Full Name: Taylor Buchholz
Born: Oct 13, 1981
Place: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 220 Bats: R Throws: R
High School: Springfield (Springfield,PA)
College: None
Top Prospect - 2003 MLB (#88),2004 MLB (#50),2002 Phi (#4),2003 Phi (#4),2004 Hou (#1),2005 Hou (#7)
From: Wikipedia: - Buchholz started out as a minor leaguer for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2003, he was dealt with Ezequiel Astacio and Brandon Duckworth to the Astros for all-star closer Billy Wagner. Originally forgotten by many fans due to Astacio and Duckworth both quickly being brought up to the majors, Buchholz proceeded to impress scouts in the minors, showing promise for the future. After going 6-0 with a 4.81 ERA in 20 games for the Astros Triple A Affiliate Round Rock Express in 2005, Buchholz was called up to the Astros main roster in the 2006 season.
His first success came in his second major league appearance in what was almost a complete-game one-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first hit came when second baseman Eric Bruntlett double-clutched the ball before throwing, allowing runner Chris Duffy to reach first base safely. After Jack Wilson singled, Astros manager Phil Garner pulled Buchholz and brought in closer Brad Lidge, who struck out Jason Bay to end the game. Buchholz ended up going 8 2/3 innings and giving up only two hits.
In the 2007 season, Buchholz was utilized by the Rockies as a starter. This was not the right fit for Buchholz as he was sent to the bullpen to be the Rockies many inning relief pitcher. In 2008, Buchholz took up the role as a set-up man for Rockies closer, Brian Fuentes. He had been stellar in that role, utilizing pinpoint control, and a nasty curve. Taylor nearly was picked to the National League All Star game by manager Clint Hurdle.
After missing all of 2009 due to Tommy John surgery, Buchholz made his 2010 debut on July 24, giving up a 2-run homer to Raúl Ibáñez. Weeks later, on August 17, he was again placed on the DL with lower back stiffness.
From Adam Rubin: - Buchholz started the 2010 season on a rehabilitation assignment with Modesto (A) of the California League before the Rockies moved him to Colorado Springs (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League. The 6-4, 220-pounder was recalled to the big leagues on July 24, making his first appearance since 2008. He pitched in six more games before Toronto claimed him off waivers on September 9. Originally selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round of the 2000 First-Year Player Draft, Buchholz made his major league debut with the Houston Astros in 2006. He was traded to Colorado on December 12, 2006 and owns a 19-21 career record with a 4.39 ERA (139 earned runs/285.0 innings) in 135 games, 27 starts.
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From Matt Cerrone: - Buchholz started 2010 on a rehab assignment, and made his return to the big leagues on July 24 following Tommy John surgery. He was eventually put on waivers and claimed by the Blue Jays in early September, and ended the year throwing just 12 innings, during which he allowed five runs. Buchholz was rated as one of the game’s top 100 prospects by Baseball America in 2003. In 2008, he had a 2.17 ERA in 63 relief appearances for the Rockies, during which opponents hit just .188 against him. He looked amazing. He will be nearly two years removed from his surgery, come Spring Training, which is about the time (if it’s going to happen) these guys get back to where they were. If that happens, it’ll be a huge payoff, to say the least.
http://www.metsblog.com/2011/01/03/mets-sign-tyler-buccholz-and-chris-capuano
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