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'''Taylor Buchholz''' (born October 13, 1981, in [[Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania]]) is a [[pitcher]] with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] in [[Major League Baseball]] |
'''Taylor Buchholz''' (born October 13, 1981, in [[Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania]]) is a [[pitcher]] with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Buchholz stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, and weighs 220 lbs. He bats and throws [[right-handed]]. He lives in [[Springfield, Pennsylvania]], during the offseason. |
Buchholz stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, and weighs 220 lbs. He bats and throws [[right-handed]]. He lives in [[Springfield, Pennsylvania]], during the offseason. |
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He attended [[Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania]], the same high school that produced [[Mike Scioscia]]. As a high school standout, Buchholz dominated batters in the Delaware County Central League. In a May 2000 home game |
He attended [[Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania]], the same high school that produced [[Mike Scioscia]]. As a high school standout, Buchholz dominated batters in the Delaware County Central League. In a May 2000 home game, Buchholz delivered a one-hit performance, retiring 21 of 22 batters in a 4-0 victory. Professional scouts determined that Buchholz was dealing fastballs at nearly 97 [[miles per hour]] during the 2000 season.{{cn}} |
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He received an offer to play for the [[North Carolina Tar Heels]], among other schools, but he did not go to college and entered the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] farm system. |
He received an offer to play for the [[North Carolina Tar Heels]], among other schools, but he did not go to college and entered the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] farm system. |
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Buchholz married his long-time girlfriend in 2009 during the offseason. |
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==Baseball career== |
==Baseball career== |
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His first success came in his second major league appearance in what was almost a complete-game one-hit shutout against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]. The first hit came when second baseman [[Eric Bruntlett]] double-clutched the ball before throwing, allowing runner [[Chris Duffy (baseball)|Chris Duffy]] to reach first base safely. After [[Jack Wilson (shortstop)|Jack Wilson]] singled, Astros manager [[Phil Garner]] pulled Buchholz and brought in closer [[Brad Lidge]], who struck out [[Jason Bay]] to end the game. Buchholz ended up going 8 2/3 innings and giving up only two hits. |
His first success came in his second major league appearance in what was almost a complete-game one-hit shutout against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]. The first hit came when second baseman [[Eric Bruntlett]] double-clutched the ball before throwing, allowing runner [[Chris Duffy (baseball)|Chris Duffy]] to reach first base safely. After [[Jack Wilson (shortstop)|Jack Wilson]] singled, Astros manager [[Phil Garner]] pulled Buchholz and brought in closer [[Brad Lidge]], who struck out [[Jason Bay]] to end the game. Buchholz ended up going 8 2/3 innings and giving up only two hits. |
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On July 29, 2006, Buchholz was sent down to [[Minor league baseball#Triple-A|Triple A]] [[Round Rock Express|Round Rock]]. |
On July 29, 2006, Buchholz was sent down to [[Minor league baseball#Triple-A|Triple A]] [[Round Rock Express|Round Rock]].{{cn}} |
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According to ''[[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]]'', Buchholz was included as part of a proposed December 7, 2006 trade with the Chicago White Sox to bring [[Jon Garland]] to the Astros. The trade, however, fell through when Buchholz failed his physical.<ref>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_heyman/12/07/thursday.scoop/1.html SI.com - Writers - San Francisco treat? (cont.) - Thursday December 7, 2006 3:21PM<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Buchholz denies this, telling the Houston Chronicle that he hasn't had a physical since prior to the 2006 season.<ref>[http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4385643.html Garland deal stalls; Pettitte remains in talks | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> These rumors were cast off by White Sox general manager [[Ken Williams (baseball)|Ken Williams]].<ref>[http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061207&content_id=1754067&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws White Sox downplay Garland report | whitesox.com: News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
According to ''[[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]]'', Buchholz was included as part of a proposed December 7, 2006 trade with the Chicago White Sox to bring [[Jon Garland]] to the Astros. The trade, however, fell through when Buchholz failed his physical.<ref>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_heyman/12/07/thursday.scoop/1.html SI.com - Writers - San Francisco treat? (cont.) - Thursday December 7, 2006 3:21PM<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Buchholz denies this, telling the Houston Chronicle that he hasn't had a physical since prior to the 2006 season.<ref>[http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4385643.html Garland deal stalls; Pettitte remains in talks | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> These rumors were cast off by White Sox general manager [[Ken Williams (baseball)|Ken Williams]].<ref>[http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061207&content_id=1754067&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws White Sox downplay Garland report | whitesox.com: News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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On December 12, the Astros traded [[Willy Taveras]], Taylor Buchholz, and [[Jason Hirsh]] to the [[Colorado Rockies]] for Rockies pitchers [[Jason Jennings]] and [[Miguel Asencio]]. |
On December 12, the Astros traded [[Willy Taveras]], Taylor Buchholz, and [[Jason Hirsh]] to the [[Colorado Rockies]] for Rockies pitchers [[Jason Jennings]] and [[Miguel Asencio]].{{cn}} |
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In the 2007 season, Buchholz was utilized by the Rockies as a starter. This was not the right fit for Bucholz as he was sent to the bullpen to be the Rockies many inning relief pitcher. In 2008, Buchholz took up the role as a set-up man for Rockies closer, [[Brian Fuentes]]. He had been stellar in that role, utilizing pinpoint control, and a nasty curve. Taylor nearly was picked to the National League All Star game by manager [[Clint Hurdle]]. |
In the 2007 season, Buchholz was utilized by the Rockies as a starter. This was not the right fit for Bucholz as he was sent to the bullpen to be the Rockies many inning relief pitcher. In 2008, Buchholz took up the role as a set-up man for Rockies closer, [[Brian Fuentes]]. He had been stellar in that role, utilizing pinpoint control, and a nasty curve. Taylor nearly was picked to the National League All Star game by manager [[Clint Hurdle]]. |
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After missing all of 2009 due to [[Tommy John surgery]], Buchholz made his 2010 debut on July 24, giving up a 2-run homer to [[Raúl Ibáñez]].<ref>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100724&content_id=12575936¬ebook_id=12575940&vkey=notebook_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col</ref> Weeks later, on August 17, he was again placed on the DL with lower back stiffness. |
After missing all of 2009 due to [[Tommy John surgery]], Buchholz made his 2010 debut on July 24, giving up a 2-run homer to [[Raúl Ibáñez]].<ref>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100724&content_id=12575936¬ebook_id=12575940&vkey=notebook_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col</ref> Weeks later, on August 17, he was again placed on the DL with lower back stiffness. |
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On September 9, 2010, Buchholz was claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays and placed on the team's 40-man roster. |
On September 9, 2010, Buchholz was claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays and placed on the team's 40-man roster.{{cn}} |
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==Career highlights== |
==Career highlights== |
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* Named the [[Houston Astros]]' top prospect in [[2004 Houston Astros season|2004]] by ''[[Baseball America]]''. |
* Named the [[Houston Astros]]' top prospect in [[2004 Houston Astros season|2004]] by ''[[Baseball America]]''.{{cn}} |
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* Named "Pitcher with Best Control" prior to the 2004 season by ''Baseball America''. |
* Named "Pitcher with Best Control" prior to the 2004 season by ''Baseball America''.{{cn}} |
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* Ranked as the Houston Astros' No. 7 prospect before the [[2005 Houston Astros season|2005 season]]. |
* Ranked as the Houston Astros' No. 7 prospect before the [[2005 Houston Astros season|2005 season]].{{cn}} |
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* [[Florida State League]] Pitcher of the Year in 1998. |
* [[Florida State League]] Pitcher of the Year in 1998.{{cn}} |
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* Participated in [[American Legion]] baseball leagues. |
* Participated in [[American Legion]] baseball leagues.{{cn}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:43, 10 September 2010
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Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
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| Career statistics (through 2008) | |
| Win-Loss | 18-21 |
| Earned run average | 4.42 |
| Strikeouts | 194 |
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Taylor Buchholz (born October 13, 1981, in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania) is a pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball.
Biography
Buchholz stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, and weighs 220 lbs. He bats and throws right-handed. He lives in Springfield, Pennsylvania, during the offseason.
He attended Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the same high school that produced Mike Scioscia. As a high school standout, Buchholz dominated batters in the Delaware County Central League. In a May 2000 home game, Buchholz delivered a one-hit performance, retiring 21 of 22 batters in a 4-0 victory. Professional scouts determined that Buchholz was dealing fastballs at nearly 97 miles per hour during the 2000 season.[citation needed]
He received an offer to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels, among other schools, but he did not go to college and entered the Philadelphia Phillies farm system.
Buchholz married his long-time girlfriend in 2009 during the offseason.
He is not related to Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz.[1]
Baseball career
Buchholz started out as a minor leaguer for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2003, he was dealt with Ezequiel Astacio and Brandon Duckworth to the Astros for all-star closer Billy Wagner. Originally forgotten by many fans due to Astacio and Duckworth both quickly being brought up to the majors, Buchholz proceeded to impress scouts in the minors, showing promise for the future. After going 6-0 with a 4.81 ERA in 20 games for the Astros Triple A Affiliate Round Rock Express in 2005, Buchholz was called up to the Astros main roster in the 2006 season.
His first success came in his second major league appearance in what was almost a complete-game one-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first hit came when second baseman Eric Bruntlett double-clutched the ball before throwing, allowing runner Chris Duffy to reach first base safely. After Jack Wilson singled, Astros manager Phil Garner pulled Buchholz and brought in closer Brad Lidge, who struck out Jason Bay to end the game. Buchholz ended up going 8 2/3 innings and giving up only two hits.
On July 29, 2006, Buchholz was sent down to Triple A Round Rock.[citation needed]
According to SI.com, Buchholz was included as part of a proposed December 7, 2006 trade with the Chicago White Sox to bring Jon Garland to the Astros. The trade, however, fell through when Buchholz failed his physical.[2] Buchholz denies this, telling the Houston Chronicle that he hasn't had a physical since prior to the 2006 season.[3] These rumors were cast off by White Sox general manager Ken Williams.[4]
On December 12, the Astros traded Willy Taveras, Taylor Buchholz, and Jason Hirsh to the Colorado Rockies for Rockies pitchers Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio.[citation needed]
In the 2007 season, Buchholz was utilized by the Rockies as a starter. This was not the right fit for Bucholz as he was sent to the bullpen to be the Rockies many inning relief pitcher. In 2008, Buchholz took up the role as a set-up man for Rockies closer, Brian Fuentes. He had been stellar in that role, utilizing pinpoint control, and a nasty curve. Taylor nearly was picked to the National League All Star game by manager Clint Hurdle.
After missing all of 2009 due to Tommy John surgery, Buchholz made his 2010 debut on July 24, giving up a 2-run homer to Raúl Ibáñez.[5] Weeks later, on August 17, he was again placed on the DL with lower back stiffness.
On September 9, 2010, Buchholz was claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays and placed on the team's 40-man roster.[citation needed]
Career highlights
- Named the Houston Astros' top prospect in 2004 by Baseball America.[citation needed]
- Named "Pitcher with Best Control" prior to the 2004 season by Baseball America.[citation needed]
- Ranked as the Houston Astros' No. 7 prospect before the 2005 season.[citation needed]
- Florida State League Pitcher of the Year in 1998.[citation needed]
- Participated in American Legion baseball leagues.[citation needed]
References
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3439159&type=story
- ^ SI.com - Writers - San Francisco treat? (cont.) - Thursday December 7, 2006 3:21PM
- ^ Garland deal stalls; Pettitte remains in talks | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
- ^ White Sox downplay Garland report | whitesox.com: News
- ^ http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100724&content_id=12575936¬ebook_id=12575940&vkey=notebook_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac