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Luke Hochevar

Kansas City Royals

1983/09/15 26

6-5 210

Denver, CO

R / R

3

the Kansas City Royals in 2006 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Royals 25 25 7 13 0 2 1 143 167 109 104 23 46 106 6.55 1.49

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a tremendous frame and the potential to be a perennial 200-inning work horse at the big-league level. Is a strikeout artist when on his game.
Flaws
  • Needs to display better control of all his pitches in order to maximize his starter potential. Must be able to handle the burden of expectations.
Career Potential
  • A potential No. 2 starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 5, 2009 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
May 23, 2009 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
May 10, 2009 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
March 31, 2009 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
August 24, 2008 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (rib injury).
August 20, 2008 Rib injury, 15-day DL.
April 20, 2008 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
March 23, 2008 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
September 4, 2007 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
March 14, 2007 Optioned to Wichita (AA).
August 3, 2006 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a four-year contract.

Trades

June 6, 2006 Re-entered MLB draft. Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st Round (1st overall) in 2006.
June 7, 2005 Re-entered MLB draft. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (40th overall) in 2005.
June 4, 2002 Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 39th round (1171st overall) in 2002.

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