KYLE BLOOM
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RP, Indianapolis Indians
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Age: 27 Born: February 21, 1983 Height: 6′ 3″ Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Left Drafted: 5th Round, 142nd Overall, 2004 How Acquired: Draft College: Illinois State Agent: N/A ETA: 2010 Links: 2010 Top 50 Prospects: #35, Kyle Bloom RELEASED |
SCOUTING REPORT
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Bloom was drafted by the Pirates in the fifth round of the 2004 draft. He’s been stuck between high A and AA since the middle of the 2005 season, although his 4.05 ERA this year was his best outing in any season during that time span. He’s 6′ 3″, 185 lbs, and throws in the 88-91 MPH range, with good control of his fastball. Bloom’s problems have been walks, with a career 4.5 BB/9 ratio, including a 4.9 BB/9 ratio this season. While Bloom has been a starter in his minor league career, he is largely viewed as a future reliever. His lefty/righty splits could make him a good LOOGY, although the Pirates seem to prefer relievers who can get batters out on both sides of the plate. |
STATS
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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2010: Minor League Contract
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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Signing Bonus: $200,000 MiLB Debut: 2004 MLB Debut: N/A MiLB FA Eligible: 2010 MLB FA Eligible: N/A Rule 5 Eligible: Eligible Added to 40-Man: N/A Options Remaining: 3 (As of start of 2010 season) MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS / PROSPECT RANKINGS | |
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AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
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PROSPECT RANKINGS
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Baseball America
2009: #29 DET BUCCO Fans.com
2010: #35 |
TRANSACTIONS
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June 7, 2004: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 5th round, 142nd overall pick. June 16, 2004: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract with a $200,000 bonus. December 11, 2008: Selected by the Detroit Tigers from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2008 Rule 5 draft. March 29, 2009: Returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Detroit Tigers. April 3, 2010: Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. |