VIRGIL VASQUEZ
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SP, Indianapolis Indians
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Age: 28 Born: June 7, 1982 Height: 6′ 3″ Weight: 205 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 7th Round, 190th Overall, 2003 How Acquired: Minor League FA College: University of California-SB Agent: N/A TRADED |
SCOUTING REPORT
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Vasquez jumped around between three teams during the 2008-2009 off-season, before finally landing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vasquez put up good numbers as a starter at the AAA level with Indianapolis, but struggled in his 44.2 innings with the Pirates in the majors. Vasquez posted a 6.09 ERA in 34 innings as a starter, and a 5.06 ERA in 10.2 innings as a reliever. He had a few quality starts, but wasn’t consistent with his outings.
The 2009 season pretty much sums up Vasquez. He’s an emergency starter, or a bullpen depth option. He can provide some good outings, but nothing on a consistent level. His AAA numbers are good, but unless he can replicate those numbers in the majors, he’ll be stuck in this depth role. |
STATS
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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2006: League Minimum 2007: League Minimum 2008: League Minimum 2009: $401,000 2010: League Minimum Other Details:
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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Signing Bonus: $132,500 MiLB Debut: 2003 MLB Debut: 5/13/2007 MLB FA Eligible: N/A Added to 40-Man: 11/20/2006 (Removed 11/6/2009) Options Remaining: 0 (As of start of 2010 season) MLB Service Time: 0.105 |
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS / PROSPECT RANKINGS | |
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AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
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PROSPECT RANKINGS
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Baseball America
2007: #24 DET
2008: #18 DET |
TRANSACTIONS
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June 5, 2000: Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 7th round, 214th overall pick. June 3, 2003: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 7th round, 190th overall pick. June 17, 2003: Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract with a $132,500 bonus. November 20, 2006: Contract purchased by the Detroit Tigers. October 28, 2008: Selected off of waivers by the Boston Red Sox from the Detroit Tigers. January 9, 2009: Selected off of waivers by the San Diego Padres from the Boston Red Sox. January 27, 2009: Selected off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the San Diego Padres. November 6, 2009: Outrighted to AAA by the Pittsburgh Pirates. April 2, 2010: Acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later. |