Jason Jennings
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Jason Ryan Jennings
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 242 lb.
- School Baylor University
- Debut August 23, 2001
- Born July 17, 1978 in Dallas, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jason Jennings is a pitcher for the Texas Rangers who (in 2009) is in his ninth major league season.
He was a first team college All-American at both pitcher and designated hitter at Baylor University. In the 1997 Intercontinental Cup, Jennings pitched one scoreless inning as the least-used US hurler. He was a two-way player for Team USA in the 1998 Baseball World Cup. He had a 1-0, 1.17 record in the qualifying tournament. In the Cup itself, he was 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA, getting roughed up by Nicaragua in his only start. He played one game at DH, striking out in both at-bats.
He is the only pitcher in major league history to pitch a shutout and hit a home run in his major league debut.
Jennings underwent surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow on August 30, 2007. Barring any setbacks, he is expected to return to action by sometime near the beginning of the 2008 season. [1] He did appear in six games in 2008 and is also pitching in 2009.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2002 NL Rookie of the Year Award
- 2002 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (2002)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (2004 & 2006)
| NL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
| Albert Pujols | Jason Jennings | Dontrelle Willis |
