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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 205
Bats: L
Throws: R
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06/10/1985 |
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| Drafted in the 13th round of the 2004 draft by Atlanta ... traded to Cubs with RHP Angelo Burrows for OF Todd Hollandsworth in August, 2005 ... Blackford began his professional career in the Gulf Coast League, where in 15 games (two starts) he was 1-2 with a 7.86 ERA in 26.1 innings ... Joined Class-A Danville of the Appalachian League in 2005 and was 5-3 with a 3.17 ERA as a starter in 12 appearances. He struck out 30 and walked 22 ... In 2006, Blackford went 10-9 with a 5.37 ERA in 27 starts, striking out 70 and walking 63 ... was tied for third in the organization in wins. ... missed most of 2007 with injury ... 2008: made 35 appearances in relief, mostly at Class-A Daytona ... was 7-1 with 2.40 ERA in 45 innings with Daytona, striking out 31 batters and walking 19. |
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