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Joe Saunders

Arizona Diamondbacks

1981/06/16 30

6-3 210

Falls Church, VA

L / L

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the Los Angeles Angels in 2002 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 33 33 12 13 0 1 0 212 210 94 87 29 67 108 3.69 1.31
career Total 161 161 69 52 0 6 2 986.2 1041 504 456 124 315 550 4.16 1.37

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a battler. Uses a solid fastball and change-up to keep hitters off balance, as well as to challenge them when the need arises. Knows how to pitch to contact.
Flaws
  • Can be prone to serving up too many long balls, especially when he becomes a little too predictable with his pitches. Doesn't strike a lot of batters out.
Career Potential
  • Savvy lefty starter.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star Game

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 17, 2012 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
December 12, 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks declined to tender a contract.
January 18, 2011 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
July 25, 2010 Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels.
January 29, 2010 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a one-year contract.
August 26, 2009 Missed 17 games (left shoulder injury).
August 8, 2009 Left shoulder injury, early September.
February 26, 2009 Signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a one-year contract.
September 28, 2008 Missed 6 games (kidney stones).
September 22, 2008 Kidney stones, day-to-day.
May 23, 2008 Missed 1 game (flu).
May 22, 2008 Flu, day-to-day.
March 2, 2008 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels.
July 22, 2007 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
June 23, 2007 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
June 21, 2007 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
June 3, 2007 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
June 2, 2007 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
April 21, 2007 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
August 1, 2006 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
July 19, 2006 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
July 18, 2006 Contract purchased from Salt Lake (AAA).
April 2, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 10, 2006 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim to a one-year contract.
October 5, 2005 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 6, 2005 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
August 17, 2005 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
August 16, 2005 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 17, 2005 Assigned by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to their minor league camp.
February 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim to a one-year contract.
November 18, 2004 Contract purchased from Arkansas (AA).
April 1, 2003 Torn Rotator cuff, 15-day DL.
July 12, 2002 Signed by the Anaheim Angels.

Trades

July 25, 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks traded Dan Haren to the Los Angeles Angels for Rafael Rodriguez, Joe Saunders, Patrick Corbin and a player to be named later.
June 4, 2002 Drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the first round (12th overall) in 2002.

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