Jason Schmidt
Jason Schmidt | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Lewiston, Idaho, U.S. | January 29, 1973|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 28, 1995, for the Atlanta Braves | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 5, 2009, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 130–96 |
Earned run average | 3.96 |
Strikeouts | 1,758 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Jason David Schmidt (born January 29, 1973), is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. In his career, he has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007–2009), San Francisco Giants (2001–06), Pittsburgh Pirates (1996–2001) and Atlanta Braves (1995–96), by whom he had been drafted in the eighth round, 206th overall, of the 1991 draft.
Career
High school
Schmidt attended
Early days in the Braves organization
Schmidt made his professional debut with the
He made his major league debut in relief on April 28, 1995, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Schmidt recorded his first ML victory in his first start, pitching eight scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on September 3, 1995.
In 1996 he started the season in the Braves rotation but also spent time in Richmond and on the disabled list before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (with Ron Wright) for Denny Neagle on August 30, 1996.
Pittsburgh Pirates
As a member of the Pirates, Schmidt won 10, 11, and 13 games in 1997, 1998, and 1999, respectively. However, he was on a losing team each season in Pittsburgh. He was the last player on the team to wear number 42, as all of Major League Baseball retired it for Jackie Robinson in 1997, except those who chose to keep the number (e.g. Mariano Rivera). Schmidt then switched to number 22 for the remainder of his stay with the team, and wore number 29 after leaving the Pirates.
San Francisco Giants
Schmidt was then acquired by the Giants in 2001 with
On May 18, 2004, Jason Schmidt pitched a one-hitter against the Chicago Cubs and Matt Clement.[1] The Giants won the game, 1–0. This performance was overshadowed by Randy Johnson's perfect game against the Atlanta Braves the same day. Schmidt also pitched a one-hitter against the Boston Red Sox one month later on June 20, 2004. Schmidt would go on to win 18 games in 2004 and be voted the TSN Pitcher of the Year in the National League, and fourth in Cy Young voting. He also set a San Francisco single-season record of 251 strikeouts, which was broken when Tim Lincecum struck out 265 in 2008.
On June 6,
Los Angeles Dodgers
Schmidt signed a three-year, $47 million deal with the
Heading into 2009, Schmidt was expected to compete for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation but pitched poorly in spring training and began the season once more on the disabled list. After several rehab starts in the minors, Schmidt was activated on July 20, 2009, to start against the Cincinnati Reds, his first appearance in a Major League game since 2007. He went five innings, allowed three runs and picked up the win.[3] He made another start on July 26 against the Florida Marlins, but pitched poorly and allowed five runs (four earned) in three innings and was credited with the loss.[4] He started against the Atlanta Braves on July 31 and pitched six shutout innings, getting the win as the Dodgers won 5–0. On August 7, he was again placed on the DL, with Torre speculating that Schmidt's career might be over.[5]
Accomplishments
- 3× 2006)
Records
San Francisco Giants Records
- 16 strikeouts in a single-game on June 6, AT&T Park (tied with Christy Mathewson)
Personal life
Schmidt and his wife Bethany have three children: Makynlee (born January 14, 2001), Mason (born January 29, 2004), and Madden (born April 22, 2007). Schmidt's mother Vicki died from brain cancer on April 22, 2003, at age 53.
See also
References
- ^ "San Francisco at Chi Cubs – 2004-05-18 – Major League Baseball". Yahoo! Sports.
- ^ ESPN.com news services (2006-12-08). "Dodgers ink Schmidt to three-year, $47M contract". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
- ^ "Two years in making, Schmidt wins for LA". Los Angeles Dodgers.
- ^ "Marlins knock around Schmidt in finale". Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)