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Tim Byrdak

Houston Astros

1973/10/31 36

5-11 195

Oak Lawn, IL

L / L

8

the Kansas City Royals in 1994 (5th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Astros 76 0 1 2 0 0 0 61.1 39 23 22 10 36 58 3.23 1.22

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a wealth of experience, including big-league time in tight spots in the later innings. Does great work against left-handed bats.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have a great pitchers' body, and lacks the pitching repertoire to start at the major league level. Walks are often a problem.
Career Potential
  • A situational lefty.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
April 20, 2008 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
April 3, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
March 26, 2008 Released by the Detroit Tigers.
December 12, 2007 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
July 25, 2007 Missed 23 games (left elbow tendinitis).
June 29, 2007 Left elbow tendinitis, 15-day DL.
May 14, 2007 Contract purchased from Toledo (AAA).
March 26, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Detroit Tigers.
January 10, 2007 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
September 1, 2006 Outrighted to Ottawa (AAA).
August 30, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
July 30, 2006 Missed 91 games (elbow injury).
April 19, 2006 Elbow injury, 60-day DL.
April 18, 2006 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
February 3, 2006 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
July 1, 2005 Contract purchased from Ottawa (AAA).

Trades

April 3, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
January 10, 2007 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract.
April 7, 2005 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
December 23, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Indians.
June 2, 1994 Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 5th round in 1994.

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