Jonathan Broxton
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Jonathan Roy Broxton
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 240 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Jonathan Broxton, who broke in with the 2005 Los Angeles Dodgers, assumed a major role with them in 2006 at the age of 22. He appeared in 68 games, finishing 20 of them. His record was 4-1 with 3 saves, and his 2.59 ERA was far lower than the league average ERA of 4.49.
As a senior in high school, he struck out 134 batters in 74 innings. A second-round draft pick in 2002, he moved up the minor league ladder very steadily, and always had an ERA of 3.23 or lower. In 2006, he appeared 11 times in Triple A without giving up a run.
In 2007 he appeared in 83 games with a 2.85 ERA. In 2008, he stepped in as the Dodgers' closer following an injury to Takashi Saito, saving 14 games in 70 outings with a 3.13 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 69 innings. He played for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, then returned as the Dodgers closer in 2009. His flawless performance over the season's first half earned him an invitation to the 2009 All-Star Game.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (2009)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 1 (2009)
