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John Axford #59 - P

Milwaukee

  • Age: 30
  • DOB: 1983/04/01
  • POB: Simcoe, Ont, Canada
  • Height: 6-5 Weight: 220lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 4
  • Signed by NY Yankees in 2006.
  • Current Status: On roster
GPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
Year to date2101300018.127161568211.917.36
On Pace79041100069.01026057233079-7.36

Scouting Report

AssetsHas the ability to strike a lot of batters out. Displays poise and clutch ability in relief, with a shutdown mentality. Keeps the ball in the park.
FlawsMust keep his walks total low. Needs to add some weight to his lanky frame to prevent from wearing down during the long season.
Career potentialCloser with upside.

Honours and Awards

2011NL - Rolaids Relief Man

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/01/18Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
2012/03/03Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
2011/10/13Missed 1 game (right forearm injury).
2011/10/12Right forearm injury, day-to-day.
2011/06/08Missed 2 games (personal reasons).
2011/06/06Personal reasons, day-to-day.
2011/02/26Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
2010/05/15Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
2010/03/23Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
2010/02/24Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
2009/09/07Contract purchased from Nashville (AAA).

Trades

2008/03/04Signed as a free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers.
2006/08/11Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the New York Yankees.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2013MilwaukeeNL2101300018.127161568211.917.36
2012MilwaukeeNL75058350069.16142361039931.444.67
2011MilwaukeeNL74022460073.2591916425861.141.95
2010MilwaukeeNL50082240058.0421716127761.192.48
2010NashvilleAAA1203220013.1147305191.432.02
2009MilwaukeeNL70001007.25330691.433.52
2009NashvilleAAA2205000033.0231313219371.273.55
2009HuntsvilleAA40001007.27331391.303.52
2009Brevard CountyA1904100027.21455016431.081.63
2008Brevard CountyA261451000095.0865848573891.674.55
2007Scranton/WBAAA10000000.22110114.4813.50
2007Staten IslandA801120024.11386015301.152.22
2007TampaA500020011.165327151.152.38
2007CharlestonA1350300026.2292013222211.914.39
TotalNL2270161510600227.01949786211052851.323.41
TotalAAA3508220047.0392117225571.363.26
TotalAA40001007.27331391.303.52
TotalA71191015400185.0148967591331981.523.65

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