JIMMY BARTHMAIER
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SP, Indianapolis Indians
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Age: 26 Born: January 6, 1984 Height: 6′ 5″ Weight: 240 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 13th Round, 389th Overall, 2003 How Acquired: Waiver Claim High School: Roswell HS (Roswell, GA) Agent: N/A RELEASED |
SCOUTING REPORT
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Barthmaier was near the top of Houston’s farm system rankings for several years until 2007, when he struggled in his first attempt at AA. Following the 2007 season, Houston designated Barthmaier for assignment, removing him from the 40-man roster. The Pirates claimed Barthmaier, and saw him rebound at the AA and AAA levels in 2008.
Coming in to the 2009 season, Barthmaier was rated the number 12 prospect in the Pirates’ farm system by Baseball America. He was considered one of the best starting pitching prospects in the Pirates’ farm system, thanks to his 2008 AAA success, and his pitch selection. He threw a 91-93 MPH fastball, which touches 96, and an 85 MPH hard breaking ball that rated as one of the best breaking pitches in the International League in 2008. Barthmaier went down early in 2009 with an elbow injury and needed Tommy John surgery. He will compete for a job out of Spring Training, but isn’t likely to make the team. At 26, he still has a chance to make it in the majors as a starter, however the Pirates need him to do something this season, or risk losing him to minor league free agency following the season. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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2010: Minor League Contract
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: 2003 MLB Debut: 6/27/2008 MiLB FA Eligible: Eligible MLB FA Eligible: N/A Added to 40-Man: 11/18/2005 (Removed 5/18/2009) Options Remaining: 0 (As of start of 2010 season) MLB Service Time: 0.001 |
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS / PROSPECT RANKINGS | |
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AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
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PROSPECT RANKINGS
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2005: Low-A All-Star SP 2005: South Atlantic League All-Star RHP |
Baseball America
2004: #10 HOU
2006: #4 HOU
2007: #4 HOU
2008: #17 PIT
2009: #12 PIT
BUCCO Fans.com
2009: #16
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TRANSACTIONS
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June 3, 2003: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round, 389th overall pick. July 3, 2003: Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract. November 18, 2005: Contract purchased by the Houston Astros. November 20, 2007: Selected off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Houston Astros. May 18, 2009: Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. January 4, 2010: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent. June 23, 2010: Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. |