Brandon McCarthy

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Brandon Patrick McCarthy

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 7", Weight 190 lb.
School Lamar Community College
Debut May 22, 2005
Born July 7, 1983 in Glendale, CA USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Pitcher Brandon McCarthy was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 17th round of the 2002 amateur draft. That year, he played in the Arizona League, posting a 2.76 ERA and leading the circuit with 79 strikeouts. The next season, he advanced to the Great Falls White Sox in the Pioneer League, where he won 9 games and again had a league-best 125 strikeouts. He split 2004 between A and AA, going 17-4 overall with a minor league-leading 202 K's.

McCarthy began 2005 with the Charlotte Knights and was promoted to the majors in May, making his first start against the Chicago Cubs on May 22nd. He returned to AAA before rejoining the White Sox in August. Overall, he was 7-7 with a 3.85 ERA and 130 strikeouts for Charlotte and 3-2 with a 4.03 ERA for the Sox. McCarthy began 2006 in the White Sox bullpen while waiting for his opportunity to join the club's rotation.

In December 2006, McCarthy was traded to the Texas Rangers, and he spent the next season in their rotation, going 5-10 with a 4.87 ERA.