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Jonathan Papelbon

Philadelphia Phillies

1980/11/23 31

6-4 225

Baton Rouge, LA

R / R

7

the Boston Red Sox in 2003 (4th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 63 0 4 1 31 0 0 64.1 50 22 21 3 10 87 2.94 .930
career Total 396 3 23 19 219 0 0 429.1 322 126 111 31 115 509 2.33 1.02

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has the perfect mentality for a closer. Intimidates and challenges hitters with a moving fastball that's usually around the plate. Mixes in a sharp splitter. Thrives under pressure.
Flaws
  • Could stand to be a little more crafty, instead of strictly relying on his power pitches. Sometimes he has trouble locating his off-speed stuff.
Career Potential
  • Quality closer.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameFlorida State League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 14, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies to a four-year contract.
October 30, 2011 Declared free agent.
June 17, 2011 Suspended by MLB for two games.
January 18, 2011 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
June 11, 2010 Missed 4 games (personal reasons).
June 7, 2010 Personal reasons, .
January 19, 2010 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 18, 2009 Missed 2 games (lower back pain).
September 16, 2009 Lower back pain, day-to-day.
July 22, 2009 Missed 1 game (flu).
July 21, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
January 19, 2009 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
March 6, 2008 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
March 11, 2007 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 27 games of the regular season (right shoulder injury).
September 6, 2006 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
February 28, 2006 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
August 16, 2005 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
August 2, 2005 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
July 31, 2005 Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).

Trades

November 7, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies.
June 3, 2003 Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round (114th overall) in 2003.

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