Brandon Claussen | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. | May 1, 1979|
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 28, 2003, for the New York Yankees | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 16, 2006, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 16–27 |
Earned run average | 5.04 |
Strikeouts | 228 |
Teams | |
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Brandon Allen Falker Claussen (born May 1, 1979) is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher.
Claussen graduated from Goddard High School in Roswell, New Mexico. [1] He then attended Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. [2] He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 34th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft while in college. [3] In 2001, he led all minor league pitchers in strikeouts, with 220. [4] In June 2002, Claussen had Tommy John surgery. [5]
Claussen was called up to the major leagues on June 28, 2003. [6] He made his debut against the New York Mets that day. [5] On July 31, 2003, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds with Charlie Manning and cash for Aaron Boone. [7] Claussen was invited to spring training in 2004, [8] and sent to the minors on March 28. [9] He was recalled on July 20 to make his first start for the Reds. [10] Claussen finished the 2005 season with a 10–11 record and 4.21 ERA. [11] He made his final major league appearance on June 16, 2006, and took the loss against the Chicago White Sox. [12] Two days later, he was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and placed on the disabled list. [13] On August 14, Claussen underwent an operation to repair the rotator cuff and debridement in his throwing shoulder. [11] On January 12, 2007, he signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. [11] He became a free agent at the end of the season. [14]