Drafted in the 8th round (248th overall) by the Athletics in 2002.
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A late bloomer like Harvey, Burton had sporadic success in his first two years at Western Carolina. He got attention by excelling in outings against ACC powers Clemson, Florida State and Georgia Tech. Burton generally throws 90-91 mph and dials it up to 93-94 when used out of the bullpen. He has a strong frame at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, and batters have a tough time picking up his pitches delivered from a low three-quarters angle. He also throws strikes and has an effective, slurvy breaking ball.
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After seeing him in the Arizona Fall League in 2006, the Reds were thrilled to get the chance to pick up Burton in the major league Rule 5 draft. He may not be as big a coup as fellow Rule 5 pickup Josh Hamilton, but Burton also proved to be an outstanding addition. He walked all three batters he faced in his major league debut and missed time early in the season with back and hamstring problems. But once he settled down, he became Cincinnati's most reliable set-up man. Burton pairs a 93-96 mph fastball with a hard 86-89 mph slider. He has thrown a changeup in the past, but as a one-inning reliever he's most effective when he sticks with his power stuff. His command is still somewhat shaky, and he sometimes has trouble finding his release point. Nevertheless, Burton has the stuff and composure to continue to provide reliable relief.
Career Transactions
Round Rock Express released RHP Jared Burton.
Round Rock Express activated RHP Jared Burton.
RHP Jared Burton assigned to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Jared Burton to a minor league contract.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders released RHP Jared Burton.
RHP Jared Burton assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Tampa Yankees.
RHP Jared Burton assigned to Tampa Yankees from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
RHP Jared Burton assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees released RHP Jared Burton.
RHP Jared Burton assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Jared Burton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Jared Burton elected free agency.
Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Jared Burton from Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins activated RHP Jared Burton.
Jared Burton assigned to Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Jared Burton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Cincinnati Reds sent Jared Burton outright to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds recalled Jared Burton from Louisville Bats.
Jared Burton roster status changed by Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds optioned Jared Burton to Louisville Bats.
Jared Burton roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds.
AZL Reds sent RHP Jared Burton on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
Jared Burton assigned to AZL Reds.
Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Jared Burton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 29, 2011. Right shoulder inflammation.
Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Jared Burton.
Cincinnati Reds reassigned RHP Jared Burton to the minor leagues.
Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Jared Burton from Louisville Bats.
Jared Burton roster status changed by Louisville Bats.
Louisville Bats placed RHP Jared Burton on the 7-day disabled list. Left oblique strain.
Louisville Bats activated RHP Jared Burton from the 7-day disabled list.
Louisville Bats placed RHP Jared Burton on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 8, 2010. Thyroid testing.
Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Jared Burton to Louisville Bats.
Jared Burton roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds.
Dayton Dragons sent RHP Jared Burton on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
Louisville Bats sent RHP Jared Burton on a rehab assignment to Dayton Dragons.
Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Jared Burton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 25, 2009. Right shoulder fatigue
Cincinnati Reds recalled Jared Burton from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds optioned Jared Burton to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds recalled Jared Burton from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds optioned Jared Burton to Louisville Bats.
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