| Brandon Claussen | |
|---|---|
 Claussen in 2004 with the Cincinnati Reds. | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:May 1, 1979 Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. | |
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 | |
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]
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