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Zach Putnam # - P

Chicago Cubs

  • Age: 25
  • DOB: 1987/07/03
  • POB: Rochester, MI
  • Height: 6-2 Weight: 225lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 2
  • Drafted by Cleveland in 2008 (5th round).
  • Current Status: In the minors

Scouting Report

AssetsHis out-pitch is a devastating splitter, which can be a dominant pitch. Displays an ability to close games in the minor leagues. Throws strikes consistently.
FlawsCan get hit hard because he's around the plate so much, so he needs to mix it up more. That would also make his splitter more effective.
Career potentialMiddle reliever with some upside.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/01/05Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract.
2012/11/30Chicago Cubs declined to tender a contract.
2012/11/02Claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
2012/06/27Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
2012/06/25Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
2012/04/26Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
2012/04/25Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
2012/03/20Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
2012/03/03Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
2012/01/20Acquired from the Cleveland Indians.
2011/09/13Contract purchased from Columbus (AAA).
2011/03/14Assigned by the Cleveland Indians to their minor league camp.

Trades

2012/11/02Claimed by the Chicago Cubs off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
2012/01/20Cleveland Indians traded Zach Putnam to the Colorado Rockies for Kevin Slowey and cash considerations.
2008/06/05Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 5th round (171st overall) in 2008.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2012ColoradoNL20000002.03000102.000.00
2012Colorado SpringsAAA49034120060.2733528527491.654.15
2011ClevelandAL80110007.110551091.366.14
2011ColumbusAAA4406390069.0613028623681.223.65
2010ColumbusAAA1700100024.12010927241.113.33
2010AkronAA2074130051.158252229411.313.86
2009AkronAA3304220056.2592926218571.364.13
2009KinstonA552000024.022121115231.124.13
2008Mahoning ValleyA33010009.27540581.243.72
TotalMLB100110009.113551191.504.82
TotalAL80110007.110551091.366.14
TotalNL20000002.03000102.000.00
TotalAAA1100982100154.0154756513571411.373.80
TotalAA53783500108.01175448427981.334.00
TotalA882100033.2291715110311.164.01

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