Brandon Medders
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Brandon Edward Medders is a professional relief pitcher who is currently a free agent
. He throws a 4-seam fastball
, curveball
, slider
, and a cutter
.
Medders debuted for the Arizona Diamondbacks
in , going 4–1 with a 1.78 ERA
and 31 strikeout
s. He was dominant in , his first full year in the majors as he had an ERA of 3.64 in 60 relief appearances.
In , however, Medders began to face inconsistency and was optioned to Triple-A
on June 8. He had an ERA of 4.84, going 1–2 with a blown save.
Brandon was recalled September 1, 2007, when the rosters expanded. He became a free agent
at the end of the season. On January 9, 2009 he signed a minor league contract the San Francisco Giants
with an invitation to spring training
. On April 4, the Giants announced that Medders had made their opening day roster.
On January 16, 2010, Medders avoided arbitration and agreed to a 1 year $820,000 deal with the San Francisco Giants
.
On June 4, 2010, he was outrighted to Fresno
while on the DL to make room for Pat Burrell
.
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He throws a 4-seam fastball
Fastball
The fastball is the most common type of pitch in baseball. Some "power pitchers," such as Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens, have thrown it at speeds of 95–106 mph and up to 108.1 mph , relying purely on speed to prevent the ball from being hit...
, curveball
Curveball
The curveball is a type of pitch in baseball thrown with a characteristic grip and hand movement that imparts forward spin to the ball causing it to dive in a downward path as it approaches the plate. Its close relatives are the slider and the slurve. The "curve" of the ball varies from pitcher to...
, slider
Slider
In baseball, a slider is a pitch that breaks laterally and down, with a speed between that of a curveball and that of a fastball....
, and a cutter
Cutter (baseball)
In baseball, a cutter, or cut fastball, is a type of fastball which breaks slightly toward the pitcher's glove side as it reaches home plate. This pitch is somewhere between a slider and a fastball, as it is usually thrown faster than a slider but with more motion than a typical fastball. Some...
.
Medders debuted for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
in , going 4–1 with a 1.78 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
and 31 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s. He was dominant in , his first full year in the majors as he had an ERA of 3.64 in 60 relief appearances.
In , however, Medders began to face inconsistency and was optioned to Triple-A
AAA (baseball)
Triple-A refers to the highest level of play in minor league baseball in the United States and Mexico.-Purpose:Triple-A teams' main purpose is to prepare players for the Major Leagues:...
on June 8. He had an ERA of 4.84, going 1–2 with a blown save.
Brandon was recalled September 1, 2007, when the rosters expanded. He became a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
at the end of the season. On January 9, 2009 he signed a minor league contract the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
with an invitation to spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
. On April 4, the Giants announced that Medders had made their opening day roster.
On January 16, 2010, Medders avoided arbitration and agreed to a 1 year $820,000 deal with the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
On June 4, 2010, he was outrighted to Fresno
Fresno Grizzlies
The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002...
while on the DL to make room for Pat Burrell
Pat Burrell
Patrick Brian "Pat" Burrell , nicknamed "Pat the Bat," is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed...
.