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Rich Harden #40 - SP

Rich Harden
Texas
DOB: Nov 30, 1981
Age: 28
Place of Birth: Victoria, B.C., Canada
HT: 6-1 WT: 195
Bats/Throws: L/R
MLB Seasons: 7
Drafted by Oakland in 2000 (17th round).

Current Status: Off Season (on 40-man roster)

 YearGPGSWLSVCGShoIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
Year to date: 2009262699000141.0122746423671714.091.34

Scouting Report

Assets Backs up mid-90's heat with a deep arsenal, including a good slider and strong change-up. Is relaxed in tight spots and is capable of getting out of trouble.
Flaws He's become a walking hospital ward, which threatens to limit a promising career. Doesn't get ahead in the count enough, creating high pitch counts.
Career potential An ace right-hander when healthy.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

10-Dec-09Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
05-Nov-09Filed for free agency.
25-Sep-09Right arm injury, remainder of the regular season.
13-Jun-09Missed 19 games (back injury).
22-May-09Back injury, 15-day DL.
08-Oct-08Chicago Cubs exercised their 2008 option.
11-Sep-08Missed 8 games (rest).
01-Sep-08Rest, day-to-day.
11-May-08Missed 31 games (right shoulder injury).
10-Apr-08Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
07-Apr-08Undisclosed, day-to-day.
01-Oct-07Missed the last 75 games of the regular season (right shoulder inflammation).
22-Aug-07Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right shoulder inflammation).
12-Jul-07Right shoulder inflammation, 15-day DL (retroactive July 8th).
30-Jun-07Missed 1 game (right shoulder injury).
29-Jun-07Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
21-Jun-07Missed 58 games (right shoulder injury).
23-Apr-07Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
18-Apr-07Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
21-Sep-06Missed 129 games (elbow injury).
08-Jun-06Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
04-Jun-06Missed 34 games (back injury).
28-Apr-06Back injury, 15-day DL.
21-Jun-05Missed 34 games (strained left oblique muscle).
15-May-05Strained left oblique muscle, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 14th).
02-Apr-05Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a four-year contract.
03-Mar-05Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
15-Apr-04Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
04-Apr-04Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
23-Sep-03Missed 2 games (back spasms).
21-Sep-03Back spasms, day-to-day.
17-Jul-03Contract purchased from Sacramento (AAA).

Trades

10-Dec-09Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers.
08-Jul-08Oakland Athletics traded Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs for Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, Eric Patterson and Josh Donaldson.
05-Jun-00Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 17th round in 2000.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGShoIPHRERHRBBKERA
2009Chicago CubsNL262699000141.0122746423671714.09
2009IowaAAA11000004.23210261.93
2008Chicago CubsNL12125100071.0391714630891.77
2008OaklandAL13135100077.0572120531922.34
2008Total Oak/ChNMLB2525102000148.096383411611812.07
2008SacramentoAAA11000003.23110042.45
2008StocktonA11100006.03000090.00
2007OaklandAL741200025.21877311272.45
2007SacramentoAAA10000001.01000010.00
2006OaklandAL994000046.2312222526494.24
2006SacramentoAAA11000002.01000030.00
2005OaklandAL2219105021128.09342367431212.53
2005SacramentoAAA11000003.01000070.00
2004OaklandAL3131117000189.2171908416811673.99
2004SacramentoAAA11000005.06330365.40
2003OaklandAL15135400074.2723837540674.46
2003SacramentoAAA16149400088.2723431635913.15
2003MidlandAA222000013.000000170.00
2002MidlandAA16168301085.16733282521022.95
2002VisaliaA12124301068.0492722424852.91
2001VancouverA18142400074.14729283381003.39
TotalMLB1351275029021753.2603311284703297833.39
TotalNL38381410000212.0161917829972603.31
TotalAL97893619021541.2442220206412325233.42
TotalAAA221994000108.08740366401183.00
TotalAA181810301098.16733282521192.56
TotalA312777010148.19956507621943.03

Playoff Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGShoIPHRERHRBBKERA
2008Chicago CubsNL11010004.15330346.23
2006-11010005.25331544.76