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Nick Blackburn

Minnesota Twins

1982/02/24 27

6-4 225

Ada, OK

R / R

3

the Minnesota Twins in 2001 (29th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2007 Twins 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 11.2 19 12 10 2 2 8 7.71 1.80
2008 Twins 33 33 11 11 0 0 0 193.1 224 102 87 23 39 96 4.05 1.36
2009 Twins 33 33 11 11 0 3 0 205.2 240 103 92 25 41 98 4.03 1.37
career Total 72 66 22 24 0 3 0 410.2 483 217 189 50 82 202 4.14 1.38

Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a late-bloomer with excellent control and the ability to either start or relieve. Pitches to contact and keeps his defense on their toes.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have good enough stuff to blow Major League hitters away, so his control needs to be pinpoint every time he takes to the hill.
Career Potential
  • A back-of-the-rotation starter or middle reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 21, 2008 Missed 4 games (right elbow injury).
June 16, 2008 Right elbow injury, day-to-day.
February 27, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2007 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).

Trades

June 5, 2001 Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 29th round in 2001.

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