| BECAME A CARDINAL: Signed as a minor league free agent, November 20, 2003.
CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2005.
2005 OUTLOOK: Made the Cardinals opening day roster and will be working out of the bullpen.
2004 SEASON: Was 5-7 with two saves in 36 games (15 starts) for Memphis (AAA). Won five of his last six decisions at Memphis.
His 3.82 ERA was 7th best in the Pacific Coast League. Had 99 K’s in 122.2 IP for the Redbirds and held opposing LH
batters to a .184 BA (25-136), fanning 38 while walking just six.
Blanked Omaha for 7.0 IP on 7/20 [2] for CG shutout.
Worked 1.1 IP in relief as member of PCL staff in Triple-A All-Star game.
Lefthander was brought to St. Louis in late August to take the roster spot of injured Steve Kline.
Made nine appearances for the Cardinals, eight in relief. Had just a 1.93 ERA in those outings, allowing just 13 hits and
three runs in 14.0 IP.
MISC: Graduated from El Rancho (Pica Rivera, CA) High School...attended the University of Southern California where he
earned a spot on the baseball team as a walk-on in 1994...went on to become USC’s all-time record holder for career wins
(42)...also is the Trojan’s career leader in innings pitched (484.1)...earned all-Pac 10 honors three times and was also named
Pac-10 Co-Pitcher-of-the-Year in 1995.
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