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John Grabow

Chicago Cubs

1978/11/04 30

6-2 205

Arcadia, CA

L / L

6

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1997 (3rd round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Pirates 45 0 3 0 0 0 0 47.1 43 19 18 4 28 41 3.42 1.50

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a low-90's fastball, backed up by a strong change-up and curve. Works well with runners in scoring position.
Flaws
  • Could stand to improve his command. Left-handed hitters take him deep a litle too often. Is ineffective on little rest.
Career Potential
  • An average setup man.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 30, 2009 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
January 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
July 18, 2008 Missed 1 game (left arm injury).
July 17, 2008 Left arm injury, day-to-day.
January 18, 2008 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
April 22, 2007 Missed 16 games (elbow injury).
March 30, 2007 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
February 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
March 3, 2006 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
February 18, 2005 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 13, 2003 Contract purchased from Nashville (AAA).
November 20, 2002 Designated for assignment.
March 13, 2002 Optioned to Altoona (AA).
February 22, 2002 Agreed to terms on a one-year contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
March 8, 2001 Optioned to minor league camp.

Trades

June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 3rd round in 1997.

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