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Taylor Buchholz

Colorado Rockies

1981/10/13 28

6-4 220

Lower Merion Township, PA

R / R

3

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
2008 Rockies 63 0 6 6 1 0 0 66.1 45 23 16 5 18 56 2.17 .950

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns a devastating curveball and is able to change speeds. Adds heat that can rise up to the mid-90's. Is effective against hitters from both sides.
Flaws
  • He's prone to overthrowing, which can cause problems with his mechanics. Needs to settle down with runners in scoring position.
Career Potential
  • A solid middle reliever or back-of-the-rotation righty.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 22, 2009 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained right elbow).
April 5, 2009 Strained right elbow, 15-day DL.
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

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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