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Matt Garza

Tampa Bay Rays

1983/11/26 25

6-4 215

Selma, CA

R / R

4

the Minnesota Twins in 2005 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Rays 32 32 8 12 0 0 0 203 177 93 89 25 79 189 3.95 1.26

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can crank the heat into the mid-90's, adding a hard slider, curve and change-up. Is dedicated to improving his craft. Can display dominant stuff.
Flaws
  • Has occasional lapses in confidence and will struggle against left-handed hitters. Needs to come up with a solid third pitch in order to succeed.
Career Potential
  • A potentially strong mid-rotation starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract.
April 25, 2008 Missed 15 games (right arm injury).
April 9, 2008 Right arm injury, 15-day DL.
June 28, 2007 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
October 3, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
August 8, 2006 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).
June 13, 2005 Signed by the Minnesota Twins.

Trades

November 28, 2007 Tampa Bay Rays traded Delmon Young, Brendan Harris and Jason Pridie to the Minnesota Twins for Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett and Eduardo Morlan.
June 7, 2005 Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round in 2005.

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