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Jeff Samardzija

Chicago Cubs

1985/01/23 24

6-5 220

Merrillville, IN

R / R

2

the Chicago Cubs in 2006 (5th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Cubs 20 2 1 3 0 0 0 34.2 46 29 29 7 15 21 7.53 1.76

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has an electric arm with the potential to rack up huge strikeout totals. Can be a dominant reliever in the late innings.
Flaws
  • Needs to improve his stamina in order to become a quality major-league starter. Must also become more consistent in his mechanics.
Career Potential
  • Mid-rotation starter or late-inning reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 8, 2009 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
August 13, 2009 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
June 30, 2009 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
May 6, 2009 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
April 23, 2009 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
April 5, 2009 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
July 25, 2008 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 11, 2008 Optioned to Tennessee (AA).
March 12, 2007 Optioned to Daytona (A).
January 19, 2007 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a five-year contract.

Trades

June 6, 2006 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th Round (149th overall) in 2006.

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