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Kyle Farnsworth

Kansas City Royals

1976/04/14 33

6-4 235

Wichita, KS

R / R

11

the Chicago Cubs in 1994 (47th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Royals 41 0 1 5 0 0 0 37.1 43 22 19 3 14 42 4.58 1.53

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has heat that has been known to top 100 m.p.h., and he combines it with a nasty two-seamer and a cutting slider. Can be a strong strikeout pitcher.
Flaws
  • The long ball has been a big problem, especially in critical spots. Left-handed hitters hit him a little too well. He's a little fragile confidence-wise.
Career Potential
  • A middle reliever with the potential to be more.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 7, 2009 Missed 2 game (strained back).
September 5, 2009 Strained back, day-to-day.
August 18, 2009 Missed 48 games (groin).
June 26, 2009 Groin, 15-day DL.
June 25, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
June 17, 2009 Missed 1 game (finger injury).
June 16, 2009 Finger injury, day-to-day.
December 13, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals to a two-year contract.
May 10, 2008 Missed 1 game (suspension).
May 9, 2008 MLB reduced suspension from 3 games to 1.
April 26, 2008 Missed 1 game (right elbow injury).
April 25, 2008 Right elbow injury, day-to-day.
April 19, 2008 Suspended by MLB for three games.
September 17, 2007 Missed 4 games (neck injury).
September 13, 2007 Neck injury, day-to-day.
July 4, 2007 Missed 1 game (back injury).
July 3, 2007 Back injury, day-to-day.
September 3, 2006 Missed 2 games (back injury).
August 31, 2006 Back injury, day-to-day.
June 19, 2006 Missed 1 game (back injury).
June 18, 2006 Back injury, day-to-day.
May 23, 2006 Missed 3 games (back injury).
May 21, 2006 Back injury, day-to-day.
December 2, 2005 Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees to a three-year contract.
November 1, 2005 Filed for free agency.
July 21, 2005 Suspended by MLB for 6 games.
May 11, 2005 Missed 3 games (bicep injury).
May 8, 2005 Bicep injury, day-to-day.
April 19, 2005 Missed 3 games (bicep injury).
April 16, 2005 Bicep injury, day-to-day.
January 18, 2005 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
September 20, 2004 Missed 19 games (right knee contusion).
August 28, 2004 Right knee contusion, 15-day DL.
February 11, 2004 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
October 7, 2003 Missed 1 playoff game (kneecap).
October 5, 2003 Kneecap, day-to-day.
June 28, 2003 Missed 2 games (suspension).
June 26, 2003 MLB reduced his suspension from three games to two.
June 25, 2003 Suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount.
January 17, 2003 Agreed to terms on a one-year contract.
June 4, 2002 Missed 52 games (broken foot).
April 11, 2002 Broken foot, 15-day DL.

Trades

December 13, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals.
July 30, 2008 Detroit Tigers traded Kyle Farnsworth to the New York Yankees for Ivan Rodriguez.
December 2, 2005 Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees.
July 31, 2005 Atlanta Braves traded Zach Miner and Roman Colon to the Detroit Tigers for Kyle Farnsworth.
February 9, 2005 Chicago Cubs traded Kyle Farnsworth and a player to be named later to the Detroit Tigers for Roberto Novoa, Scott Moore and Bo Flowers.
June 2, 1994 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 47th round in 1994.

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