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Roy Oswalt # - P

Colorado

  • Age: 35
  • DOB: 1977/08/29
  • POB: Kosciusko, MS
  • Height: 6-0 Weight: 190lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 12
  • Drafted by Houston in 1996 (23rd round).
  • Current Status: In the minors

Scouting Report

AssetsHas pinpoint control and an ability to throw plenty of first-pitch strikes. He's also an innings-eater with a winning attitude and leadership qualities.
FlawsHis diminutive stature has started to take its toll, as he's not as dominant as he used to be. Also gives up a few too many hits.
Career potentialSavvy veteran starter.

Honours and Awards

2007Named to the All-Star Game
2006Named to the All-Star Game
2005NL - National League Championship - Most Valuable Player
2005Named to the All-Star Game
2000Texas League (AA) - All-Star Team
2000Double-A - All-Star Team (Baseball America)

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/05/02Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
2012/10/29Filed for free agency.
2012/09/24Missed 12 games (strained right forearm).
2012/09/11Strained right forearm, day-to-day.
2012/07/30Missed 7 games (back injury).
2012/07/22Back injury, day-to-day.
2012/06/22Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
2012/05/29Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
2011/10/30Filed for free agency.
2011/10/24Philadelphia Phillies declined their contract option for next season.
2011/08/06Missed 36 games (back injury).
2011/06/24Back injury, 15-day DL.
2011/05/16Missed 16 games (lower back pain).
2011/05/06Lower back pain, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 27th, 2011).
2011/04/29Lower back pain, day-to-day.
2010/07/29Acquired from the Houston Astros.
2009/09/16Lower back pain, early September.
2009/08/11Missed 12 games (strained lower back).
2009/08/02Strained lower back, day-to-day.
2009/06/13Missed 2 games (right wrist injury).
2009/06/11Right wrist injury, day-to-day.
2008/07/28Missed 11 games (hip injury).
2008/07/19Hip injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 12th, 2008).
2008/07/17Hip injury, day-to-day.
2008/07/11Missed 5 games (strained abductor muscle).
2008/07/03Strained abductor muscle, day-to-day.
2007/09/23Missed 6 games (personal reasons).
2007/09/17Personal reasons, day-to-day.
2007/07/28Missed 4 games (chest injury).
2007/07/24Chest injury, day-to-day.
2006/06/14Missed 13 games (back injury).
2006/06/06Back injury, 15-day DL.
2005/05/06Missed 4 games (foot injury).
2005/05/01Foot injury, day-to-day.
2005/02/11Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a two-year contract.
2004/01/19Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
2003/09/08Missed 36 games (groin).
2003/07/30Groin, 15-day DL.
2003/07/06Missed 20 games (groin).
2003/06/17Groin, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 11th, 2003).
2003/06/13Groin, day-to-day.
2003/05/31Missed 13 games (strained right groin).
2003/05/17Strained right groin, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 16th, 2003).
2003/02/27Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
2002/08/23Suspended by the MLB for 5 games.
2002/02/28Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
2001/10/12Missed 11 games (right groin).
2001/09/29Right groin, day-to-day.
2001/09/28Missed 9 games (groin).
2001/09/23Right groin, day-to-day.
2001/06/30Missed 8 games (right wrist injury).
2001/06/21Right wrist injury, day-to-day.
2001/05/04Recalled from New Orleans (AAA).
2001/03/12Optioned to New Orleans (AAA).

Trades

2013/05/02Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
2012/05/29Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
2010/07/29Philadelphia Phillies traded J.A Happ, Anthony Gose and Jonathan Villar to the Houston Astros for Roy Oswalt and cash considerations.
1996/06/04Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 23rd round in 1996.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2012TexasAL1794300059.07941381111591.535.80
2012Round RockAAA331100012.0157713101.505.25
2012FriscoAA11000003.15330131.808.10
2011PhiladelphiaNL2323910000139.015360571033931.343.69
2011Lehigh ValleyAAA220000010.08331481.202.70
2011ClearwaterA11000005.07330151.605.40
2010PhiladelphiaNL13127101182.2531816621730.901.74
2010HoustonNL2020612011129.0109524913341201.113.42
2010Total Hou/PhiNL33321313022211.2162706519551931.032.76
2009HoustonNL303086030181.1183838319421381.244.12
2008HoustonNL32321710032208.2199898223471651.183.54
2007HoustonNL3332147010212.0221807514601541.333.18
2006HoustonNL3332158020220.2220767318381661.172.98
2005HoustonNL35352012041241.2243857918481841.202.94
2004HoustonNL36352010022237.02331009217622061.243.49
2003HoustonNL2121105000127.1116484215291081.142.97
2003New OrleansAAA11000003.03110021.003.00
2002HoustonNL3534199000233.0215867817622081.193.01
2001HoustonNL2820143031141.2126484313241441.062.73
2001New OrleansAAA552300031.032161546341.234.35
2000Round RockAA1918114022129.210637285221410.991.94
2000KissimmeeA884300045.1521515111471.392.98
1999MichiganA2222134020151.114478758541431.314.46
1998AuburnA11114500070.1492417331671.142.18
1998GCL AstrosR441100016.0106421270.692.25
1997AuburnA992401151.2502926115441.264.53
1997GCL AstrosR551100028.1257227281.130.64
TotalMLB3563351639602082213.0215086680719451118181.203.28
TotalAL1794300059.07941381111591.535.80
TotalNL3393261599302082154.0207182576918350017591.193.21
TotalAAA11113400056.0582726613541.274.18
TotalAA2019114022133.011140315231441.012.10
TotalA51512316031323.2302149136131123061.283.78
TotalR992200044.13513648550.971.22

Legend:

GP - games played
GS - games started
W - wins
L - losses
SV - saves
CG - complete games
SHO - shutouts
IP - innings pitched
H - hits
R - runs
ER - earned runs
HR - homeruns
BB - walks or base on balls
K - strikouts
WHIP - walks and hits per inning pitched
ERA - earned runs avverage