Colorado Rockies
Jeff Francis
current status:
Left groin strain, 15-day DL
#26 P |
6'5", 220 lbs.
| Colorado
Birth Date:January 8, 1981 (32 years old)
Place of Birth:Vancouver, B.C.
Hometown:North Delta, B.C.
Bats:L
Throws:L
Bats:L
Throws:L
Experience:8 years
Drafted:Drafted by Colorado in 2002 (1st round).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.
Drafted:Drafted by Colorado in 2002 (1st round).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.
Season Stats
| G | GS | W | L | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 43 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 6.00 |
| On Pace | 29 | 29 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 155 | 104 | 86 | 22 | 50 | 112 | 6.00 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: | Throws his low-90s fastball with pristine command. His curveball can also be nasty and he throws it all with a quick and easy motion. Is capable of logging major innings. |
| Flaws: | Injuries are a concern. Also needs work on the consistency of his secondary pitches. He's a bit too hittable and not nearly dominant enough to compensate. |
| Career Potential: | Crafty left-handed starter, when healthy. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
| Minor League Baseball | Player of the Year | 2004 |
| Texas League (AA) | Most Valuable Pitcher | 2004 |
| Texas League (AA) | All-Star Team | 2004 |
Movements & Injuries
| 2013 | |
|---|---|
| 5/16/2013 | Left groin strain, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 15th, 2013). |
| 2012 | |
| 12/06/2012 | Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract. |
| 10/29/2012 | Filed for free agency. |
| 6/07/2012 | Signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract. |
| 6/04/2012 | Released by the Cincinnati Reds. |
| 4/01/2012 | Assigned to minor league camp. |
| 1/25/2012 | Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract. |
| 2011 | |
| 10/30/2011 | Declared free agent. |
| 1/14/2011 | Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. |
| 2010 | |
| 11/04/2010 | Colorado Rockies declined their contract option for the 2011 season. |
| 11/03/2010 | Colorado Rockies declined their contract option for the 2011 season. |
| 9/12/2010 | Missed 27 games (left shoulder injury). |
| 8/14/2010 | Left shoulder injury, early September (retroactive to August 12th, 2010). |
| 5/16/2010 | Missed 36 games (sore left shoulder). |
| 4/03/2010 | Sore left shoulder, early September (retroactive to March 26th, 2010). |
| 2009 | |
| 4/05/2009 | Left shoulder surgery, late September. |
| 2008 | |
| 8/06/2008 | Missed 31 games (left shoulder inflammation). |
| 7/02/2008 | Left shoulder inflammation, 15-day DL. |
| 2007 | |
| 3/17/2007 | Suspended by the MLB for 5 games. |
| 2006 | |
| 11/21/2006 | Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a four-year contract. |
| 2005 | |
| 2/08/2005 | Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract. |
| 2004 | |
| 8/25/2004 | Contract purchased from Colorado Springs (AAA). |
Career Transactions
| 2012 | |
| 6/07/2012 | Signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies. |
| 1/25/2012 | Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract. |
| 2011 | |
| 1/14/2011 | Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals. |
| 2002 | |
| 6/04/2002 | Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 1st round (ninth overall) in 2002. |
Player News
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Jeff Francis to throw off mound Tuesday | 05/20/2013 8:59 PM
News
Jeff Francis (groin) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Rockies.mlb.com
Impact
It will be the first time he's thrown from the bump since landing on the disabled list. Francis' groin isn't fully healed, but he shouldn't be out too much longer as long as he continues to progress. Whether he'll have a rotation spot once healthy remains to be seen. |
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Jeff Francis (groin) placed on disabled list | 05/16/2013 6:13 PM
News
Rockies placed LHP Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 15, with a left groin strain.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
It was reported previously that Francis tweaked his knee during Tuesday's start, but apparently his groin is the issue. Rob Scahill has taken his spot on the roster, but the Rockies have not announced who will take his spot in the rotation. Tyler Chatwood and Drew Pomeranz are the main options. |
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Francis rolls over Cubs to pick up second win | 05/14/2013 11:59 PM
News
Jeff Francis threw six innings, allowing just one run, as the Rockies beat the Cubs on Tuesday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
The start was a bright spot in what has otherwise been a largely disastrous 2013 campaign for the lefty. Francis had it going Tuesday, striking out seven batters while allowing only a Darwin Barney solo home run. Francis will look to make it two in a row in his next start Sunday against the Giants. |
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Jeff Francis dealing with knee irritation | 05/14/2013 11:35 PM
News
Jeff Francis had to leave Tuesday's start against the Cubs early due to irritation in his right knee.
Thomas Harding on Twitter
Impact
It figures that Francis would get hurt in his best start of the season, as he struck out seven over six innings of one-run ball. He had thrown just 80 pitches, so he likely had another inning or two in him. It's not clear at this point whether the ailment might affect his next start. |
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Francis gives up four runs in no-decision | 05/04/2013 12:36 AM
News
Jeff Francis yielded four runs in five innings Friday in a no-decision against the Rays.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Francis was handed an early 3-0 lead, but it quickly evaporated after he gave up two runs in the third and a go-ahead two-run shot to Desmond Jennings in the fifth. All told, the veteran southpaw allowed five hits and one walk and also hit a batter. With a 7.27 ERA through six starts, there's no reason to pay attention to him in fantasy leagues. |
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Francis allows two runs in no-decision | 04/27/2013 11:42 PM
News
Jeff Francis gave up two earned runs in five innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Arizona won the game on a walkoff sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning. Francis did his part for Colorado, yielding only four hits and one walk while striking out two. He was pitching on three days' rest yet still lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 7.29. |
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Jeff Francis to start on three days' rest | 04/24/2013 6:39 PM
News
Jeff Francis will start on three days' rest on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Rockies.mlb.com
Impact
Francis lasted only 75 pitches over four innings in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, so it shouldn't be a big issue him coming back on short rest. Of course, given his 8.44 ERA and 2.25 WHIP to this point, he's likely to stink no matter how much rest he has. |
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Jeff Francis takes loss to Braves | 04/23/2013 5:59 PM
News
Jeff Francis gave up four runs and three homers in four innings Tuesday in a loss to the Braves.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Since beating the Padres in his season debut, Francis has allowed 19 runs -- 14 earned -- over 10 innings in three starts. The Rockies may consider replacing him if he's not better next time out. |
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Braves/Rockies postponed, DH Tuesday | 04/22/2013 5:12 PM
News
Monday's game between the Braves and Rockies has been postponed due to snow.
David O'Brien on Twitter
Impact
The two clubs will attempt to make up Monday's game with a doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game beginning at 4:10 p.m. ET and the nightcap set for 8:40 p.m. Monday's starters, Jeff Francis and Mike Minor, will presumably be pushed back a day. |
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Jeff Francis knocked around again | 04/17/2013 1:33 AM
News
Jeff Francis was roughed up again Tuesday but escaped with a no-decision, allowing eight runs -- six earned -- over 4 1/3 frames in the 9-8 win.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
He gave up nine hits, walked four and threw a pair of wild pitches. Francis pitched well in his first start of the season, but he's now been lit up for 15 runs -- 10 earned -- the last two times out. Drew Pomeranz should take his rotation spot eventually, though he also struggled the last time out. Francis will carry an 8.25 ERA and 2.33 WHIP into this weekend's start against the Diamondbacks. |
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Jeff Francis gets removed in second | 04/10/2013 7:07 PM
News
Jeff Francis was pulled after giving up seven runs -- four earned -- in 1 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Giants.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Francis allowed two runs in the first and then five before being removed in the second. Defense was certainly an issue that inning, and the foolish call to intentionally walk Joaquin Arias didn't help matters. But as little as Francis has left on his fastball, he's going to have days like this. |
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Francis goes five scoreless in win over Reds | 03/16/2013 12:40 AM
News
Jeff Francis turned in a terrific performance in Friday's victory over the Reds, scattering just four hits over five scoreless innings of work.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Francis piled up five strikeouts on the evening without issuing a free pass. He's certainly been on his game this spring, posting a 1.96 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 10/2 K/BB ratio over his 18 1/3 innings. He's done enough to secure his place in the Rockies rotation to begin the season, but offers little if any value in most fantasy formats. |
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Francis allows four runs to Dodgers | 03/10/2013 7:03 PM
News
Jeff Francis gave up four runs on six hits and walked two in 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Francis hadn't allowed a run in 13 innings entering the game, but struggled against the middle of the Dodgers' lineup and was eventually pulled after giving up a three-run homer to Juan Uribe. Francis is the leading candidate to open the season a the Rockies' No. 5 starter. |
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Jeff Francis goes four scoreless | 03/05/2013 6:20 PM
News
Jeff Francis struck out four over four scoreless frames in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Francis allowed just one single and didn't walk anyone. The soft-tossing left-hander has now spun nine scoreless innings and hasn't walked a batter in his three Cactus League appearances. He's probably close to locking up a spot in the Rockies' rotation, but he should be far away from your fantasy team. |
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Jeff Francis will not pitch for Canada in WBC | 01/12/2013 6:32 PM
News
Jeff Francis will not participate for Team Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, opting instead to focus on competing for a spot in the Rockies rotation.
Troy Renck on Twitter
Impact
Francis was signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract in December to return to the club. The 32-year-old left-hander went 6-7 with a 5.58 ERA in 24 starts with the Rockies in 2012. He's proven in years past to be a valuable innings-eater and could provide veteran leadership to a very inexperienced rotation. |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | GS | DEC | YTD W | YTD L | YTD SV | YTD ERA | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Left groin |
| 5/19/2013 | Col | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Left groin |
| 5/18/2013 | Col | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Left groin |
| 5/17/2013 | Col | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Left groin |
| 5/16/2013 | Col | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Left groin |
| 5/15/2013 | Col | ChN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Left groin |
| 5/14/2013 | Col | ChN | 1 | W | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - |
| 5/13/2013 | Col | ChN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/12/2013 | Col | StL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/11/2013 | Col | StL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/10/2013 | Col | StL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/09/2013 | Col | NYA | 1 | L | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | - |
| 5/08/2013 | Col | NYA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/07/2013 | Col | NYA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/05/2013 | Col | TB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/04/2013 | Col | TB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/03/2013 | Col | TB | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.27 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - |
| 5/01/2013 | Col | LA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/30/2013 | Col | LA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/29/2013 | Col | LA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/28/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/27/2013 | Col | Ari | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.29 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
| 4/26/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/25/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/24/2013 | Col | Atl | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/23/2013 | Col | Atl | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/23/2013 | Col | Atl | 1 | L | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8.44 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | - |
| 4/21/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/20/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/19/2013 | Col | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/18/2013 | Col | NYN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/16/2013 | Col | NYN | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 4/16/2013 | Col | NYN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/14/2013 | Col | SD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/13/2013 | Col | SD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/12/2013 | Col | SD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/10/2013 | Col | SF | 1 | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.87 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 4/09/2013 | Col | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/08/2013 | Col | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/07/2013 | Col | SD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/06/2013 | Col | SD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/05/2013 | Col | SD | 1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | - |
| 4/03/2013 | Col | Mil | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/02/2013 | Col | Mil | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/01/2013 | Col | Mil | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Year | Team | League | G | GS | W | L | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Colorado | NL | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 43 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 6.00 |
| 2012 | Colorado | NL | 24 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 145 | 71 | 70 | 15 | 22 | 76 | 5.58 |
| Louisville | AAA | 12 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 77.1 | 84 | 33 | 32 | 6 | 18 | 65 | 3.72 | |
| 2011 | Kansas City | AL | 31 | 31 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 224 | 102 | 98 | 19 | 39 | 91 | 4.82 |
| 2010 | Colorado | NL | 20 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.1 | 119 | 61 | 58 | 11 | 23 | 67 | 5.00 |
| Colorado Springs | AAA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | |
| Tulsa | AA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.54 | |
| 2009 | DNP-Injured | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Colorado | NL | 24 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143.2 | 164 | 84 | 80 | 21 | 49 | 94 | 5.01 |
| Tulsa | AA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.63 | |
| 2007 | Colorado | NL | 34 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 215.1 | 234 | 103 | 101 | 25 | 63 | 165 | 4.22 |
| 2006 | Colorado | NL | 32 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 199 | 187 | 101 | 92 | 18 | 69 | 117 | 4.16 |
| 2005 | Colorado | NL | 33 | 33 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 183.2 | 228 | 119 | 116 | 26 | 70 | 128 | 5.68 |
| 2004 | Colorado | NL | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.2 | 42 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 5.15 |
| Colorado Springs | AAA | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 35 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 49 | 2.85 | |
| Tulsa | AA | 17 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 113.2 | 73 | 26 | 25 | 9 | 22 | 147 | 1.98 | |
| 2003 | Visalia | A | 27 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 160.2 | 135 | 66 | 62 | 8 | 45 | 153 | 3.47 |
| 2002 | Tri-City | A | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.00 |
| Asheville | A | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 1.80 | |
| MLB | Total | MLB | 213 | 212 | 69 | 76 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1214.2 | 1386 | 692 | 660 | 149 | 362 | 801 | 4.89 |
| AL | Total | AL | 31 | 31 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 224 | 102 | 98 | 19 | 39 | 91 | 4.82 |
| NL | Total | NL | 182 | 181 | 63 | 60 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1031.2 | 1162 | 590 | 562 | 130 | 323 | 710 | 4.90 |
| AAA | Total | AAA | 20 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 121.1 | 120 | 49 | 45 | 9 | 26 | 117 | 3.34 |
| AA | Total | AA | 22 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 139.2 | 96 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 26 | 171 | 1.80 |
| A | Total | A | 35 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 191.2 | 156 | 72 | 66 | 10 | 53 | 192 | 3.10 |
2013 Game Highs
| TOTAL | OPP | DATE | LAST SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Innings Pitched (Starting) | 6.0 | 2 times-last:at ChN | last:May 14 | 6.0 |
| Most Strikeouts (Starting) | 7 | at ChN | May 14 | 7 |
Career Highs (SEASON)
| TOTAL | SEASON | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 34 | 2007 (Col) |
| Wins | 17 | 2007 (Col) |
| Losses | 16 | 2011 (KC) |
| Innings Pitched | 215.1 | 2007 (Col) |
| Games Started | 34 | 2007 (Col) |
| Completed Games | 1 | 3 times-last: 2011 (KC) |
| Shutouts | 1 | 2 times-last: 2007 (Col) |
| Hits Allowed | 234 | 2007 (Col) |
| Runs Allowed | 119 | 2005 (Col) |
| Earned Runs Allowed | 116 | 2005 (Col) |
| Home Runs Allowed | 26 | 2005 (Col) |
| Walks | 70 | 2005 (Col) |
| Strikeouts | 165 | 2007 (Col) |
| Earned Run Average | 4.16 | 2006 (Col) |
| WHIP | 1.29 | 2006 (Col) |
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