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Matt Cain

San Francisco Giants

1984/10/01 27

6-3 230

Dothan, AL

R / R

7

the San Francisco Giants in 2002 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 33 33 12 11 0 1 0 221.2 177 82 71 9 63 179 2.88 1.08
career Total 204 203 69 73 0 13 4 1317.1 1102 523 491 108 473 1085 3.35 1.20

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a true workhorse with an ideal pitchers' frame. Can finish what he starts. Throws a great sinking fastball in the mid-90s. Is fiery, smart and durable.
Flaws
  • Doesn't always do a good job of getting ahead in the count, which can lead to a relatively high walks total. The big inning can often get the best of him.
Career Potential
  • Excellent, innings-eating starter.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star Game

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 28, 2010 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a three-year contract extension.
March 1, 2007 Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a four-year contract with a club option for the 2011 season.
March 3, 2006 Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract.
August 26, 2005 Contract puchased from Fresno (AAA).
March 15, 2005 Assigned by the San Francisco Giants to their minor league camp.

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June 5, 2002 Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (25th overall) in 2002.

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