CHAD BLACKWELL

1/7/83; '04 6th (Kansas City); Univ. of South Carolina
R/R; 6-0, 145

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2004 R (KC)	1-1-7	21	0	33.0	32	16	46	3.27

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA	OAVG	OOBP	OSLG
2005 A+ (KC)	0-0-0	1	0	2.0	4	0	5	13.50	.400	.455	.800
2005 A (KC)	7-4-14	48	0	68.2	62	27	74	2.23	.241	.328	.339

The Pirates acquired Blackwell as the PTBNL from the Royals in the deal for Mark Redman that also brought in Jonah Bayliss. Blackwell pitched well in his brief time with the Royals, with good K rates. He throws from a low three-quarters angle, which will no doubt lead to him being confused with Chad Bradford if he reaches the majors. Blackwell's fastball registers around 90, and he throws a slider and a change, the latter helping him against LH hitters. He's a strong groundball pitcher. There were some concerns about Blackwell's arm after the 2005 season, leading to an MRI. If it wasn't the Pirates, you'd assume that the fact that he was included in the trade indicated that the test showed nothing. Blackwell should open 2006 with Lynchburg, but the Pirates may be hoping that he'll move quickly to add some relief options.

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