The Book on Jair Jurrjens

Graduated Prospect Info

Now that he's no longer rookie-eligible, The Book is closed on Jair Jurrjens as a prospect. This page remains as a historical record of his time in our prospect list.

Last bio and ranking update: 4/24/2008.

ATLJair Jurrjens
Born 1/29/1986
RHP, ATL

One of two intriguing prospects moved from Detroit to Atlanta in exchange for Edgar Renteria, Jurrjens is a power pitcher, a strikeout machine who has not yet quite put it together in terms of control and gamesmanship. He has stuff, but no coach has yet harnessed it effectively.

Jurrjens had a 3.20 ERA in 19 starts in Double-A and a 4.70 ERA in seven starts for the MLB Tigers in 2007. He projects as a number two or number three starter. He may also be effective as a reliever, once the Braves spend some time figuring out his mechanics.

Player Updates and Notes

Jair Jurrjens, along with Gorkys Hernandez, is headed to Atlanta in the trade for Edgar Renteria announced today.

10/29/2007 by DataBoy

 

 

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