Jonny Venters Stats & Scouting Report

IP	272.0
ERA	2.71
WHIP	1.283
BB/9	4.5
SO/9	9.8

Full name Jonathan William Venters
Born 03/20/1985 in Pikeville, KY
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Indian River CC
Debut 04/17/2010
Drafted in the 30th round (907th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2003.

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Injuries have highlighted Venters' career, including a torn elbow ligament that required Tommy John surgery and cost him the entire 2006 season, and elbow tendinitis that limited him to 34 innings in 2008. Healthy again last season, he didn't allow an earned run in half of his 12 starts at Mississippi before a promotion to Gwinnett in mid-June. Venters has solid overall stuff and is aggressive with all of his pitches. His fastball ranges from 88- 94 mph, and he can add to and subtract from it at will. He also has a plus slider and an average curveball and changeup. Venters' stuff isn't as effective as it should be, because he doesn't throw strikes or locate his pitches consistently. He projects best as a late-inning lefty reliever and occasional spot starter. Venters will open 2010 back in Triple-A but he's been added to Atlanta's 40-man roster and should make his major league debut at some point during the season.
The Braves were thrilled with the progress Venters made in his first full pro season after signing the year before as a draft-and-follow. But he was dealt a major setback last September, when he required Tommy John surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2006 season. Atlanta had been cautious with Venters, a converted outfielder who's a tremendous athlete with a projectable body. He throws in the low 90s and mixes in a developing breaking ball and changeup. Despite his limited amount of experience on the mound, he has a good feel for pitching and a strong mound presence. Once he returns to health, Venters will need to master his command of the strike zone. The Braves hope he'll be at full strength for 2007.

Career Transactions

LHP Jonny Venters elected free agency.
Washington Nationals transferred LHP Jonny Venters from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Harrisburg Senators.
Washington Nationals sent LHP Jonny Venters on a rehab assignment to Harrisburg Senators.
Washington Nationals placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 8, 2019.
Washington Nationals selected the contract of LHP Jonny Venters from Harrisburg Senators.
Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Jonny Venters to a minor league contract.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Harrisburg Senators.
Atlanta Braves released LHP Jonny Venters.
Atlanta Braves activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 10-day injured list.
Atlanta Braves sent LHP Jonny Venters on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 10-day injured list. Calf strain.
Atlanta Braves activated LHP Jonny Venters.
Tampa Bay Rays traded LHP Jonny Venters to Atlanta Braves for Future Considerations.
Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 10-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Jonny Venters on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 10-day disabled list. Right hamstring strain.
Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of LHP Jonny Venters from Durham Bulls.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Jonny Venters to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LHP Jonny Venters elected free agency.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Montgomery Biscuits from Charlotte Stone Crabs.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs from Durham Bulls.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Durham Bulls sent LHP Jonny Venters on a rehab assignment to GCL Rays.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Jonny Venters to a minor league contract.
LHP Jonny Venters elected free agency.
Charlotte Stone Crabs activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 7-day disabled list.
Charlotte Stone Crabs placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 7-day disabled list.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs from Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 7-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster LHP Jonny Venters to spring training.
Durham Bulls activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 7-day disabled list.
Durham Bulls placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 7-day disabled list.
LHP Jonny Venters assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Jonny Venters to a minor league contract.
Atlanta Braves released LHP Jonny Venters.
Atlanta Braves designated LHP Jonny Venters for assignment.
Atlanta Braves activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 60-day disabled list.
Atlanta Braves transferred LHP Jonny Venters from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Recovering from May 2013 Tommy John surgery
Atlanta Braves placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 21, 2014. Recovering from May 2013 Tommy John surgery
Atlanta Braves activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 60-day disabled list.
Atlanta Braves transferred LHP Jonny Venters from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. May 2013 Tommy John surgery.
Atlanta Braves placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27, 2013. Left elbow sprain.
Atlanta Braves activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 15-day disabled list.
sent LHP Jonny Venters on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 15-day disabled list. Left elbow impingement.
Atlanta Braves recalled LHP Jonny Venters from Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves optioned Jonny Venters to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of Jonny Venters from Gwinnett Braves.
Jonny Venters assigned to Gwinnett Braves from Mississippi Braves.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 7-day disabled list.
Jonny Venters roster status changed by Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Rome Braves activated LHP Jonny Venters from the 7-day disabled list.
Rome Braves placed LHP Jonny Venters on the 7-day disabled list.

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