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Chris Michalak

Toronto Blue Jays

1971/01/04 38

6-2 195

Joliet, IL

L / L

3

the Oakland Athletics in 1993 (12th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2006 Reds 8 6 2 4 0 0 0 35 42 21 19 6 16 10 4.89 1.66

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • He has pretty good control over his arsenal, which includes a strong splitter. His left-handed move to first is excellent when it comes to keeping runners honest and occasionally picking them off.
Flaws
  • Michalak doesn't quite have the velocity to blow anything past hitters, making him too hittable when he's in the strike zone with his fastball.
Career Potential
  • Decent minor-league depth lefty.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 27, 2009 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 12, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Washington Nationals.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
October 9, 2006 Filed for free agency.
October 5, 2006 Outrighted to Louisville (AAA).
September 4, 2006 Recalled from Sarasota (A).
August 29, 2006 Optioned to Sarasota (A).
August 23, 2006 Missed 2 games (bereavement list).
August 20, 2006 Placed on the bereavement list (personal reasons).
August 12, 2006 Contract purchased from Louisville (AAA).
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
October 27, 2004 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
March 30, 2004 Assigned by the Milwaukee Brewers to minor league camp.
February 20, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league contract.
July 29, 2003 Acquired from the Colorado Rockies and assigned to Louisville (AAA).
March 15, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 23, 2003 Signed as a minor league free agent by the Colorado Rockies and invited to spring training.
June 7, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
May 27, 2002 Designated for assignment.
April 9, 2002 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 30, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 13, 2001 Assigned to Oklahoma (AAA) after clearing waivers.
December 4, 2001 Designated for assignment.
August 22, 2001 Claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers from the Toronto BLue Jays.
August 19, 2001 Designated for assignment (AAA).
March 31, 2001 Contract purchased from Syracuse (AAA).

Trades

April 27, 2009 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
August 1, 2008 Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a minor league contract.
May 30, 2008 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
March 30, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
January 4, 2008 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
February 20, 2006 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
April 5, 2005 Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a minor league contract.
February 28, 2005 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
July 16, 2004 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
February 20, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league contract.
July 29, 2003 Colorado Rockies traded Chris Michalak to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later.
January 23, 2003 Signed as a minor league free agent by the Colorado Rockies.
June 7, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
August 22, 2001 Claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers from the Toronto BLue Jays.
November 15, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays.
May 6, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
January 9, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
June 23, 1999 Signed as a free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
January 25, 1999 Signed as a free agent by the Angels of Anaheim.
April 8, 1997 Signed as a free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
June 3, 1993 Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12nd round in 1993.

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