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Chris Bootcheck

Pittsburgh Pirates

1978/10/24 31

6-5 210

La Porte, IN

R / R

6

the Los Angeles Angels in 2000 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Pirates 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 14.2 16 18 18 1 9 13 11.05 1.70

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a versatile pitcher that relies on guile to get big-league hitters out.
Flaws
  • Tends to nibble a lot, since he lacks a true out-pitch at the highest level.
Career Potential
  • Versatile journeyman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 20, 2009 Outrighted to Indianapolis (AAA) and refused assignment to become a free agent.
September 29, 2009 Missed 6 games (personal reasons).
September 25, 2009 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
August 7, 2009 Contract purchased from Indianapolis (AAA).
April 1, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 17, 2008 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
June 9, 2008 Forearm injury, 15-day DL.
April 20, 2008 Missed 19 games (strained left oblique muscle).
March 29, 2008 Strained left oblique muscle, 15-day DL.
February 22, 2008 Signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a one-year contract.
March 31, 2007 Contract purchased from Salt Lake (AAA).
January 10, 2007 Outrighted to Salt Lake (AAA).
January 4, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
September 1, 2006 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
August 13, 2006 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
August 11, 2006 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
July 22, 2006 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
July 21, 2006 Missed 67 games (strained left hamstring).
May 4, 2006 Strained left hamstring, 15-day DL.
May 1, 2006 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 29, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 24, 2006 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
August 12, 2005 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
July 30, 2005 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
June 1, 2005 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
May 24, 2005 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
April 24, 2005 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
April 11, 2005 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 30, 2005 Assigned by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to their minor league camp.
February 21, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
March 16, 2004 Assigned by the Anaheim Angels to their minor league camp.
February 23, 2004 Re-signed by the Anaheim Angels to a one-year contract.
September 5, 2003 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 26, 2003 Re-assigned to minor-league camp.
January 9, 2003 Invited to spring training.

Trades

December 17, 2008 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
June 5, 2000 Drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 1st round (20th overall) in 2000.

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