J. R. Graham

J.R. Graham
Minnesota Twins – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: January 14, 1990
Livermore, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 2015 for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics
(through April 6, 2015)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 0.00
Strikeouts 0
Teams

Johnathan Ryan Graham (born January 14, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Professional career

Graham was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 46th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Livermore High School in Livermore, California. He didn't sign and attended Santa Clara University. He was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[1][2]

Graham pitched for the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats and Double-A Mississippi Braves in 2012 and 2013. He went 12–2 with a 2.80 earned run average and 110 strikeouts in 148 innings pitched.[3][4] Prior to the 2013 season, Baseball America ranked Graham as the 93rd best prospect in baseball.[5]

At the 2014 Winter Meetings, the Minnesota Twins selected Graham from the Braves in the Rule 5 draft.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "With high schoolers out, Braves go college route". Atlanta.braves.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Hard-throwing Braves prospect Graham makes big impression". Ajc.com. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Do you know Braves prospect J.R. Graham?". Ajc.com. January 24, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ David Lee. "Braves prospect Graham continues development". Chronicle.augusta.com. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2013 Top 100 Prospects". Baseballamerica.com. February 19, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/2014-rule-5-draft-results.html

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