Jason Bulger Explained

Jason Bulger
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:6 December 1978
Birth Place:Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 26
Debutyear:2005
Debutteam:Arizona Diamondbacks
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:April 23
Finalyear:2011
Finalteam:Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:7–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.33
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:138
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Jason Patrick Bulger (born December 6, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Bulger played college baseball at Valdosta State University.

Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Bulger made his MLB debut on August 26,, while a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

He was traded to the Angels during spring training in for infielder Alberto Callaspo. He made his Angels debut on May 20, 2006, after the team released third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo earlier in the day to make room for him on the roster.[1] He was reassigned to the minor leagues on May 23, to make room for callup Kendrys Morales. He was called up in when rosters expanded on September 1.

On March 30,, the Angels released their Opening Day roster and Bulger made the team. He was optioned down to the minors on August 27. On July 28,, Bulger recorded his first career save in the majors against the Cleveland Indians.

On April 27, 2011, Bulger was designated for assignment after making five appearances for the Angels in the 2011 season with a 0.96 ERA and striking out seven. He cleared waivers, and accepted his demotion to AAA Salt Lake.

Minnesota Twins

He signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins on November 18, 2011. He was released at the end of spring training.

New York Yankees

Bulger signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on April 1, 2012.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Angels release Alfonzo, call up Bulger from Triple-A. 20 May 2006.
  2. Web site: Yankees add Bulger. April 2012.