Drafted in the 19th round (570th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2005.
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A 19th-round pick in 2005, Badenhop had a good pro debut at short-season Oneonta in 2005 and emerged as a genuine prospect with a surprise, standout season in low Class A. He led the Midwest League in victories and ranked second in innings, helping West Michigan win the championship. Afterward, the Tigers honored him with their minor league pitcher of the year award. He's a product of Perrysburg, Ohio, as is Detroit manager Jim Leyland. Though Badenhop is 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, he's more about polish than power. His high-80s sinker doesn't miss a lot of bats, but he uses his frame to drive it down in the strike zone and get ground balls. He can reach back and hit 92 mph with a four-seamer, but mostly pitches off his sinker with his slider and changeup, two solid if unspectacular pitchers. Badenhop gets ahead of hitters and isn't afraid to pitch inside. He's durable and his ceiling is as an innings-eater at the back of a rotation. Because he signed as a college senior he has been older than most of his competition, so the Tigers may try to push him in 2007. He'll open in high Class A with a chance to reach Double-A if he continues to pitch well.
Scouting Reports
A 19th-round pick in 2005, Badenhop had a good pro debut at short-season Oneonta in 2005 and emerged as a genuine prospect with a surprise, standout season in low Class A. He led the Midwest League in victories and ranked second in innings, helping West Michigan win the championship. Afterward, the Tigers honored him with their minor league pitcher of the year award. He's a product of Perrysburg, Ohio, as is Detroit manager Jim Leyland. Though Badenhop is 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, he's more about polish than power. His high-80s sinker doesn't miss a lot of bats, but he uses his frame to drive it down in the strike zone and get ground balls. He can reach back and hit 92 mph with a four-seamer, but mostly pitches off his sinker with his slider and changeup, two solid if unspectacular pitchers. Badenhop gets ahead of hitters and isn't afraid to pitch inside. He's durable and his ceiling is as an innings-eater at the back of a rotation. Because he signed as a college senior he has been older than most of his competition, so the Tigers may try to push him in 2007. He'll open in high Class A with a chance to reach Double-A if he continues to pitch well.
Career Transactions
Round Rock Express released RHP Burke Badenhop.
RHP Burke Badenhop assigned to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Burke Badenhop to a minor league contract.
Washington Nationals released RHP Burke Badenhop.
Washington Nationals invited non-roster RHP Burke Badenhop to spring training.
RHP Burke Badenhop assigned to Syracuse Chiefs.
Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Burke Badenhop to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Burke Badenhop elected free agency.
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent RHP Burke Badenhop.
RHP Burke Badenhop elected free agency.
Milwaukee Brewers traded RHP Burke Badenhop to Boston Red Sox for LHP Luis Ortega.
Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Burke Badenhop to Milwaukee Brewers for OF Raul Mondesi, Jr..
Charlotte Stone Crabs Traded C Jake Jefferies to Jupiter Hammerheads and Miami Marlins Traded RHP Burke Badenhop to Tampa Bay Rays.
Florida Marlins recalled Burke Badenhop from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins optioned Burke Badenhop to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins recalled Burke Badenhop from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Florida Marlins optioned Burke Badenhop to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Burke Badenhop roster status changed by Florida Marlins.
GCL Marlins sent RHP Burke Badenhop on a rehab assignment to Jupiter Hammerheads.
Burke Badenhop assigned to GCL Marlins.
Florida Marlins placed RHP Burke Badenhop on the 15-day disabled list. Strained right trapezius.
Florida Marlins recalled RHP Burke Badenhop from New Orleans Zephyrs.
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