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==Major League career== |
==Major League career== |
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Farnsworth was drafted in the 47th round by the [[Chicago Cubs]].{{fact}} He played for the Cubs from 1999 to 2004. |
Farnsworth was drafted in the 47th round by the [[Chicago Cubs]].{{fact}} He played for the Cubs from 1999 to 2004. |
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In his last 58 appearances in the 2005 season Farnsworth posted a 1.62 ERA and held opponents to a .162 average. He converted 16 straight save opportunities after failing to convert his first 2. |
In his last 58 appearances in the 2005 season Farnsworth posted a 1.62 ERA and held opponents to a .162 average. He converted 16 straight save opportunities after failing to convert his first 2. |
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Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the New York Yankees, replacing [[Tom Gordon]] as the team's primary set-up man. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second highest offer Farnsworth received. The [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] reportedly offered $25 million over four years and the closer job.{{fact}} |
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===New York Yankees=== |
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Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the New York Yankees, replacing [[Tom Gordon]] as the team's primary set-up man, joining a revamped Yankees bullpen that also included newcomers [[Octavio Dotel]] and [[Ron Villone]] to help bridge the gap to closer [[Mariano Rivera]]. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second highest offer Farnsworth received. The [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] reportedly offered $25 million over four years and the closer job. However, he first learned of the Rangers' interest when he was taking his physical for the Yankees. Farnsworth also decided against re-signing with the Braves, whom he grew up rooting for{{Fact|date=July 2008}}, where he also would have been a closer rather than a setup man. He felt the Yankees would give him the best chance to win a championship and decided to sign with them. |
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He struggled in the {{by|2006}} season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA. His struggles continued in the {{by|2007}} season.{{Fact|date=July 2008}} |
He struggled in the {{by|2006}} season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA. His struggles continued in the {{by|2007}} season.{{Fact|date=July 2008}} |
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When Farnsworth joined the Yankees, he began wearing glasses, which he'd never done before. This prompted sports announcers to nickname him [[Professor Farnsworth]], a reference to a character from the animated series [[Futurama]]. The Professor Farnsworth nickname was also promoted on the MLB humor site [[The Dugout]].{{Fact|date=July 2008}} |
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===Return to Detroit=== |
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On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for [[Iván Rodríguez]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511535]</ref> |
On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for [[Iván Rodríguez]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511535]</ref> |
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| Kyle Farnsworth | |
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| Detroit Tigers – No. -- | |
| Relief Pitcher | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| April 29, 1999, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics (through July 29, 2008) | |
| Win-Loss | 29-47 |
| Earned Run Average | 4.42 |
| Strikeouts | 720 |
| Teams | |
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Kyle Lynn Farnsworth (born April 14, 1976 in Wichita, Kansas) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
Farnsworth graduated from Milton High School in Milton, Georgia in 1994. During high school, he played baseball, basketball, and football. He continued to play baseball in college at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.
Major League career
Farnsworth was drafted in the 47th round by the Chicago Cubs.[citation needed] He played for the Cubs from 1999 to 2004.
Prior to becoming a Yankee, Farnsworth played for the Chicago Cubs (1999-2004) and the Detroit Tigers (2005).
On July 31, 2005, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves for pitchers Zach Miner and Roman Colon.
In his last 58 appearances in the 2005 season Farnsworth posted a 1.62 ERA and held opponents to a .162 average. He converted 16 straight save opportunities after failing to convert his first 2.
Following the season, Farnsworth signed with the New York Yankees, replacing Tom Gordon as the team's primary set-up man. The deal, worth $17 million over three years, was the second highest offer Farnsworth received. The Texas Rangers reportedly offered $25 million over four years and the closer job.[citation needed]
He struggled in the 2006 season, accumulating a 4.36 ERA. His struggles continued in the 2007 season.[citation needed]
On July 30, 2008, Farnsworth returned to the Tigers in a trade for Iván Rodríguez.[1]
Incidents
Farnsworth was involved in a brawl that occurred in the 2003 season when his former team, the Chicago Cubs, were playing the Cincinnati Reds. Reds pitcher Paul Wilson stepped out of the batter's box after an inside pitch, and started to yell at Farnsworth. Farnsworth then met Wilson a short distance from home plate and speared him to the ground. He was suspended three games for his actions.[citation needed]
Farnsworth also was involved in a bench-clearing fight in the 2005 season while playing for the Detroit Tigers, against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. After order appeared to have been restored, Farnsworth charged Royals pitcher Jeremy Affeldt and tackled him to the ground in a similar fashion as he did with Paul Wilson. He was ejected from the game.[2]
On April 17, 2008, Farnsworth threw behind Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez. While Farnsworth claimed that the ball slipped out of his hand as a result of trying to throw the ball as hard as possible, Ramirez was skeptical and surmised that the pitch was retaliation for Alex Rodriguez being plunked the prior night after hitting a home run in the game. Following Farnsworth's pitch, the umpire issued warnings to both dugouts that any ill-intentions from that point forward would result in ejections.[3]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
- Kyle Farnsworth's Fight Videos
Kyle Blames Torre - http://www.nypost.com/seven/03072008/sports/yankees/kyle_s_bile_100792.htm