Calvin Medlock
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Calvin Dan Medlock is a former Minor League Baseball
relief pitcher
. He attended four major league camps, and in the minor leagues was a three-time All Star.
, where he was a MVP during his junior and senior years. At Westbury, he also holds school records for wins (35), ERA
(1.96), innings pitched (279), and strikeouts (313). Following high school, he attended North Central Texas College
and from there entered the Major League Baseball draft in .
in the 39th round as the 1,155th overall pick. He was signed by scout Jimmy Gonzalez. He did not sign until the next year on May 20, choosing instead to spend a year in college.
He was the Dayton Dragons
best pitcher in 2004, and a 2004 Midwest League
All-Star. In 22 games, including 15 stars, he was 8-3 record with a 2.57 ERA in 94.2 innings. His 111 strikeouts led the team and he was among the league leaders, while he walked 21.
In , Medlock pitched for the Single-A Sarasota Reds. He was the Reds' Minor League Pitcher of the Year, after making 17 starts
in 25 games in which he had a 6-3 record with a 3.06 ERA.
In , he advanced to Double-A, playing for the Chattanooga Lookouts
. There, he was a full-time reliever as distinct from the previous year, when he mostly started. Pitching in 42 games, he had a 7-2 record with a 2.97 ERA and also had 2 saves. He was named Set-Up Man of the Month in June 2006. The Reds purchased his contract following the season on November 20, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft
.
In , Medlock began the season in Double-A again. He pitched in 29 games, had a 2-2 record with a 2.64 ERA, and was a mid-season Southern League
All Star with Chattanooga. He was then promoted to Triple-A Louisville
on June 22, 2007. With Louisville, he ended up pitching in 13 games for them and had a 5.63 ERA.
On July 28, 2007, along with teammate pitcher Brian Shackelford
, Medlock was traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for infielder
Jorge Cantú
and outfielder
Shaun Cumberland. The St. Petersburg Times opined that he was the better of the two pitchers acquired by the Rays, but that "neither appears to be a top prospect." Upon acquiring him, the Devil Rays immediately assigned him to Triple-A Durham
. Medlock finished the season in Durham, making 9 relief appearances and a 3.45 ERA.
In April 2008, after he was 1-0 with a 1.08 ERA in six relief appearances with the Durham Bulls, the team designated him for assignment. In 2009, he pitched for Montgomery (for whom in mid-May he was leading the league in saves), Durham, and for Los Leones del Caracas
in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
.
He finished his career with the Águilas de Mexicali
in the Mexican Pacific League in 2010.
, primarily responsible for working with pitchers. and coaches the Texas Rebels youth travel teams.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
. He attended four major league camps, and in the minor leagues was a three-time All Star.
High school and college
Medlock graduated from Westbury High SchoolWestbury High School (Houston)
Westbury High School is a secondary school located in Brays Oaks, of Southwest Houston, Texas, near the Westbury neighborhood. It has grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Houston Independent School District. As of 2010 the principal is Andrew Wainwright...
, where he was a MVP during his junior and senior years. At Westbury, he also holds school records for wins (35), 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...
(1.96), innings pitched (279), and strikeouts (313). Following high school, he attended North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College is a community college serving Cooke County, Denton County, and Montague County, Texas. NCTC operates four campuses, the main campus in Gainesville, campuses in Corinth, Bowie, and a branch campus in Graham....
and from there entered the Major League Baseball draft in .
Draft and minor leagues
He was taken by the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in the 39th round as the 1,155th overall pick. He was signed by scout Jimmy Gonzalez. He did not sign until the next year on May 20, choosing instead to spend a year in college.
He was the Dayton Dragons
Dayton Dragons
The Dayton Dragons are a Class A minor league baseball team from Dayton, Ohio affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. They play in the Midwest League at Fifth Third Field.The Dragons came to Dayton in 2000...
best pitcher in 2004, and a 2004 Midwest League
Midwest League
The Midwest League is a Class-A minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States.-History:Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians or East Frankfort White Sox, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort...
All-Star. In 22 games, including 15 stars, he was 8-3 record with a 2.57 ERA in 94.2 innings. His 111 strikeouts led the team and he was among the league leaders, while he walked 21.
In , Medlock pitched for the Single-A Sarasota Reds. He was the Reds' Minor League Pitcher of the Year, after making 17 starts
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
in 25 games in which he had a 6-3 record with a 3.06 ERA.
In , he advanced to Double-A, playing for the Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
. There, he was a full-time reliever as distinct from the previous year, when he mostly started. Pitching in 42 games, he had a 7-2 record with a 2.97 ERA and also had 2 saves. He was named Set-Up Man of the Month in June 2006. The Reds purchased his contract following the season on November 20, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
.
In , Medlock began the season in Double-A again. He pitched in 29 games, had a 2-2 record with a 2.64 ERA, and was a mid-season Southern League
Southern League
Southern League may mean:*Southern League , a United States minor league baseball league**Southern Association, a United States minor league baseball league, was known as the Southern League from 1901–1919...
All Star with Chattanooga. He was then promoted to Triple-A Louisville
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
on June 22, 2007. With Louisville, he ended up pitching in 13 games for them and had a 5.63 ERA.
On July 28, 2007, along with teammate pitcher Brian Shackelford
Brian Shackelford
Brian Wesley Shackelford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He batted and threwn left-handed.-Career:...
, Medlock was traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
Jorge Cantú
Jorge Cantú
Jorge Luís Cantú Guzmán is an American professional baseball first baseman.Cantú bats and throws right-handed. He was born in McAllen, Texas, went to Sharyland High School, but was raised and makes his home in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.-Tampa Bay Devil Rays:Cantú was spotted by a scout while...
and outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
Shaun Cumberland. The St. Petersburg Times opined that he was the better of the two pitchers acquired by the Rays, but that "neither appears to be a top prospect." Upon acquiring him, the Devil Rays immediately assigned him to Triple-A Durham
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
. Medlock finished the season in Durham, making 9 relief appearances and a 3.45 ERA.
In April 2008, after he was 1-0 with a 1.08 ERA in six relief appearances with the Durham Bulls, the team designated him for assignment. In 2009, he pitched for Montgomery (for whom in mid-May he was leading the league in saves), Durham, and for Los Leones del Caracas
Leones del Caracas
The Leones del Caracas is a Venezuelan baseball team that plays in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Since its inception, the team has played in the Estadio Universitario in Caracas...
in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League or Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional is the highest level baseball league in Venezuela.-Brief history:Baseball exploded in Venezuela in 1941, following the world championship in Havana....
.
He finished his career with the Águilas de Mexicali
Águilas de Mexicali
The Águilas de Mexicali is a Mexican Pro baseball team playing for the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico based in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico...
in the Mexican Pacific League in 2010.
Coaching career
He is currently an assistant coach at Texas Southern UniversityTexas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States....
, primarily responsible for working with pitchers. and coaches the Texas Rebels youth travel teams.