IP 532
ERA 3.045
WHIP 1.231
BB/9 3.485
SO/9 7.444
  • Full name Jesse Alan Crain
  • Born 07/05/1981 in Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Houston
  • Debut 08/05/2004
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (61st overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2002 (signed for $650,000).
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    Crain is one of the best players in college baseball. He's a steady shortstop who has been one of Houston's better hitters, and he has been outstanding as a closer, allowing just one run (unearned) in 22 regular season appearances. He's just 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, but the transfer from San Jacinto JC has power stuff, with a fastball that has reached 97 mph and a nasty slider. Crain also throws a knuckle-curve as a changeup and can command all three of his pitches for strikes. He could be another Trevor Hoffman, a big league closer with shortstop on his resume.

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  • Rated Best Slider in the Minnesota Twins in 2005
  • Rated Best Reliever in the International League in 2004
  • Rated Best Fastball in the International League in 2004
  • Rated Best Reliever in the Eastern League in 2003
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Eastern League in 2003

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