he did not hit over .300 in any month
of the season…Finished T6th among AL shortstops in doubles (28) and 7th among league SS in virtually every
other offensive category.
u Best monthly average came in July (.297, 27-91, 3HR, 12RBI) and hit .250 or less in 4 months of the season
(April, June, August, Sept.)…Finished 3rd on the team with 84 runs scored and scored a run in a career-high 7
straight games from April 4-12 (10RS)…Finished 3rd among American League shortstops in fielding % (.977,
710TC, 16E) in 147 games/145 starts at short for Eric Wedge…Had a career-best 41-game errorless streak
from July 9-August 30 (did not make an error over the last 13 games)…Improved defensively from his 2005
numbers (.970, 19E, 639TC, 141G)…Made 1 start at DH.
u Had his second career 2-homer game on July 4 vs. New York-AL and hit his first career grand slam on August
20 at Tampa Bay off Brian Meadows (4th career 4RBI game)…Enjoyed his 3rd career 4RBI game on April 21
@KC and had a season-high 3 hits 9 times to equal a career-best…Hit his first career ‘walk-off’ homer on
August 30 off Toronto’s BJ Ryan…Walked a career-high 4 times on May 9 @KC and on the year finished T4th
in the AL with 152 strikeouts.
u Average bottomed out at .220 on April 28 and from that time thru the end of the season he hit .264 (126-478)
w/10HR & 54RBI in 127 games…From August 18 thru the end of the season he hit .292 (38-130) with 3HR &
19 RBI…Over the last 9 games of the season from Sept. 23-on he hit .355 (11-31) w/3 2B, 1HR & 7RBI.
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with RISP and .385 (5-13) w/a HR & 14RBI with the bases loaded…Had a .403 slugging % off LHP and hit
.271 (70-258) with runners on base…Hit .286 (36-126) batting 6th and .429 (21-49) on the first pitch…Hit
.209 (34-163) from the 7th inning on…His 4.12 pitches seen per AB were 9th in the AL.
Pro Career
u 2005 Spent his first entire season in the big leagues and quickly established himself as one of the best young
middle infielders in the game at the age of 23…Broke the single-season franchise record for home runs by a
shortstop with 24, a record previously owned by Woodie Held in 1961 (23)…Hit #24 on 9/29 vs. Tampa Bay
off Casey Fossum…Held also hit 21 in 1959-60…Finished T2nd in among American League shortstops in HR
(24) and 3rd in RBI (78) to Baltimore’s Miguel Tejada (26/97) and Texas’ Michael Young (24/91), both of whom
were members of the American League All-Star Team…Overall was 2nd among American League SS in slug-
ging % (.521), which ranked 10th overall in the entire American League and was the 2nd highest in franchise
history in a single-season among shortstops (Boudreau, .534, 1948)…Key moment of the season came when
he starting hitting in the #3 in the line-up, a position he first hit in on 7/23 vs. Seattle (2-4, HR, 2RBI)…Was
pressed into the role after Hafner’s injury…For the season in the #3 spot he hit .288 (72-250) with 12 HR & 40
RBI in 63 starts…Recorded career-high 4RBI games on 7/31 vs. Seattle and 8/9 at KC and hit in a career-high
12 straight games from 6/28-7/9…Enjoyed his first career 2-homer game on 8/16 vs. Texas…From 6/20 thru
the end of the season he hit .305 (106-347) with 16 HR & 55 RBI in 90 games…Best month was July when
he hit .333 (34-102) w/7 2B, 6HR & 19RBI in 28 games… Made 138 starts at shortstop (141 games overall at
short), compiling the 6th best fielding % in the AL at .970 at short (19E, 639TC)…Made just 10 errors from
6/14 thru the end of the season (95G, had 9E in 46G thru 6/12)…Started off the season by making an error
on opening day (1-0 loss @CWS) and made 4 errors over the season’s first 4 games…Hit .346 (50-153) after
the 6th inning, which was the 7th best mark in the AL…His .597 slugging % off LHP was the 7th best mark in
the league…His .550 (11-20) average w/a 3-1 count was 8th best in the league.
u 2004 Enjoyed a break out season at AAA Buffalo, winning International League Most Valuable Player honors
for the IL Champion Bisons after hitting .326 (181-556) with 44 2B, 15HR, 86RBI and 109 runs scored in 138
games between shortstop (77G) and third base (59G)…Also won Topps Minor League Player of the Year Award
for the International League and was also the youngest member of the Topps Triple A All-Star Team…Led the
Int’l League in hits (181) and runs (109), finished 2nd in doubles (44), 4th in batting average (.326), 6th in
extra base hits (61), 7th in RBI (86) and 10th in on-base % (.384)…His average was T3rd highest in Bisons
history…Peralta broke the Buffalo Bisons modern-day (1985-present) single-season records for hits, runs
scored and doubles & was also named the shortstop on the Int’l League Post-Season All-Star Team in addi-
tion to playing in the Triple A All-Star Game in July (0-2) …He was the first Buffalo Bison league MVP since
1961 (Ted Savage)…Had a 14-game hitting streak from 5/17-31 and had three other 10-game hitting streaks
during the season…Best month was April (.360, 27-75) as he hit over .300 in each of the five minor league
months (average never dipped below .322 after April 20)…Had some big games, going 5 for 6 (5H tied club
record) w/3RS & 1 2B on 6/16 at Louisville; 2-5 w/4RS, 2HR & 5RBI on 7/2 vs. Syracuse; 2 for 4 w/2HR &
2RBI on 7/8 at Charlotte; 4 for 4 w/3RS, 2 2B, 1HR & 4RBI on 7/30 vs. Toledo…Hit .327 (35-107) off LHP with
5HR & 15RBI and .325 (146-449) with 10HR & 71RBI off RHP…Hit most 3rd on the year for Marty Brown’s
Bisons, hitting .326 (140-429) in the #3 hole with 12HR & 72RBI…Hit .324 (11-34) in the IL playoffs w/6RS,
1HR & 4RBI in 9 games…Was recalled to Cleveland on 9/19 at the conclusion of the IL playoffs, making 6
starts for the Tribe (7 GS @SS, 1 GS @3B)…Overall he appeared in 7 games at shortstop (3E in 27 TC, .889
fielding %).
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u 2003 Was the youngest position player to appear in the American League in 2003…Spent the first two months
of the season at AAA Buffalo before making his major league debut in June at just 21-years of age and spent
the remainder of the campaign in the big leagues…Was hitting .256 (55-215) with 12 2B, 1 HR & 17 RBI in 57
games for the Bisons at the time of his recall on 6/12 after Omar Vizquel went on the DL with knee trouble…With
Buffalo he appeared in 54G @SS & 3G @3B & hit .286 (30-105) in May…Made his major league debut on
6/13 vs. San Diego as the youngest player in the American League and collected his first hit on 6/15 vs. Los
Angeles off Hideo Nomo…Collected 1st career RBI on 6/22 at Pittsburgh and 1st career home run on 7/27 vs.
Minnesota (off Rick Reed)…On the year he made 69 starts at SS (72G) and 3 starts at third base (6G) and hit
in a season/career-high 7 straight games on two different occasions (8/9-8/14, 9/16-23) after Omar Vizquel’s
knee problems…His 69 starts/72 games played at short was tops of the team (Vizquel 63GS)…Recorded a
.976 fielding % at SS (334TC, 8E), which would have ranked 4th among all American League shortstops if he
had the requisite amount of games played at the position (behind A-Rod, Eckstein, Guzman)…Recorded first
career 2RBI game on 7/17 @NYY and recorded season/career-high 3RBI on 9/12 vs. Minnesota.
u 2002 Spent the entire season at AA Akron, leading the team in games (130) and at bats (470)…Appeared in
130 games at shortstop for the Aeros, compiling a fielding % of .965 (596TC, 21E)…Started off slow at age
19, the youngest player in the Eastern League to start the season…Over the first two months of the season
thru the end of May he was hitting .245 (39-159) w/4HR & 20RBI in 48 games… Over the final three months of
the season he hit .299 (93-311) w/11HR & 42RBI in 82 games…From 6/7-23 he hit in 13 of 14 games, hitting
.373 (22-59) w/6 2B, 2HR & 10 RBI to raise his average from .237 to .280…Went 4 for 5 w/2 2B, a 3B & 1 RBI
on 6/7 at Altoona…Went 3 for 5 w/3RS, 2HR & 3RBI on 8/16 vs. Altoona…Hit .331 (43-130) off LHP w/4HR
& 23 RBI and .262 (89-340) off LHP w/11HR & 39RBI…Played for Phoenix in the Arizona Fall League after
the season, hitting .255 (35-137) w/8 2B, 0 HR & 14 RBI in 37 games mainly at third base…Was added to the
40-man roster on 11/20.
u 2001 Spent the entire season at A Kinston, finishing 4th in the Carolina League with 148 strikeouts after start-
ing the season at 18 years of age in high A ball…Made 27 errors in 125 games at shortstop…Over the last 27
games he hit .303 (30-99) with 2 HR & 15 RBI from August 1 thru the end of the season.
u 2000 Spent his first season in the United States at A Columbus, hitting .303 (84-349) in 106 games…Appeared
in 105 games at short, making 25 errors.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name JHONNY ANTONIO PERALTA…Married, wife’s name is Molly…Resides in Santiago, DR…Attended
Collejo Pedagojico in Santiago.
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H H
R RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.257 569 146 13 68 Totals .264 1340 354 41 169 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .278 36 10 2 7
.333 24 8 1 3 Baltimore .326 46 15 1 6 Angel Stadium (LAA) .345 29 10 2 5
AT&T Park (SF) .167 6 1 0 0
.136 22 3 1 4 Boston .294 51 15 1 6
Busch Stadium II (STL) .143 14 2 0 2
.167 60 10 1 4 Chicago (AL) .162 136 22 1 7
Camden Yards (BAL) .360 25 9 1 4
.200 70 14 0 6 Detroit .261 161 42 3 19
.224 67 15 1 9 Kansas City .289 159 46 6 29 Comerica Park (DET) .242 95 23 1 8
.258 31 8 0 3 L.A. Angels .303 66 20 3 8 Fenway Park (BOS) .261 23 6 0 2
.214 56 12 1 3 Minnesota .211 175 37 4 14 Gr. Am. Ball Park (CIN) .227 22 5 0 3
.292 24 7 2 6 New York (AL) .296 71 21 4 13 Jacobs Field (CLE) .272 655 178 24 88
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .307 88 27 4 16
.281 32 9 0 1 Oakland .246 61 15 1 5
.303 33 10 1 3 Seattle .351 77 27 3 11 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .229 35 8 1 2
Metrodome (MIN) .205 88 18 1 5
.500 24 12 1 10 Tampa Bay .306 85 26 3 14
Miller Park (MIL) .615 13 8 1 3
.303 33 10 1 6 Texas .311 61 19 5 15
.250 20 5 1 2 Toronto .228 57 13 2 5 PETCO Park (SD) .200 5 1 0 0
PNC Park (PIT) .400 5 2 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .111 9 1 1 2
Rogers Centre (TOR) .194 31 6 0 2
.250 8 2 1 1 Chicago (NL) .250 8 2 1 1
Safeco Field (SEA) .270 37 10 0 4
.308 26 8 0 1 Cincinnati .256 43 11 0 3
Tropicana Field (TB) .265 34 9 2 8
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .375 8 3 1 4
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .143 63 9 0 2
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers .200 10 2 0 0
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .333 36 12 2 7
.615 13 8 1 3 Milwaukee .615 13 8 1 3
.250 12 3 0 1 Pittsburgh .294 17 5 0 2
.143 14 2 0 2 St. Louis .143 14 2 0 2
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .167 6 1 0 0
PERALTA’S GAME HIGHS
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco .167 6 1 0 0 HITS: 3, 17 times, last on August 24, 2006
.229 105 24 3 16 March-April .227 150 34 4 20 at Kansas City; HR: 2, two times, last on
.270 100 27 2 9 May .286 168 48 7 22 July 4, 2006 vs. New York-AL; RBI: 4, four
.245 94 23 2 9 June .251 195 49 4 20 times, last on August 20, 2006 at Tampa
.297 91 27 3 12 July .288 257 74 10 35 Bay; RUNS: 3, four times, last on July 4,
.250 96 24 2 13 August .270 278 75 9 38
2006 vs. New York-AL; DOUBLES: 2, five
.253 83 21 1 9 Sept-Oct .253 292 74 7 34
times, last May 21, 2006 vs. Pittsburgh;
.253 292 74 7 34 Home .272 655 178 24 88
TRIPLES: 1, eight times, last August 19,
.260 277 72 6 34 Road .257 685 176 17 81
2006 at Tampa Bay; SB : 1, August 13, 2003
.285 172 49 2 21 Day .264 413 109 10 51
at Minnesota; HITTING STREAK: 12 games,
.244 397 97 11 47 Night .264 927 245 31 118
June 28-July 9, 2005; CAREER GRAND
.254 527 134 11 61 Grass .270 1187 321 38 154
SLAMS: 1, August 20, 2006 at Tampa Bay
.286 42 12 2 7 Turf .216 153 33 3 15
off Brian Meadows.
.253 336 85 9 40 Pre-ASG .265 615 163 20 74
.262 233 61 4 28 Post-ASG .263 725 191 21 95
.267 176 47 5 17 vs. LHP .279 412 115 19 54
.252 393 99 8 51 vs. RHP .258 928 239 22 115
.240 167 40 5 56 Scoring Position .264 348 92 12 128
.385 13 5 1 14 Bases Loaded .400 25 10 1 25
.500 2 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .333 3 1 0 0
.000 4 0 0 0 Designated Hitter .000 4 0 0 0
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Third Base 1.000 8 3 8 0 11 1
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.977 147 235 459 16 710 95 Shortstop .973 367 553 1111 46 1710 244
.977 147 235 459 16 710 95 Totals .973 375 556 1119 46 1721 245
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 Rafael Perez 53 was promoted to AA Akron on 6/27…At the time of the promotion his 8 wins were tied for first in the league
Age: 24, born May 15, 1982 in Santo Domingo, DR
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-3 Weight: 185
ML Service: 0 + 069
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: January 25, 2002; Signed by Cleveland as a non-drafted
free agent.
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER hr hb BB SO wp bk
2002 Cleveland DSL 7-1 0.96 13 13 1 0 0 75.1 58 14 8 3 1 16 81 6 0
2003 Burlington *9-3 *1.70 13 12 0 0 0 69.0 56 23 13 1 5 16 63 4 0
2004 Lake County 7-6 4.85 23 22 0 0 0 115.0 121 75 62 9 8 47 99 12 3
Kinston 0-0 11.57 1 1 0 0 0 4.2 10 6 6 1 0 2 3 0 0
2005 Kinston 8-5 3.36 14 14 0 0 0 77.2 54 33 29 6 2 32 48 7 0
Akron 4-3 1.76 15 8 0 0 1 66.2 53 22 13 5 2 12 46 3 0
2006 Akron 4-5 2.81 12 12 1 1 0 67.1 53 25 21 3 3 22 53 7 0
Buffalo 0-3 2.63 13 0 0 0 0 27.1 20 11 8 0 2 8 33 6 0
CLEVELAND 0-0 4.38 18 0 0 0 0 12.1 10 6 6 2 0 6 15 4 1
Minor Lge. Totals 39-26 2.86 104 82 2 1 1 503.0 425 209 160 28 23 155 426 45 3
CLEVELAND TOTALS 0-0 4.38 18 0 0 0 0 12.1 10 6 6 2 0 6 15 4 1
American League 0-0 4.38 18 0 0 0 0 12.1 10 6 6 2 0 6 15 4 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 0-0 4.38 18 0 0 0 0 12.1 10 6 6 2 0 6 15 4 1
Career Transactions
2002 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 1/25.
2006 Season Highlights
u Converted reliever made the rise to the big leagues all the way from AA Akron, spending 3 stints at the big
league level…Began his 2006 season in the rotation at AA Akron and was recalled to Cleveland on April 20th
where made his Major League debut that day in Baltimore (1.0IP, 0H, 0R, 2K) before being optioned back to
Akron on April 22nd.
u While with the Aeros he went 4-5 with a 2.81 ERA in 12 starts (67.1IP, 53H, 21ER, 22BB, 53K)…Over his last
8 starts at Double A he was 3-2 w/a 1.03ERA (47.2IP, 28H, 7ER, 35K) as lefties at Akron hit .145 (9-62) off
him.
u Perez was then recalled to Cleveland where he pitched out of the bullpen from June 9-July 18…In his 2nd stint
with Cleveland he was 0-0 with a 4.70 ERA in 11 relief appearances (7.2IP, 7H, 4ER, 4BB, 8K)…Following his
2nd stint with the Indians he was optioned to AAA Buffalo on July 18th where he went 0-3 with a 2.63 ERA
(27.1IP, 20H, 8ER, 8BB, 33K, 0HR) in 13 relief appearances out of the bullpen for the Bisons.
u With Buffalo he had at least 1K in all 13 games as lefties hit just .115 (3-26) off him at Triple A with 0 extra
base hits…Recalled for the 3rd time on Sept. 5 and went 0-0 w/a 4.91 ERA in 6 September outings (3.2IP, 3H,
2ER, 5K)…15 of his 18 outings were scoreless…
u Major League batters hit just .204 (10-49) off him with 2HR allowed, including a mark of .130 (3-23) vs. LHH
(all singles)…Indians were 2-16 when he appeared as 2 of his 19 inherited runners scored…Batters were 3-22
(.136) off him with runners on and 1-12 (.083) off him with RISP (0-6 w/RISP-2outs)…Pitched for Cibao in
DWL after the season (3-0, 1.41ERA, 8G, 32.0IP, 20H, 5ER, 24K)
Pro Career
u 2005 Split the season between A Kinston and AA Akron as his career-high 12 wins were tied for 3rd in the
Indians organization…Started the year at A Kinston, winning his four of his first five starts to go 4-0 w/a 0.60
ERA thru starts of 5/3 (30.0IP, 16H, 2ER, 27K)…Did not allow an earned run over his first 3 starts (18.0IP,
8H, 3R/0ER)…Won four of his final six decisions for Kinston, going 4-2 w/a 2.63 ERA (37.2IP, 23H, 11ER) and
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and his 3.36 ERA was 9th…Overall at Kinston batters hit .194 (54-279) with 6HR allowed…Made his Akron
debut on 7/2 vs. Binghamton (6.1IP, 4H, 4R/0ER, season-high 9K) and over his first four starts he was 2-1 w/a
0.99 ERA (27.1IP, 20H, 3ER)…Overall at Akron he limited EL hitters to a .215 (53-247) average against w/5HR
allowed…Double A left-handed hitters hit .133 (8-60) off him w/2HR allowed and batters hit .143 (8-56) off
him with RISP (.138, 4-29, w/RISP-2outs)…Contract was purchased from AA Akron and added to 40-man
roster on 11/18.
u 2004 Spent the year at A Lake County where he started the year off at 0-5 and did not win his first decision
until his 10th start on 6/11…Fanned a season-high 9 batters on 7/3 vs. Kannapolis and won 6 straight deci-
sions from 6/11 to 8/6…Won 7 of his last 8 decisions on the year…From 7/3 on he was 5-1 w/a 3.00 ERA in
11 starts (63.0IP, 54H, 21ER)…Ended the season w/a spot start for Kinston on 9/3…Made 1 appearance in
the CL playoffs.
u 2003 Named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year at Rookie A Burlington, leading the league in wins (9-3)
and ERA (1.70) while finishing 2nd in the AL in innings (69.0) and 5th in strikeouts (93)… Batters hit .220
(56-254) w/1HR allowed…
u 2002 His 0.96 ERA was 2nd in the DSL.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name RAFAEL PEREZ…Single…Resides in Santo Domingo, DR
2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G IP ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Totals 0-0-0 4.38 18 12.1 6
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0
Baltimore 0-0-0 0.00 2 1.2 0 Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-0 54.00 1 0.1 2
Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 0.00 2 1.1 0
Camden Yards (BAL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
L.A. Angels 0-0-0 54.00 1 0.1 2 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 10.80 2 1.2 2
Minnesota 0-0-0 0.00 4 1.1 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-0 0.00 7 6.1 0
New York (AL) 0-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2
Oakland 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 Metrodome (MIN) 0-0-0 0.00 2 0.1 0
Texas 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0
Cincinnati 0-0-0 4.50 4 4.0 2 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.0 0
Milwaukee 0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
March-April 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
June 0-0-0 0.00 5 4.2 0
July 0-0-0 12.00 6 3.0 4
Sept-Oct 0-0-0 4.91 6 3.2 2 PEREZ’ GAME HIGHS
Home 0-0-0 0.00 7 6.1 0
BB’s: 1, six times, last on September 19,
Road 0-0-0 9.00 11 6.0 6
2006 at Oakland; K’s: 3, two times, last
Day 0-0-0 0.00 5 4.0 0
on September 27, 2006 vs. Chicago-AL;
Night 0-0-0 6.48 13 8.1 6
LONGEST OUTING: 1.1IP, 2x, September
Grass 0-0-0 4.50 16 12.0 6
27, 2006 vs. Chicago-AL; WINNING
Turf 0-0-0 0.00 2 0.1 0
STREAK: N/A; LOSING STREAK: N/A;
Pre-ASG 0-0-0 2.25 9 8.0 2
SAVE STREAK: N/A.
Post-ASG 0-0-0 8.31 9 4.1 4
Relief 0-0-0 4.38 18 12.1 6
fielding by Position
2006 Career
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PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.667 18 0 2 1 3 0 Pitcher .667 18 0 2 1 3 0
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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 Spring Invitee

Max Ramirez 73
Age: 22, born October 11, 1984 in Barquisimeto, VZ
Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 5-11 Weight: 170
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: July 20, 2006; Acquired from the Atlanta Braves in
exchange for RHP Bob Wickman.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2003 DSL Braves .305 52 177 27 54 16 1 5 43 0 9 9 20 27 5 3 --
2004 GCL Braves .275 57 204 20 56 *16 1 *8 35 0 4 3 19 50 1 0 10
2005 Danville .347 63 239 45 *83 19 0 8 47 0 4 4 31 41 1 2 1
2006 Rome .285 80 267 50 76 17 0 9 37 0 2 3 54 72 2 0 3
Lake County .307 37 127 19 39 6 1 4 26 0 3 1 30 27 0 0 4
Minor Lge. Totals .304 289 1014 161 308 74 3 34 188 0 22 20 154 217 9 5 18

Career Transactions
200 Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a free agent, 10/1.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Braves in exchange for Bob Wickman, 7/20.

2006 Season Highlights

u Ramirez spent the first half of the 2006 season with the Class A Rome Braves where he hit .285 (76-267) with
17 doubles, 9 homers & 37 RBI in 80 games and was a selected to the 2006 South Atlantic League All-Star
Game (50RS, 54BB, 80G)...Started 53 games in the clean-up spot for Rome…Hit .339 (21-62) with 2HR &
10RBI in 18 April games.
u Homered in his first at bat with the A Lake County Captains at West Virginia…Recorded an RBI in 7 straight
games from August 25-Sept. 2…Made 36 starts in the #4 hole for the Captains…Hit in 13 of 14 games from
August 18 to Sept. 2.
u Combined on the year he hit .292 (115-394) with 23 2B, 13HR & 63RBI in 117 games (69RS, 84BB)…Hit a
combined .333 (40-120) off LHP and .274 (75-274) off RHP with w/9HR & 48RBI…Hit .263 (46-175) with
RISP and .273 (53-194) with runners on base.

Pro Career
u 2005 Converted to catcher… Was named the Co-Most Valuable Player of the Appalachian League after hitting
.347 (83-239) with 19 doubles, 8 homers and 47RBI in 63 games…He led the Appy League in hits, was 2nd in
the league in average and was 3rd in RBI, doubles and total bases (126)…Was 4th in walks (31), 3rd in on-base
% (.424) and 4th in slugging % (.527)… He was named to the Post-Season All-Star Team and after the season
was ranked by Baseball America as the 5th best prospect in the entire Appy League.
u 2004 Spent season at the Gulf Coast League Braves where he led the GCL in EB hits (25), doubles (16) and hom-
ers (8) while finishing 2nd in total bases (98) & RBI (35)…Was 3rd in slugging % (.480) and hits (56)…Spent
the year at 3rd base.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name MAXIMILIANO R. RAMIREZ…Single…Resides in Barquisimeto, VZ… Signed as nondrafted free agent
by Braves, Oct. 1, 2002

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 Spring invitee

Luis Rivas 11
Age: 27, born August 30, 1979 in La Guaira, VZ
Position: Infielder
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 5-11 Weight: 190
ML Service: 4 + 148
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: January 2, 2007; Signed by Cleveland to a minor league
free agent contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League
camp.
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1996 GCL Twins .259 53 201 29 52 12 1 1 13 1 0 0 18 37 35 10 21
1997 Ft. Wayne .239 121 419 61 100 20 6 1 30 6 2 5 33 90 28 18 58
1998 Fort Myers .281 126 463 58 130 21 5 4 51 4 6 3 14 75 34 8 55
1999 New Britain .254 132 527 78 134 30 7 7 49 8 2 2 41 92 31 14 39
2000 New Britain .250 82 328 56 82 23 6 3 40 1 3 4 36 41 11 4 11
Salt Lake .318 41 157 33 50 14 1 3 25 0 1 2 13 21 7 4 2
Minnesota .310 16 58 8 18 4 1 0 6 2 2 0 2 4 2 0 1
2001 Minnesota .266 153 563 70 150 21 6 7 47 5 5 6 40 99 31 11 15
2002 Minnesota .256 93 316 46 81 23 4 4 35 8 0 3 19 51 9 4 5
Fort Myers .091 6 22 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 2
2003 Minnesota .259 135 475 69 123 16 9 8 43 8 3 5 30 65 17 7 10
2004 Minnesota .256 109 336 44 86 19 5 10 34 5 3 1 13 53 15 1 3
Rochester .214 3 14 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0
2005 Minnesota .257 59 136 21 35 3 1 1 12 0 1 2 9 17 4 0 2
Rochester .248 43 145 17 36 14 0 2 22 2 4 0 8 18 3 2 5
2006 Durham .218 69 229 21 50 8 1 2 24 2 2 1 10 34 2 1 10
Minor Lge. Totals .255 676 2505 356 639 142 28 23 258 24 20 18 175 412 153 61 203
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League .262 565 1884 258 493 86 26 30 177 28 14 17 113 289 78 23 36
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .262 565 1884 258 493 86 26 30 177 28 14 17 113 289 78 23 36

DIVISION SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2002 Minnesota .250 4 12 2 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0
2003 Minnesota .000 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0
2004 Minnesota .000 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals .115 11 26 2 3 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 6 0 0 0

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RECORD

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2002 Minnesota .250 5 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0

Career Transactions
1995 Signed by the Minnesota Twins as a free agent, 12/13.
2002 DL – hairline fracture in ulna bone in right wrist, 4/4-6/4…rehab at A Ft. Myers, 5/28-6/4.
2004 DL – strained right groin, 5/19-6/8…rehab at AAA Rochester, 6/5-8.
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2005 DL – left external oblique strain, 6/1-17.

2005 Granted free agency, 10/12.
2006 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a free agent, 1/30.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 12/22.

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 RIVAS (continued)
2006 Season Highlights
u The La Guaira, Venezuela native spent the 2006 season at Triple A Durham in the Tampa Bay organization after
signing with the Devil Rays in January…Hit .218 (50-229) with 8 2B, 2HR & 24RBI in 69 games for the Bulls
after missing the first 2 months of the season after breaking a knuckle and undergoing surgery on his right
hand in spring training…Season began on May 25.
u Played winter ball for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League for 6 weeks in November/December where
he hit .337 (35-104) in (8 2B, 5RBI, 6 SB) in 29 games.
Pro Career
u 2005 Split the season between the Twins and AAA Rochester…Began the season as the Twins’ everyday second
baseman, making his 5th consecutive opening day start...Batted only .195 April and lost his starting job to Nick
Punto... Was optioned to Triple-A just after the All-Star break (7/16, when Minnesota acquired Bret Boone)
after batting .250 with no home runs and 8 RBI...Spent a stint on the DL (6/1-17) with a left external oblique
strain…Made 6 apps at shortstop (also appeared in 2 games there in 2000)…Recalled 9/6…Outrighted to
Rochester, 10/4.
u 2004 Set career bests in 2004 with 10 home runs and matched his best with 34 extra-base hits, despite playing
in just 109 games…Was slowed by a strained right groin that landed him on the DL in late May…Fifth career
4-hit game, 6/13 vs. Philadelphia… Had .994 (3 E, 493 TC) fielding percentage.
u 2003 Played in 135 games in 2003, the second most of his career (153 his rookie season of 2001)…Collected
a career-high 9 triples (4th in the AL)…Was second on club in stolen bases (17) and fourth in runs (69)...Had
.982 (10 E, 552 TC) fielding percentage.
u 2002 Disabled with hairline fracture in the ulna bone in right wrist, 4/4-6/4...Began rehab assignment at Ft.
Myers, 5/28...First game back, 6/4 vs. Cleveland posted his third career 4-hit game with a career high 5 RBI
and tied club record with 5 runs.
u 2001 Was the 2001 recipient of the Bill Boni Award as the Twins’ Outstanding Rookie…Led club in stolen bases
(31) and was second in at-bats and games played . . . Finished in the top ten in virtually every American League
rookie batting category . . . Tied for eighth in league in stolen bases and set a club rookie record…Played in a
career-high 153 games…Second career 4-hit game, 4/10 vs. Detroit…First major league home run off Dave
Mlicki, 4/11 vs. Detroit…Had career-high 14-game hit-streak, going 21-52 (.404), 9/4-27.
u 2000 Returned to New Britain in 2000 to begin the year but finished the season in the big leagues…Played for
World Team in Futures Game, 7/9 at Atlanta…Promoted to Salt Lake, 7/21…Then to Minnesota on 9/16…Made
major league debut and singled off Scott Schoeneweis for first big league hit, 9/16…Career- high 4 hits, 9/19
vs. Texas…Hit safely in 12 of 16 games.
u 1999 Moved up to AA New Britain and was second on club in games, at-bats, runs, doubles, triples and stolen
bases and was third in hits…Season-high 16-game hit-streak, going 24-69 (.348), 7/29-8/18.
u 1998 At Class A Ft. Myers was second on club in hits, total bases (173) and triples, tied for second in RBI and
was third in games, doubles and stolen bases… Named Rookie of the Year in Venezuelan Winter League.
u 1997 At Ft. Wayne (A) in 1997 was rated fourth-best prospect, Best Defensive Shortstop and Best Infield Arm
in Midwest League by Baseball America.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name LUIS WILREDO RIVAS…Wife’s name is Gina…Son Luigi (4)…Attended Licencia Baranda (VZ) High
School where he played baseball and basketball…Resides in Fort Wayne, IN…Signed by Twins scout Enrique
Brito…Signed by the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent on October 9, 1995…
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Second Base .984 553 878 1322 35 2235 289
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Shortstop .909 8 4 6 1 11 2
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Totals .984 561 882 1328 36 2246 291
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AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
Totals .262 1884 493 30 177 AT&T Park (SF) .200 5 1 0 0
Baltimore .319 72 23 2 11 Ameriquest Field (TEX) .356 45 16 1 5
Boston .149 67 10 1 3 Angel Stadium (LAA) .265 49 13 1 3
Chicago (AL) .239 226 54 1 17 Busch Stadium (STL) .231 13 3 1 1
Cleveland .231 229 53 3 26 Chase Field (AZ) .300 10 3 1 1
Comerica Park (DET) .283 120 34 2 12
Detroit .305 223 68 3 20
Kansas City .291 220 64 12 43 Fenway Park (BOS) .171 35 6 1 2
L.A. Angels .272 103 28 1 7 Metrodome (MIN) .269 957 257 13 97
New York (AL) .148 54 8 0 1 Jacobs Field (CLE) .198 121 24 1 10
Oakland .260 100 26 1 7 Kauffman Stadium (KC) .259 112 29 6 21
Seattle .235 119 28 0 4 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .250 48 12 0 1
Miller Park (MIL) .325 40 13 1 5
Tampa Bay .250 60 15 1 4
Olympic Stadium (MON) .500 6 3 1 1
Texas .280 100 28 1 12
Toronto .236 72 17 0 5 Camden Yards (BAL) .278 36 10 0 2
Qualcomm Stadium (SD) .375 8 3 0 1
Arizona .333 15 5 1 1
Atlanta .000 10 0 0 0
Rogers Centre (TOR) .323 31 10 0 3
Safeco Field (SEA) .288 59 17 0 1
Chicago (NL) .125 8 1 0 0
Shea Stadium (NYM) .333 9 3 0 2
Cincinnati .182 11 2 0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) .185 27 5 0 0
Colorado .333 9 3 0 0
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .216 116 25 1 9
Florida .308 13 4 0 1
Veterans Stadium (PHI) .250 8 2 0 0
Houston .400 10 4 0 1
Wrigley Field (CHI) .125 8 1 0 0
Milwaukee .315 73 23 1 6
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .143 21 3 0 0
New York (NL) .333 21 7 0 3
Philadelphia .563 16 9 0 2
Pittsburgh .083 12 1 0 0
St. Louis .231 13 3 1 1
San Diego .294 17 5 0 1
San Francisco .200 5 1 0 0 RIVAS’ GAME HIGHS
Washington .500 6 3 1 1
HITS: 4, five times, last June 13, 2004 vs.
March/April .201 264 53 5 23 Philadelphia; HR: 1, 30x, last September
May .257 237 61 2 23
13, 2005 at Detroit; 2B: 2, 7 times, last on
June .304 313 95 2 27
July 9, 2005 at KC; 3B: 1, last on July 9,
July .265 340 90 6 38
2005 at KC; WALKS: 3, June 6, 2001 vs.
August .244 390 95 12 37
Sept/Oct .291 340 99 3 29 Cleveland; RBI: 5, June 4, 2002 at Cleve-
land; RUNS: 5, June 4, 2002 at Cleveland;
Home .269 957 257 13 97
Road .255 927 236 17 80 SB: 2, May 12, 2003 vs. KC; HITTING
STREAK: 14 games, Sept, 4-27, 2001;
Day .254 567 144 8 48
Night .265 1317 349 22 129 CAREER GRAND SLAMS: n/a.
Grass .253 855 216 16 76
Turf .269 1029 277 14 101
Pre-ASG .260 937 244 10 84
Post-ASG .263 947 249 20 93
vs. LHP .246 549 135 11 49
vs. RHP .268 1335 358 19 128
Scoring Position .245 465 114 5 140
Bases Loaded .167 24 4 0 17
Pinch Hitter .333 3 1 0 0
Designated Hitter .000 0 0 0 0
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 Spring invitee
2006 Season Highlights
Mike Rose 23 u Began the year at AAA Durham in the TB organization and after going 7 for 67 (.104) was released on May 24
and signed by St. Louis and assigned to AAA Memphis the following day…Was with Memphis from May 26
Age: 30, born August 25, 1976 in Sacramento, CA
thru August 30 before spending the final month of the season with the World Champion Cardinals…Appeared
Position: Catcher in 4 games (0GS) at catcher for the Cards and was 1 for 6 as a PH.
Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 225
Pro Career
ML Service: 0 + 144
u 2005 Began the season at AAA Las Vegas in the Dodgers organization…Had his contract purchased by the
Contract Status: Signed thru 2006
Dodgers on 5/31 and spent two months with the Dodgers before being optioned on 7/29…Recalled again on
Acquired: November 9, 2006; Signed by Cleveland to a minor league 9/2 for the remainder of the season…Played in 15 games for the Dodgers and hit his first Major League homer
free agent contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League on 10/2 in the season finale at San Diego off Scott Cassidy…Was also his first RBI…Collected first ML hit on
camp.
6/12 vs. Minnesota off Brad Radke… Claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay on 11/15.
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
1995 GCL Astros .258 35 89 13 23 2 1 1 9 0 0 3 11 18 2 1 1
u 2004 Spent the regular season at AAA Sacramento before having contract purchased by Oakland on 9/13…Made
1996 Kissimmee .000 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 his ML debut on 10/1 vs. LAA after 10 years and 854 games in the minors…Struck out as a PH and caught
Auburn .250 61 180 20 45 5 1 2 11 4 0 1 30 41 9 3 7 the 9th inning…Had a career-high .407 OB% for the River Cats…Reached base via hit or walk in the first 31
1997 Quad City .256 79 234 22 60 6 1 3 27 8 3 4 28 62 3 1 10 games…Was 5th in the PCL in walks.
1998 Quad City .303 88 267 48 81 13 2 7 40 3 1 1 52 56 10 8 8
u 2003 Spent season at AAA Sacramento…On DL early in the season with a sprained right ankle and hit .333
Kissimmee .226 18 62 9 14 4 0 3 9 1 0 0 8 14 1 0 3
1999 Kissimmee .277 95 303 61 84 16 2 11 32 0 2 3 59 64 12 6 13
(22-66) off LHP.
Jackson .244 15 45 8 11 0 0 3 8 1 0 0 13 10 0 2 2 u 2002 Was released by Boston on 4/26 after 10 games at AA Trenton and signed with KC on 5/1, spending the
2000 El Paso .284 117 352 58 100 22 1 10 62 1 4 1 68 70 8 11 16 rest of the season between AAA Omaha and AA Wichita.
2001 Tucson .182 20 55 9 10 1 2 0 8 1 1 0 12 16 0 0 0
El Paso .259 62 205 28 53 13 1 3 23 0 1 0 37 40 4 4 4 u 2001 Split season between Boston and Arizona organizations…Began year at Tucson and was transferred to
Trenton .167 9 24 3 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 6 10 0 1 0 AA El Paso on 5/19…Contract was purchased by the Red Sox and assigned to AA Trenton on 8/18…Threw out
2002 Trenton .103 10 29 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 0 0 0 21 of 57 (37%) of the runners attempting to steal.
Omaha .260 52 177 22 46 12 2 3 17 1 0 1 28 40 2 3 6
Wichita .305 14 59 13 18 5 0 2 14 0 0 0 7 11 0 1 1 u 2000 Went to ST camp with Houston before being released on 3/16…Signed by Arizona to a minor league deal
2003 Sacramento .262 70 221 44 58 10 1 8 30 2 3 4 44 50 2 1 8 5 days later…Played entire season at AA El Paso…Set career-highs in games (117), hits (100), doubles (22)
2004 Sacramento .281 107 349 56 98 20 2 6 49 1 7 3 76 80 0 0 0 and RBI (62) and threw out 35% (49-140) of his runners.
Oakland .000 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
u 1995-99 Began his pro career in the Houston Astros organization after being selected in the 5th round of the
2005 Las Vegas .259 69 205 31 53 20 1 5 36 0 3 3 25 51 2 0 2
Los Angeles .209 15 43 2 9 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 2
1995 draft out of Jesuit High School in Sacramento, CA…Named to the NYPL Post-season all-star team in
2006 Durham .104 20 67 4 7 1 0 2 5 0 1 0 5 21 0 0 2 1996.
Memphis .262 82 271 38 71 19 0 15 36 3 0 2 40 83 2 1 5
St. Louis .222 10 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Personal/Miscellaneous
Minor Lge. Totals .263 1025 3195 488 839 170 18 85 418 26 26 26 554 745 57 43 88 Full name MICHAEL JOHN ROSE…Resides in Elk Grove, CA…Graduated from Jesuit High School in Sacramento,
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
CA in 1995…Signed by Astros scout Gene Wellman.
American League .000 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
National League .212 25 52 2 11 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 10 0 0 2
M. L. TOTALS .204 27 54 3 11 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 12 0 0 2

Career Transactions
1995 Selected by the Houston Astros in the 5th round of the June draft.
2000 Released by the Astros, 3/16.
2000 Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks as a free agent, 3/20.
2001 Contract purchased by the Boston Red Sox, from the Diamondbacks, 8/18.
2002 Released by the Red Sox, 4/26.
2002 Signed by the Kansas City Royals as a free agent, 5/1.
2002 Granted free agency, 10/15.
2002 Signed by the Oakland A’s as a free agent, 11/6.
2004 Granted free agency, 10/15.

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2004 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent, 11/19.
2005 Claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from the Dodgers, 10/14.
2005 Granted free agency, 12/21.
2006 Signed by the Devil Rays as a free agent, 1/15.
2006 Released by the Devil Rays, 5/25.
2006 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as a free agent, 5/25.
2006 Granted free agency, 10/16.
2006 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 11/9.

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 ROSE (continued)

2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.222 9 2 0 1 Totals .204 54 11 1 2 Angel Stadium (LAA) .250 4 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (AL) .333 3 1 0 0 Busch Stadium (STL) .400 5 2 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Angels .167 6 1 0 0 Chase Field (AZ) .000 4 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Minnesota .333 3 1 0 0 Citizens Bank Park (PHI) .667 3 2 0 0
.000 2 0 0 0 Arizona .000 4 0 0 0 Coors Field (COL) .000 4 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) .000 4 0 0 0 Dodger Stadium (LA) .125 16 2 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Cincinnati .000 3 0 0 0 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .000 2 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .000 4 0 0 0 Miller Park (MIL) .000 1 0 0 0
.000 2 0 0 0 Houston .000 2 0 0 0 PETCO Park (SD) .250 8 2 1 1
.500 2 1 0 0 Milwaukee .250 4 1 0 0 RFK Stadium (WSH) .000 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) .333 3 1 0 0 Shea Stadium (NYM) .333 3 1 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia .667 3 2 0 0 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .333 3 1 0 0
1.000 1 1 0 1 Pittsburgh 1.000 1 1 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .250 12 3 1 1
.000 1 0 0 0 San Francisco .000 1 0 0 0 ROSE’S GAME HIGHS
.000 1 0 0 0 Washington .000 1 0 0 0
HITS: 2, July 21, 2005 at PHI; HR: 1, Oct.
-- -- -- -- -- May .000 4 0 0 0 2, 2005 at SD; RBI: 1, 2x, Sept. 3, 2006
-- -- -- -- -- June .238 21 5 0 0
vs. Pittsburgh; RUNS: 1, 3x,; SB: n/a; HIT-
-- -- -- -- -- July .231 13 3 0 0
TING STREAK: 3 games, July 23-28, 2005;
.222 9 2 0 1 Sept-Oct .188 16 3 1 2
CAREER GRAND SLAMS: n/a.
.400 5 2 0 1 Home .174 23 4 0 1
.000 4 0 0 0 Road .226 31 7 1 1
.500 4 2 0 1 Day .242 33 8 1 2
.000 5 0 0 0 Night .143 21 3 0 0
.222 9 2 0 1 Grass .204 54 11 1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Pre-ASG .172 29 5 0 0
.222 9 2 0 1 Post-ASG .240 25 6 1 2
.000 2 0 0 0 vs. LHP .111 18 2 0 0
.286 7 2 0 1 vs. RHP .250 36 9 1 2
.250 4 1 0 1 Scoring Position .091 11 1 0 1
.000 1 0 0 0 Bases Loaded .000 2 0 0 0
.167 6 1 0 1 Pinch Hitter .222 9 2 0 1

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PB PCT G PO A E TC DP PB
1.000 4 10 0 0 10 0 0 Catcher .980 19 94 5 2 101 2 1

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Age: 26, born April 25, 1980 in San Jose, CA
Position: Infielder
Bats: L Throws: R Height: 5-11 Weight: 190
ML Service: 0 + 022
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (0)
Acquired: Sept. 13, 2006; Claimed off outright waivers from the
Oakland A’s.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2001 Dunedin .272 48 180 27 49 17 2 5 24 6 1 2 13 45 3 1 5
2002 Tennessee .260 71 231 35 60 11 0 9 43 4 4 2 29 47 7 6 17
2003 Midland .300 129 457 75 137 33 3 3 53 13 4 9 63 83 7 2 19
Sacramento .429 2 7 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 Sacramento .276 99 323 53 89 11 2 10 40 11 2 5 50 68 0 4 14
2005 Sacramento .269 130 469 69 126 30 3 7 72 17 2 7 59 115 2 4 19
2006 Sacramento .258 99 345 59 89 21 1 6 47 7 2 6 42 67 4 1 8
Oakland .292 8 24 2 7 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 0
Minor Lge. Totals .275 578 2012 320 553 123 11 40 280 58 15 31 256 425 23 18 68
CLEVELAND TOTALS -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
American League .292 8 24 2 7 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .292 8 24 2 7 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 0

Career Transactions
2001 Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 5th round of the June draft.
2002 Acquired by the Oakland Athletics, along with Chris Mowday, from the Blue Jays in exchange for Cory Lidle, 11/16.
2006 Claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians, from the Athletics, 9/13.

2006 Season Highlights

u Made his Major League debut with the A’s in 2006 and hit .292 during an eight-game stint in June…Was recalled
from Triple-A Sacramento on June 9 and made his Major League debut that night at New York with a start at
second base…Went 3 for 3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in his debut…Became
the first Athletic to collect three hits in his debut since Ben Grieve on September 3, 1997…Singled in his first
ML at bat off Randy Johnson in the third inning.
u Collected his first RBI the next day with a two-run single in the fifth inning…Started all three games of the
series at New York and was 4 for 11 (.364) with two RBI…Ended up making six starts at second base for the
A’s and was 7 for 24 (.292) with three doubles and two RBI in eight games total when he was optioned back
to Sacramento on June 30.
u Spent the balance of the season with the River Cats where he batted .258 with six home runs and 47 RBI in
99 games…The batting average was the lowest mark of his career as was his .377 slugging percentage…Hit
.271 (70 for 258) against RHP and .218 (19 for 87) against LHP.
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u Had his best season as a professional on defense as he committed just eight errors in 98 games at short-
stop…Got off to a slow start as he hit .196 (10 for 51) over his first 16 games…Then had a season best four
hits on April 29 at Tucson to start a 29-game stretch through June where he batted .321 (35 for 109).
u Returned to Sacramento on July 1 and hit a grand slam in his second game back with the River Cats on July
2 against Salt Lake…Had another four-RBI game three games later on July 5 at Fresno…Had a season best
10-game hitting streak from August 5 to 15 (11 for 36, .306)…Was designated for assignment by the A’s on
September 5 and claimed on waivers by the Cleveland Indians on September 13.

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Career Highlights 2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI
u 2005 Spent his second consecutive full season at AAA Sacramento and batted .269 with a career high 72 RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
Coors Field (COL) .125 8 1 0 0
Totals .292 24 7 0 2
in 130 games...Also had career highs in at bats (469), strikeouts (115) and sacrifice hits (17) and matched McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .500 2 1 0 0
his best in triples (3)...Tied for the PCL lead in sacrifice hits...Led the River Cats in hit by pitches (7), finished New York (AL) .364 11 4 0 2 PETCO Park (SD) .333 3 1 0 0
Colorado .125 8 1 0 0 Yankee Stadium (NYY) .364 11 4 0 2
second in doubles (30) and was third in walks (59)...Was 12 for 18 (.667) with five doubles, three walks and
L.A. Dodgers .500 2 1 0 0
32 RBI with the bases loaded...Hit over .300 in two months as he batted .308 (33 for 107) in May and .306
San Diego .333 3 1 0 0
(30 for 98) in June...Appeared in 118 games at shortstop and 11 at second base...Committed 18 errors in 479 ROUSE’S GAME HIGHS
June .292 24 7 0 2
chances at short for a .962 fielding percentage...Matched his season high with five RBI on 8/17 at Tucson.
Home .500 2 1 0 0 HITS: 3, June 9, 2006 at New York-AL; HR:
u 2004 Had his season interrupted by injury twice as he was on the disabled list with a lower back strain from Road .273 22 6 0 2 n/a; DOUBLES: 1, 3 times, last on June 29,
4/14-29 and 6/13-24...Despite his limited playing time, he still connected for a career high 10 home runs Day .250 12 3 0 2 2006 at San Diego; TRIPLES: n/a; RBI: 2,
while batting .276 with 40 RBI in 99 games with AAA Sacramento...Tied for the River Cats team lead with 11 Night .333 12 4 0 0 June 10, 2006 at New York-AL; RUNS: 2
sacrifice hits...Hit .300 (71 for 237) with all 10 of his home runs against right handed pitching and .209 (18 for Grass .292 24 7 0 2 June 9, 2006 at New York-AL; SB: 1 June
86) against LHP...Spent most of the season at shortstop, where he had a .967 fielding percentage (12 errors in Pre-ASG .292 24 7 0 2 9, 2006 at New York-AL; HITTING STREAK:
368 total chances) in 85 games, but also made 12 appearances at second base...Appeared in just four games vs. LHP .200 5 1 0 0 2 games, two times; CAREER GRAND
(4 for 14, .286) through 4/13 before his first stint on the DL...Was batting .215 with four home runs and 14 RBI vs. RHP .316 19 6 0 2 SLAMS: N/A.
in 41 games overall when he went on the DL for the second time but then batted .316 w/6 home runs and 26 Scoring Position .250 4 1 0 2
RBI in 58 games from 7/2 through the end of the season. Pinch Hitter .000 1 0 0 0
u 2003 Spent most of his first season in the Oakland organization at AA Midland although he was promoted to
AAA Sacramento following the end of the Rockhounds season...Batted a combined .302 which was the fourth fielding by Position
best batting average in the A’s farm system...Had career highs in batting, games (131), runs (77), hits (140), 2006 Career
doubles (33), triples (3), walks (63) and on-base percentage (.393) and matched his best in stolen bases PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 7 9 16 0 25 4 Second Base 1.000 7 9 16 0 25 4
(7)...Hit .300 with three home runs and 53 RBI in 129 games at Midland...Added 63 walks for a .392 on-base
percentage...Was second in the Texas League in on-base percentage, fourth in walks and tied for sixth in batting
average...All of his defensive appearances came at shortstop and he committed 19 errors in his 122 games
there for a .967 fielding percentage (572 total chances)...Had his best month of the season in August as he
hit .351 with 10 doubles in 26 games...Was moved up to Sacramento on 8/31 and went 3 for 7 (.429) in two
regular season games for the River Cats...Then went 0 for 8 with five strikeouts in four postseason games...
Played for the USA Olympic Qualifying Team following the season and hit .361 with a home run and seven
RBI in 12 exhibition games in the Arizona Fall League...Then hit .308 in four games in the Olympic Qualifying
Tournament in Panama.
u 2002 Started his second professional season at AA Tennessee of the Southern League but appeared in just 71
games...Was on the disabled list from 4/26-7/1 with a right hand fracture...Appeared in 66 games at shortstop
but was also 1 for 3 in one game at designated hitter and 0 for 2 with two walks as a pinch-hitter...Was 5 for
8 (.625) with 13 RBI with the bases loaded, including a grand slam on July 13 at Chattanooga… Acquired by
Oakland from the Toronto Blue Jays with Chris Mowday for Cory Lidle on 11/16…
u 2001 Began his professional career at A Dunedin of the Florida State League and batted .272 with five home
runs and 24 RBI in 48 games...Had a .472 slugging percentage which is the best of his career...Appeared in 29
games at second base and 23 at shortstop and committed a combined five errors.

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name MICHAEL GREGORY ROUSE…Married, wife’s name is Kristen…Resides in Orange County, CA…At-
tended Cal State Fullerton and was an All-Big West selection in 2001 after hitting .377 with 12 home runs and 62
RBI...Transferred to Fullerton after playing for San Jose State...Graduated from Valley Christian High School in San
Jose...Was named team MVP his junior and senior seasons...Was first team All-CIF (Central Coast Section) and
all-state (small schools) as a senior after hitting .517...Was also named Santa Clara County Player of the Year...
Attended Gunderson High School in San Jose, California, as a freshman and sophomore.

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 u The last MLB lefty to win 10+ games for 6 season at the start of a career was Andy Pettitte (NYY, 1995-2003)…In
C.C. Sabathia 52 fact CC is the only lefty in club history with six straight seasons of 10+ wins at any point in a career)...Charles
Nagy (1994-99) was the last Indians RHP to do it at any point…On June 27 at STL (8.0IP, 5H, 1R/ER) Sabathia
Age: 26, born July 21, 1980 in Vallejo, CA notched his 75th career win …According to ELIAS, at 25 years and 341 days old he is the youngest pitcher to
Position: Pitcher earn his 75th career win since 332-game winner Greg Maddux (25-175), who won his 75th game on Oct. 6,
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-7 Weight: 290 1991…His 81 wins are now 2nd most in club history by a LHP behind McDowell (122) & are the 3rd most wins
by any Indians pitcher since 1960… His 81 career wins are the most by active pitchers under the age of 27.
ML Service: 6 + 000
u In addition to being 3rd in the AL in ERA he was T8th in strikeouts (172), 6th in SO per 9.0IP (8.0), 11th in fewest
Contract Status: Signed thru 2008 walks allowed per 9.0IP (2.1), 6th in batting average allowed (.247), 3rd in slugging % (.363) allowed, 4th in
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 1st round (20th overall) of on-base % (.293) allowed and 12th in batting average vs. RHH (.242)…Equaled a career-high w/a season-high
the 1998 amateur draft. 11 strikeouts (5th time) on Sept. 26 vs. Chicago-AL…Had three 10 or more SO games in 2006 and now has 8
double-digit strikeout games in his career…Passed Addie Joss (920) into 10th place on club’s all-time career
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK strikeout list, ending the season with 933.
1998 Burlington 1-0 4.50 5 5 0 0 0 18.0 20 14 9 1 1 8 35 1 1
u Made his 3rd career opening day start on April 2 at Chicago and left the game in the 3rd inning with a strained
1999 Mahoning Vy. 0-0 1.83 6 6 0 0 0 19.2 9 5 4 0 0 12 27 0 0
Columbus 2-0 1.08 3 3 0 0 0 16.2 8 2 2 1 1 5 20 1 0
right oblique muscle (2.1IP, 3H, 3R/ER, 1BB, 3K)…Was placed on the 15-day DL the following day and made a
Kinston 3-3 5.34 7 7 0 0 0 32.0 30 22 19 3 1 19 29 6 0 rehab assignment on April 27 in Buffalo against Syracuse (5.0IP, 6H, 2R/1ER, 1BB, 5K)…Was his 2nd career
2000 Kinston 3-2 3.54 10 10 2 2 0 56.0 48 23 22 4 2 24 69 2 1 stint on the DL, missing over a month last season with a similar injury…Was activated prior to his start of May
Akron 3-7 3.59 17 17 0 0 0 90.1 75 41 36 6 7 48 90 2 1 2nd against the Chicago White Sox (Earned his 1st win of the season, 5.0IP, 5H, 1R/ER).
2001 CLEVELAND 17-5 4.39 33 33 0 0 0 180.1 149 93 88 19 7 95 171 7 3
u Sabathia was named AL Pitcher of the Month for May (1st career) as he went 5-1 w/a 1.20 ERA in 6 starts
2002 CLEVELAND 13-11 4.37 33 33 2 0 0 210.0 198 109 102 17 1 88 149 6 #3
2003 CLEVELAND 13-9 3.60 30 30 2 1 0 197.2 190 85 79 19 6 66 141 4 2 after coming off the DL on May 2 (45.0IP, 34H, 6ER, 8BB, 38K)… Worked at least 8.0IP in 4 straight starts,
2004 CLEVELAND 11-10 4.12 30 30 1 1 0 188.0 176 90 86 20 7 72 139 1 1 May 7-24… According to ELIAS the last Indians pitcher to work at least 8.0IP in 4 straight starts was Bartolo
2005 Akron 0-1 1.00 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 4 3 1 0 1 2 9 1 0 Colon in June of 1998…Also worked 8.0 or more IP in 4 straight starts (Aug. 12-29).
CLEVELAND 15-10 4.03 31 31 1 0 0 196.2 185 92 88 19 7 62 161 7 0
u Had MLB-high 6 complete games on the season...The most
2006 Buffalo 1-0 1.80 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 6 2 1 0 0 1 5 1 0
CLEVELAND 12-11 3.22 28 28 *6 #2 0 192.2 182 83 69 17 7 44 172 3 0
by an Indians LHP since Greg Swindell tossed 7 in 1991 MOST CAREER WINS,
Minor Lge. Totals 13-13 3.43 51 51 2 2 0 246.2 200 112 94 15 13 119 284 14 3 and the most by an Indians pitcher overall since Bartolo PITCHERS UNDER AGE OF 27
CLEVELAND TOTALS 81-56 3.95 185 185 12 4 0 1165.1 1080 552 512 111 35 427 933 28 9 Colon (6) in 1998… Recorded back-to-back complete
Pitcher WINS
American League 81-56 3.95 185 185 12 4 0 1165.1 1080 552 512 111 35 427 933 28 9 games (5/19-24), becoming the first Indians pitcher
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- since Colon (May of 2002) to record complete games 1. CC SABATHIA (CLE) 81
M. L. TOTALS 81-56 3.95 185 185 12 4 0 1165.1 1080 552 512 111 35 427 933 28 9 in consecutive starts...Also did it July 7 & 15… Tossed 2. Carlos Zambrano (CHI) 64
at least 8.0 innings in 14 of his 28GS and 9 of his last
ALL-STAR GAME RECORD 3. Dontrelle Willis (FLA) 58
15GS…Was also T1st in the AL with 2 CG/shutouts.
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK 4. Jake Peavy (SD) 57
2003 CLEVELAND DID NOT APPEAR u Tossed his 3rd career SHO in start of May 24 at Minnesota
5. Josh Beckett (BOS) 57
2004 CLEVELAND 0-0 27.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 (9.0IP, 6H, 0R, 0BB, 8K)...Tossed his 3rd complete game
and 2nd shutout of the year on July 7 vs. the Baltimore courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
DIVISION SERIES RECORD Orioles, a 9-0 win (9.0IP, 3H, 0R, 7K)… Was his 7th win
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK of the season and also equaled his low hit game of his
2001 CLEVELAND 1-0 3.00 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 6 2 2 0 0 5 5 0 0
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career…Now owns 12 career CG’s and 4 shutouts as he CONSECTUTIVE SEASONS OF 10 + WINS
tossed two 3-hitters and two 4-hitters on the year…
Career Transactions Tossed his 7th career complete game as he also tossed P ITCHERS SEASONS YEARS

1998 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (20 th overall) of the June draft. the low-hit game of his career in start of May 19 vs.
2005 DL – right oblique strain, 3/25-4/15…rehab at AA Akron, 4/7-16. Pittsburgh Pirates (9.0IP, 3H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 9K)…Tossed
2006 DL – right oblique strain, 4/3-5/2…rehab at AAA Buffalo, 4/27. his 6th and final CG in posting 11th win on Sept. 10 at
Chicago (9.0IP, 4H, 2R/ER, 9K)…Worked at least 7.0IP
in 11 of his last 12 starts.
2006 Season Highlights u Since August 1 of 2005 CC is 21-12 w/a 2.93 ERA in 39
1. CC SABATHIA six 2001-06
2 Charles Nagy six 1994-99
3. Mike Garcia nine 1949-57
# 4. Early Wynn nine 1949-57
# 5. Bob Lemon ten 1947-56

u Had another outstanding season, posting the 3rd lowest ERA in the American League (3.22) as he became starts (270.0IP, 239H, 88ER)…From June 27 on he was # 6. Bob Feller six 1946-51

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the only lefty and just the second pitcher in club history to post six double-digit win totals at the start of a 7-7 w/a 2.71 ERA (17GS, 126.0IP, 118H, 38ER)…From
7. Mel Harder eleven 1930-40
career…Hall of Fame RHP Addie Joss (1st eight seasons, 1902-09) is the only other Cleveland pitcher to ac- August 1 on he was 5-4 w/a 2.45 ERA in 11 starts (84.1IP,
75H, 23ER, 77K)… In 6 August starts he was 3-1with a 8. Willis Hudlin six 1927-32
complish such a feat…His career winning % of .591 (81-56) is now the 8th best mark in club history among
pitchers with at least 1000.0IP, trailing Mike Garcia (.597) and behind Early Winn (.617). 1.87ERA (48.0IP, 44H, 10ER, 7BB, 43K). # 9. Stan Coveleski nine 1916-24
10. Jim Bagby six 1916-21
# 11. Addie Joss eight 1902-09
# Denotes Hall of Famer

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u Had the lowest road ERA (2.90) in the AL and the 2nd lowest day ERA (2.33) in the AL… His 0.79 (192.2IP,
17HR) HR per 9.0IP was 8th lowest in the AL…Batters hit .248 (74-298) with runners on and .239 (37-155) with
RISP, the 11th lowest mark in the league… 16 for 72 (.222) w/RISP-2 outs…Allowed 14SB’s (5CS)…Equaled
a career-high by allowing 3 HR in start of June 4 vs. LA Angels (5.0IP, 8H, 7R)…Allowed a career-high tying 9
runs/9ER on June 21 vs. Chicago-NL…In June he was 1-3 w/a 7.57ERA in 5GS (27.1IP, 32H, 23ER)…Went 1-3
w/a 3.74 ERA (33.2IP, 38H, 14 ER) in 5 July starts…Sabathia’s 6 career RBI are the most by ANY AL pitcher in
the 10 years of interleague play since 1997 (Mike Mussina 5)…Was 4-0 w/a 2.23 ERA in 5 starts vs. the White
Sox and is now 12-3 vs. Chicago-AL…
u Underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Sept. 29 at the Cleveland Clinic… Sabathia
underwent an anterior horn lateral meniscus tear, which was originally diagnosed in mid-August after a start
in Tampa…The 35-minute procedure was performed by Indians Head Team Physician Dr. Mark Schickendantz
& Dr. Rick Parker.
Pro Career
u 2005 Sabathia added another impressive season to his resume that includes 69 career wins at the age of just
25…On the year he posted 15 wins, the 2nd highest total of his career and tied for the 8th highest total in the
American League…CC also finished 7th in the league in strikeouts (161), 10th in average against (.248), 6th
in strikeouts per 9.0IP (7.4) and 5th in slugging % (.373) allowed… Became the first Indians pitcher since Ken
Schrom in June/July of 1986 to win 7 straight starts from 8/5-9/7, setting a new career-high winning streak in
the process (2.37ERA over the span, 49.1IP, 36H, 13ER)…Over his last 11 starts from 8/5 on he was 9-1 w/a
2.24 ERA (76.1IP, 57H, 19ER, 74K) to lower his ERA from 5.16 to 4.03…His 9 wins in the 2nd half were T4th in
the AL/MLB…From 7/6-30 he lost a career-high 5 straight starts (8.39ERA, 24.2IP, 36H, 23ER) and after start
of 7/30 he was 6-9 w/a 5.16ERA…Sabathia began the season on the 15-day disabled list (placed on DL officially
on 3/25; activated on 4/16) after straining his right oblique muscle warming up prior to his first spring start on
3/6 vs. Detroit…CC went on to post 2 rehab starts in AA Akron in early April…Was the first official trip to the
ML disabled list of his career…Made his 2005 debut against the Minnesota Twins in Jacobs Field on 4/17, a
2-1 win over the Twins (ND, 5.2IP, 5H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 7K)…Had his scoreless inning streak (4/22-5/5) snapped
at 16.0 innings in start of 5/5 (tied C.Lee for Indians season-high)…Snapped a 3-game losing skid in start on
May 25 in Cincinnati (6.0IP, 7H, 3R/2ER) to even his record at 3-3…Hit his 1st career homer in the start in the
4th inning off Elizardo Ramirez (7th AL pitcher since 1997 to HR)…Improved to 5-3 at SF on 6/10, a 10-2 win
over the Giants…8.0IP, 5H, 2R/ER, 2BB, 6K, HR to Alou in the 6th inning…Hit a 2-run double off Brett Tomko
in the 7th inning that extended the Tribe’s lead to 5-2…Had 4RBI on the year (most by an Indians pitcher since
1972)…He went 1-1 w/a 6.83 ERA in 5 June starts (27.2IP, 31H, 21ER)…His 6.83 ERA in June was his highest
in a month since July 2002 (0-3, 7.53 ERA)… Followed up June by going 1-5 w/a 6.68 ERA in July (6GS, 32.1IP,
39H, 24ER, 26K)… Lost his 4th straight start in his outing of 7/25 against the Oakland Athletics at McAfee
Coliseum…Allowed 8 runs in 2.1 innings, his shortest start since 6/26/2004 (1.0IP against COL)…Tossed his
first CG of the season (6th career) on 9/7 at Detroit, equaling his career-low CG w/a 4-hitter (9.0IP, 4H, 1R/ER,
HR to Wilson)… Retired the last 21 he faced, struck out an Indians 2005-high of 10 and posted his 5th career
double-digit strikeout game…7-game/start win streak went from 8/5-9/7 and was snapped on 9/12 vs. Oakland
in a 2-0 tough-luck loss (6.0IP, 4H, 1R, 5BB, 7K)…Went 4-1 w/a 1.45 ERA in 6 Sept. starts (43.1IP, 28H, 7ER,
46K, .187 avg against) and finished runner up to Jose Contreras for AL Pitcher of the Month honors…Indians
were 20-11 in his starts as both lefties and righties hit .248 off him for the year…Pitched into the 6th inning
in 23 of 32 starts…His ground ball/fly ball ratio of 1.55 (288/186) was 8th in AL (Westbrook #1)…Indians
exercised his 2006 club option and signed him to a two-year extension through 2008 on 4/27.
u 2004 Had another solid season in his 4th year in the big leagues…Notched his 50th career win on 7/27 vs.
Detroit, becoming the youngest pitcher to reach 50 career wins since Atlanta’s Steve Avery (10/1/93; 23+170)…
According to Elias at that time he was the youngest active pitcher at the time to reach 50 career wins (was Greg
Maddux)…Became just the 10th left-handed pitcher in club history to record 50 wins…CC became only the 2nd
Indian to make 100 career starts before age of 24, joining Hall of Famer Bob Feller (175GS)… Pitched 1.0IP in
the 2004 All-Star Game at Houston (1.0IP, 4H, 3R) after his 2nd consecutive selection to the AL AL-Star Team
after going 5-4 w/a 3.33 ERA in 17 first half starts (105.1IP, 95H, 39ER, 70K)…Despite the perception of having
an ‘off’ year, CC’s ERA was 14th in the AL (4.12), was 10th in batting average against (team-low .252) and his
road ERA of 3.39 was 6th in the league…His 0.96 HR all’d per 9.0IP was 12th lowest in the AL…His 6 ‘blown
wins’ after leaving the game as the winning pitcher of record was tied for 4th among MLB pitchers…Made his
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second consecutive/career start on opening day at Minnesota (7.0IP, 2H, 0R, 4BB, 9SO)…Dennis Eckersley
started 2 straight opening days as a 21 & 22 year old in 1976-77…Was scratched from his start of 4/22 vs. KC
due to irritated left biceps tendon in the front of his shoulder and did not start from 4/17-30…He left his start
on 6/26 vs. Colorado after 1.0 inning of work with irritation in his left shoulder (career-low tying 1.0IP, 0H,
0R, 0BB, 0SO), collecting a no-decision in the Tribe’s 4-3 win…After MRI results in Cleveland were negative,
C.C. traveled for a second opinion to Birmingham, AL on 6/28 to visit Dr. James Andrews who cleared him to
return, which he did in a 3.0IP loss to Texas on 7/5 (3.0IP, 8H, 6R/ER)…He was 3-0 w/a 2.57 ERA in 6 June
starts (35.0IP, 27H, 10ER, 11BB, 26K) and received consideration for AL Pitcher of the Month honors…Tossed
the 2nd CG/SHO of his major league career at Seattle on 9/6 at Seattle (9.0IP, 5H, 0R, 1BB, 8K) as he allowed
just 2 runners to 2nd base (first CG of season/5th career)…Combined in July and August he was 5-5 w/a 6.33
ERA in 11 starts (64.0IP, 73H, 45ER)…Made last start on 9/16 vs. Detroit (L#10, 5.0IP, 6H, 5ER) and did not
pitch again due to a strained right hamstring…Was 6-6 w/a 5.12 ERA in 13 starts (82.2IP, 81H, 47ER) in the
2nd half…His .232 (39-168) average allowed with RISP was the 11th lowest mark in the league…Batters hit
.231 (68-295) w/runners on base.
u 2003 Was consistent all season, going at least 5.0 or more innings in 29 of his 30 starts as the Indians averaged
just 3.8 runs per game during his starts (had the 5th worst run support among AL starting pitchers)…Named,
but did not appear, to his 1st career All-Star Team…At 22 years, 352 days he was the youngest Indians All-
Star since RHP Dennis Eckersley (22+) in 1977 and the first Tribe All-Star LHP since LHP Greg Swindell in
1989…Led the team in wins for the third straight season (all 3 in his big league career) and led the team in
innings, strikeouts, starts & ERA for the second straight season…His 3.60 ERA was 10th among AL pitchers,
his 3.09 home ERA was 6th and his 3.38 night ERA was 8th in the AL…His .213 (36-169) average against
w/RISP was 6th lowest among AL pitchers…His 9 CS against while pitching was T4th among AL hurlers (5SB
against)… His 105 pitchers per start ranked 3rd among AL starters behind Joel Pineiro (109) and Barry Zito
(107)…His 8.65 hits allowed per 9.0IP were 15th among AL hurlers…Made his first career opening day start
on 3/31 at Baltimore (ND, 7.0IP, 8H, 2R/ER, Riske BS) and was the youngest opening day starting pitcher (22
years, 252 days) in the major leagues since Doc Gooden (22Y, 143D) started for the New York Mets on 4/8/86
at Pittsburgh…He was also the youngest Indians pitcher to start on opening day since Eckersley (21 years
old) on 4/10/76 vs. Detroit…Left his second start @KC on 4/5 after 6.2 innings due to a slight hyper-exten-
sion of the left elbow…Made his next start…Was winless over each of first 6 starts after no-decision on 4/27
at Oakland…Overall went 4-0 w/a 1.91 ERA in 5 May starts (33.0IP, 19H, 7ER)…Tossed the third complete
game of his career in start of 7/3 @MIN…It was the low-hit complete game of his career (4-hitter) and the
first career 9.0IP complete game…Tossed his first career CG/SHO in start of 8/15 vs. Tampa Bay, a 1-0 win
(9.0IP, 4H, 0R, 3BB, season-high by an Indian 9SO)… Was the 1st CG, 1-0 shutout by a Tribe hurler since Bud
Black in 1990 and the Tribe’s first 1-0 win since 1997…Collected a pinch-hit single in 15.0IP game of 6/20 at
Pittsburgh in the 11th inning off Mike Williams, becoming first Cleveland pitcher with a pinch hit base hit since
Dick Donovan on 7/28/63.
u 2002 After a mediocre start to the season, CC turned in an over-powering performance over his last 11 starts
that turned his season into a successful second season in the big leagues…Over his last 11 starts he went 7-2
with a 2.54 ERA (78.0IP, 61H, 22ER, 52SO) to lower his ERA from 5.45 to its season-ending total of 4.37…He
was 4-1 w/a 2.51 ERA in 6 starts in September (43.0IP, 34H, 12ER)…His ERA of 2.54 from 8/6 thru the end of
the season was the 5th lowest mark in the American League as he became just the 5th pitcher since 1987 to win
30 games over his first two seasons in the big leagues…Led the team in wins, IP, starts and strikeouts…Fin-
ished 10th in the AL with 149Ks and his 2.48 day ERA was T4th in the AL…His .73 HR allowed per 9.0IP was
the 7th lowest mark in the AL (17HR, 210.0IP) and he was 9th in the AL with 3,379 pitches thrown… His 24 DP
grounders induced was T6th in the AL… His 19 steals allowed were still T5th among AL pitchers (only 1 over
last 13GS)… Also finished T1st in the league in balks (3), 2nd in walks (88), T9th in runs allowed and 7th in
earned runs (102) allowed…Took a no-hitter into the 8th inning of his second start at Detroit on 4/10 before
yielding a lead-off single to Randall Simon in the 8th inning…Ended up equaling his career-high for IP with a
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2002-best tying 8.0IP in notching his first win of the year @DET…Tossed his first career ML complete game
in 8.0 inning loss on 8/18 at Anaheim (8H, 4ER, 3BB, 4SO)…He earned his 10th win of the season on 9/2 @
DET…Tossed 2nd CG on 9/17 at Boston (8.0IP, 8H, 4R/3ER)…Averaged 4.8 RS/GS for him (158RS/33GS) as
he worked into the 6th inning in 27 of 33 GS (82%)…19 of 28 would be base-stealers were successful (19SB,
9CS), but allowed only 1 steal over his last 13 starts (1 for 7) after allowing 18 over his first 20GS… Collected
first major league hit on 6/15 at Colorado, a single off Dennys Reyes…Signed a four-year contract thru 2005
w/a club option for 2006 in spring training on 2/23.
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u 2001 The 20-year southpaw put together the finest season by an Indians rookie in more than a half a century…Led
major league rookie pitchers in wins (17), starts (33) and strikeouts (171) and became the first Tribe rookie
since LHP Gene Bearden (20-7) in 1948 to win 17 or more games in his rookie season…The club record by a
Tribe rookie lefty is by Vean Gregg (23) in 1911…His 17 wins ranked tied for 6th in the AL overall and his .228
average against was the 2nd lowest mark among AL starters… His 171 strikeouts were 7th in the AL and his 95
walks were 2nd…His .773 (17-5) winning % was 3rd in the AL…The last 21-year old to win 17 or more games
in the big leagues was Atlanta’s Steve Avery (18-8 in 1991)…The last left-handed rookie pitcher to win at least
17 games was Seattle’s Dave Fleming in 1992 (17-10) and the last 21-year old AL pitcher to win 17 or more
was Chicago’s LHP Britt Burns in 1980 (19-13 in rookie year)…After the season he was named The Sporting
News AL Rookie Pitcher of the Year and was named to the Baseball Digest & Topps Major League All-Rookie
Teams…Also finished 2nd to Ichiro Suzuki in the AL BBWAA Rookie of the Year voting w/73 points…C.C. won
the fourth spot in the rotation in the spring, compiling a record of 1-1 w/a 4.24 ERA (5G/2GS, 17.0IP, 18H, 8ER,
7BB, 15SO)…Made his major league debut on 4/8 vs. Baltimore, getting a no-decision in the Tribes’ 4-3 win
after allowing a Jeff Conine 3-run homer in the 1st inning (5.2IP, 3H, 3R/ER, 2BB, 3SO)…He was the youngest
pitcher to start and appear in a game for Cleveland since Julian Tavarez in August of 1993…He turned 21 on 7/21
and was the youngest active player in the big leagues all season…Registered his first major league win in his
2nd major league start at Detroit on 4/13 (5.0IP, 5H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 2SO) in the Tribe’s 9-8 win…Got win despite
going only 4.0IP on 6/1 because the game only went 5.0IP due to rain (7-4 win at NYY), becoming just the 2nd
starting pitcher since 1992 to earn a win w/less than 5.0IP…Lasted a season/career low 1.0IP on his start at
New York in 6/27, suffering his 3rd loss of the year…Won his 10th game on the year on 7/23 vs. Chicago-AL,
becoming the youngest pitcher to win his 10th game of a season since 20-year old Edwin Correa did it for the
1986 Texas Rangers...Over his 6 July starts he was 3-0 with a 2.83 ERA (35.0IP, 22H, 11ER, 1HR, 42SO) and the
Indians were 6-0 in those starts (won AL Rookie of the Month Award)…Fanned a career/season-high 11 Reds
in his start at Cincinnati on 7/13, the most by a Tribe rookie since Albie Lopez in August of 1994…Also struck
out 11 on 8/29 vs. Boston and 9/28 vs. Minnesota…Was 10-2 in 16 2nd half starts, which was T5th in the AL
after the break…His 13 road wins led the AL…His 7.44 hits allowed per 9.0IP was the lowest mark in the AL
(Seattle’s Garcia was at 7.50)…His 15CS while pitching ranked 2nd and 27SB’s allowed placed 6th…Also led
AL rookie pitchers in innings (180.1) and ERA (4.39)…Became the second youngest pitcher behind Fernando
Valenzuela (defeated Houston in ’81) to ever win a division series game in game 3 vs. Seattle…He also became
the youngest Indians pitcher ever to start a Division Series game ahead of the Tribe’s Jaret Wright (21 years,
278 days) in 1997 and became the 3rd youngest pitcher in Division Series history (youngest in ALDS history)
to start a game behind Fernando Valenzuela (1981, 20 years, 339 days) and Rick Ankiel (2000, 21 years, 77
days).
u 2000 The Tribe’s top pitching prospect split the 2000 season between A Kinston and AA Akron and posted a
combined ERA of 3.57 (146.1IP, 58ER) in 27 starts over the two stops while striking out a Tribe minor league
best 159 batters…His 3.57 ERA was the 6th lowest ERA among Tribe farmhands with at least 94.0 innings
of work…Began the year at A Kinston and went 3-2 with a 3.54 ERA in 10 starts (56.0IP, 48H, 22ER), which
included a 9.0 inning, 2-hit, complete game shutout in his final start for Kinston on 5/23 at Myrtle Beach…In
the start he fanned 10 batters…Also tossed a 7.0 inning, complete game, 4-hit shutout (9SO) at Lynchburg
on 4/26…Was promoted to AA Akron on 5/27 and he spent the remainder of the regular season with the
Aeros…Went 5.0 or more innings in 23 of his 27GS…Started the Hall of Fame Game for Cleveland against the
Arizona Diamondbacks on 7/24 in Cooperstown, NY…Did not get a decision in the outing (3.0IP, 3H, 3R/ER,
2BB, 4SO, HR) and pitched in the Futures Game in Atlanta, GA for Team USA on 7/10…Struck out 10 in 5.2 in-
nings of work on 8/3 vs. New Haven after returning to Akron…On the year between his two minor league stops
he limited hitters to a .227 (123-541) with 10 homers allowed…Lefties hit .173 (18-104) w/1 homer…Tabbed
as the #1 prospect in the organization and the #2 prospect in the Eastern League by Baseball America after
the season.
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u 1999 Missed the first two and half months of the season with a bone bruise in his left pitching elbow...Did
not start the campaign until 6/20 in A Mahoning Valley of the New York-Penn League...Made six starts with
the Scrappers, which increased by 1.0 inning increments, before being promoted to A Columbus of the South
Atlantic League on 7/17...Struck out 9 in 4.1IP (1H, 1R/ER) on 7/8 vs. St. Catherines....Made 3 start for Colum-
bus, including a 9 strikeout, 6.0IP shutout performance at Hagerstown on 7/28 (2H, 1BB)...Was promoted to
A Kinston of the Carolina League on 8/2 and spent the remainder of the season at Kinston....Combined on the
year between his three minor league stops he went 5-3 with a 3.29 ERA in 16 starts (68.1IP, 47H, 25ER, 36BB,
76SO)...Overall, minor league hitters hit .198 (47-237) off him with 4 HR.
u 1998 Signed on 6/29/98 and was assigned to Burlington, where he made 5 starts and fanned 35 batters in
18.0 innings (17.5SO per 9.0IP)...Had a strikeout to walk ratio of 4.4...Was ranked by Baseball America as
the Tribe’s 2nd best prospect, the 4th best prospect in the Appalachian League and ranked as having the best
fastball in the organization.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name CARSTEN CHARLES SABATHIA...He and his wife, Amber, have
one son, Carsten Charles III (9/15/03) and one daughter, Jaeden Arie Sabathia’s Favorites
(9/20/05)...Resides in Fairfield, CA outside his hometown of Vallejo, CA Favorite Movie: Goodfellas; Favorite
(near Oakland)...Attended Vallejo Senior High School where he compiled TV Show: Entourage; Favorite Musical
a mark of 6-0 with a 0.77 ERA (46.2IP, 14H, 4ER, 14BB, 82SO) during Group/Artist: Jay-Z & E40; Favorite Thing
his senior season...Averaged 15.8 SO/9.0IP this season and yielded to do away from baseball: PlayStation;
only 2.7 walks/9.0 innings…Coming out of the draft he was the top Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Ken Griffey
high school prospect coming out of Northern California according to Jr.; Favorite Team: Oakland Raiders;
Baseball America...Was also an all-conference tight end in football Person who has most influenced you:
at Vallejo and had scholarship offers to play college football and had My Mother (Margie); Road City: Chicago;
signed a letter of intent at Hawaii…Was selected to the 28-man 2000 Road Ballpark: Safeco Field; Nickname:
United States Olympic Team Roster and appeared in one pre-Olympic Dub; Favorite Baseball Moment: Hitting
tournament game in Sydney, Australia, but was not on the official 24- Home Run in Cincinnati in 2005
man, Gold Medal-winning roster.
Community Involvement
Has been a regular participant in the Tribe’s Winter Press Caravan and has been involved in numerous community
endeavors during his first tenure with Cleveland, including: OfficeMax Parent-Child Clinics, the Larry Doby RBI
Program, Red Cross’ ‘Fire Prevention Week’, the Cleveland Scholarship Program, Grand Slam Summer Literacy,
High Achievers and the Giant Eagle week-long baseball camps…Is a regular visitor to area hospitals as part of
the ‘Tribe Loving Care’ program…Purchased 275 turkeys at Thanksgiving in 2002 for the St. James AME Church
and the Greater Cleveland AIDS Taskforce and donated 200 turkey baskets to the Bethany Baptist Church along
with the Cavs’ Drew Gooden in 2004…Also donated $3,000 to the Cleveland Food Bank for Thanksgiving meals
in 2005…Will donate a total of $250,000 over the life of his current contract with Cleveland to the Larry Doby
RBI Program via a donation to Cleveland Indians Charities…Participated in the Oakland Ballet’s rendition of ‘The
Nutcracker’ during the 2003 off-season…Organized the Sabathia Baseball Clinic in his hometown of Vallejo in 2003
and annually donates food around the holidays to the Vallejo Boys & Girls Club…In 2005 teamed with Barry Zito
and Curt Schilling in a program entitled ‘StrikeoutsForTroops’ a national program which provides some ‘comforts
of home’ and assists with family travel and housing expenses for service members who are being treated at military
hospitals…CC personally contributed $100.00 for every strikeout in 2005 and 2006…In 2006 was co-chair of the
Swim for Diabetes and participated in the Dick’s Sporting Goods ‘Shop with a Pro.’
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MOST WINS
BY LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS, 2001-2006
Pitcher WINS
1 Randy Johnson 101
2. Barry Zito 95
3. Mark Mulder 94
4. Mark Buehrle 93
5. Andy Pettitte 86
6. Jamie Moyer 85
7. Tom Glavine 82
8. CC SABATHIA 81
9. Kenny Rogers 80
courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS,
2006 ERA
Pitcher ERA
1. Johan Santana (MIN) 2.77
2. Roy Halladay (TOR) 3.19
3. CC SABATHIA (CLE) 3.22
4. Mike Mussina (NYY) 3.51
5. John Lackey (LAA) 3.56
4. Kelvim Escobar (LAA) 3.61
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AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS,
2006 SLG% ALLOWED
Pitcher SLG %
1. Johan Santana (MIN) .360
2. John Lackey (LAA) .360
3. CC SABATHIA (CLE) .363
4. Erik Bedard (BAL) .370
5. Roy Halladay (TOR) .374
6. Mike Mussina (NYY) .374
7. Chien-Ming Wang (NYY) .375
MOST WINS, LHP IN CLUB HISTORY
Pitcher WINS
1. Sam McDowell 122
2. CC SABATHIA 81
3. Joe Shaute 78
MOST WINS,
INDIANS PITCHERS (1960-2006)
Pitcher WINS
1. Charles Nagy 129
2. Sam McDowell 122
3. CC SABATHIA 81
4. Bartolo Colon 75
4. Luis Tiant 75
2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
12-11-0 3.22 28 192.2 69 Totals 81-56-0 3.95 185 1165.1 512
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 3-1-0 4.44 4 24.1 12
1-0-0 0.00 1 9.0 0 Baltimore 4-0-0 2.20 8 57.1 14 Angel Stadium (LAA) 1-2-0 5.23 5 31.0 18
1-0-0 1.13 1 8.0 1 Boston 2-3-0 4.35 6 41.1 20 AT&T Park (SF) 1-0-0 2.25 1 8.0 2
4-0-0 2.23 6 36.1 9 Chicago (AL) 12-3-0 3.64 20 123.2 50 Busch Stadium II (STL) 1-0-0 1.13 1 8.0 1
0-3-0 2.45 3 22.0 6 Detroit 10-7-0 4.04 20 124.2 56 Camden Yards (BAL) 2-0-0 2.18 3 20.2 5
1-0-0 2.25 2 16.0 4 Kansas City 11-6-0 3.34 23 145.2 54 Cinergy Field (CIN) 1-0-0 1.35 1 6.2 1
0-1-0 12.60 1 5.0 7 L.A. Angels 3-5-0 5.40 10 58.1 35 Comerica Park (DET) 6-1-0 3.00 9 60.0 20
1-3-0 3.25 4 27.2 10 Minnesota 7-7-0 3.73 21 140.0 58 Coors Field (COL) 0-1-0 8.71 2 10.1 10
-- -- -- -- -- New York (AL) 1-7-0 7.13 8 41.2 33 Fenway Park (BOS) 1-1-0 2.35 3 23.0 6
0-1-0 6.75 1 5.1 4 Oakland 1-4-0 6.40 10 52.0 37 Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 1-0-0 3.75 2 12.0 5
1-0-0 0.00 1 8.0 0 Seattle 4-3-0 3.03 10 68.1 23 Jacobs Field (CLE) 33-31-0 3.97 88 543.2 240
0-0-0 3.38 1 8.0 3 Tampa Bay 6-1-0 2.44 8 59.0 16 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 6-3-0 4.71 12 72.2 38
-- -- -- -- -- Texas 6-2-0 4.42 9 55.0 27 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 1-2-0 6.97 6 31.0 24
1-1-0 3.38 2 16.0 6 Toronto 5-3-0 3.62 8 54.2 22 Metrodome (MIN) 6-5-0 3.97 14 95.1 42
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona 1-0-0 1.17 1 7.2 1 Miller Park (MIL) 0-1-0 7.50 1 6.0 5
0-1-0 34.71 1 2.1 9 Chicago (NL) 0-1-0 34.71 1 2.1 9 Olympic Stadium (MON) 0-1-0 3.68 1 7.1 3
0-0-0 4.50 1 6.0 3 Cincinnati 2-0-0 3.38 6 34.2 13 PNC Park (PIT) 1-0-0 2.08 2 13.0 3
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 0-1-0 9.82 4 14.2 16 Rogers Centre (TOR) 3-1-0 2.88 4 25.0 8
0-1-0 7.50 1 6.0 5 Milwaukee 0-1-0 4.85 2 13.0 7 Safeco Field (SEA) 4-1-0 2.83 7 47.2 15
-- -- -- -- -- New York (NL) 1-0-0 1.13 1 8.0 1 Shea Stadium (NYM) 1-0-0 1.13 1 8.0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Philadelphia 0-1-0 4.05 1 6.2 3 Tropicana Field (TB) 2-1-0 4.50 4 28.0 14
1-0-0 1.00 1 9.0 1 Pittsburgh 2-0-0 1.64 3 22.0 4 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 6-0-0 2.52 9 60.2 17
1-0-0 1.13 1 8.0 1 St. Louis 1-0-0 4.63 2 11.2 6 Yankee Stadium (NYY) 1-4-0 8.61 5 23.0 22
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 1-0-0 2.35 1 7.2 2
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco 1-0-0 2.25 1 8.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Washington 0-1-0 3.68 1 7.1 3 SABATHIA’S GAME HIGHS
0-0-0 11.57 1 2.1 3 March-April 7-6-0 4.05 23 135.2 61
NO-HITTER: ----; 1-HITTER:----; 2-HIT-
5-1-0 1.20 6 45.0 6 May 17-9-0 3.40 33 214.1 81
TER: ----; 3-HITTER: 2, last on July 7,
1-3-0 7.57 5 27.1 23 June 12-8-0 4.65 32 185.2 96
2006 vs. Baltimore; 4-HITTER: 5, last on
1-3-0 3.74 5 33.2 14 July 9-16-0 5.11 32 192.0 109
3-1-0 1.88 6 48.0 10 August 21-8-0 3.78 34 226.0 95 September 10, 2006 at Chicago-AL; K’s: 11,
2-3-0 3.22 5 36.1 13 Sept-Oct 15-9-0 2.98 31 211.2 70 five times, most recently on September 26,
6-6-0 3.62 13 87.0 35 Home 33-31-0 3.97 88 543.2 240 2006 vs. Chicago-AL; BB’s: 6, twice, most
6-5-0 2.90 15 105.2 34 Road 48-25-0 3.94 97 621.2 272 recently on September 11, 2004 at Oakland;
4-4-0 2.33 11 77.1 20 Day 20-15-0 3.51 54 341.0 133 WINNING STREAK: 7 games, August 5-
8-7-0 3.82 17 115.1 49 Night 61-41-0 4.14 131 824.1 379 September 7, 2005; LOSING STREAK: 5
11-9-0 3.25 24 160.2 58 Grass 70-48-0 3.97 162 1009.2 445 games, July 6-July 30, 2005; CG: 12, last
1-2-0 3.09 4 32.0 11 Turf 11-8-0 3.87 23 155.2 67 on September 10, 2006 at Chicago-AL; CG
7-4-0 3.51 14 89.2 35 Pre-ASG 39-27-0 4.01 99 603.1 269 SHO: 4, last on July 7, 2006 at Baltimore;
5-7-0 2.97 14 103.0 34 Post-ASG 42-29-0 3.89 86 562.0 243 CAREER 10+ STRIKEOUT GAMES: 8,
12-11-0 3.22 28 192.2 69 Starter 81-56-0 3.95 185 1165.1 512 most recently on September 26, 2006 vs.
Chicago-AL; LONGEST OUTING: 9.0IP,
nine times, last on September 10, 2006
at Chicago-AL; HR: 3, four times, last on
June 4, 2006 vs. LA Angels.
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
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.880 28 7 15 3 25 1 Pitcher .935 185 22 108 9 139 8
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.222 9 2 0 2 .265 34 9 1 6
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 Kelly Shoppach 10 Pro Career
Age: 26, born April 29, 1980 in Ft. Worth, TX
Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-0 Weight: 220
ML Service: 1 + 021
Contract Status (options remaining): Signed thru 2007 (1)
Acquired: January 27, 2006; Acquired from the Boston Red Sox along
with INF Andy Marte, INF Andy Marte and RHP Randy Newsom in
exchange for OF Coco Crisp, RHP David Riske and CA Josh Bard.
year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
2002 Sarasota .271 116 414 54 112 35 1 10 66 0 1 6 59 112 2 1 9
2003 Portland .282 92 340 45 96 30 2 12 60 0 5 5 35 83 0 0 11
2004 Pawtucket .233 113 399 62 93 25 0 22 64 1 2 6 46 138 0 0 8
2005 Pawtucket .253 102 371 60 94 16 0 26 75 0 3 12 46 116 0 0 5
Boston .000 9 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0
2006 Buffalo .282 21 78 11 22 8 0 4 9 0 0 3 6 25 0 1 4
CLEVELAND .245 41 110 7 27 6 0 3 16 2 0 0 8 45 0 0 2
Minor Lge. Totals .260 444 1 602 232 417 114 3 74 274 1 11 32 192 474 2 2 37
CLEVELAND TOTALS .245 41 110 7 27 6 0 3 16 2 0 0 8 45 0 0 2
American League .216 50 125 8 27 6 0 3 16 2 0 1 8 52 0 0 2
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .216 50 125 8 27 6 0 3 16 2 0 1 8 52 0 0 2
Career Transactions
2001 Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the June draft.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with Andy Marte and Guillermo Mota, from the Red Sox in exchange for
Josh Bard, Coco Crisp and David Riske, 1/27.
2006 Season Highlights
u Rookie spent the season as the Tribe’s back-up catcher and saw his playing time increase in the second half
as Victor Martinez played an occasional first base against LHP…Opened the season on the Major League
roster and received just 16 at bats (8G/5GS) over the season’s first 43 games behind Victor Martinez and was
optioned to AAA Buffalo on May 20 to get some playing time…Hit .250 (4-16) w/a RS, 2B, 2RBI in 1st stint
with the Indians…Notched his first Major League hit on April 19 at Baltimore off Eddy Rodriguez & 1st RBI on
May 3 at Oakland.
u Hit .282 (22-78) w/8 2B, 4HR & 9RBI in 21 games at Buffalo, homering in 2 of the first 3 games he played in and
hit a ‘walk-off’ homer on June 6 vs. Toledo…Had a 9-game hitting streak with the Bisons from May 23-June
7...In his 20 games at catcher in Triple A he threw out 14 of 33 runners attempting to steal (42%).
u Recalled from Buffalo on June 23 and spent the remainder of the season with Cleveland, appearing in 27 games
in the second half…Hit his first Major League HR and collected a career-high 3 hits on July 8 vs. Baltimore
(3-4, 2RBI), including a solo shot off Erik Bedard…Also had a 3-hit game on August 20 at Tampa Bay…Had a
career-high 3RBI on August 12 vs. KC (night game) after 3-run HR off De La Rosa.
u Following his recall he hit .245 (23-94) with 3HR & 14 RBI in 33 games and homered in consecutive contests,
July 8 & 13…Overall made 31 starts at catcher in 40 games, compiling a fielding % of .991 (2E, 230TC) while
throwing out 10 of 29 (34.5%) potential basestealers…Indians pitchers compiled an ERA of 4.11 (280.1IP,
306H, 128ER with him behind the plate…Kelly hit .289 (11-38) with runners on, .346 (9-26) in August and
.256 (10-39) from the 7th inning on…Hit .314 (11-35) off LHP with 2HR &7RBI.
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u 2005 Made his major league debut in just his 4th pro season…Spent the bulk of the season at AAA Pawtucket,
where he was named a year-end International League All-Star for the 2nd consecutive season, establishing
career bests with 26 homers and 75 RBI...Made his major league debut, appearing in 9 games during a pair of
stints with the Red Sox…With Doug Mirabelli on the D.L. with a sprained wrist, Shoppach was recalled from
Pawtucket for the first time 5/27 and made his major league debut as a defensive replacement in a 17-1 win on
5/28 at New York...Was hit by a Buddy Groom pitch in his first big league plate appearance...Went 0-for-4 in
his first big league start on 5/29 at Yankee Stadium...Was 0-for-11 with 6 strikeouts in 6 games before being
optioned back to Pawtucket on 6/12 upon Mirabelli’s activation...Was recalled for a 2nd time 9/6 upon the
conclusion of Pawtucket’s season…Led Red Sox farmhands and ranked 6th in the IL in home runs...Enjoyed
his finest month in July, batting .290 (27-for-93) with 7 homers and 24 RBI in 24 games...Threw out an IL-
best 34 of 78 runners attempting to steal, 44 percent…Went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers, 4 RBI and 2 runs
scored 4/23 at Buffalo...The 2 homers both came in the top of the 2nd, the first time a PawSox player had gone
deep twice in an inning since Dwayne Hosey turned the trick in 1996...Scored a season-high 4 runs 5/17 vs.
Indianapolis...Hit in a season-best 8 consecutive games 7/14-22, going 13-for-30 (.433) with 4 homers and
13 RBI…On 8/13 at Rochester, hit his 22nd home run as a catcher, breaking his own club record set in 2004...
Entered the 2005 season ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect and the No. 1 catching prospect in the Red Sox
organization, according to Baseball America.
u 2004 Appeared in a career-best 101 games behind the plate for AAA Pawtucket and threw out 35 of 101 potential
base stealers (35 percent) on his way to a spot on the IL’s end-of-season All-Star Team...Set a single-season
home run record for PawSox catchers with 21 (also hit one as a DH), eclipsing Gary Allenson’s 20 in 1978 and
Tribe Manager Eric Wedge’s 20 in 1987...His 22 homers matched his previous career total over 2 years and
208 games...Posted career bests with 62 runs scored and a .461 slugging percentage...47 of his 93 hits (51
percent) went for extra bases…Shoppach was rated as the top defensive catcher in the International League
by IL managers in 2004...Celebrated his 24th birthday in style 4/29 at Ottawa, posting career highs in hits (4)
and RBI (6)...The effort started a stretch of 14 RBI over 4 games, during which he went 8-for-17 (.471) with 4
homers and 7 runs scored...Registered his 3rd career 2-homer game in the 2nd game of a 5/3 doubleheader at
Buffalo as part of that run...Reached via hit or walk in 25 straight games 5/30-6/28, batting .328 (19-for-58)
over the first 17 games of the stretch to raise his average to a season-high .249 from .215...Scored at least
one run (10 total) in 8 straight games 6/12-21...Clubbed a home run in a career-best 3 straight games 8/1-5
to highlight a 9-game stretch in which he went deep 6 times from 7/30-8/9...Batted .312 against lefthanders
and .209 off right-handed pitchers...After the season, played for Escogido of the Dominican Winter League.
u 2003 Was named AA Portland Player of the Year, batting .282 with 30 doubles, 12 homers and 60 RBI in 92
games...Slugged .488, banging 44 extra-base hits in only 340 at-bats...started at catcher for the North Division
in the 7/16 Eastern League All-Star Game in New Britain, going 0-for-2...Did not make his 2003 debut until 4/28
as he recovered from off-season surgery on his right shoulder, but went on to lead the Sea Dogs in doubles,
while ranking 3rd in homers and 4th in RBI...Tied for 9th in the organization in batting...Was named Best De-
fensive Catcher in the Eastern League in Baseball America’s annual Best Tools survey of league managers.
u 2002 Made his pro debut with A Sarasota and was named to Baseball America’s High-A All-Star team in
addition to being selected to the Florida State League’s mid-season and post-season All-Star teams...Batted
.271 with 35 doubles (tied for 2nd in the league), 10 homers, 66 RBI and a .432 slugging percentage in 116
games...Ranked 9th among Red Sox farmhands in batting...appeared in 92 games as catcher...Went 0-for-1 in
the FSL All-Star Game...posted his first career 2-homer game July 31 at Dunedin.
u 2001 Reported to the organization’s Fall Instructional League after signing on August 17 as the Red Sox’ first
pick (2nd round, 48th overall) in the 2001 draft...Was named co-winner of the Tony Latham Memorial Award,
presented each fall to the player who shows the most enthusiasm during Instructional League.
2007 Cleveland Indians
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name KELLY BRIAN SHOPPACH...Married, wife’s name Jennifer…Two daughters, Addison Brooke (11/10/2006)
and Alexandra (6)…Resides in Ft. Myers, FL and Fort Worth, TX…Played 3 seasons at Baylor University...As
a junior in 2001, received the Johnny Bench Award as the nation’s top collegiate catcher after hitting .397 with
12 homers and 61 RBI in 69 games in his final college season...Posted a .998 fielding percentage with only one
error in 406 total chances...In addition to being selected Big 12 Player of the Year, was named as a First-Team
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All-American in 2001 by Baseball America, Baseball Weekly, Louis-

Shoppach’s Favorites
ville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball and the National Collegiate Baseball
Writers Association...In his 3-year Baylor career, batted .333 (168- Favorite Movie: Crimson Tide; Favorite
for-505) with 26 homers and 121 RBI...Graduated from Brewer High Group/Artist: Rascal Flatts; Favorite
School in his native Fort Worth, TX, batting .526 with 16 doubles, 11 Athlete Growing Up: Bo Jackson;
homers and 35 RBI as a senior…Active in the Cleveland community Favorite Team Growing Up: Texas Rang-
during his first year in Cleveland, participating in Signature Sunday, ers; Person Who Has Most Influenced
Major League Lunch, the Grand Slam for Literacy and Dick’s Sporting You: Father/Brother; Favorite Road
Goods ‘Shop with a Pro’. City: Chicago; Favorite Road Stadium:
Tampa; Favorite Thing to do Away From
Baseball: Watch Football/Fish; Favorite
TV Show: Survivor

2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.245 110 27 3 16 Totals .216 125 27 3 16
.800 5 4 1 2 Baltimore .571 7 4 1 2
.375 8 3 0 2 Boston .375 8 3 0 2
.200 5 1 0 1 Chicago (AL) .200 5 1 0 1
.143 21 3 0 2 Detroit .143 21 3 0 2
.250 12 3 1 3 Kansas City .250 12 3 1 3
.000 3 0 0 0 L.A. Angels .000 6 0 0 0
.273 11 3 1 1 Minnesota .273 11 3 1 1
.333 3 1 0 1 New York (AL) .125 8 1 0 1
.222 9 2 0 2 Oakland .182 11 2 0 2
.500 2 1 0 0 Seattle .500 2 1 0 0
.250 12 3 0 2 Tampa Bay .231 13 3 0 2
.143 7 1 0 0 Texas .143 7 1 0 0
.000 1 0 0 0 Toronto .000 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Chicago (NL) .000 2 0 0 0
.200 10 2 0 0 Cincinnati .200 10 2 0 0
.000 1 0 0 0 St. Louis .000 1 0 0 0
.400 5 2 0 0 March-April .400 5 2 0 0
.182 11 2 0 2 May .125 16 2 0 2
.125 8 1 0 0 June .071 14 1 0 0
.265 34 9 2 7 July .265 34 9 2 7
.346 26 9 1 6 August .346 26 9 1 6
.154 26 4 0 1 Sept-Oct .133 30 4 0 1
.231 52 12 2 8 Home .200 60 12 2 8
.259 58 15 1 8 Road .231 65 15 1 8
.262 42 11 0 2 Day .220 50 11 0 2
.235 68 16 3 14 Night .213 75 16 3 14
.235 98 23 2 13 Grass .205 112 23 2 13
.333 12 4 1 3 Turf .308 13 4 1 3
.294 34 10 1 5 Pre-ASG .222 45 10 1 5
.224 76 17 2 11 Post-ASG .213 80 17 2 11
.314 35 11 2 7 vs. LHP .289 38 11 2 7
.213 75 16 1 9 vs. RHP .184 87 16 1 9
.292 24 7 1 14 Scoring Position .219 32 7 1 14
.500 2 1 0 3 Bases Loaded .333 3 1 0 3
.500 2 1 0 1 Pinch Hitter .250 4 1 0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Designated Hitter .000 3 0 0 0
AVG AB H HR RBI
Ameriquest Field (TEX) .143 7 1 0 0
Angel Stadium (LAA) .000 3 0 0 0
Busch Stadium II (STL) .000 1 0 0 0
Camden Yards (BAL) 1.000 1 1 0 0
Comerica Park (DET) .200 5 1 0 0
Fenway Park (BOS) .188 16 3 0 2
Gr. Am. Ball Park (CIN) .333 3 1 0 0
Jacobs Field (CLE) .231 52 12 2 8
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .200 5 1 0 0
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .222 9 2 0 2
Metrodome (MIN) .167 6 1 1 1
Rogers Centre (TOR) .000 1 0 0 0
Tropicana Field (TB) .500 6 3 0 2
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .250 4 1 0 1
Wrigley Field (CHI) .000 2 0 0 0
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .000 4 0 0 0
SHOPPACH’S GAME HIGHS
HITS: 3, two times, last on August 20, 2006
at Tampa Bay; DOUBLES: 1, six times, last on
August 20, 2006 at Tampa Bay; HR: 1, three
times, last on August 12, 2006 vs. Kansas
City; RBI: 3, August 12, 2006 vs. Kansas
City; RUNS: 1, eight times, last September
9, 2006 at Chicago-AL; SB: N/A; HITTING
STREAK: 5 games, July 29-August 12, 2006;
GRAND SLAMS: N/A.

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PB PCT G PO A E TC DP PB
.991 40 208 20 2 230 5 3 Catcher .992 47 222 20 2 244 5 3

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 Spring Invitee

Brian Sikorski 44
Age: 32, born July 27, 1974 in Detroit, MI
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
ML Service: 1 + 014
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007 (0)
Acquired: July 18, 2006; Acquired from the San Diego Padres in
exchange for RHP Mike Adams

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1995 Auburn 1-2 2.10 23 0 0 0 12 34.1 22 8 8 1 0 14 35 1 0
Quad City 1-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
1996 Quad City 11-8 3.13 26 25 1 0 0 166.2 140 79 58 12 10 70 150 7 9
1997 Kissimmee 8-2 3.06 11 11 0 0 0 67.2 64 29 23 2 6 16 46 0 3
Jackson 5-5 4.63 17 17 0 0 0 93.1 91 55 48 8 4 31 74 0 2
1998 Jackson 6-4 4.07 15 15 0 0 0 97.1 83 50 44 13 6 44 80 3 1
New Orleans 5-8 5.79 15 14 1 0 0 84.0 86 57 54 9 6 32 64 2 1
1999 New Orleans 7-10 4.95 28 27 2 1 0 158.1 169 92 87 25 9 58 122 6 2
2000 Oklahoma 10-9 4.04 24 23 5 2 1 140.1 131 73 63 9 3 60 99 3 5
Texas 1-3 5.73 10 5 0 0 0 37.2 46 31 24 9 1 25 32 1 0
2001 Oklahoma 6-4 3.61 14 14 1 0 0 87.1 89 37 35 8 2 23 73 0 1
Chiba Lotte 1-4 6.43 12 6 1 0 0 42.1 48 36 30 9 1 18 31 1 3
2002 Chiba Lotte 4-6 3.44 47 7 0 0 2 96.2 76 38 37 14 3 20 102 2 0
2003 Chiba Lotte 4-6 3.16 47 5 0 0 1 82.2 80 35 29 9 0 23 71 2 0
2004 Yomiuri 5-3 2.67 62 0 0 0 5 77.2 76 25 23 9 9 22 83 1 0
2005 Yomiuri 7-1 3.29 70 0 0 0 0 87.2 75 33 32 4 3 33 100 4 0
2006 Portland 2-3 3.14 22 0 0 0 7 28.2 25 12 10 3 0 7 44 0 0
San Diego 1-1 5.65 13 0 0 0 0 14.1 16 9 9 4 0 3 14 2 0
CLEVELAND 2-1 4.58 17 0 0 0 0 19.2 20 10 10 4 1 4 24 1 0
Minor Lge. Totals 62-55 4.03 197 146 10 3 20 961.0 901 493 430 90 46 355 791 22 24
CLEVELAND TOTALS 2-1 4.58 17 0 0 0 0 19.2 20 10 10 4 1 4 24 1 0
American League 3-4 5.34 27 5 0 0 0 57.1 66 41 34 13 2 29 56 2 0
National League 1-1 5.65 13 0 0 0 0 14.1 16 9 9 4 0 3 14 2 0
M. L. TOTALS 4-5 5.40 40 5 0 0 0 71.2 82 50 43 17 2 32 70 4 0

Career Transactions
1995 Acquired by the Houston Astros in the 4th round of the June draft.
1999 Claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers, 11/9.
2001 Signed by the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japanese League as a free agent, 6/26
2004 Signed by the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese League as a free agent.
2005 Signed by the San Diego Padres as a free agent, 12/22.
2006 Released by the Padres, 3/29.
2006 Re-signed by the Padres as a free agent, 3/30.
2006 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Padres in exchange for Mike Adams, 7/18.
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 SIKORSKI (continued)
2006 Season Highlights
u Serviceable reliever spent virtually all of the second half in the Indians bullpen after being acquired from the San
Diego Padres on July 18…Signed a Major League deal with SD on December 22 and was taken off the 40-man
roster on March 27 and was re-signed to a minor league contract on March 30 by the Padres and assigned to
AAA Portland.
u Made 22 relief appearances for Portland, going 2-1-4 w/a 2.63 ERA over his last 12 games (13.2IP, 14H, 4ER,
21K) before being promoted to San Diego on May 31…Overall at AAA Portland he limited hitters to a .225
(25-111) average against with 44K in 28.2IP…Was 1-1 w/a 5.65 ERA (14.1IP, 16H, 9ER, 3BB, 14K) in 13 relief
outings w/ SD, limiting right-handed hitters to a .206 (6-29) average against…Over his first 11 outings his
ERA was 3.09 (11.2IP, 10H, 4ER)…Was with the Padres from May 31 until being designated for assignment
on July 17 and acquired by Cleveland the following day.
u Made his Indians debut on July 18 @LAA …Won the 2nd AL game of his career, and the first since 2000, on
August 12 (night) vs. Kansas City…Worked a season-high 2.2IP on Sept. 24 at Texas (3K)…Overall on the
year MLB hitters batted .273 (36-132) with 8HR allowed, including a .225 (18-80) mark by RHH (3HR).
u Average 11SO per 9.0IP with Cleveland…From August 22 thru the end of the season he compiled an ERA of
2.79 (9.2IP, 10H, 3ER, 8 games)…Batters hit .256 (23-90) off him with no one on base for the year…Batters
hit .467 (7-15) on the first pitch off him and .409 (9-22) with RISP…Outrighted to AAA Buffalo, January 14.
Pro Career
u 2001-05 Sikorski pitched for five seasons in Japan where he was 21-20 w/a 3.51 ERA while striking out 382
and walking 116…In 2005 he appeared in a career-high 70 games for the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants going 7-1 w/a
3.29 ERA (87.2IP, 32ER)…Pitched 3 seasons for the Chiba Lotte Marines (2001-03).
u 2000 Was 11-12 w/a 4.40 ERA (178.0IP, 87ER) in 34 games (28GS) between AAA Oklahoma and Texas…Turned
in one of the top Major League pitching debuts in Texas Rangers history w/7.0IP shutout IP vs. the Yankees on
8/16, allowing just 4 hits…Became the first Rangers pitcher to win his debut since Steve Dreyer on 8/8/93…Was
1-3 w/a 5.00ERA (27.0IP, 15ER) IN 5 STARTS…Was 0-3 w/a 6.75 ERA over his final 4 starts, the last on
9/6…Relegated to the pen over the last month of the season…While with Oklahoma he ranked among PCL
leaders in complete games (2nd, 5), shutouts (T2nd, 2), wins (10, T6th) and his 4.04 ERA ranked 10th…Led
the team in wins.
u 1999 Tied for 2nd w/27GS on the AAA New Orleans staff, his 122K ranked 2nd and was 3rd w/158.1IP on the
team in his final season in the Astros organization…Named PCL pitcher of the week, 4/19-25…Lost 7 straight
decisions (11GS), 4/26-6/18…Fanned season-high 11 on 8/2 at Memphis…Claimed on waivers by the Rang-
ers.
u 1998 Split time between AA Jackson and AAA New Orleans and went a combined 11-12 4.86 ERA in 30 games
(181.1IP, 98ER)…Won 5 straight decisions, 5/21-6/16, before being promoted to New Orleans on 6/20…
u 1997 Went 13-7 w/a 3.97ERA in 28 starts between A Kissimmee and AA Jackson…Tallied 8 wins with Kissim-
mee, including 4 straight in April…Promoted to Jackson on 6/1 and won 3 straight starts…Struck out 11 on
8/29 vs. Tulsa and after the season pitched in the Arizona Fall League…
u 1996 Played with Quad Cities of the Midwest League and was T4th in the league with 150K and 7th w/a 3.13
ERA…Named to the ML All-Star Team.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name BRIAN PATRICK SIKORSKI…Resides in Fraser, MI…Married, wife’s name is Samantha…Has 2 children;
Easton and Avery…Majored in Criminal Justice at Western Michigan where he played 3 seasons (1993-95)…Voted
by teammates as WMU’s MVP and was co-pitcher of the year in the MAC in 1995…Selected to the GTE/All-Region
MAC and Olive Garden/MAC academic team in 1995…Graduated from Rosevillle (MI) High School in 1992 where
he was a 3-year letterman in baseball along with lettering twice in basketball…Is a big fan of Michigan football
and a disciple of Lloyd Carr, despite his 1-5 record vs. Ohio State’s Jim Tressel…Is also an avid follower of all
Detroit sports teams.
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
W L SV ERA G INN ER
3-2-0 5.03 30 34.0 19 Totals 4-5-0 5.40 40 71.2 43
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 1-2-0 4.78 7 26.1 14
0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 Boston 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2 Angel Stadium (LAA) 0-0-0 9.00 1 1.0 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 0.1 0 Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 9.64 2 4.2 5
Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Cleveland 0-0-0 7.20 1 5.0 4 Fenway Park (BOS) 0-0-0 18.00 1 1.0 2
0-0-0 0.00 3 4.1 0 Detroit 0-0-0 0.00 3 4.1 0 Jacobs Field (CLE) 2-0-0 2.31 9 11.2 3
1-0-0 0.00 2 2.1 0 Kansas City 1-1-0 4.91 3 7.1 4 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-0 9.00 1 1.0 1 L.A. Angels 0-0-0 4.50 2 2.0 1 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 7.71 3 4.2 4
0-0-0 3.86 4 4.2 2 Minnesota 0-0-0 3.86 4 4.2 2 Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- New York (AL) 1-1-0 2.38 2 11.1 3
PETCO Park (SD) 1-1-0 7.20 9 10.0 8
0-0-0 0.00 2 1.2 0 Oakland 0-0-0 6.35 4 5.2 4 PNC Park (PIT) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-0-0 6.75 3 4.0 3 Seattle 0-0-0 5.06 4 5.1 3 RFK STadium (WSH) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0
1-1-0 16.20 2 1.2 3 Tampa Bay 1-1-0 16.20 2 1.2 3 Safeco Field (SEA) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0
0-0-0 6.75 2 2.2 2 Texas 0-0-0 6.75 2 2.2 2 Tropicana Field (TB) 0-1-0 81.00 1 0.1 3
-- -- -- -- -- Toronto 0-1-0 6.35 1 5.2 4 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-0-0 9.64 2 4.2 5
0-0-0 22.50 2 2.0 5 Atlanta 0-0-0 22.50 2 2.0 5 Yankee Stadium (NYY) 0-1-0 6.23 1 4.1 3
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Florida 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
0-1-0 9.00 1 1.0 1 L.A. Dodgers 0-1-0 9.00 1 1.0 1
0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0 Milwaukee 0-0-0 0.00 1 2.0 0
SIKORSKI’S GAME HIGHS
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0 Pittsburgh 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
1-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 San Francisco 1-0-0 0.00 2 2.0 0 NO-HITTER: ----; 1-HITTER: ----; 2-HIT-
0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0 Washington 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0 TER:---; 3-HITTER: ----; 4-HITTER:---;
1-1-0 3.60 9 10.0 4 June 1-1-0 3.60 9 10.0 4 BB’s (starter): 4, three times, last on Au-
0-0-0 5.91 9 10.2 7 July 0-0-0 5.91 9 10.2 7 gust 26, 2000 vs. Toronto; BB’s (reliever):
1-1-0 7.50 6 6.0 5 August 2-3-0 5.14 10 28.0 16 4, September 20, 2000 at Oakland; K’s
1-0-0 3.68 6 7.1 3 Sept-Oct 1-1-0 6.26 12 23.0 16 (starter): 6, two times, last on September
3-1-0 4.57 18 21.2 11 Home 4-3-0 4.57 23 45.1 23 16, 2000 vs. Kansas City; K’s (reliever): 5,
0-1-0 5.84 12 12.1 8 Road 0-2-0 6.84 17 26.1 20 September 6, 2000 at Chicago-AL; WIN-
0-1-0 2.45 9 11.0 3 Day 0-2-0 4.58 12 19.2 10 NING STREAK: 2 games, June 30-August
3-1-0 6.26 21 23.0 16 Night 4-3-0 5.71 28 52.0 33 12, 2006; LOSING STREAK: 4 games,
3-1-0 4.28 29 33.2 16 Grass 4-4-0 5.05 39 71.1 40 August 21, 2000-June 15, 2006; CG:
0-1-0 81.00 1 0.1 3 Turf 0-1-0 81.00 1 0.1 3 N/A; CG SHO: N/A; LONGEST OUTING
1-1-0 2.92 11 12.1 4 Pre-ASG 1-1-0 2.92 11 12.1 4 (starter): 7.0IP, August 16, 2000 vs. New
2-1-0 6.23 19 21.2 15 Post-ASG 3-4-0 5.92 29 59.1 39
York-AL; LONGEST OUTING (reliever):
-- -- -- -- -- Starter 1-3-0 5.00 5 27.0 15 4.1IP, September 6, 2000 at Chicago-AL;
3-2-0 5.03 30 34.0 19 Relief 3-2-0 5.64 35 44.2 28
HR: 2, five times, last on August 2, 2006
at Boston.
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
1.000 30 0 3 0 3 0 Pitcher .889 40 4 4 1 9 0
Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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 Spring Invitee
Tony Sipp 70 Full name TONY MARCEL SIPP…Single…Resides in Moss Point, MS…Played baseball, football and tennis at Moss
Age: 23, born July 12, 1983 in Pascagoula, MS
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-0 Weight: 190
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 45th round (1,337th overall)
of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft.
year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2004 Mahoning Valley 3-1 3.16 10 10 0 0 0 42.2 33 23 15 5 1 13 74 3 3
2005 Lake County 4-1 2.22 13 12 0 0 0 69.0 47 19 17 5 0 19 71 5 0
Kinston 2-2 2.66 22 5 0 0 2 47.1 34 19 14 4 2 23 59 3 0
2006 Akron 4-2 3.13 29 4 0 0 3 60.1 44 23 21 2 0 21 80 3 0
Minor Lge. Totals 13-6 2.75 74 31 0 0 5 219.1 158 84 67 16 3 76 284 14 3
Career Transactions
2004 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 45th round of the June draft.
2006 Season Highlights
u Pitched well again in just his 2nd full professional season despite two stints on the disabled list that limited
him to 29 games and 60.1 innings…Made 4 starts in April to open the season, going 2-0 w/a 2.14 ERA (21.0IP,
15H, 5ER, 31K) before being sidelined with a strained right oblique muscle from April 25-May 21…Fanned 10
in 5.0 innings on April 24 at Binghamton…Upon his activation he spent the remainder of the season in relief.
u Made just one appearance on May 22 before going on the DL again with a left elbow strain from May 23-June
24…Made just 1 appearance (1.0IP) from April 25-June 24…Spent the remainder of the season on the active
roster from June 25-Sept. 3…From August 1 thru the end of the season he went 1-1 w/2 saves and a 2.60 ERA
in 13 outings (17.1IP, 10H, 5ER, 21K).
u Went 1-0 w/2 saves and a 2.16 ERA in 6 Eastern League playoff games (8.1IP, 5H, 2ER, 3BB, 16K) and averaged
14.4 SO per 9.0IP in the post-season…During the regular season Double A hitters hit .201 (44-219, 2HR) off
him as he averaged 11.9 SO per 9.0IP…RHH hit .191 (30-157, 1HR) and LHH hit .226 (14-62, 1HR)…Batters hit
.204 (11-54) with RISP…Pitched for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League after the season (10G, 0-0, 1SV, 10.1IP,
4H, 5ER, 9BB, 16K) as 7 of his 10 outings were scoreless.
Pro Career
u 2005 Opened his first full professional season at A Lake County of the South Atlantic League and did not allow
a run over his first 4 outings covering 17.0IP…Allowed first run in 4th start/5th game as he concluded his
scoreless IP streak to start the season at 22.0IP…Won his first 2 starts and last 2 decisions w/the Captains and
received 7 no decisions and a loss from 4/25-6/1 (41.2IP, 11ER) despite posting an ERA of 2.38…Tossed 7.0IP
w/out allowing a hit in start of 5/16 at Hickory (7.0IP, 0H, 0R, 2BB, 7K)…Limited SAL hitters to a .196 (47-240)
average against w/5HR as lefties hit .189 (7-37) and RH hitters hit .197 (40-203)…Batters hit .170 (9-53) off
him with RISP and .091 (2-22) with RISP-2outs and .160 (15-94) with runners on…Promoted to Kinston on
6/20 and spent remainder of season with the K-Tribe…At the time of his promotion to Kinston his ERA and
SO ranked 6th in the SAL...Made last 17 appearances in relief at Kinston, posting a record of 1-1 w/2 saves
and a 1.65 ERA (27.1IP, 15H, 5ER, 11BB, 33K) and limiting batters to a .169 (15-89) average against…While at
Kinston lefties hit .140 (8-57) off him and .205 (34-166) overall…Did not allow a run while recording 2 saves
in 4 Carolina League playoff appearances (4.1IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 4K)…Combined on the year his ERA was 2.40
(116.1IP, 81H, 31ER, 130K, .200 avg)…His 2.40 combined ERA ranked 4th among organizational pitchers and
his 130K ranked 2nd despite making his last 17 appearances in relief.
u 2004 Struck out 8 or more batters in 6 of his 10 starts, including a season-high 10K on 8/28 at Jamestown
in 5.0IP…Struck out 9 in just 4.0IP on 8/22 vs. Jamestown…His 74K ranked 6th in the NYPL and averaged
15.6SO per 9.0IP…Limited NYPL hitters to a .212 (33-156) average against w/5HR allowed.
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Personal/Miscellaneous
Point High School (MS)…Two-way player attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for two seasons
before transferring to Clemson University for his junior season…At Clemson he hit .280 (59-211) with 13 2B, 4
3B, 1HR, 23 RBI and a team-high 20 steals in the lead off spot and was 2-2 w/a 4.69 ERA in 22 outings/3 starts
on the mound (2SV, 48.0IP, 53H, 25ER, 59K)…Was named to the Athens (GA) Regional All-Tournament team after
hitting .364 (8-22, 6RS, 6RBI, 5G) and struck out the side in 1.0IP of relief vs. Georgia after inheriting a bases
loaded, no out situation…Hit .258 for Cotuit in the Cape Cod League prior to signing with the Indians.
Grady Sizemore 24
Age: 24, born August 2, 1982 in Seattle, WA
Position: Outfielder
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-2 Weight: 200
ML Service: 2 + 056
Contract Status: Signed thru 2011 w/a club option for 2012
Acquired: June 27, 2002; From the Montreal Expos along with LHP
Cliff Lee, INF Brandon Phillips & 1B Lee Stevens in exchange for RHP
Bartolo Colon, RHP Tim Drew and cash.
year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E
2000 GCL Expos .293 55 205 31 60 8 3 1 14 2 0 6 23 24 16 2 3
2001 Clinton .268 123 451 64 121 16 4 2 61 0 5 4 81 92 32 11 7
2002 Brevard City .258 75 256 37 66 15 4 0 26 0 2 2 36 41 9 9 3
Kinston .343 47 172 31 59 9 3 3 20 1 0 1 33 30 14 7 4
2003 Akron .304 128 496 96 151 26 *11 13 78 1 5 11 46 73 10 9 4
2004 Buffalo .287 101 418 73 120 23 8 8 51 1 4 8 42 72 15 10 1
CLEVELAND .246 43 138 15 34 6 2 4 24 0 2 5 14 34 2 0 1
2005 CLEVELAND .289 158 640 111 185 37 11 22 81 5 2 7 52 132 22 10 3
2006 CLEVELAND .290 #162 655 *134 190 *53 11 28 76 1 4 13 78 153 22 6 3
Minor Lge. Totals .289 529 1998 332 577 97 33 27 250 5 16 32 261 332 96 48 22
CLEVELAND TOTALS .285 363 1433 260 409 96 24 54 181 6 8 25 144 319 46 16 7
American League .285 363 1433 260 409 96 24 54 181 6 8 25 144 319 46 16 7
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS .285 363 1433 260 409 96 24 54 181 6 8 25 144 319 46 16 7
ALL-STAR GAME Record
YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HBP BB SO SB CS E
2006 CLEVELAND .000 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Career Transactions
2000 Selected by the Montreal Expos in the 3rd round of the June draft.
2002 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians, along with Lee Stevens, Brandon Phillips and Cliff Lee, from the Expos in
exchange for Bartolo Colon and Tim Drew, 6/27.
2007 Cleveland Indians
2006 Season Highlights
u Had an historic season on the club and Major League level as he became just the 2nd Major League Player, and
first Indian/AL player, with 50 doubles, 10 triples, 20 homers and 20 steals in the same season (HOF OF Chuck
Klein in 1932 for Philadelphia is the only other player to ever do it)…Became just the 4th player in MLB history
with 50 doubles, 10 triples & 25 homers in the same season and the first to do it since Joe ‘Ducky’ Medwick
in 1937…Lou Gehrig (1927) & Chuck Klein (1932) also did it (all three are in the Hall of Fame)…Finished 11th
in the American League MVP voting…Won the Cleveland “Man of the Year” Award.
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u His American League-best 53 doubles were the
MAJOR LEAGUE HISTORY,
3rd highest single-season total in franchise history
PLAYERS w/50 2B, 10 3B, 25HR
behind only Ed Burns & Tris Speaker as he became
the first Indian since Albert Belle in 1995 to lead the Player (Year) 2B 3B HR
AL in doubles & extra base hits…Most doubles by GRADY SIZEMORE (2006) 53 11 28
an Indian since 1926 (Ed Burns club record 64). # Joe ‘Ducky’ Medwick (1937) 56 10 31
u Also led the AL/MLB with 92 extra base hits, the 3rd * # Chuck Klein (1932) 50 15 38
highest single-season mark in club history behind # Lou Gehrig (1927) 52 18 47
Albert Belle (103 in 1995) & Hal Trosky (96 in 1936)
# Denotes Hall of Famer; courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU;
as he became the first Indian since Belle in 1995 to * Also Stole 20 bases along with Sizemore
lead the league in EB hits…The 92 extra base hits
were a club record out of the lead-off spot and were
the highest total in the Majors out of the #1 hole dating back to at least the 1957 season…Was just the 3rd
Indian in club history (Tris Speaker, 3x, ’20-21-23) & Odell Hale in ’36) to hit 50 2B & 10 3B in the same season
as his 11 triples ranked 3rd in the AL…
u Also led the American League/Majors in runs scored (134), the 5th highest total in club history (R. Alomar last
Indian to lead league in RS-138 in 1999)…Last Major Leaguer to lead his league in doubles, runs & extra base
hits was STL 1B Albert Pujols in 2003…Also finished 2nd in the league in total base (349), 5th in average vs.
RHP (.329), T7th in hits (190), T8th in multi-hit games (55), T11th in steals and was the 2nd hardest player in
the AL to double up (hit into first GIDP in 7/30 vs. SEA in 420th AB)…The 2GIDP were the fewest by an Indians
player in club history over a full season.
u Became the first Indian since Joe Carter in 1989 to play in all 162 games and now owns a consecutive games
played streak of 196, the 4th longest active mark in the big leagues and the longest by an Indian since 1994
(Albert Belle, 208 games)…Last game he did not play was August 25, 2005 at TB…He is also the first Indian
in club history w/2 seasons of double digit totals in 2B, 3B, HR & SB (2005 & 2006) and just the 3rd Indians
hitter with two seasons of 20HR & 20 SB (Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar).
u Led off 4 games with home runs (5/6, 5/19, 7/16, 9/2) and now has 7 career lead-off home runs…Hit his
career-best 25th homer on Sept. 21 at Oakland…Enjoyed his first career 2-HR game on Sept. 24 @Texas,
including his first career inside-the-park HR…22 of his 28 homers were solo shots…His 28 HR out of the #1
hole finished 1st in the AL…HR’d in a career-high 3 straight games, May 18-20.
u Played an outstanding defensive centerfield, leading ALL Major League Outfielders in total chances (419)
while compiling the 9th best fielding % among AL outfielders while recording 7 assists (2E, 419TC) in 159
starts/160 games…Made 1 start at DH and PH on two occasions…Had a pair of 11-game hitting streaks, the
last of which came from July 15-26…Reached base via hit or walk in 136 of 162 games, including 112 of his
last 135…Scored 123 runs over his last 143 games and 103 runs over his last 124 games.
u Hit .329 (143-435) off RHP (5th in the AL) and .214 (47-220) off LHP with 10HR & 25RBI…Hit .262 (34-130)
with RISP and was 6 for 12 with the bases loaded…Lowest monthly total in terms of average was August (.259,
23RS in 28G)…Scored at least 20RS in every month except July (18RS)…Was T1st in games (162), 3rd in the
AL strikeouts (153) & at bats (655)…His 655 at bats were the 5th most in a single-season in Indians franchise
history.
u Scored a season-high 4 runs on April 27 vs. Boston & June 3 vs. Chicago-AL to equal a career-high (3rd
time)…Had a season-high 4 hits on 6/28 @STL…Hit a career-high 3 doubles on July 22 vs. Minnesota…Scored
63 runs in 75 second half games…From Sept 16 on he hit .306 (19-62) with 3 2B, 4HR & 7RBI in 16 games
(12RS)...His .374 on-base % was 3rd best among AL lead-off hitters…His .586 slugging % vs. RHP was 6th
best in the AL…Slugging % in the 2nd half was .553….Signed a long-term contract thru the 2011 season on
March 29 w/a club option for 2012.
Pro Career
u 2005 Had a breakout season, his first full season in the Major Leagues, as he established himself as one of
baseball’s up and coming stars…Became just the 2nd Cleveland Indian to record 20 doubles, 10 triples, 20
HR & 20 SB in same season, joining Roberto Alomar 2001 and was the only player in MLB to accomplish it
in 2005 (Abreu in 2000 & Durham/Beltran/Alomar in 2001 only players to do it in this decade)…Was just the
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7th Cleveland Indian to hit 20HR & steal 20 bases in same season and one of just five big leaguers in 2005 to
do it…All-Stars Bobby Abreu, Alex Rodriguez, Jason Bay & Alfonso Soriano also did it…Most hits (185) and
runs (111) by an Indian since Robbie Alomar’s 193/113 in 2001…His 185 hits led all 2nd year Major League
Players, just ahead of PIT Jason Bay (183)…Finished T9th in the American League in runs scored (111 w/Ichiro)
and finished 5th in the Majors in RS in the 2nd half (58)…Among AL centerfielders, only Toronto’s Vernon
Wells had more HR and RBI (28/95) than Grady’s 22/81…Also finished 11th in the AL in hits (185), 9th in
total bases (team-high 310), 3rd in triples (11), 4th in road average (.324), T10th in multi-hit games (52) &
T10th in extra base hits (70)…His 103 road hits were the most by an Indian since at least 1959 (home/road
splits only go back to 1959)…Had more total bases than Paul Konerko, Gary Sheffield, Richie Sexson and Vlad
Guerrero…Assumed the lead-off spot on 5/15 and never looked back hitting .290 (155-534) in 126 starts in
the #1 slot with 101 runs, 19HR & 68 RBI…Hit in a career-high 12 straight games from 6/10-22 and from 6/1
thru the end of the season he hit .299 (138-462) with 93 RS, 18HR & 60 RBI in 109 games…Hit his first career
grand slam and drove in a career-high 5 runs on 8/10 at KC (off Greinke in 6-1 win)…Scored a career-high 4
runs on 6/28 at Boston…Indians were 56-21 (.727) when he scored a run…Had a career-high 5 hits on 9/22
at KC (5-6, 2RS, 2RBI, 2 2B), the only Indian in 2005 to record a 5-hit game…His 22 stolen bases ranked T11th
in the American League and his 10 CS (69 SB%) ranked T5th…Had a straight steal of home on 8/26 at Toronto
(Vizquel last to do it in 2003 @DET) …Compiled a fielding % of .992 (379TC, 3E, 3 assists) as he ended the
season with a 62-game errorless streak (last error on 7/24 @SEA)…The .992 fielding % ranked 10th among
all AL outfielders…Was sixth in the majors and fourth in the AL in putouts (373) and total chances (379) as
a centerfielder…Was originally slated to open the season in AAA Buffalo after being optioned at the end of
spring training on 3/28 to AAA Buffalo…Was recalled 3 days later on 3/31 when Juan Gonzalez was DL’d…His
team-high 132 strikeouts were the T4th most in the American League (was 9th w/640 AB)…Hit .324 (73-225)
with runners on base, .279 (56-201) after the 7th inning and .279 (19-68) with RISP-2outs…The .324 average
w/men on base was 17th in the AL…Was also 11th in the league with 2682 pitches seen.
u 2004 Split the season between AAA Buffalo and the big leagues, making his major league debut in July before
returning to Buffalo to lead the Bisons to the International League championship after leading AA Akron to
the Eastern League crown in 2003…Got off to a slow start at AAA Buffalo after a late spring stomach illness
caused him to lose almost 15 pounds…Hit .228 (34-149) over the season’s first 39 games w/2HR & 19RBI
from 4/8-5/19 as he battled to regain strength and weight from illness that forced him to spend several days
in Winter Haven Hospital…Thru the rest of the AAA season he hit .320 (86-269) with 6HR & 32RBI over his
final 62 games…Hit .344 (43-125) in June with 10 2B, 2 3B, 2HR & 14 RBI in 28 games (27RS)…Was recalled
from Buffalo on 7/20 when the Indians returned home from a West Coast trip and made his major league debut
on 7/21 vs. Chicago-AL as a defensive replacement…Made his first start the next night and recorded his first
major league hit & RBI on 7/23 vs. KC off Mike Wood (RBI double)…Had the game winning hit in the night game
of a day/night DH on 7/24 vs. KC in the 9th inning off Rudy Seanez that broke a 3-3 tie…Hit first major league
home run on 7/25 vs. KC off Zack Greinke and stole first base on 7/28 vs. Detroit…Had game-winning double
on 8/5 at Toronto & recorded a 3-hit game on 8/9 at Chicago-AL (3-5, RS, season-high equaling 2RBI)…Went
2 for his next 33 from 8/10 before being optioned back to AAA Buffalo on 8/30 to get more at bats thru regular
and post season after Coco Crisp established himself in centerfield…Spent remainder of regular season with
the Bisons before hitting .333 (10-30) w/5RS, 2HR & 7 RBI in 9 playoff games for the IL champions…Hit .327
(49-150) in the leadoff spot…Hit .306 (57-186) with runners on base and .298 (34-114) with RISP…Finished
tied for 6th in the IL with 8 triples…Was recalled again on 9/18 and spent remainder of the season w/the Tribe,
hitting .306 (15-49) with 2 2B, 2 3B, 2HR & 9 RBI in 13 games to conclude the season, raising his average
from .213 to .246…Enjoyed his 2nd career 3-hit game on 9/26 vs. Minnesota (3-4, 2B, 2RBI) and again on
10/2 at Minnesota (3-5, career-high 3 runs scored, RBI) and came within a double of the cycle…With the Tribe
he made 38 starts in centerfield (42G) and made just 1 error in 106 total chances (.991 fielding %)…Did not
record an extra base hit off a LHP w/Cleveland (8 singles, .178 slg %)… Had a .516 slg % off RHP.
u 2003 Had an outstanding season at AA Akron in his first full season in the Indians organization, winning the
2007 Cleveland Indians
Lou Boudreau Award as the organization’s top position player…Led the organization in runs (96) and hits
(151), finished 3rd in average (.304) and tied for third in RBI (78) among Indians farmhands…Hit 13 HR in 496
at bats after entering the season with 6 career HR as a professional in Post-Season All-Star Team, he won the Eastern
League Rookie of the Year Award and was runner-up for league MVP…Won the Larry Doby Award as the MVP in the
RadioShack All-Star Future’s Game, which ended with the U.S. defeating the World, 3-2,in Chicago’s U.S. Cellular
Field…Sizemore was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI (RBI single in the first inning off Rich Harden, HR to lead
off 3rd)…Also went 1 for 2 in the Double A All-Star Game, starting the contest in CF…Tied a pair Akron franchise
records, going 5 for 6 w/4RS & 2 2B on 4/8 vs. Harrisburg to tie the club record in hits and equaled the club record with
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2 triples on 8/11 at Harrisburg (2-4, 3RS)…Also had three 4-hit games, including a 4 for 5, 3RS, 3 2B, 5RBI
performance on 7/31 vs. Altoona…Scored a run in 12 consecutive games from 7/25-8/8…Began the season
with an 84-game errorless streak before his first error on 7/9…Continued his torrid ways in the Eastern League
playoffs, hitting .412 (14-34) in 7 games for the EL champs with 1 3B, 1HR, 7RS & 7 RBI…Was consistent
vs. both LHP & RHP, hitting .306 (44-144) off LHP w/4HR & 26RBI and .304 (107-352) off RHP with 9HR
& 52RBI…Was named to the Team USA 2004 Olympic qualifying team after the season and was selected to
the 24-man final roster after hitting .442 (19-43) with 12RS, 2 3B, 1 HR & 7 RBI in 13 games against Arizona
Fall League teams during the try-out portion…Entered 2003 season as the 7th best prospect in the Indians
organization according to Baseball America.
u 2002 Split the season between A Brevard City and A Kinston after being acquired in late June in a 6-player deal
that included Bartolo Colon…Named to the Sportsticker All-Teen Team after hitting .343 (59-172) with 9 2B, 3
3B, 3HR & 20 RBI in 47 games with Kinston, stealing 14 bases in 21 attempts…Underwent left wrist surgery
on 9/13.
u 2001 Spent the season at A Clinton of the Midwest League, stealing 32 bases in 43 attempts in 123 games…Fin-
ished 2nd in the league with 81 walks.
u 2000 Signed first pro contract with Montreal on 6/16…Played first pro season for the Gulf Coast League
Expos…Was 5th in the league in games (55) and 5th in at bats (205).
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name GRADY SIZEMORE…Single…Resides in Mill Creek, WA &
SIZEMORE’S Favorites
Scottsdale, AZ…Was the 75th overall pick after being selected in the
beginning of the 3rd round by Montreal…Was a heralded recruit to Favorite TV Show: That 70’s Show; HITS: 5, September 22, 2005 at Kansas
play football and baseball for the University of Washington Huskies Favorite Musical Group/Artist: The
after graduating from Everett’s Cascade High School (WA) with a 3.85 Doors; Favorite Thing to do away from
grade-point average… Upon graduation he was Cascade’s all-time baseball: Video Games (PS2); Athlete
leading rusher with 3,081 yards and set a school record with 16 career Growing Up: Bo Jackson; Favorite Team
interceptions…Was also recruited by Arizona State, Clemson, California Growing Up: Seattle Seahawks; Person
and Washington State…Sizemore, who also was a basketball standout, who has most influenced you: Dad
hit .457 with 10 2B, 7HR, 24 SB & 20 RBI during his senior season of (Grady); Favorite Road City: Chicago;
high school…Ran a 4.5 forty-yard dash in high school…Appeared on Favorite Road Ballpark: San Diego;
a ESPN SportsCenter segment following his stint in the Double A 2003 Favorite Baseball Moment: first game
All-Star Game in New Britain, CT. winning hit (7/24/04 vs. KC); Favorite
Subject in School: history; Favorite
Vacation Spot: Sydney, Australia
2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP VOTING
Player, Club 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Points
Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins 15 8 3 2 320
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees 12 14 1 1 306
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox 1 11 5 7 3 1 193
Frank Thomas, Oakland Athletics 3 4 7 7 4 1 174
Jermaine Dye, Chicago White Sox 1 2 6 5 7 4 2 1 156
Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins 3 6 1 2 5 3 2 1 116
Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins 1 5 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 114
TRAVIS HAFNER, Cleveland Indians 1 2 4 7 3 2 64
Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels 2 3 4 6 46
Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers 1 3 3 2 3 34
GRADY SIZEMORE, Cleveland Indians 1 1 1 2 7 24
Jim Thome, Chicago White Sox 1 3 17
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees 1 2 1 13
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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.290 655 190 28 76 Totals .285 1433 409 54 181
.231 26 6 1 5 Baltimore .200 55 11 1 7
.273 33 9 0 2 Boston .273 55 15 1 4
.301 73 22 1 10 Chicago (AL) .279 179 50 3 20
.273 77 21 1 2 Detroit .263 156 41 4 13
.288 73 21 6 13 Kansas City .335 188 63 12 38
.333 30 10 2 3 L.A. Angels .322 59 19 2 7
.316 76 24 1 7 Minnesota .283 184 52 7 25
.241 29 7 0 1 New York (AL) .222 63 14 1 4
.378 37 14 4 4 Oakland .351 74 26 5 9
.242 33 8 1 5 Seattle .242 66 16 2 7
.241 29 7 1 3 Tampa Bay .254 67 17 3 8
.308 39 12 4 7 Texas .275 69 19 4 10
.250 24 6 1 2 Toronto .206 68 14 1 5
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona .273 11 3 1 2
.333 12 4 1 1 Chicago (NL) .333 12 4 1 1
.231 26 6 1 3 Cincinnati .260 50 13 2 6
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado .462 13 6 0 2
.167 12 2 0 0 Milwaukee .167 12 2 0 0
.308 13 4 2 5 Pittsburgh .308 13 4 2 5
.538 13 7 1 3 St. Louis .538 13 7 1 3
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego .429 14 6 1 1
-- -- -- -- -- San Francisco .583 12 7 0 4
.313 112 35 1 10 March-April .281 185 52 3 17
.299 107 32 8 19 May .292 212 62 10 33
.314 105 33 6 11 June .346 211 73 10 27
.277 101 28 1 9 July .258 252 65 5 26
.259 112 29 4 11 August .257 284 73 9 38
.280 118 33 8 16 Sept-Oct .291 289 84 17 40
.301 316 95 14 37 Home .275 692 190 26 78
.280 339 95 14 39 Road .296 741 219 28 103
.250 188 47 8 18 Day .264 432 114 13 48
.306 467 143 20 58 Night .295 1001 295 41 133
.298 594 177 27 71 Grass .293 1281 375 50 165
.213 61 13 1 5 Turf .224 152 34 4 16
.291 364 106 15 43 Pre-ASG .289 699 202 24 83
.289 291 84 13 33 Post-ASG .282 734 207 30 98
.214 220 47 10 25 vs. LHP .223 449 100 13 44
.329 435 143 18 51 vs. RHP .314 984 309 41 137
.262 130 34 4 48 Scoring Position .275 305 84 8 119
.500 12 6 0 14 Bases Loaded .385 26 10 1 26
.500 2 1 0 0 Pinch Hitter .500 8 4 0 0
.250 4 1 0 0 Designated Hitter .250 4 1 0 0
fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.993 160 409 7 3 419 1 Outfield .992 357 887 10 7 904 2
AVG AB H HR RBI
Ameriquest Field (TEX) .273 44 12 4 9
Angel Stadium (LAA) .333 27 9 0 3
AT&T Park (SF) .583 12 7 0 4
Busch Stadium II (STL) .538 13 7 1 3
Camden Yards (BAL) .207 29 6 1 6
Comerica Park (DET) .244 82 20 3 8
Fenway Park (BOS) .259 27 7 1 2
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) .179 28 5 0 4
Jacobs Field (CLE) .275 692 190 26 78
Kauffman Stadium (KC) .379 103 39 5 21
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) .432 37 16 3 6
Metrodome (MIN) .213 89 19 3 10
Miller Park (MIL) .167 12 2 0 0
PETCO Park (SD) .429 14 6 1 1
Rogers Centre (TOR) .216 37 8 0 2
Safeco Field (SEA) .267 30 8 2 5
Tropicana Field (TB) .269 26 7 1 4
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) .333 99 33 2 13
Yankee Stadium (NYY) .250 32 8 1 2
SIZEMORE’S GAME HIGHS
City; HR: 2, September 24, 2006 at Texas;
2B: 3, July 22, 2006 vs. Minnesota; 3B: 1,
24 times, last on September 10, 2006 at
Chicago-AL; WALKS: 3, three times, last
on June 3, 2006 vs. LA Angels; RBI: 5,
August 10, 2005 at Kansas City; RUNS:
4, three times, last on June 3, 2006
vs. LA Angels; SB: 2, four times, last
on September 8, 2006 at Chicago-AL;
STEAL OF HOME: 1, August 26, 2005 at
Toronto; HITTING STREAK: 12 games,
June 10-June 22, 2005; CAREER GRAND
SLAMS: 1, August 10, 2005 at Kansas City
(Zack Greinke).
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Brian Slocum 54 u 2005 Spent the season at AA Akron where he made 21 appearances/17 starts…Started the season by win-
Age: 26, born March 27, 1981 in New Rochelle, NY
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-3 Weight: 210
ML Service: 0 + 038
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 2nd round (63rd overall) of
the 2002 First-Year Player Draft.
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2002 Mahoning Valley 5-2 2.60 11 11 0 0 0 55.1 47 19 16 1 2 14 48 3 0
2003 Kinston 6-7 4.46 22 21 0 0 1 107.0 112 61 53 7 5 41 66 1 0
2004 Kinston *15-6 4.33 25 25 #2 #2 0 135.0 136 66 65 13 6 41 102 11 0
2005 Akron 7-5 4.40 21 18 1 0 0 102.1 98 52 50 9 6 36 95 2 0
2006 Buffalo 6-3 3.35 27 15 0 0 1 94.0 78 42 35 5 9 37 91 6 0
CLEVELAND 0-0 5.60 8 2 0 0 0 17.2 27 11 11 3 1 9 11 2 0
Minor Lge. Totals 39-23 3.99 106 90 3 2 2 493.2 471 240 219 35 28 169 402 23 0
CLEVELAND TOTALS 0-0 5.60 8 2 0 0 0 17.2 27 11 11 3 1 9 11 2 0
American League 0-0 5.60 8 2 0 0 0 17.2 27 11 11 3 1 9 11 2 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 0-0 5.60 8 2 0 0 0 17.2 27 11 11 3 1 9 11 2 0
Career Transactions
1999 Selected by Minnesota in the 14th round of the June draft. Did not sign.
2002 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 2nd round of the June draft.
2006 Season Highlights
u Brian had an impressive season at AAA Buffalo and impressed over 2 Major League starts in September to
conclude the season…He began the 2006 season at AAA Buffalo pitching out of the bullpen where he was 0-0
with a 1.93 ERA and 1 save in 5 appearances (9.1IP, 5H, 1BB, 11K) before being recalled to Cleveland on April
21st when Rafael Betancourt was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
u Made his Major League debut on April 22 at Kansas City (2.0IP, 3H, 2ER) and was 0-0 with a 7.71 ERA (4.2IP,
5H, 4ER, 5BB, 4K) in 4 relief appearances before being optioned back to AAA Buffalo on May 2…On the year
at AAA Buffalo was 6-3 w/a 3.35 ERA and 1 save in 27 games/15 starts (94.0IP, 78H, 42R/35ER, 37BB, 91K)
for the Bisons.
u Was 5-1 with a 3.12 ERA (66.1IP, 58H, 23ER) in 15 games as a starter and 1-2 with a 3.90 ERA (27.2IP, 20H,
12ER) in 12 relief appearances…Limited AAA hitters to a .227 (78-344) average against… LH batters hit just
.202 (36-178) off him while RH hitters batted .253 (42-166) off him… Batters hit .170 (18-106) off him with
RISP and .214 (34-159) off him with runners on base…Started his last 9 games at Buffalo and was 5-0 with
a 2.34 ERA (50.1IP, 41H, 13ER), winning 5 straight starts from July 20-August 11…Had three 8 strikeouts
games for Buffalo.
u Was recalled for the 2nd time on September 5th following the conclusion of the Bisons season…Made 4 appear-
ances/2 starts in September, going 0-0 with a 4.85ERA (13.0IP, 22H, 7ER, 4BB, 7K)…Made 2 starts to end the
season, going 0-0 w/a 1.80 ERA (10.2IP 12H, 2R/ER, 3BB, 7K)…Worked a season-high 6.0IP w/a season-high
5K in his final start vs. Tampa Bay on Sept. 29 (6.0IP, 8H, 1R/ER, 5K, TB was 0-7 w/RISP)…Indians were 2-0
in his starts…Overall Major League hitters hit .360 (27-75) off him…
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Pro Career
ning his first 3 decisions and had an ERA of 3.48 over his first 6 outings w/a perfect 3-0 record (33.2IP, 28H,
13ER)…Was bothered at various points during the season w/a ganglion cyst in his right wrist as well as a blister
on his throwing hand…From July thru the end of the season he was 2-0 w/a 2.31 ERA in 7 outings (23.1IP,
18H, 6ER) before recording an ERA of 0.75 in the Eastern League playoffs (2GS, 12.0IP, 8H, 1ER)…Went 2-1
w/a 3.15 ERA in 11 Arizona Fall League relief appearances (20.0IP, 14H, 7ER, 19K) and limited AFL hitters to
a .192 (14-73) average against…Added to the 40-man roster on 11/18.
u 2004 Spent his 2nd season at Kinston where he led the Carolina League in wins (15) and finished tied for first
in CG and shutouts (2)…His 65ER allowed were 3rd in the league…Won 7 straight starts, 7/12-8/16, and was
4-0 w/a 2.16 ERA in 5 August starts (25.0IP, 12H, 6ER, 22K)…Was 1-0 w/a 1.54 ERA in 2 Carolina League
starts for the CL champs (11.2IP, 8H, 2ER, 12K)…Worked 5.0 or more IP in 22 of his 25 starts…Threw a 7.0IP
CG, 1-hit shutout on 8/3 vs. MB…Fanned 10 in 5.0IP on 8/16 vs. Salem.
u 2003 Spent the season in A Kinston…Did not pitch after 8/12…Was 2-1 w/a 2.42 ERA in 5 April starts (26.0IP,
24H, 7ER, 17K)…Named a top prospect in CL by Sportsticker.
u 2002 Spent his first pro season in Mahoning Valley after signing on 6/21.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name BRIAN JOHN SLOCUM…Single…Resides in Eastchester,
NY… Named the 1999 Most Valuable Player of the Archdiocesan of New
SLOCUM’S Favorites
York while at Iona Prep (NY)...Was the Westchester County Player of the
Year as a senior...Earned All-League, All-District, All-City, All-County Favorite Movie: Goodfellas; Favorite
and All-American honors in 1999 and was named as one of the top TV Show: Entourage; Favorite Artist:
12 high school pitchers in the nation...Recorded an 11-1 record and a John Legend; Favorite Thing Away From
0.87 ERA as a senior in high school...Drafted in the 14th round of the Baseball: Golf; Favorite Athlete Growing
1999 Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins…Played Up: Don Mattingly; Favorite Team Growing
three years of baseball at Villanova and went 10-7 w/a 3.28 ERA in 27 Up: Yankees; Most Influenced Me: My Par-
outings/22GS (156.1IP, 135H, 57ER, 128K)… In 2000 as a freshman ents; Favorite Nickname: Sloc; Favorite
earned third team Freshmen All-America honors by Baseball America... Baseball Moment: 1st MLB Start
Received Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-America honorable mention...
Named to the Big East All-Rookie Team (4-4, 2.62ERA, 11GS)…During
his junior year of 2002 he went 4-2 w/a 3.41 ERA in 11 starts (68.1IP,
58H, 26ER, 65K)…Was rated by Baseball America as the #1 prospect in Pennsylvania entering the 2002 draft
and 40th nationally overall among draft-eligible players…Majored in sociology…Only the third Villanova player
ever taken as high as the second round of the MLB Draft…Enjoys playing golf and serves as the team barber in
his spare time.
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2006/CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G INN ER
Totals 0-0-0 5.60 8 17.2 11
Boston 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 23.63 2 2.2 7
Kansas City 0-0-0 9.00 1 2.0 2
Minnesota 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Tampa Bay 0-0-0 1.50 1 6.0 1
Texas 0-0-0 1.80 2 5.0 1
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-0-0 2.25 1 4.0 1
Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-0-0 2.79 5 9.2 3
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 9.00 1 2.0 2
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-0-0 22.50 1 2.0 5
SLOCUM’S GAME HIGHS

March-April 0-0-0 4.50 3 4.0 2 NO-HITTER:---; 1-HITTER:---; 2-HIT-

May 0-0-0 27.00 1 0.2 2
Sept-Oct 0-0-0 4.85 4 13.0 7
Home 0-0-0 2.79 5 9.2 3
Road 0-0-0 9.00 3 8.0 8
Day 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Night 0-0-0 5.94 7 16.2 11
Grass 0-0-0 5.60 8 17.2 11
Pre-ASG 0-0-0 7.71 4 4.2 4
Post-ASG 0-0-0 4.85 4 13.0 7
Starter 0-0-0 1.80 2 10.0 2
Relief 0-0-0 10.57 6 7.2 9
TER:---; 3-HITTER:---; 4-HITTER:--; K’s
(starter): 5, September 29, 2006 vs. Tampa
Bay; K’s (reliever): 2, April 22, 2006 at
Kansas City; BB’s (starter): 2, September
23, 2006 at Texas; BB’s (reliever): 2, two
times, last on May 1, 2006 vs. Chicago-AL;
LONGEST START: 6.0IP, September 29,
2006 vs. Tampa Bay; LONGEST RELIEF
OUTING: 2.0IP, two times, last on Sep-
tember 9, 2006 at Chicago-AL; WINNING
STREAK: N/A; LOSING STREAK: N/A; HR:
2, September 9, 2006 at Texas; SHORT-
EST START: 4.0IP, September 23, 2006
at Texas; CG: N/A; CG SHO: N/A; CAREER
10+STRIKEOUT GAMES: N/A.

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.000 8 0 0 2 2 0 Pitcher .000 8 0 0 2 2 0

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
— — — — — — — — — —

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 Brad Snyder 75
Age: 24, born May 25, 1982 in Sandusky, OH
Position: Outfielder
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-3 Weight: 200
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (2)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in 1st round (18th overall) of the
2003 first-year player draft.

year club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2003 Mahoning Valley .284 62 225 52 64 11 6 6 31 1 3 1 41 82 14 5 4
2004 Lake County .280 79 304 52 85 15 5 10 54 0 4 5 48 78 11 4 4
Kinston .355 29 110 20 39 7 1 6 21 0 1 1 13 28 4 2 0
2005 Kinston .278 58 209 36 58 10 2 6 28 0 2 6 24 64 12 1 1
Akron .280 75 304 56 85 21 5 16 54 1 1 6 25 94 5 3 6
2006 Akron .270 135 523 *86 141 28 5 18 72 1 3 5 62 158 20 2 8
Minor Lge. Totals .282 438 1675 302 472 92 24 62 260 3 14 24 213 504 66 17 19

Career Transactions
2003 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (18 th overall) of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Spent the entire season at AA Akron…Led the Eastern League with 86 runs scored while playing in a team-
high 135 games…His 86 runs were T2nd among Indians minor leaguers and his 141 hits were 3rd most in the
organization…Was 5th with 18 homers among Tribe farmhands…Season started slowly, hitting .228 (21-92)
in April w/4HR & 14RBI in 23 games…Hit in 11 straight games from May 20-31 as he posted a .292 (31-106)
average in May.
u From August 1 thru the end of the season he hit .304 (35-115) with 5 2B, 9HR & 20 RBI over the season’s
final 32 games, going 4-4 w/4RS, 2HR & 5RBI on August 29 at Altoona…Also went 4 for 4 on August 27 vs.
Trenton…Hit .270 (10-37) w/a HR & 7RBI in 10 Eastern League playoff games.
u On the year he hit .276 (102-370) with 12HR & 53RBI off RHP and .255 (39-153) off LHP (6HR, 19RBI)…Hit
.235 (32-136) with RISP and .290 (67-231) with runners on base…8th best prospect in the Indians’ organiza-
tion according to BA entering 2007.

Pro Career
u 2005 Split the season between A Kinston and AA Akron…Combined on the year he hit .279 (143-513) w/31 2B,
22HR & 82 RBI in 133 games (158K)…His 92 runs scored led all organizational players and also finished 2nd
in hits, 4th in RBI and HR and tied for 5th in steals (17 in 21 chances)…Hit in 12 straight games from 4/28-
5/9…Promoted to AA Akron on 6/11…Spent the remainder of the season at AA Akron…Hit in 15 straight games
from 7/29-8/12 … Was named Eastern League Player of the Week for the week ending 8/7...Over the seven
games that week he hit .419 (13-31) with 6 R, 3 2B, 3 HR & 11 RBI...Played for Mesa in the Arizona Fall League
after the season, hitting .367 (36-98) with 3 2B, 3 3B, 3HR & 19 RBI in 25 games…Finished 6th in the AFL in
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batting with a .367 average... He also finished T-2nd in the league in hits (36) and 5th in the league in on-base
percentage (.438)... Contract was purchased from AA Akron and added to 40-man roster on 11/18…Represented
the United States at the 2005 CONCEBE Regional Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Phoenix in November…
After the season was named the 3rd best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America.

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u 2004 Season did not start until 4/29 due to an infection that sidelined him during his first major league spring
training camp (he was a spring invitee)…Opened the season at A Lake County and hit in 9 straight games,
5/2-11…Went 3 for 5 w/2HR & 6RBI on 7/6 vs. Lexington…Appeared in 55 games in CF and 16 games in LF
for the Captains and hit .320 (33-103) in July with 5 2B, 4HR & 21 RBI in 27 games…Promoted to A Kinston
on 8/4 and hit safely in 25 of 26 games from 8/5-9/3, including an 18-game hitting streak from 8/15-9/3…Hit
a pair of homers (4RBI) on 8/11 at Myrtle Beach and went 4-4 w/a HR & 4RBI on 8/29 vs. Wilmington…Hit
.385 (35-91) in August w/6HR & 20RBI in 23 games…Hit .133 (4-30) in the CL playoffs.
u 2003 Spent his first professional season at the club’s short-season A Mahoning Valley affiliate of the New
York-Penn League after signing his first professional contract on 6/14…Led the team in runs (52), steals (14)
and on-base % (.393) while tying for the team lead with 6 triples…Hit in 9 straight games from 8/14-23 and
hit a grand slam on 8/18 at Batavia…Had 16 RBI over a 14-game stretch from 8/5-18.
Personal/Miscellaneous
Full name BRADLEY MICHAEL SNYDER…Single…Resides in Bellevue,
OH and Tampa, FL…Attended Ball State University where he was
Snyder’s Favorites
named the Mid American Conference Player of the Year and first team FAVORITE MOVIE: The Rock; FAVOR-
All-MAC for the spring of 2003…He led the league in doubles (25), ITE MUSIC GROUP/ARTIST: Pantera; Durham…Was the Topps International League Player of the Month for May (4-0, 0.88ERA, 6GS, 41.0IP, 30H,
walks (49), total bases (154) and slugging percentage (.770), while FAVORITE ATHLETE GROWING UP: 4ER)…Went 2-1 w/a 1.44 ERA in 5 April starts (31.1IP, 30H, 5ER)…Bisons were 12-3 in his starts as he
ranking second in the conference with 68RS, 61 RBI and a .522 on-base Marcus Allen ; FAVORITE TEAM OTHER
percentage…Batted .405 (81-200) with 68RS, 25 2B, 3 3B, 14 HR, 61 THAN THE INDIANS: STL Cardinals;
RBI & 20 SB in 55 games at Ball State in 2003…In his 3-season at BSU PERSON WHO HAS MOST INFLUENCED
he compiled a .378 (211-558) average, which tied for second best in YOU: My dad; FAVORITE THING TO DO
Cardinal history, ranking 2nd in school history in slugging % (.688), & AWAY FROM BASEBALL: learn to play gui-
T4th in HR (36) & T8th in RBI (150)…Entering the draft he was rated tar; FAVORITE TV SHOW: Lost; FAVORITE
the 26th best overall prospect in the entire 2003 draft by Baseball BASEBALL MOMENT: Winning 2005
America, the #1 overall prospect out of the state of Indiana and the 3rd Eastern League title with AA Akron
Best Five-Tool College Talent.
Jeremy Sowers 45 not allow a runner to 2nd base…Tossed his 2nd straight
Age: 23, born May 17, 1983 in St. Clairsville, OH
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-1 Weight: 180
ML Service: 0 + 100
Contract Status (Options Remaining): Signed thru 2007 (3)
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 1st round (6th overall) of the
2004 First-Year Player Draft.
YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK (was a 6-5 loss to the Sox­–5.0IP, 5H, 2R/ER, 2BB, sea-
2005 Kinston 8-3 2.78 13 13 0 0 0 71.1 60 25 25 5 3 19 75 4 0
Akron 5-1 2.08 13 13 0 0 0 82.1 74 25 19 8 3 9 70 2 0
Buffalo 1-0 1.59 1 1 0 0 0 5.2 7 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 0
2006 Buffalo 9-1 1.39 15 15 2 #2 0 97.1 78 20 15 1 1 29 54 2 0
CLEVELAND 7-4 3.57 14 14 2 #2 0 88.1 85 36 35 10 2 20 35 1 0
Minor Lge. Totals 23-5 2.00 42 42 2 2 0 256.2 219 71 57 14 7 58 203 9 0
CLEVELAND TOTALS 7-4 3.57 14 14 2 2 0 88.1 85 36 35 10 2 20 35 1 0
American League 7-4 3.57 14 14 2 2 0 88.1 85 36 35 10 2 20 35 1 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 7-4 3.57 14 14 2 2 0 88.1 85 36 35 10 2 20 35 1 0
Career Transactions
2001 – Selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (20th overall) of the June draft. Did not sign.
2004 – Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (6 th overall) of the June draft.
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2006 Season Highlights
u Had an exceptional year between AAA Buffalo and Cleveland, posting a combined record of 16-5 w/a 2.42
ERA in 29 starts (185.2IP, 163H, 50ER) in just his 2nd full professional season…His 2nd half ERA of 2.72 was
the 2nd lowest in the AL and his ERA of 2.33 (6-1, 8GS, 65.2IP, 56H, 17ER) from July 22nd thru the end of
the season was the 2nd lowest mark in MLB behind Roger Clemens’ 2.25 mark…Won 6 straight decisions, a
season-high by an Indian, from July 22-Sept. 5 (7GS, 1.93ERA, 60.2IP, 13ER)…Finished 4th among AL rookies
in ERA (3.57), T4th in wins (7) and T3rd w/his 6-game winning streak.
u Spent first 2 months of the season, posting a record of 9-1 w/a 1.39 ERA (97.1IP, 78H, 20R/15ER, 1HR, 29BB,
54K, .224 avg all’d) and went at least 5.0IP in 14 of 15 starts while tossing 2 complete game shutouts…At the
time of his promotion to Cleveland on June 24 he had the lowest ERA in Triple A baseball and was tied for 1st
in the International League in wins and is 3rd in innings pitched… Won his last 7 straight decisions at Buffalo
and did not lose over his last 11 starts, going 7-0 w/a 1.35 ERA from April 28 to June 20 (73.1IP, 53H, 11ER,
20BB, 37K).
u Enjoyed a stretch of 29.0 consecutive innings from May 14-29 without allowing an ER & tossed a complete
game, 7.0IP 1-hit CG shutout on May 19 vs. Pawtucket & tossed a 7.0IP, two-hit CG shutout on June 15 at
worked at least 5.0IP in 14 of his 15 assignments…Batters hit .224 (78-348) off him with just 1 HR allowed in
97.1IP…LH batters hit .205 (16-78) and RH hitters hit .230 (62-270).
u Promoted to Cleveland on 6/24 when his contract was purchased from AAA Buffalo and added to the 40-man
roster (Jason Johnson designated)…Lost his ML debut against the Cincinnati Reds on 6/25 in Jacobs Field, a
4-2 win for the Reds …5.0IP, 5H, 4R/ER, 1BB, 3K, 2-run HR to Griffey and Dunn…Notched his first Major League
win on 7/3 vs. the New York Yankees in Jacobs Field, a 5-2 win over Wang…Allowed a 2-run HR to Giambi in
the first inning before posting 6.0IP shutout frames (4H)…7.0IP, 6H, 2R/ER, 1BB, 4K)…Suffered his 2nd loss
of the season on July 8th, a 7-4 loss to the Orioles (season-low 3.2IP, 7H, 7R/ER)…Allowed season-high 3HR
on July 16 @MIN.
u Tossed the first CG/Shutout of his Major League career
on July 22 vs. Minnesota …It was an 11-0 win over the AMERICAN LEAGUE
BEST 2ND HALF ERA’s (AL), 2006
Twins and Scott Baker (9.0IP, 4H, 0R, 1BB, 4K, 104P)…Did
Pitcher ERA
CG/Shutout on July 28 vs. Seattle… Was a 1-0 win…
1. Johan Santana, MIN 2.54
9.0IP, 5H, 0R, 1BB, 3K… Became the first Indian since
Bud Black in 1989 to toss consecutive CG/shutous and 2. JEREMY SOWERS, CLE 2.72
first Indians rookie hurler since Dick Tidrow in 1972 (July 3. CC SABATHIA, CLE 2.97
31-Aug 4) to throw consecutive shutouts… The last big 4. Erik Bedard, BAL 3.10
league rookie to do it was Dontrelle Willis in 2003 (one
5. Chien-Ming Wang, NYY 3.13
was a rain-shortened 5.0IP game)…The last rookie to
throw consecutive 9.0IP shutouts was Rolando Arrojo 6. Kelvim Escobar, LAA 3.27
for Tampa Bay in 1998. Jeff Weaver, LAA 3.27
u Did not receive a decision in start of August 2 at Boston Minimum 70.0IP, courtesy STATS INC
son-high 5K)… Allowed a pair of runs in the 4th inning
as he had his scoreless streak snapped at 22.0IP… It was the 3rd longest by a Indians rookie since 1972 and
was T7th longest in the Majors in 2006… Also longest streak by a Tribe pitcher since Paul Assenmacher’s
23.1IP in 1997…Won his 4th game of the season in 13-0 win over the Royals on August 13 (6.0IP, 5H, 0R).
u Won an Indians team-high 6 straight decisions from July 22 thru Sept. 5…Over the 7 starts he was 6-0 w/a
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1.93 ERA (60.2IP, 49H, 13ER) …Lost his last start of the year on Sept. 12 vs. KC (5.0IP, 7H, 4R/ER) and was
shutdown for the last 3 weeks of the season after pitching a combined 185.2 innings on the year…Combined
on the year he was 16-5 w/a 2.42 ERA in 29 starts (185.2IP, 163H, 50ER)…
u Major League hitters batted .252 (85-337) off him w/10HR (.392SLG, .298OBP)…LHH are 16 for 71 (.225,
4HR) and RHH are 69 for 266 (.259, 6HR)… Batters hit .234 (33-141) with runners on & .290 (20-69) w/RISP
(12-35, .343 w/RISP-2outs)…The .234 mark with runners on was 11th lowest in the league…Allowed 6 stolen
bases (3CS)…Tribe was 8-6 in his starts…10 of his 14 starts in the big leagues went into the 6th inning.
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Pro Career college pitchers in terms of being ‘closest to the majors’…He was rated the top prospect in the SEC by BA…Led
the USA Baseball Junior National Team to a silver medal finish at the Pan American Tournament in Camaguey,
u 2005 Went a combined 14-4 with a 2.37 ERA in 27 starts at A Kinston, AA Akron and AAA Buffalo in his first
Cuba in July 2001, registering a 3-0 record and 0.00 ERA... Named to the 2001 Pan American All-Tournament
season as a pro (159.1IP, 141H, 42ER, 149K, .235 avg)…Led organizational pitchers in wins and strikeouts and
team…Twin brother, RHP Josh, pitched at Yale and was a 10th round pick by Toronto in 2004 after being named
was 3rd in ERA and IP and was named Minor League Pitcher of the Year (Bob Feller Award)…His 2.37 combined
Ivy League Pitcher of the Year and District I Player of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Asso-
ERA was seventh-lowest in all of Minor League Baseball…Walked 30 batters the entire season w/a 5.0:1 SO/BB
ciation…Returned to Vandy and graduated with a degree in Political Science in December 2005…Enjoys movies
ratio and averaged 1.7BB/9.0IP…Started the year at A Kinston where he worked into the 5th inning in all 13 of
and music from the 1980s.
his starts…Went 3-2 w/a 2.38 ERA in 6 May starts (34.0IP, 28H, 9ER, 35K) and was promoted to AA Akron on
6/16…Lefty Carolina League hitters hit .173 (13-75) and batters hit .210 (13-62) with RISP, .083 (2-24) with
RISP-2outs… At the time of his AA promotion, he was tied for the Carolina League lead in wins (8) and was
4th in ERA (2.78) and strikeouts (75)…He suffered the loss in his AA debut on 6/22 vs. Reading...After that,
he did not lose a regular season decision, going 5-0 with a 1.75 ERA in 12 starts (77.1 IP, 66 H, 20 R, 15 ER,
7 BB, 67 SO)…Jeremy pitched 24.0 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run from 7/3-22...Was
promoted to AAA Buffalo on 9/1 and made one start for the Bisons...He picked up the win on 9/2 @ Ottawa MAJOR LEAGUE BEST ERA’s TRIBE ROOKIE
(5.2IP, 7H, 1R/ER, 4K) and returned to Akron for the Eastern League Playoffs…In two post-season starts for JULY 22-end of season, 2006 SCORELESS STREAKS
(since 1972)
the EL Champion Aeros, Jeremy was 1-1 with a 5.25 ERA (12.0 IP, 13 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 5 BB, 10 SO)…After the Pitcher ERA
season was named the 2nd best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball America. Pitcher Streak Year
1. Roger Clemens, HOU 2.25
u 2004 Did not sign until 8/24/04 and spent the fall pitching in the FIL in Winter Haven, FL. 1. Dennis Eckersley 24.1IP 1972
2. JEREMY SOWERS, CLE 2.33
2. Tom Waddell 23.0IP 1984
College Career 3. Johan Santana, MIN 2.41
3. JEREMY SOWERS 22.0IP 2006
u Went 10-6 with a 3.08 ERA in 19 appearances/17 starts for Vanderbilt University in 2004 (school record 122.2IP, 4. Clay Hensley, SDP 2.43
4. Dick Tidrow 21.0IP 1972
105H, 42ER, 26BB, 119SO) during his junior year…The native of Louisville, KY was named to the All-SEC sec- 5. Roy Oswalt, HOU 2.62
ond team for the second straight year…He was one of only two Commodores pitchers to record at least 300 5. Charles Nagy 19.1IP 1991
6. Jake Peavy, SDP 2.64
career strikeouts (327) and was one of only three pitchers to register 10 or more wins in a season…Left VU courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
Anibal Sanchez, FLA 2.64
ranked in the top five in single season strikeouts (123 in sophomore year), career wins (23), and career innings
pitched (338.2IP, 303H, 123ER, 3.27ERA)…He also led Vanderbilt to the Super Regional against Texas during 8. CC SABATHIA, CLE 2.66
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIES,
his junior year and was named to the Charlottesville (VA) Regional All-Tournament Team…As a sophomore in Minimum 65.0IP, courtesy STATS INC
BEST ERA’s, 2006
2003 he went 7-5 w/a 2.50 ERA (18G/16GS, 115.0IP, 94H, 32ER, 123K) and was selected second team All-South
Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association…Led SEC in SO, ERA and IP…Finished the year with Pitcher ERA
2006 MLB
123 strikeouts, second all-time at Vanderbilt...Ended the year with a 2.50 ERA, ninth lowest in Commodore SCORELESS STREAKS 1. Joel Zumaya, DET 1.94
history…Tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts in eight innings against Auburn (4/25/03)… Freshman year
Pitcher IP 2. Francisco Liriano, MIN 2.16
he went a team-best 6-5 w/a 4.37 ERA in 15 games/13GS (101.0IP, 104H, 49ER)…Named to the Collegiate
Baseball/Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team…His 101.0 innings pitched set a single-season 3. Jered Weaver, LAA 2.56
1. Meredith, Cla, SDP 33.2
record for VU freshmen hurlers while his 85 strikeouts were the third-most by a VU freshman pitcher in school 4. JEREMY SOWERS, CLE 3.57
2. Lackey, John, LAA 30.2
history…His 85 strikeouts ranked fourth-best in the SEC overall/1st among freshmen…Helped guide the 5. Justin Verlander, DET 3.63
Wareham Gatemen to the Cape Cod Baseball League championship during the summer of 2002…Still takes 3. Rodriguez, Francisco, LAA 30.2
6. Ruddy Lugo, TB 3.81
classes at Vandy as he pursues a degree in sociology. 4. Webb, Brandon, ARI 30.0
Minimum 80.0IP
5. Maine, John, NYM 26.0
Personal/Miscellaneous
6. Sanchez, Anibal, FLA 23.0
Full name JEREMY BRYAN SOWERS…Resides in Louisville, KY & AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIES,
7. Ledezma, Wil, DET 22.0 MOST WINS, 2006
Beachwood, OH…Engaged to Ashley Duffy…Attended Ballard High Sowers Favorites
School in Louisville, KY where he was named National High School Papelbon, Jonathan, BOS 22.0
Pitcher WINS
All-American by Baseball America...Named Kentucky Gatorade Player Favorite Movie: Dr. Strangelove; Favorite
SOWERS, JEREMY, CLE 22.0
of the Year, Mr. Kentucky Baseball and Kentucky High School Coaches TV Show: South Park; Favorite Music: 1. Justin Verlander, DET 17
courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
Association Athlete of the Year as a senior at Ballard...Recorded a 10-2 80s/New Wave; Favorite Thing Away From
2. Francisco Liriano, MIN 12
record and 0.75 ERA, with 156 strikeouts, 18 walks and nine earned Baseball: spending time with fiance Ash-
ley; Favorite Athlete: Will Clark; Favorite 3. Jered Weaver, LAA 11
runs in 89 innings as a senior in 2001...Threw 13CG and 8SHO in his
Team: Green Bay Packers; Most Influence: 4. JEREMY SOWERS, CLE 7
final high school season...Posted a 13-0 mark and 0.16 ERA with 129
Family; Road City: Minneapolis; Road

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strikeouts in 85.2IP as a junior...Threw 13CG/7SHO as a junior...Tossed Five other AL rookies–7
four career no-hitters as a Bruin...Named All-State, All-Section, All-Re- Ballpark: Fenway; Baseball Moment: 1st
gion and County Player of the Year while leading the team to consecutive CG SHO vs. Minnesota
appearances in the state championship game as a junior and senior...
Selected by Cincinnati in the first round (20th pick overall) of the 2001
Major League Baseball Draft, but opted to attend Vandy…Prior to the 2004 First-Year Player Draft Sowers was
ranked by Baseball America as the 2nd best collegiate pitcher in terms of command and was ranked 3rd among

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 2006/CAREER
W-L-S ERA G INN ER
Totals 7-4-0 3.57 14 88.1 35
Baltimore 0-1-0 17.18 1 3.2 7
Boston 0-0-0 3.60 1 5.0 2
Detroit 1-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2
Kansas City 1-1-0 3.27 2 11.0 4
L.A. Angels 0-0-0 3.86 1 7.0 3
Minnesota 1-1-0 2.81 2 16.0 5
New York (AL) 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2
Seattle 1-0-0 0.00 1 9.0 0
Tampa Bay 1-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2
Toronto 1-0-0 2.84 2 12.2 4
Cincinnati 0-1-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
June 0-1-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
July 3-2-0 3.53 5 35.2 14
August 3-0-0 2.78 6 35.2 11
Sept-Oct 1-1-0 4.50 2 12.0 6
Home 5-3-0 3.41 10 63.1 24
Road 2-1-0 3.96 4 25.0 11
Day 1-2-0 4.50 3 18.0 9
Night 6-2-0 3.33 11 70.1 26
Grass 5-3-0 3.42 11 68.1 26
Turf 2-1-0 4.05 3 20.0 9
Pre-ASG 1-2-0 7.47 3 15.2 13
Post-ASG 6-2-0 2.72 11 72.2 22
Starter 7-4-0 3.57 14 88.1 35
Career By Ballpark
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Fenway Park (BOS) 0-0-0 3.60 1 5.0 2
Jacobs Field (CLE) 5-3-0 3.41 10 63.1 24
Metrodome (MIN) 0-1-0 6.43 1 7.0 5
Rogers Centre (TOR) 1-0-0 2.57 1 7.0 2
Tropicana Field (TB) 1-0-0 3.00 1 6.0 2
SOWERS’ GAME HIGHS
NO-HITTER:---; 1-HITTER:---; 2-HIT-
TER:---; 3-HITTER:---; 4-HITTER: 1, July
22, 2006 vs. Minnesota; K’s (starter): 5,
August 2, 2006 at Boston; BB’s (starter):
4, August 19, 2006 at Tampa Bay; LON-
GEST START: 9.0IP, two times, last July
28, 2006 vs. Seattle; WINNING STREAK:
6 games, July 22-September 5, 2006;
LOSING STREAK: 2 games, July 8-July 16,
2006; HR: 3, July 16, 2006 at Minnesota;
SHORTEST START: 3.2IP, July 8, 2006 vs.
Baltimore; CG: 2, July 22, 2006 vs. Min-
nesota; July 28, 2006 vs. Seattle; CG SHO:
2, July 22, 2006 vs. Minnesota; July 28,
2006 vs. Seattle; CAREER 10+STRIKEOUT
GAMES: N/A.

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.917 14 4 7 1 12 1 Pitcher .917 14 4 7 1 12 1

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
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Jason Stanford 61
Age: 30, born January 23, 1977 in Tucson, AZ
Position: Pitcher
Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-1 Weight: 205
ML Service: 2 + 005
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: November 16, 1999; Signed as a non-drafted free agent by
the Cleveland Indians.
Year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2000 Columbus 7-4 2.73 14 14 0 0 0 79.0 82 32 24 3 2 20 72 3 0
Kinston 4-3 2.57 11 11 1 0 0 70.0 68 22 20 2 2 17 58 0 0
Akron 1-0 1.59 1 1 0 0 0 5.2 5 1 1 0 1 1 5 0 0
2001 Akron 6-11 4.07 24 24 1 0 0 141.2 152 71 64 11 10 32 108 2 1
Buffalo 1-0 0.00 1 1 1 1 0 9.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0
2002 Akron 7-6 3.43 18 18 1 1 0 102.1 108 44 39 3 6 33 86 2 2
Buffalo 3-1 2.78 6 5 0 0 0 35.2 33 12 11 5 1 11 23 0 0
2003 Buffalo 10-4 3.43 20 20 1 0 0 126.0 124 57 48 13 5 25 108 2 2
CLEVELAND 1-3 3.60 13 8 0 0 0 50.0 48 20 20 5 1 16 30 0 0
2004 Buffalo 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 3.1 2 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0
CLEVELAND 0-1 0.82 2 2 0 0 0 11.0 12 1 1 0 1 5 5 1 0
2005 Akron 2-0 2.45 8 0 0 0 0 14.2 15 5 4 1 4 4 13 0 0
MahoningValley 0-0 0.00 2 2 0 0 0 1.2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
Lake County 0-1 18.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0
Buffalo 0-0 1.29 4 1 0 0 0 7.0 7 2 1 0 0 1 7 1 0
2006 Buffalo 6-6 4.01 22 21 0 0 0 112.1 102 52 50 11 13 38 81 5 0
Minor Lge. Totals 47-36 3.35 133 119 5 2 0 709.1 705 301 264 49 44 188 576 15 5
CLEVELAND TOTALS 1-4 3.10 15 10 0 0 0 61.0 60 21 21 5 2 21 35 1 0
American League 1-4 3.10 15 10 0 0 0 61.0 60 21 21 5 2 21 35 1 0
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 1-4 3.10 15 10 0 0 0 61.0 60 21 21 5 2 21 35 1 0

Career Transactions
1999 Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent, 11/16.
2004 DL – left elbow surgery, 4/16-remainder of season...rehab at AAA Buffalo, 5/3.
2005 DL – rehab, left elbow surgery, 4/2-8-1…rehab at A Mahoning Valley, 7/25-19 and A Lake County, 7/30-31.

2006 Season Highlights

u Appeared in AAA Buffalo for the 6th straight season (club record)…Did not win until May 11 and dropped his
first 3 decisions… Did not pitch for most of June due to left elbow tendonitis…Following activation he was
4-2 w/a 3.20 ERA (64.2IP, 57H, 23ER, 43K) and worked 6.0 or more inning in 7 of his last 8 starts…Went 1-1
w/a 2.40ERA in 5 July starts (30.0IP, 26H, 8ER, 17K).
u Limited Triple A hitters to a .242 (102-422) average with 11HR allowed…RH hitters hit .236 (74-313) with
9HR and LHH hit .257 (28-109) with 2HR…Batters hit .284 (50-176) with runners on and .274 (26-95) with
RISP…Was outrighted off the 40-man roster on September 21…

Pro Career
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u 2005 Spent the first half of the season rehabbing his left elbow in Winter Haven and Akron under the supervi-
sion of Lee Kuntz…Was officially placed on the 60-day DL on 2/21 in spring training…Began his 30-day rehab
assignment 7/25 in Mahoning Valley (2 games) and appeared in 1 game at Lake County on 7/30 before being
activated from the DL and optioned to AA Akron on 8/1…Pitched well at Akron, posting an ERA of 2.45 (14.2IP,
4ER) and allowed earned runs in only 3 of his 8 games….Went exactly 2.0IP in 6 of the 8 outings and limited
batters to a .176 (3-17) mark with RISP…Was promoted to Buffalo on 8/25 where he allowed an ER in only 1
of the 4 outings…His combined ERA at Akron and Buffalo was 2.08 (21.2IP, 22H, 5ER, 20K).

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u 2004 Season was marred by elbow problems that limited him to 2 major league starts and eventually ended (5GS, 19.0IP, 16H, 3ER, 2BB, 19SO) and was named to the All Prospect team after the season…Also played
his season after undergoing reconstructive left elbow surgery at the end of July… Was named the Tribe’s 5th for Team USA in the World Cup held in Chinese Taipei in November…He went 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (12.0IP, 7H,
starter out of spring & made first regular season start of the season on 4/ 9 at KC (ND, 5.0IP, 7H, 0R, 4BB, 1ER, 4BB, 15SO) for the Silver medal winning squad in 3 starts.
2K) in a 3-1 loss at KC…Fell to 0-1 as the Twins and Brad Radke shutout the Tribe, 3-0, in his second and final u 2000 Was named the club’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year after going a combined 12-7 with a 2.62 ERA
start of the season on 4/15 vs. Minnesota in Jacobs Field (6.0IP, 5H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 3K)…Indians scored 1 run in 26 starts (154.2IP, 155H, 45ER, 38BB, 135SO)…Finished T1st in the organization in wins (12), T2nd with
over his 2 starts as he worked into the 6th inning in both starts…His 0.82 ERA was actually leading the AL at 154.2IP and 2nd with 135 SO…Started the year at A Columbus of the South Atlantic League and was promoted
one point after his 2nd start…Felt soreness in his left elbow and forearm area after his 2nd start of 4/15 and to A Kinston on 6/24…Was with Kinston for two months before making a late-season start for Akron on 9/3
was placed on the 15-day DL on 4/16…Made 1 rehab start for Buffalo on 5/3 vs. Pawtucket (3.1IP, 2H, 0R, (5.2IP, 5H, 1R/ER)…Allowed only 5 homers on the season and pitched in the South Atlantic League All-Star
3BB, 4K)…Continued to fell discomfort in the elbow and was shutdown for 12 weeks after abnormalities were Game.
detected with his ligament and flexor tendon mass in his elbow…Resumed a throwing program in late June
before throwing 2 simulated games in July before being shutdown for the season after more discomfort…‘Tommy Personal/Miscellaneous
John’ surgery was performed by Schickendantz and Andrews in Birmingham on 7/29 to end his season.
Full name JASON JOHN STANFORD…Married, wife’s name is Kara, a
u 2003 Was impressive over 5 September starts, earning his first major league win…Spent most of the season former member of the Cleveland Cavaliers dance team and currently STANFORD’S FAVORITES
with AAA Buffalo, going 10-4 with a 3.43ERA (126.0IP, 124H, 57R/48ER, 25BB, 108K, 13HR) and led the team an attorney…Resides in Queen Creek, AZ…Recently graduated from Favorite Movie: Rounders; Favorite Group:
in starts (20), innings and strikeouts while tying for the team lead with 10 wins…He began the season 5-0 Arizona State University with a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Pearl Jam/ Red Hot Chili Peppers; Favorite
at Triple A in his first 8 starts before suffering his first loss on 6/1 at Columbus…When he was promoted to Studies…Graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 1995… Athlete: Jackie Robinson/ John Elway;
Cleveland for the first of his three stints in the big leagues he was tied for third in the International League Spent two years (1996-97) playing at Barton County Community Favorite Team: Chicago Cubs; Person of
in wins (8) and 6th in ERA (3.18)…He was named to the IL All-Star Team prior to his promotion to the big College (KS) and was an Academic All-American…Played two years Influence: My Parents (Keith & Dolores);
leagues on 7/5 when his contract was purchased from AAA Buffalo…Marked the 2nd time in his minor league of baseball for North Carolina-Charlotte in 1998-99 where he was a Road City: Chicago; Road Stadium: Sky
career he was named to the league’s All-Star squad (also SAL All-Star in 2000)...Tossed 1.0 scoreless inning Conference USA selection in both years… Enjoys hunting and golfing Dome; Favorite thing away from Base-
in the Triple A All-Star Game on 7/16…He made his ML debut on 7/6 in Minnesota (ND, 5.0IP, 5H, 2R/ER, 4BB, in the off-season…Attended the annual Cleveland Baseball Federation ball: Hunting/ Spending time with family;
1K)…Made his 2nd major league start on 7/12 (day game) against Chicago-AL despite allowing only 1 run on dinner in August of 2004… Currently is involved with the Garth Brooks Favorite T.V. show: CSI: Miami
4 hits over 6.0IP…Was optioned to AAA Buffalo after the day game of 7/12 and made 1 start for the Bisons ‘Teammates for Kids’ Foundation, B.A.T.S and the Volunteer Center of
(7.0IP, 3R/ER) before being recalled on 7/22 and put into a relief role from 7/22-8/10, making a spot start Southern Arizona Saint Nicholas program …
on 8/9 (N) vs. Anaheim (4.1IP, 7H, 2R/ER)…Was optioned back to Buffalo on 8/10, making 3 more starts for
Buffalo in August (2-1, 4.50ERA, 20.0IP, 22H, 10ER) before being recalled on 9/1 when rosters expanded and
made is 4th start that day in Detroit against the Tigers (4.1IP, 6H, 4R/ER, 1BB, 2K)… Worked a career-high
7.0IP and equaled season/career-high 6SO in start of 9/13 vs. Minnesota (L#2, 7.0IP, 4H, 2R)…Worked 7.0IP CAREER Career By Ballpark
W-L-S ERA G INN ER
on both 9/13 & 9/19 vs. Boston and was a victim of 2-0 shutouts in each start…Earned is first major league W L SV ERA G INN ER
Totals 1-4-0 3.10 15 61.0 21
win in his final start of 9/26 at Toronto (6.0IP, 5H, 0R, 2BB, 3SO), a 2-1 win over the Jays and Cory Lidle…Over Ameriquest Field (TEX) 0-1-0 27.00 2 0.2 2
Boston 0-1-0 2.57 1 7.0 2 Comerica Park (DET) 0-0-0 8.31 1 4.1 4
his 5 September starts he was 1-2 w/a 3.68 ERA (29.1IP, 26H, 12ER, 7BB, 21SO)…As a starter he was 1-2 Chicago (AL) 0-0-0 4.09 2 11.0 5 Jacobs Field (CLE) 0-3-0 2.61 6 31.0 9
w/a 3.43 ERA in 8 starts (44.2IP, 42H, 17ER)…Was a member Team USA at the 2003 of the Olympic Trials Detroit 0-0-0 9.00 2 5.0 5 Kauffman Stadium (KC) 0-0-0 0.00 1 5.0 0
held in Panama City, Panama in early November…Started game 1 against Nicaragua and tossed 7.0 shutout Kansas City 0-0-0 0.00 1 5.0 0 McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 0-0-0 0.00 2 4.0 0
innings. L.A. Angels 0-0-0 4.15 1 4.1 2 Metrodome (MIN) 0-0-0 3.60 1 5.0 2
Minnesota 0-2-0 2.50 3 18.0 5 Rogers Centre (TOR) 1-0-0 0.00 1 6.0 0
u 2002 Spent most of the season at AA Akron and made 6 starts over three stints at AAA Buffalo in only his 3rd Oakland 0-0-0 0.00 2 4.0 0 U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 0-0-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
professional season, recording a combined record of 10-7 w/a 3.26 ERA (138.0IP, 141H, 50ER, 8HR, 44BB, Texas 0-1-0 27.00 2 0.2 2
109SO) in 24 games/23 starts…Started the year slowly at Akron, recording a record of 0-3 w/a 6.48 ERA Toronto 1-0-0 0.00 1 6.0 0
in 5 April starts (25.0IP, 34H, 18ER) before dialing it up in May, going 5-0 w/a 0.61 ERA in 5 starts (29.2IP, March-April 0-1-0 0.82 2 11.0 1
29H, 2ER)…Was first promoted to Buffalo on 5/28, making 4 starts in June for the Bisons (2-1, 2.92ERA, STANFORD’s GAME HIGHS
July 0-0-0 2.30 5 15.2 4
24.2IP, 8ER) before being sent back to AA Akron on 6/23…Made two more spot starts in Buffalo on 7/12 at August 0-1-0 7.20 3 5.0 4 NO-HITTER: ----; 1-HITTER: ----; 2-HIT-
Syracuse (6.0IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 4SO) and on 8/21 at Ottawa (5.0IP, 8H, 3R/ER)…Tossed a complete game, 3-hit Sept-Oct 1-2-0 3.68 5 29.1 12 TER: ----; 3-HITTER: ----; 4-HITTER:
9.0 inning shutout on 7/23 vs. Erie (0BB, 8K)…His 1 SHO was good enough for T2nd among Eastern League Home 0-3-0 2.61 6 31.0 9 ----; K’s (starter): 6, two times, last on
pitchers…Fanned a season-high 11 batters on 7/5 at Erie…Made 1 start for Akron in the Double A playoffs Road 1-1-0 3.60 9 30.0 12 September 13, 2003 vs. Minnesota; K’s
vs. Harrisburg (ND, 8.0IP, 5H, 1R/ER, 2BB, 7SO, 1.13ERA). Day 0-0-0 4.18 5 23.2 11 (reliever): 2, July 31, 2003 at Oakland;
Night 1-4-0 2.41 10 37.1 10 BB’s (starter): 4, 2x, last on April 9, 2004
u 2001 Spent most of the season at AA Akron before a late season stint in Buffalo…Led the club with 108
strikeouts and finished 2nd on the club with 141.2 innings pitched…Was on the DL from 5/13-6/3 with lower Grass 0-4-0 3.42 13 50.0 19 at Kansas City; BB’s (reliever): 2, August
Turf 1-0-0 1.64 2 11.0 2 2, 2003 at Texas; LONGEST START: 7.0IP,
back spasms…Other than that span made his every turn in the rotation as his 151.2 innings on the year ranked
Pre-ASG 0-1-0 1.64 4 22.0 4 two times, last on September 19, 2003

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3rd among Indians minor league pitchers…Lost 7 straight decisions from 6/29-8/12 (span of 9 starts w/o a
Post-ASG 1-3-0 3.92 11 39.0 17 vs. Boston; LONGEST RELIEF OUTING:
win) while his 11 losses were tied for 5th among Eastern League pitchers…Lone CG at Akron came on 8/17
vs. Bowie (G1, 7.0IP, 6H, 5R/ER, 1BB, 5SO)…Prior to the back injury he was 3-2 with a 2.32 ERA (42.2IP, 41H, Starter 1-3-0 2.91 10 55.2 18 3.1IP, July 31, 2003 at Oakland; WINNING
Relief 0-1-0 5.06 5 5.1 3 STREAK/ONLY WIN: 1 game, September
11ER, 3BB, 33SO) over his first 7 starts of the season before being shelved…Was promoted to AAA Buffalo
on 9/1 and was awesome in his lone regular season start with the Bisons, tossing a 9.0 inning, complete game 26, 2003 at Toronto; LAST CG: n/a; CG
3-hit shutout vs. Rochester (9.0IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 10SO)…The 10 strikeouts were a 2001-best for Jason…Did SHO: n /a; CAREER 10 + STRIKEOUT
not make an error in 26 chances between the two stops on the year and worked 5.0 or more innings in 21 of GAMES: n/a; HR: 2, September 13, 2003
his 24 starts…After the season he played for Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League, going 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA vs. Minnesota.

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Wyatt Toregas 76
Age: 24, born December 2, 1982 in Fairfax, VA
Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 5-11 Weight: 200
ML Service: 0 + 000
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: Selected by Cleveland in the 24th round (707th overall) of
the 2004 First-Year Player Draft.

YEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS E

2004 Mahoning Valley .294 59 214 38 63 18 1 7 48 1 4 5 11 26 1 0 4
2005 lake County .231 104 411 57 95 22 0 5 42 2 3 6 37 76 0 1 9
2006 Kinston .336 44 146 25 49 14 0 4 23 1 2 2 20 28 0 0 3
Akron .258 48 163 21 42 10 0 4 29 2 3 2 14 33 1 3 2
Minor Lge. Totals .267 255 934 141 249 64 1 20 142 6 12 15 82 163 2 4 18

Career Transactions
2004 Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 24th round of the June draft.

2006 Season Highlights

u Enjoyed a successful campaign that saw him climb the organizational depth chart among catchers…Got off
to a torrid start at A Kinston and was selected to the Carolina League All-Star Team after leading the CL for
most of the first half in batting average (.336) before being promoted to AA Akron on June 15…At the time
of the promotion he was 1st in the league in hitting and 2nd in on-base (.418) & slugging % (.514)…Hit .381
(49-146) in April and .333 (26-78) in May.
u Made his AA debut on June 20…Hit .319 (22-69) in August w/a HR & 15RBI in 22 games before hitting .233
(7-30) in 9 Eastern League playoff games (2HR, 9RBI)…Combined on the year between Kinston and Akron
he hit .294 (91-309) with 24 2B, 8HR & 52RBI in 92 games…Hit .360 (27-75) off LHP and .318 (27-85) with
RISP on the year between the two stops…Played in the Dominican Winter League following the season.

Pro Career
u 2005 Spent entire season at A Lake County…Hit .287 (25-87) from 8/1 thru end of the season…Hit .245 off
RHP and .162 off LHP…Hit safely in 20 of the last 22 games of the season…Last HR came on 5/23.
u 2004 Signed on 6/16…Spent short season at A Mahoning Valley where he finished 3rd in the New York-Penn
League in RBI (48) and 5th in doubles (18).

Personal/Miscellaneous
Full Name WYATT REEDER TOREGAS…Single…Resides in Ashburn, VA…Was a 4-year letterman and graduated
from South Lakes (VA) High School in 2001…Was all-state selection after batting .609 during his senior year and
was the MVP of the Virginia HS All-Star Game…Also wrestled and golfed in high school…Played three seasons at
Virginia Tech and was an All-Big East first team selection during his sophomore season in 2003 after hitting .319
(10HR, 60RBI, 56G)…Hit .280 during his junior season with 14 2B, 4HR & 39RBI in 53 games.

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Age: 29, born September 29, 1977 in Athens, GA
Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6-3 Weight: 200
ML Service: 5 + 144
Contract Status: Signed thru 2007
Acquired: July 25, 2000; Acquired from the New York Yankees along
with RHP Zach Day to complete trade of June 29, 2000 that send OF
David Justice to the Yankees in exchange for OF Ricky Ledee.

year club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1996 Arizona Rockies 4-2 2.87 11 11 0 0 0 62.2 66 33 20 0 8 14 57 4 0
Portland 1-1 2.55 4 4 0 0 0 24.2 22 8 7 1 1 5 19 2 0
1997 Asheville *14-11 4.29 28 27 3 2 0 170.0 176 93 81 16 15 55 92 3 0
1998 Jupiter 11-6 3.26 27 27 2 0 0 171.0 169 70 62 11 11 60 79 4 0
1999 Harrisburg 11-5 3.92 27 27 2 #2 0 174.2 180 88 76 14 13 63 90 2 1
2000 Columbus 5-7 4.65 16 15 2 0 0 89.0 94 53 46 3 4 38 61 2 0
New York (AL) 0-2 13.50 3 2 0 0 0 6.2 15 10 10 1 0 4 1 0 0
2001 Buffalo 8-1 3.20 12 12 0 0 0 64.2 60 27 23 2 8 23 45 0 2
CLEVELAND 4-4 5.85 23 6 0 0 0 64.2 79 43 42 6 4 22 48 4 0
2002 Buffalo 1-0 6.00 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 8 4 4 1 1 0 2 0 0
CLEVELAND 1-3 5.83 11 4 0 0 0 41.2 50 30 27 6 1 12 20 1 0
Akron 0-1 4.80 3 3 0 0 0 15.0 13 8 8 0 2 1 8 1 0
2003 Buffalo 1-0 0.00 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 1 0
CLEVELAND 7-10 4.33 34 22 1 0 0 133.0 142 70 64 9 12 56 58 3 0
2004 CLEVELAND 14-9 3.38 33 30 #5 1 0 215.2 208 95 81 19 5 61 116 4 1
2005 CLEVELAND 15-15 4.49 34 34 2 0 0 210.2 218 121 105 19 7 56 119 3 0
2006 CLEVELAND 15-10 4.17 32 32 3 #2 0 211.1 #247 106 98 15 4 55 109 5 0
Minor Lge. Totals 56-34 3.74 131 129 9 4 0 787.2 788 384 327 48 63 263 460 19 3
CLEVELAND TOTALS 56-51 4.28 167 128 11 3 0 877.0 944 465 417 74 33 262 470 20 1
American League 56-53 4.35 170 130 11 3 0 883.2 959 475 427 75 33 266 471 20 1
National League -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M. L. TOTALS 56-53 4.35 170 130 11 3 0 883.2 959 475 427 75 33 266 471 20 1

ALL-STAR GAME RECORD

YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2004 CLEVELAND DID NOT APPEAR

Career Transactions
1996 Selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 1st round (21st overall) of the June draft.
1997 Acquired by the Montreal Expos, along with John Nicholson and Mark Hamlin, from the Rockies in exchange for Mike
Lansing, 12/16.
1999 Acquired by the New York Yankees, along with two players to be named later, from the Expos in exchange for Hideki
Irabu, 12/22…Ted Lilly and Christian Parker later acquired by New York.
2000 Acquired by the Indians, along with Zach Day, from the Yankees as the players to be named later in the trade that sent
David Justice to the Yankees in exchange for Ricky Ledee, 7/25.
2000 DL - broken rib, 9/1-remainder of season.
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2002 DL - surgery on right elbow to remove bone spurs and transpose ulnar nerve, 3/30-7/11…rehab at AA Akron and AAA
Buffalo, 6/16-7/11.
2002 DL - right elbow inflammation, 8/26-remainder of season.

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2006 Season Highlights
u Had another outstanding season, winning 15 games for the 2nd consecutive season as he topped the 200.0
inning mark and led the Indians pitching staff for the 3rd straight season…His 3 complete games and 2 shutouts
were tied for 3rd and tied for 1st, respectively, in the American League and he was also tied for 10th in innings
pitched (team-high 211.1IP), tied for 14th in wins (15)& tied for 16th in ERA (4.17)…Jake is one of just four
(4) AL pitchers to post at least 14 wins in each of the last three seasons since 2004, joining Johan Santana,
Kenny Rogers & Cliff Lee…Jake has 44 wins over that span, which is T5th in the AL since 2004…His 8 wins
from August 1st on equaled the most in.
u Won his first start of the season on April 4 in Chicago against the
White Sox, an 8-2 win over the Sox and Freddy Garcia…6.1IP,
2006 MLB LEADERS
6H, 2R/ER, 1BB, 4K…Won his 2nd straight start to begin IN TOTAL CHANCES, PITCHER
season at 2-0 on April 9 vs. Minnesota (7.1IP, 2H, 1R/ER)
Jake Westbrook, CLE 74
and did not allow a hit after the 3rd inning…Lost 2 straight
Derek Lowe, LAD 71
starts, April 14 and 19, allowing a single-game career-high
3 home runs on April 14 at Detroit …Walked a career-high Aaron Cook, COL 69
tying 6 in start of April 25 vs. Boston (ND, 5.0IP, 2R)…Went Greg Maddux, CHI/LAD 66
2-2 w/a 5.60 in 6 April starts (35.1P, 41H, 22ER).
u Earned his 4th victory as he tossed his 9th career complete 2005 MLB leaders
game and 2nd career complete game shutout in the Indians in Total Chances, Pitcher
5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in Jacobs Field on May Jake Westbrook, CLE 82
17…9.0IP, 6H, 0R, 0BB, 2K… Earned his 8th win in the Indi-
Greg Maddux, CHI
ans 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in start of August 3 in
Fenway Park… Allowed a career-high 15 hits becoming just Derek Lowe, LAD
the 1st pitcher since Montreal’s John Dobson on July 3, 1988 Kenny Rogers, TEX
vs. Atlanta to win despite allowing 15 or more hits…8.0IP,
* Jake also led AL in TC in 2004
15H, 6R/ER, BB, K…Most hits allowed by an Indians pitcher
since 8/30/92 at OAK (Nagy).
u Tossed his 2nd shutout of the season (T1st in the AL) and the 3rd of his career in start of August 9 vs. the LA
Angels (9.0IP, 9H, 0R, 1BB, 7K)…Was his 50th career win…According to Elias he is just the 3rd pitcher in the
last 50 years to throw a CG/shutout after allowing at least 15 hits in his previous appearance (Roger Clemens,
1988; Jack Billingham, 1977)…Tossed his 3rd complete game and his 2nd straight CG of 2006 in loss on
August 15 at Minnesota (L#8, 8.0IP, 8H, 4R/ER).
u Tied a career-high w/8K on June 17 at Milwaukee (8.0IP, 5H, 0ER)…Was 1-1 w/a 3.12 ERA (34.2IP, 30H, 12ER)
in 5 June starts…Earned his 7th win of the season on July 4, a 19-1 Indians victory over the NY Yankees in
Jacobs Field (7.0IP, 5H, 1R/0ER)…Allowed 12 hits in his first start of the 2nd half on July 17 at LAA (L#5,
season-low 3.2IP, 12H, 7R/5ER)…Won 8 of his last 11 starts from August 2nd on, going 8-3 w/a 3.94 ERA
over the span (77.2IP, 104H, 34ER)…The 8 wins equaled the most in MLB from August 1st on…Won his last
3 starts on the year to get to 15 wins.
u In his last 24 starts starting with the May 17th shutout he was 12-8 w/a 3.67ERA (164.1IP, 191H, 67ER)…Over
his last 22 starts after May 31 he was 11-7 w/a 3.60 ERA (150.0IP, 178H, 60ER)…MLB batters hit .296 (247-
835) with 15HR, including a mark of .300 (140-466)…Led MLB with 36 GIDP’s induced…Also led the Majors
with 74 total chances at pitcher for he 2nd straight season (has led AL for last 3 seasons)…Worked into the
6th inning in 18 of his last 20 starts and 28 of 32 on the season… Worked at least 6.0IP in 12 straight starts
from August 18, 2005 to April 14, 2006.
u His 2.88 home ERA was 2nd in the AL while his road ERA was 5.40…Was 12th in the AL in slugging % allowed
(.402)…Had 3rd best runs support in the AL per 9.0IP…Led team with 18 quality starts…His 0.64 (211.1IP,
15HR) HR per 9.0IP was 3rd lowest in the AL…Batters hit .268 (53-198) with RISP and .330 (33-100) with RISP-
2outs…Batters hit .309 (116-375) with runners on base…Allowed 16 steals (3CS), 9th most in the AL…Was
2nd in the AL w/a ground ball/fly ratio of 3.01 (449GB/149FB)…ERA in the 1st half was 4.19 compared to 4.15
in the 2nd half…Went 3-0 w/a 1.69 ERA in 3 starts vs. the Chicago White Sox (21.1IP, 18H, 4R/ER).
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u 2005 Jake turned his season around to post another solid campaign after starting the year 2-9 through 6/9
(at the time the 9 losses led the Majors)…From start of 6/14 thru the end of the season he was 13-6 w/a 4.20
ERA in 21 starts (135.0IP, 146H, 63ER) after starting the season 2-9…Finished the season tied for 8th in wins
(15) and tied for 3rd in losses, becoming the first big league pitcher since Chuck Finley in 1996 (15-16) to
win and lose 15 games…Gaylord Perry was the last Indian in 1973 (19-19)…Also finished 10th in the AL in
innings pitched (210.2) and tied for 3rd in starts (34)…Jake made his first career opening day start on 4/4 in
Chicago, a tough-luck 1-0 loss to the Sox and Mark Buehrle in the franchise’s first ever 1-0 loss on opening
day…Tossed a complete game in the effort (7th career CG)…8.0IP, 4H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 3K…Lasted just 2.0IP in
his 2nd start of 4/9 vs. Detroit, his shortest start since Sept. 11, 2003 at KC (1.0IP) as his 8 runs/7ER allowed
equaled career highs at the time (grand slam to Marcus Thames)…Tossed his 2nd complete game (8th career)
in a 2-0 shutout loss at Anaheim in start of 4/20 (8.0IP, 5H, 2ER, 4K, HR)…Finished tied for 10th in AL in CG
(2)…Did not win in April, losing his career-worst 5th straight decision/start against Detroit in his start of
April 27 (2.1IP, 8H, career-high 9R/ER)…Was 0-5 w/a 6.35 ERA in 5 starts in April (28.1IP, 27H, 20ER)…Won
4 straight starts, 6/14-30 and 7/21-8/6…Went 9-4 w/a 4.26 ERA in the 2nd half, tied for the 4th most wins
in the AL after the break…Did not give up an earned run in a 14.1 IP-span after going 7.0 shutout IP on 7/26
at Oakland (2H)…Improved to 15-14 in his outing of 9/14 vs. Oakland, a 6-4 win…Perfect thru 5.0IP, did not
allow a hit until the 6th…7.0IP, 2H, 3R/ER, 3BB, HR (Swisher)…Again equaled a season/career-high w/8K
in start of 9/25 at KC and fell for the 15th time in his last start of 10/1 vs. Chicago-AL (7.0IP, 4ER, 3R HR to
Iguchi)…Induced 25 GDP’s (T4th in AL) & his GB/FB ratio of 3.13 (432GB/138FB) was by far the top mark in
the AL…Led all Major League pitchers with 82 total chances (2E, .976 fielding, 18th best % among AL pitch-
ers)… His 121 runs allowed were 6th in the AL and his 105ER allowed were 9th…His slugging % allowed of
71
.395 was 10th in the AL.
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u 2004 Was one of the top starters in the AL as he finished the season with the 3rd lowest ERA in the AL and was
named to his first AL All-Star Team…Also finished tied for the AL lead with 5 CG’s, which were the most by an
Indian since Bartolo Colon (6) in 1998, ended up tied for 8th in wins (14) and tied for 9th w/215.2IP…Led the
team in wins (14) and innings (professional-high 215.2IP) after starting the season in a relief role…Was the
first Indian to reach the 14-win mark since Sabathia in 2001 (17W) and the first Indian since Charles Nagy in
1996 (3.41) to place in the top 3 in the AL in ERA…Started the season in relief, mainly due to Bob Wickman’s
spring elbow setback …Lost his 2004 debut in the season’s 2nd game on 4/6 at Minnesota, throwing 3.0
shutout IP before allowing an RBI single in the 15th inning that gave the Twins and 7-6 win (3.2IP, 4H, 1R/ER,
4BB, 1SO)…Enjoyed a career outing in relief on 4/19 vs. Detroit after starter Jeff D’Amico failed to record a
single out prior to 65 rain delay…Entered the game in the 1st inning with no one out and 2 men on and retired
all 21 batters he faced in 7.0IP of work (7.0IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 7K) to set a new career-high in relief innings
pitched and equaled a then single-game career-high in strikeouts w/7…Longest relief outing by an Indian
since Dave Burba on 8/17/01 vs. Anaheim…Became the first pitcher since 1969 to pitch seven perfect innings
in relief; the previous highs were the 6.2 perfect innings pitched by Casey Cox in 1969 and John Montague
in 1977…Pitched a career-high 9.0IP in tossing just the 2nd CG of his career in his next outing/first start on
4/25 in a 3-2 win at Detroit…Retired the first 5 hitters of the game, giving him 27 in row retired dating back to
appearance on 4/14 vs. MIN followed by outing on 4/19 (9.0IP, 2H, 2R/ER, 3BB, 3K)…1st CG by a Tribe pitcher
in ë04…For his efforts on 4/19 & 25 he earned AL player of the week honors, going 1-0 w/a 1.13 ERA for the
week (16.0IP, 2H, 2ER, 10K)…First Tribe first pitcher to win weekly honor since Bartolo Colon for the week
of 9/24/00…Recorded his 3rd straight win in tossing the first complete game shutout of his career on 6/14
vs. Baltimore, a 14-0 win over the Orioles to improve to 6-2 (3rd career; 1st CG/SHO by Tribe pitcher since
Sabathia on 8/15/03)…Did not allow a runner to 3rd base…9.0IP, 4H, 0R, 2BB, 4K…Struck out a career-high 8
on 6/29 at Detroit (6.0IP, 9H, 6R/ER, 2BB, 8SO-career high)…Was 2-2 in 6 June starts with a 2.85 ERA (41.0IP,
39H, 13ER)…Recorded his 3rd CG of the year/4th career in start of 7/15 at Seattle to open the 2nd half (8.0IP,
4H, 2R/ER, 1BB, season/career-high tying 8 strikeouts)…Worked at least 8.0IP seven times in 2004…Won a
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career-high 5 straight decisions from 7/20-8/14, going 5-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 6 starts over the span (39.1IP,
45H, 20ER)…Tribe scored 60 runs over the 6 games (10.0RS/gm) …Earned his career-high 13th win on 9/22
at Detroit (7.0IP, 7H, 3R/ER, 3BB, 5K)…Topped the 200.0IP inning mark for the 1st time in the start, the only
Tribe pitcher that did so in 2004…Over his last 10GS from August 14 thru the end of the season he was 4-4
w/a 2.88ERA (68.2IP, 65H, 22ER)…His 2.36 home ERA was the lowest in the AL…His .308 on-base % allowed
was 6th lowest mark in the league, his .386 slugging % 4th lowest & his fly ball ratio of 2.72 (435G/160F) the
2nd best in the AL to Derek Lowe… His 0.79 HR all’d per 9.0IP was 5th lowest in the AL…His 11.4 runners all’d
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per 9.0IP was 6th in the AL (274/215.2)…Batters hit .223 (48-215, 8th lowest in AL) with RISP…Named to his u 1999 Pitched in the Montreal system for the second straight year before being traded to New York for RHP
1st All-Star Team on 7/10 to replace the injured Curt Schilling (DNP)…Lowest start was 5.0IP (4 times)…Was Hideki Irabu on 12/22…For the third straight season he recorded a double-digit win total, made at least 27
4th in the league with 29 GIDP’s induced. starts and topped to 170.0 inning plateau…In his final 14 starts from 6/23-9/3 he was 9-1 with a 1.93 ERA
u 2003 Spent most of the year in Cleveland between the rotation and the bullpen before a 2 week stint in Buffalo (97.2IP, 21ER) with two shutouts…Was named Expos Minor League Pitcher of the Month in August, going 5-0
to stretch out his arm in preparation to a return to the rotation…Was inserted into the rotation on 4/4 when with a 1.91 ERA (37.2IP, 8ER)…After the trade he was named the 10th best prospect in the Yankee organization
Jason Bere was placed on the 15-day DL w/a sore shoulder, but was scratched from his first start on 4/6 at by Baseball America.
Kansas City (rain)…Spent the month of June in the bullpen, going 1-1 w/a 1.93 ERA in 11 relief appearances u 1998 Pitched to A Jupiter in the Florida State League in Expos system…Finished 2nd in the Florida State League
(14.0IP, 12H, 3R/ER, 2BB, 6K)…Was optioned to AAA Buffalo on 6/29 in order to return to the rotation…Made with 171.0 innings pitched and his 3.26 ERA was 8th.
2 starts for the AAA Bisons, not allowing a hit over 10.0 innings of work…Was recalled prior to start of 7/12
u 1997 Played for A Asheville in the South Atlantic League in the Rockies organization…Established a career-
vs. Chicago-AL (night) from AAA Buffalo…Evened his record at 4-4 in his 10th start of the year on 7/12 (N)
best 14 wins for the Tourists, which finished tied for first in the SAL…His 2 shutouts were tied for 2nd in the
vs. Chicago-AL in his first start since 5/26 (5.0IP, 3H, 1R/ER)…Walked a career-high 6 in start vs. Toronto
SAL, his 3 complete games were tied for 5th and his 170.0IP were T5th…Was traded to the Expos for 2B Mike
on 8/30 (L#8, 5.1IP, 8H, 4R)…Tossed his first career CG in start at Detroit on 9/4, a 2-1 tough-luck loss to
Lansing on 12/16.
the Tigers and Gary Knotts (8.0IP, 5H, 1ER, 5K)…Was shortened to a 1.0IP start (lowest of season) on 9/11
@KC due to a pair of rain delays…Won his then career-high 7th game on 9/17 vs. KC (6.1IP, 4H, 1R/ER) and u 1996 Split the year between the Rockies Arizona Rookie League squad and Portland, going a combined 5-3
finished the season by falling to 7-10 against Minnesota on 9/23 despite allowing only 3ER over 7.0IP…Went with a 2.78 ERA in 15 starts (87.1IP, 88H, 27ER)…His 2.87 ERA was the 8th best mark in the Arizona Rookie
1-2 w/a 2.01 ERA in 4 September starts (22.1IP, 17H, 7R/5ER, 5BB, 11K) and limited hitters to a .210 (17-81, League.
1HR) average against…Finished 3rd among all American League pitchers with 26 GIDP’s induced.
Personal/Miscellaneous
u 2002 Limited to just 41.2 innings and 11 appearances after spending most of the season on the major league
Full name JACOB CAUTHEN WESTBROOK...Married, wife’s name is
disabled list…Began the year on the 15-day DL after having surgery on his right elbow to remove bone spurs
Heather (12/12/98)...The couple has one son, Jacob Parker Westbrook WESTBROOK’S FAVORITES
and transpose his ulnar nerve on 2/26 in Cleveland after being limited to just 2 bullpen sessions as the start
(9/27/05)…Resides in Danielsville, GA…Father, Cauthen, played Favorite Movie: Cars; Favorite Group/Art-
of major league spring training camp in Winter Haven…Was officially placed on the 15-day DL on 3/30 and
baseball and basketball at the University of Georgia and Jake remains ist: Third Day; Favorite Athlete Growing
rehabbed the arm in extended spring training from the middle of March until mid-June…Began a 30-day rehab
an ardent follower of Georgia Bulldog Athletics (signed letter of intent Up: Michael Jordan; Favorite Team Grow-
assignment at AA Akron and AAA Buffalo on 6/16, making 3 starts at Akron and 2 starts (1 official start) at
at Georgia before signing w/Rockies)…Participated in MLB’s Rookie ing Up: Atlanta Braves; Person Who Has
Buffalo before being activated off the DL to start the second half on 7/11…Activated from the DL on 7/11…Made
Development Program in January, 2000…Was the 21st overall pick in Most Influenced You: My Father (Cauthen);
2nd start on 8/15 at Tampa Bay, working a career-high 8.0IP in the 4-3 loss (ND, 8.0IP, 6H, 1R/ER, 0BB, 3SO)
the 1996 Amateur Draft out of Madison County High School…Played Favorite Road City: Seattle; Favorite Road
in his best outing of the season…Was shutdown for the season after start of 8/25 after continued soreness in
baseball and basketball while in high school…Tossed six no-hitters Stadium: Safeco Field; Favorite Thing to
elbow and MRI of 8/31 revealed a bone bruise in his right elbow.
over his last two seasons of high school ball and during his senior do Away From Baseball: Fishing, Golf;
u 2001 Spent his first season in the Indians organization after spending the 2000 season in the Yankees organiza- season he was 9-1 w/a 1.11 ERA and 110SO in 63.0IP…Participated in Favorite TV Show: CSI
tion between AAA Columbus, New York and the DL…The 24-year old promising right-hander bounced around the Tribe’s Winter Development Program in January of 2001…Enjoys
between AAA Buffalo and the big leagues, spending the month of July in the Indians rotation…Spent five fishing in the off-season…He and his wife, Heather, have participated
stints with Cleveland in 2001, spending the remainder of the year at AAA Buffalo…Began the year at Buffalo in numerous community activities, including Feed the Need & Tribe
and made major league stints from 4/10-22, 5/29-6/1, 6/2-5, 6/15-7/31 and from 8/24 through the remainder Reporter for a Day.
of the season…Was optioned out of spring training on 3/20…Made his Indians debut on 4/11 at Chicago-AL,
working 3.1IP in relief of Chuck Finley…His first 10 appearances in the big leagues came in relief, compiling a AL LEADERS, WINS IN 2004-06 2004 AL LEADERS,EARNED RUN AVERAGE (ERA)
mark of 1-0 with a 2.75 ERA over his first 10 outings thru 6/29 (19.2IP, 21H, 6R/ER, 5BB, 14SO)…Picked up his Pitcher ERA
Player WINS
first major league win in the Tribe’s 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on 6/20, working a scoreless 5th inning
1. Johan Santana (MIN) 2.61
in relief of Chuck Finley… Worked a season/career-high 4.1 innings of relief and a relief career-high 6 relief 1. Johan Santana (MIN) 55
strikeouts on 6/4 at Minnesota…Made his first start of the season and first start with the Indians on 7/3 vs. 2. Kenny Rogers (TEX/DET 49 2. Curt Schilling (BOS) 3.26
Boston, picking up his first career win as a starter in the Tribe’s 9-1 win (6.0IP, 5H, 1R/ER, 2BB, 4K)…Despite 3. Jon Garland (CWS) 48 3. JAKE WESTBROOK (CLE) 3.38
spending 107 days in Cleveland he compiled a record of 8-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 12 starts at Buffalo (64.2IP, 4. CLIFF LEE (CLE) 46 4. Brad Radke (MIN) 3.48
60H, 23ER). 5. JAKE WESTBROOK (CLE) 44 5. Tim Hudson (OAK) 3.53

u 2000 Spent the season in the Yankees organization between AAA Columbus, New York and the disabled list…Be- Mark Buehrle (CWS) 44 6. Rodrigo Lopez (BAL) 3.59
gan the year at AAA Columbus after his option out of major league camp on 3/7…Made his first 13 starts of Freddy Garcia (CWS) 44
the season for the AAA Clippers from 4/6 to 6/8, going 5-6 with a 4.66 ERA (75.1IP, 77H, 39ER) before being Curt Schilling (BOS) 44
MOST MAJOR LEAGUE WINS,
recalled by the Yankees on 6/17…Tossed back-to-back complete game victories on 5/29 (7.0IP, 4H, 3R/ER, courtesy ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU AUGUST 1-end of season
1BB, 3SO) vs. Buffalo and on 6/3 at Ottawa (9.0IP, 7H, 3R/2ER, 2BB, 11SO)…Jacob made his major league
debut on 6/17 vs. the Chicago White Sox in Yankee Stadium…Lost his debut to the White Sox, 10-9, allowing Pitcher WINS

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6 runs (6ER) in 1.2 innings…Appeared in the relief the next day against Chicago (2.1IP, 2H, 0R) and made his 1. JAKE WESTBROOK (CLE) 8
second and last start at the big league level on 6/22 at Boston (2.2IP, 6H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 1SO)…Was optioned Derek Lowe (LAD) 8
back to AAA Columbus on 6/23…Made three more appearances in Columbus for the Clippers (0-1, 13.2IP, 17H, John Smoltz (ATL) 8
7ER) before going on the Columbus disabled list with what was originally diagnosed as a strained left oblique AJ Burnett (TOR) 8
muscle…Was acquired by the Indians on 7/25 and was transferred to the AAA Buffalo disabled list…Injury Woody Williams (SD) 8
was later diagnosed as a broken rib…Was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on 9/1 when Chris Nichting 6. 8 pitchers 7
was added to the 40-man roster…Tabbed as the 7th best prospect in the Indians organization by Baseball
courtesy STATS INC
America after the season.

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2006 CAREER Career By Ballpark

W-L-S ERA G IP ER W-L-S ERA G IP ER
15-10-0 4.17 32 211.1 98 Totals 56-53-0 4.35 170 883.2 427
0-1-0 10.13 2 10.2 12 Baltimore 2-2-0 4.81 7 39.1 21
1-0-0 5.54 2 13.0 8 Boston 3-1-0 4.23 5 27.2 13
3-0-0 1.69 3 21.1 4 Chicago (AL) 7-7-0 4.87 20 98.0 53
1-2-0 8.35 3 18.1 17 Detroit 4-7-0 6.53 17 91.0 66
1-1-0 4.79 3 20.2 11 Kansas City 5-3-0 2.41 18 86.0 23
1-1-0 3.55 2 12.2 5 L.A. Angels 2-4-0 3.27 6 44.0 16
1-2-0 3.38 3 21.1 8 Minnesota 6-8-0 3.65 20 106.0 43
1-0-0 0.00 1 7.0 0 New York (AL) 2-2-0 3.69 8 39.0 16
1-0-0 3.14 2 14.1 5 Oakland 4-5-0 4.00 12 69.2 31
1-1-0 2.57 2 14.0 4 Seattle 5-4-0 7.30 10 49.1 40
2-0-0 2.57 2 14.0 4 Tampa Bay 5-2-0 4.21 9 57.2 27
2-0-0 5.50 3 18.0 11 Texas 4-1-0 5.30 9 52.2 31
0-1-0 4.50 1 6.0 3 Toronto 2-2-0 4.70 7 30.2 16
-- -- -- -- -- Arizona 1-0-0 1.93 2 9.1 2
-- -- -- -- -- Atlanta 0-1-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
0-1-0 4.50 1 6.0 3 Cincinnati 1-1-0 3.05 4 20.2 7
-- -- -- -- -- Colorado 1-0-0 2.25 2 8.0 2
-- -- -- -- -- Florida 1-0-0 1.13 1 8.0 1
-- -- -- -- -- Houston 0-1-0 8.31 1 4.1 4
-- -- -- -- -- L.A. Dodgers 0-1-0 13.50 2 2.0 3
0-0-0 0.00 1 8.0 0 Milwaukee 0-0-0 0.00 1 8.0 0
-- -- -- -- -- Pittsburgh 0-0-0 1.13 4 8.0 1
0-0-0 4.50 1 6.0 3 St. Louis 0-0-0 4.91 2 11.0 6
-- -- -- -- -- San Diego 1-1-0 1.08 2 8.1 1
2-2-0 5.60 6 35.1 22 March-April 4-10-0 4.26 21 112.0 53
3-1-0 4.36 5 33.0 16 May 9-5-0 5.23 22 124.0 72
1-1-0 3.12 5 34.2 12 June 9-8-0 3.35 39 153.0 57
1-3-0 4.11 5 30.2 14 July 9-13-0 4.71 33 175.2 92
4-1-0 4.15 5 39.0 18 August 15-8-0 4.92 28 166.1 91
4-2-0 3.72 6 38.2 16 Sept-Oct 10-9-0 3.66 27 152.2 62
7-4-0 2.88 15 103.0 33 Home 30-22-0 4.10 83 430.0 196
8-6-0 5.40 17 108.1 65 Road 26-31-0 4.58 87 453.2 231
4-1-0 5.19 7 43.1 25 Day 19-19-0 4.50 62 306.0 153
11-9-0 3.91 25 168.0 73 Night 37-34-0 4.27 108 577.2 274
14-8-0 4.16 29 190.1 88 Grass 50-45-0 4.37 151 773.0 375
1-2-0 4.29 3 21.0 10 Turf 6-8-0 4.23 19 110.2 52
7-4-0 4.19 18 116.0 54 Pre-ASG 25-25-0 4.15 91 442.0 204
8-6-0 4.15 14 95.1 44 Post-ASG 31-28-0 4.54 79 441.2 223
15-10-0 4.17 32 211.1 98 Starter 52-48-0 4.39 130 798.1 389
-- -- -- -- -- Relief 4-5-0 4.01 40 85.1 38 at Minnesota; CG SHO: 3, last on August
W L SV ERA G INN ER
Ameriquest Field (TEX) 3-1-0 6.14 4 22.0 15
Angel Stadium (LAA) 1-2-0 5.79 3 18.2 12
Busch Stadium II (STL) 0-0-0 4.50 1 6.0 3
Camden Yards (BAL) 1-2-0 8.20 4 18.2 17
Chase Field (AZ) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.1 0
Comerica Park (DET) 3-4-0 6.71 10 55.0 41
Coors Field (COL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 1.0 0
Fenway Park (BOS) 1-1-0 8.44 2 10.2 10
Gr. Amer. Ball Park (CIN) 0-0-0 1.35 1 6.2 1
Jacobs Field (CLE) 30-21-0 4.01 81 426.0 190
Kauffman Stadium (KC) 1-0-0 3.86 8 32.2 14
McAfee Coliseum (OAK) 2-3-0 2.55 6 35.1 10
Metrodome (MIN) 1-6-0 4.61 9 54.2 28
Miller Park (MIL) 0-0-0 0.00 1 8.0 0
Minute Maid Park (HOU) 0-1-0 8.31 1 4.1 4
PETCO Park (SD) 0-1-0 1.50 1 6.0 1
PNC Park (PIT) 0-0-0 1.13 4 8.0 1
Rogers Centre (TOR) 2-1-0 4.57 5 21.2 11
Safeco Field (SEA) 3-1-0 4.56 5 25.2 13
Tropicana Field (TB) 3-1-0 3.41 5 34.1 13
Turner Field (ATL) 0-1-0 7.20 1 5.0 4
U.S. Cellular Field (CWS) 4-4-0 4.07 10 59.2 27
Yankee Stadium (NYY) 1-3-0 4.84 6 22.1 12
WESTBROOK’S GAME HIGHS
NO-HITTER: ----; 1-HITTER: ----; 2-HIT-
TER: April 25, 2004 at Detroit; 3-HITTER:
----; 4-HITTER: three times, last on April
4, 2005 at Chicago-AL; BB’s (starter):
6, two times, last on April 25, 2006 vs.
Boston; BB’s (reliever): 4, twice, last on
April 6, 2004 at Minnesota; K’s (starter):
8, seven times, last on June 17, 2006 at
Milwaukee; K’s (reliever): 7, April 19,
2004 vs. Detroit; WINNING STREAK: 5
games, July 20-August 14, 2004; LOS-
ING STREAK: 5 games, August 4-April
27, 2005; CG: 11, last on August 15, 2006
9, 2006 vs. LA Angels; LONGEST OUTING
(starter): 9.0IP, five times, last on August
9, 2006 vs. LA Angels; LONGEST OUTING
(reliever): 7.0IP, April 19, 2004 vs. Detroit;
HR: 3, April 14, 2006 at Detroit.

fielding by Position
2006 Career
PCT G PO A E TC DP PCT G PO A E TC DP
.986 32 33 40 1 74 2 Pitcher .973 170 103 183 8 294 14

Pitchers Hitting
2006 CAREER
AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI
.500 4 2 0 1 .200 10 2 0 1

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