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Adam Eaton

Colorado Rockies

1977/11/23 31

6-2 215

Seattle, WA

R / R

9

the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Orioles 8 8 2 5 0 0 0 41 56 39 39 9 19 28 8.56 1.83

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • When on his game, he keeps the ball on the ground with four solid pitches. Isn't afraid to go inside when behind in the count and is a solid fielder.
Flaws
  • Occasional lapses in control have been Eaton's nemesis. He tends to have trouble with left-handed hitters. Injuries are also a major problem.
Career Potential
  • A mid-rotation starter when healthy.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 6, 2009 Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
May 22, 2009 Released by the Baltimore Orioles.
April 12, 2009 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
March 1, 2009 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
February 27, 2009 Released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
October 1, 2008 Did not make the playoff roster.
August 31, 2008 Recalled from Lehigh Valley (AAA).
July 28, 2008 Optioned to Lehigh Valley (AAA).
August 28, 2007 Missed 12 games (shoulder injury).
August 14, 2007 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
November 27, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies.
October 30, 2006 Filed for free agency.
July 25, 2006 Missed 100 games (finger injury).
April 19, 2006 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (finger injury).
April 2, 2006 Finger injury, 15-day DL.
January 17, 2006 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
August 26, 2005 Missed 15 games (finger injury).
August 9, 2005 Finger injury, 15-day DL.
July 31, 2005 Missed 33 games (finger injury).
June 22, 2005 Finger injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 16th).
January 15, 2004 Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a two-year contract.
May 20, 2003 Missed 14 games (groin).
May 9, 2003 Groin, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 5th).
May 5, 2003 Groin, day-to-day.
March 4, 2003 Agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on a one-year contract.
September 1, 2002 Missed 135 games (elbow injury).
March 30, 2002 Elbow injury, 60-day DL.
February 25, 2002 Re-signed by the San Diego Padres.
September 4, 2001 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
July 12, 2001 Strained right elbow, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 6).

Trades

June 6, 2009 Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
March 1, 2009 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
November 27, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies.
January 4, 2006 San Diego Padres traded Adam Eaton, Akinori Otsuka and Billy Killian to the Texas Rangers for Chris Young, Adrian Gonzalez and Terrmel Sledge.
November 10, 1999 San Diego Padres traded Andy Ashby to the Philadelphia Phillies for Carlton Loewer, Steve Montgomery and Adam Eaton.
June 4, 1996 Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1st round (11th overall) in 1996.

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