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Matthew West #75 - P

Texas

  • Age: 24
  • DOB: 1988/11/21
  • POB: Bellaire, TX
  • Height: 6-1 Weight: 200lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 0
  • Drafted by Texas in 2007 (2nd round).
  • Current Status: In the minors (on 40-man roster)

Scouting Report

AssetsThrows very hard from a three-quarter delivery for both power and deception. Also has decent secondary pitches when he's on his game.
FlawsIs somewhat raw, since he began his career as an infielder. Must curb his penchant for walking hitters in order to succeed in the big leagues.
Career potentialRaw reliever with some upside.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/03/06Optioned to Myrtle Beach (A).
2013/02/18Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
2012/03/15Optioned to Myrtle Beach (A).
2012/03/01Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
2011/11/18Contract purchased from Myrtle Beach (A).

Trades

2007/06/07Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2nd round (80th overall) in 2007.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2012Myrtle BeachA1700300020.1181615116141.676.64
2011SpokaneA2301290026.0239931350.923.12
2011Myrtle BeachA10000001.01000001.000.00
TotalA4101590047.1422524417491.254.56

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