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Taylor Buchholz

New York Mets

1981/10/13 30

6-3 220

Lower Merion Township, PA

R / R

5

the Philadelphia Phillies in 2000 (6th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 23 0 1 1 0 0 0 26 22 10 9 5 7 26 3.12 1.12
career Total 158 27 20 22 1 1 1 311 289 165 148 41 85 229 4.28 1.20

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns a devastating power curve, and complements it with a decent fastball. Is able to change speeds. Can be effective against hitters from both sides.
Flaws
  • He's prone to overthrowing, which has caused problems with his mechanics and led to injuries. As a result, he's lot some zip on his fastball over time.
Career Potential
  • Middle reliever, when healthy.
  • AwardsFlorida State League (A) - All-Star TeamFlorida State League (A) - Most Valuable Pitcher

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 16, 2011 Refused minor league assignment and opted for free agency.
November 14, 2011 Outrighted to Buffalo (AAA).
October 25, 2011 Missed the last 109 games of the regular season (right shoulder injury).
September 5, 2011 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right shoulder injury).
June 2, 2011 Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 31).
January 3, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the New York Mets to a one-year contract.
December 2, 2010 Boston Red Sox declined to tender a contract.
November 15, 2010 Claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
September 9, 2010 Claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
September 7, 2010 Designated for assignment Colorado Rockies.
September 1, 2010 Missed 16 games (back injury).
August 17, 2010 Back injury, early September.
July 24, 2010 Missed 96 games (right elbow surgery).
April 16, 2010 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right elbow surgery).
April 3, 2010 Right elbow surgery, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 26).
January 14, 2010 Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
April 22, 2009 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained right elbow).
April 5, 2009 Strained right elbow, early September.
January 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
September 29, 2008 Missed the last 17 games of the regular season (shoulder injury).
September 18, 2008 Shoulder and back strain, day-to-day.
October 23, 2007 Did not make the World Series playoff roster.
September 11, 2006 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
July 29, 2006 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
February 21, 2006 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
March 15, 2005 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
March 18, 2004 Optioned to New Orleans (AAA).
February 28, 2004 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2003 Added to the 40-man roster.
November 3, 2003 Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies.

Trades

January 3, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the New York Mets.
November 15, 2010 Claimed by the Boston Red Sox off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
September 9, 2010 Claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Colorado Rockies.
December 12, 2006 Houston Astros traded Willy Taveras, Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh to the Colorado Rockies for Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio.
November 3, 2003 Houston Astros traded Billy Wagner to the Philadelphia Phillies for Brandon Duckworth, Taylor Buchholz and Ezequiel Astacio.
June 5, 2000 Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 6th round in 2000.

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