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40 Rich Harden, SP
Height/Weight: 6-1/195 | Birthdate: 11/30/1981 | Birthplace: Victoria, B.C., CAN | Bats/Throws: L/R | Team: Texas | College: Central Arizona Coll. (J.C.) | MLB Experience: 7 | Salary: $7,000,000
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Key Stats
IPW-LSVERAKsBB
141.09-904.0917167
 
Latest News
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Rangers finalize deal with Harden: SP Rich Harden and the Rangers completed a one-year contract Thursday that guarantees the pitcher $7.5 million. The deal calls for a $6.5 million salary next year and includes an $11.5 million mutual option for 2011 with a $1 million buyout. Harden can earn an additional $2.5 million next year in performance bonuses. The oft-injured right-hander had to pass a physical before the agreement was finalized. "When he's out there, this is a guy with No. 1 ability. He's a stopper in the true sense of the word. That's something we felt we needed," general manager Jon Daniels said on a conference call.
(Updated 12/11/2009).
Injury Report
Shoulder - Expected to be ready for spring training
(Updated - 12/10/09)
Fantasy Analysis
Daniels declined to discuss the specifics of Harden's MRI exam. He said the Rangers were comfortable that the pitcher's previous injuries didn't involve deeper structural issues with his elbow or shoulder. "We understand we're going to have to take some steps to keep him healthy," Daniels said. "We understand the risk involved." Harden struck out 171 batters in 141 innings last season, going 9-9 with a 4.09 ERA for the Cubs. He once again battled injuries, though, making only 26 starts, which were actually his most since 2004. He has ace potential, making him a middle-round sleeper every year in Fantasy. This year should be no exception, but you have to expect him to serve a DL stint or two. He's a good enough pitcher that pitching in Texas shouldn't hinder him too much.
(Updated 12/11/2009).
 
CBSSports.com Player Ranking
Position Current Last Week Rating
Starting Pitchers 62 62 39.63
Complete Rankings
 
Situational Stats
SituationIPWLERASVBBSO
vs LHB 61.200 4.2302380
vs RHB 79.100 3.9704491
 
Head to Head
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Last 6 Games
  OPP W L SV IP H ER BB Ks
08/19SD1007.01 4.0438
08/26WAS0006.05 3.9925
08/31HOU0105.05 4.1969
09/05NYM1005.07 4.10110
09/11CIN0004.02 4.0456
09/16MIL0103.05 4.0933
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    Pitching Stats
    YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
    2003OAK54 4.4615130000 74.2723837514067
    2004OAK117 3.9931310000 189.2171908416381167
    2005OAK105 2.5322192100 128.09342367243121
    2006OAK40 4.24990000 46.2312222512649
    2007OAK12 2.45740000 25.21877301127
    2008OAK-CHC102 2.0725250000 148.096383411361181
    2009CHC99 4.0926260000 141.0122746423667171
    Total 5029 3.391351272100 753.26033112847016329783
     
    Batting Stats
    YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
    2003OAK15000000000 --- --- ---
    2004OAK31500000300 .000 .000 .000
    2005OAK22000000000 --- --- ---
    2006OAK9000000000 --- --- ---
    2007OAK7000000000 --- --- ---
    2008OAK-CHC2527130101300 .111 .111 .111
    2009CHC2743380011500 .205 .209 .186
    Total 136754110113100 .158 .160 .147
     
    Fielding Stats
    YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
    2003OAKP15131751113 .941
    2004OAKP313134151812 .971
    2005OAKP22192112812 .952
    2006OAKP991367001.000
    2007OAKP74330001.000
    2008OAK-CHCP25251596001.000
    2009CHCP2626187922 .889
    Total  135127121575959 .959
     
    More Pitching Stats
    YearTeamIBBGOAOGO/AOSBCSPKBKWPAVGPAMB9SLGRPF
    2003OAK18262 1.5092106 .259324 13.6 .3630
    2004OAK6186195 1.05116214 .242803 12.1 .3660
    2005OAK0123132 1.0144006 .201514 9.7 .2940
    2006OAK04539 1.2323000 .191191 11.2 .3150
    2007OAK12123 1.1311000 .202100 10.2 .3370
    2008OAK-CHC283171 0.5077003 .183595 9.7 .2870
    2009CHC5107136 0.8584007 .234609 12.4 .4070
    Total 15647758 0.9342273126 .2203136 11.3 .3420
     
    Postseason Pitching Stats
    YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
    2003OAK11 13.50200000 1.12221021
    2006OAK01 4.76110000 5.25331054
    2008CHC01 6.23110000 4.15330034
    Total 13 6.35420000 11.1128820109
     
     
    Minor League Pitching Stats
    YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
    2001 A-Vancouver24 3.391814000 74.14729283438100
    2002 A-Visalia43 2.931212100 67.2492722412485
    2002 AA-Midland83 2.951616100 85.16733282352102
    2003 AA-Midland20 0.0022000 13.000000017
    2003AAA-Sacramento94 3.151614000 88.2723431613591
    2004AAA-Sacramento00 5.4011000 5.06330036
    2005AAA-Sacramento00 0.0011000 3.01000007
    2006AAA-Sacramento00 0.0011000 2.01000003
    2007AAA-Sacramento00 0.0010000 1.01000001
    2008 A-Stockton10 0.0011000 6.03000309
    2008AAA-Sacramento00 2.4511000 3.23110004
     
    		  
       
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