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R.A. Dickey

Minnesota Twins

1974/10/29 35

6-2 215

Nashville, TN

R / R

7

the Texas Rangers in 1996 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Twins 35 1 1 1 0 0 0 64.1 74 34 33 8 30 42 4.62 1.62

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A versatile and durable pitcher, he throws a knuckleball that has extended his career. Can start in a pinch or pitch in long relief.
Flaws
  • Lacks a lot of refinement in his new pitch. Serves up too many home runs to be used in a more crucial role.
Career Potential
  • A big-league swingman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 29, 2009 Designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins.
August 7, 2009 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
April 5, 2009 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).
December 24, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
December 5, 2008 Outrighted to Tacoma (AAA).
May 22, 2008 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
April 22, 2008 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
April 14, 2008 Contract purchased from Tacoma (AAA).
March 29, 2008 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
December 6, 2007 Selected by the Seattle Mariners from the Minnesota Twins in the Rule 5 major league draft.
November 28, 2007 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
January 12, 2007 Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor league contract.
April 26, 2006 Outrighted to Oklahoma (AAA).
April 23, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.
April 7, 2006 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
February 23, 2006 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
September 12, 2005 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
May 25, 2005 Missed 37 games (right tricep injury) and optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
April 13, 2005 Right tricep injury, 15-day DL.
February 24, 2005 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
August 23, 2004 Missed 22 games (strained back).
July 30, 2004 Strained back, 15-day DL.
July 19, 2004 Missed 20 games (back injury).
June 26, 2004 Back injury, 15-day DL.
February 26, 2004 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
June 30, 2003 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
June 19, 2003 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
April 13, 2003 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 14, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
May 18, 2001 Cleared waivers and outrighted to Oklahoma (AAA).
May 16, 2001 Designated for assignment.
May 7, 2001 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
April 19, 2001 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 10, 2001 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

December 24, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
December 6, 2007 Selected by the Seattle Mariners from the Minnesota Twins in the Rule 5 major league draft.
November 28, 2007 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
January 12, 2007 Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor league contract.
June 4, 1996 Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1st round in 1996.

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