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Kurt Ainsworth

Los Angeles Dodgers

1978/09/09 31

6-3 210

Baton Rouge, LA

R / R

4

the San Francisco Giants in 1999 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2004 Orioles 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 30.2 39 34 33 6 20 20 9.68 1.92

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Ainsworth has a reputation for his mid-90s heater which has exceptional movement. He has a polished repertoire of off-speed pitches including a slider and change.
Flaws
  • At times it seems as if he prefers to pitch around batters for fear of surrendering a hit. Has shown jitters with runners in scoring position.
Career Potential
  • Injuries have stunted his growth, limiting his potential at 28.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
January 31, 2006 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
December 20, 2005 Baltimore Orioles declined to tender a contract.
October 2, 2005 Missed the entire 2005 season (right shoulder surgery).
May 20, 2005 Transeferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right shoulder surgery).
April 2, 2005 Right shoulder surgery, 15-day DL.
March 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
May 15, 2004 Optioned to Ottawa (AAA).
March 3, 2004 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
September 19, 2003 Missed 102 games (right shoulder injury).
July 31, 2003 Acquired from the San Francisco Giants.
June 3, 2003 Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
March 2, 2003 Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2002 Did not make the 25-man playoff roster.
September 3, 2002 Recalled from Fresno (AAA).
April 24, 2002 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
September 1, 2001 Contract purchased from Fresno (AAA).
March 27, 2001 Assigned to Fresno (AAA).

Trades

January 31, 2006 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
July 31, 2003 San Francisco Giants traded Kurt Ainsworth, Damian Moss and Ryan Hannaman to the Baltimore Orioles for Sidney Ponson.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round in 1999.

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