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Philip Humber

Minnesota Twins

1982/12/21 26

6-4 220

Nacogdoches, TX

R / R

4

the New York Mets in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Twins 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 17 8 8 1 9 9 8.00 2.89

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Was an outstanding collegian. Owns the ideal frame for a pitcher. Has excellent command and the ability to strike batters out. Also throws strikes.
Flaws
  • Consistency issues have plagued him as a professional, so he must continue to make adjustments in order to maximize his Major League potential as a starter.
Career Potential
  • Back-of-the-rotation starter or reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 28, 2009 Outrighted to Rochester (AAA).
August 18, 2009 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).
April 21, 2009 Outrighted to Rochester (AAA).
April 17, 2009 Designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins.
September 2, 2008 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 24, 2008 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
September 1, 2007 Recalled from New Orleans (AAA).
March 15, 2007 Optioned to Binghamton (AA).
October 4, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 4, 2006 Recalled from Binghamton (AA).
March 7, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 7, 2005 Assigned by the New York Mets to their minor league camp.
January 11, 2005 Signed by the New York Mets.

Trades

February 2, 2008 Minnesota Twins traded Johan Santana to the New York Mets for Carlos Gomez, Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra.
June 7, 2004 Drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (3rd overall) in 2004.

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