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Jeff Karstens #27 | Pitcher | Pittsburgh Pirates
Height: 6-3    Weight: 175    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Sep 24, 1982, San Diego, CA
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2009 Statistics
PeriodGGSCGSHOWLSVBSIPHBBERHRKERAWHIP
Yesterday00000000.0000000.000.00
Last 7 Days220011007.1914034.911.36
Last 14 Days3300110010.11215044.351.26
Last 21 Days5300120012.215310047.111.42
20093913004600108.0115456512525.421.48
Career Stats
YearTeamGGSCGWLSVIPHBBERHRKERAK/9BB/9H/9WHIP
2006NYY86021042.24011186163.803.372.328.441.20
2007NYY73014014.2279184511.053.075.5216.572.45
2008PIT99126051.15613237234.034.032.289.821.34
2009PIT39130460108.0115456512525.424.333.759.581.48
Career633119170216.22387812429965.153.993.249.891.46
Player Notes
November 30, 2009
Jeff Karstens has been out-righted to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:No one claimed him after the Bucs designated him for assignment ten days ago, so barring an upset, he will begin the 2010 season in the minor leagues. In 39 appearances (13 starts) in 2009, he went 4-6 with a 5.42 ERA. Pitcher Justin Thomas was also out-righted after being designated for assignment ten days ago.
November 20, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated pitcher Jeff Karstens for assignment, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Karstens was 4-6 with a 5.42 ERA in 39 appearances (13 starts) last season.

Our View:It looks like Karstens isn't in the future plans for the Pirates next season, which is a bit of a surprise. He is out of minor league options, which could have been a major reason why this move was made, but he will be in someone's plans next year.
October 4, 2009
Jeff Karstens pitched on short rest on Sunday and lasted only 2.1 innings as the Pirates fell to the Reds 6-0. Karstens allowed two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out two.

Our View:Karstens didn't pitch all that badly today, but the team didn't feel the need to stretch him on three-days rest. He finished the season with a 5.42 ERA and a 4-6 record.
October 3, 2009
Jeff Karstens will start on three days rest on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:After starting just once June 5 before last week, Karstens will now take the mound for the second time in five days after Kevin Hart was scratched with a rib injury. With the game being utterly meaningless, don't expect the team to push his 27-year-old arm very far.
September 30, 2009
Making just his second start since June 5, Jeff Karstens pitched five innings of two-run ball at Wrigley Field, as the Pirates won the second game of a double-header 8-2.

Our View:It was a solid start for Karstens, who will surely be considered for the Pirates' 2010 rotation.