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John Patterson

Texas Rangers

1978/01/30 31

6-6 210

Orange, TX

R / R

6

the Washington Nationals in 1996 (1st round)

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Possesses a fastball that can reach into the mid-90's with excellent movement. He can also mix in an effective curveball, especially against righties.
Flaws
  • Health is a huge issue, as he's never been able to prove he could withstand the rigors of a full season. Must also improve his stamina beyond 100 pitches.
Career Potential
  • If healthy, he can be a solid starter with occasional flashes of brilliance.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 7, 2009 Announced his retirement.
May 25, 2008 Released by the Texas Rangers.
March 24, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 20, 2008 Released by the Washington Nationals.
December 12, 2007 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
September 3, 2007 Transferred from th 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right elbow inflammation).
May 6, 2007 Right elbow inflammation, 15-day DL.
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 72 games of the regular season (right forearm injury).
July 14, 2006 Right forearm injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 10).
June 23, 2006 Missed 55 games (right forearm injury).
April 28, 2006 Right forearm injury, 15-day DL.
April 25, 2006 Right forearm injury, day-to-day.
February 24, 2006 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
September 16, 2005 Missed 3 games (sinus infection).
September 13, 2005 Sinus infection, day-to-day.
May 30, 2005 Missed 13 games (back spasms).
May 25, 2005 Back spasms, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 16th).
May 22, 2005 Sore back, day-to-day.
February 16, 2005 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
July 15, 2004 Missed 66 games (groin).
April 28, 2004 Groin, 15-day DL.
March 25, 2004 Acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
September 1, 2003 Recalled from Tucson (AAA).
July 9, 2003 Optioned to Tucson (AAA).
May 28, 2003 Recalled from Tucson (AAA).
April 18, 2003 Optioned to Tucson (AAA).
April 11, 2003 Recalled from Tucson (AAA).
March 29, 2003 Optioned to Tucson (AAA).
October 1, 2002 Did not make the 25-man playoff roster.
September 1, 2002 Recalled from Tucson (AAA).
August 7, 2002 Optioned to Tucson (AAA).
July 19, 2002 Recalled from Tucson (AAA).
March 15, 2002 Optioned to Tucson (AAA).
February 18, 2002 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
March 12, 2001 Optioned to El Paso (AA).

Trades

March 24, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 25, 2004 Montreal Expos traded Randy Choate to the Arizona Diamondbacks for John Patterson.
November 7, 1996 Signed as a free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
June 4, 1996 Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1st round in 1996.

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