| Former Everett Merchant Mark Hendrickson |
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| Born: June 23, 1974 Mount Vernon, Washington College: Washington State Experience: 2 years 2003 Salary: $300,000 Weight: 230 lbs. Bats: Left Throws: Left Pos: SP Toronto sent Mark Hendrickson to the Devil Rays, via Colorado, in a three-team deal. Toronto received Justin Speier and the Rockies got Joe Kennedy from Tampa Bay. "Away from SkyDome, he pitched very well," said Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar. "It's a very tough place to pitch. We think he'll pitch better not only in our park but throughout 2004." Hendrickson led all American League rookies in '03 with 30 starts. He was second in wins and third in innings pitched. His Fantasy stock drops a bit as the Devil Rays do not have enough quality players around him. 2003 Season In his first full season as a major league starter, Mark Hendrickson logged 5.3 innings per outing over his 30 starts. He had been moving away from starting in recent minor league seasons, but with a couple of solid August wins over Seattle, he showed more promise as a starter toward the end of the season. He won three of his final four decisions, holding the Devil Rays and Mariners to two earned runs in each victory. Pitching Long and lanky like Randy Johnson, Hendrickson's fastball generally travels to the plate in the high 80s. He doesn't overpower anyone and lacks an out pitch versus righthanders, who feasted off him in 2003. While he has a decent changeup, his sinker and cut slider don't serve him well on SkyDome's artificial turf. Opposing hitters averaged .338 there. Because hitters generally make contact, Hendrickson can't afford to issue walks, and he may have pressed to get ahead in the count last year. When opponents put the first pitch in play, they batted .363. |
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The Everett Merchants Baseball Club 2007
