December 23, 2011

Josh “Judge” Judy

Cincinnati Reds claimed right-handed reliever Josh Judy off waivers from the Indians. I have been watching some games (MLB and AAA) where Josh pitched in 2011 and I have to say I am very impressed with what he can do.

Josh Judy / Minor Leagues

                                                                  
Year      Age             Tm  W L  ERA   G SV    IP  SO  WHIP SO/9
2007       21        2 Teams  1 2 0.36  13  1  25.1  21 1.145  7.5
2007       21        Indians  1 2 0.63   9  0  14.1  14 1.326  8.8
2007       21 MahoningValley  0 0 0.00   4  1  11.0   7 0.909  5.7
2008       22        2 Teams 12 1 3.26  42  1  88.1  97 1.109  9.9
2008       22     LakeCounty 12 1 3.51  35  1  74.1  80 1.143  9.7
2008       22        Kinston  0 0 1.93   7  0  14.0  17 0.929 10.9
2009       23        2 Teams  4 3 2.83  41 14  54.0  70 1.056 11.7
2009       23        Kinston  0 0 0.00   5  3   4.2   7 0.857 13.5
2009       23          Akron  4 3 3.10  36 11  49.1  63 1.074 11.5
2010       24        2 Teams  3 0 2.94  40  2  49.0  57 1.388 10.5
2010       24          Akron  0 0 9.00   2  0   2.0   2 3.000  9.0
2010       24       Columbus  3 0 2.68  38  2  47.0  55 1.319 10.5
2011       25       Columbus  6 2 3.12  50 23  52.0  60 1.327 10.4
5 Seasons                    26 8 2.81 186 41 268.2 305 1.195 10.2
AA (2 seasons)                4 3 3.33  38 11  51.1  65 1.149 11.4
AAA (2 seasons)               9 2 2.91  88 25  99.0 115 1.323 10.5
A+ (2 seasons)                0 0 1.45  12  3  18.2  24 0.911 11.6
A (1 season)                 12 1 3.51  35  1  74.1  80 1.143  9.7
Rk (1 season)                 1 2 0.63   9  0  14.1  14 1.326  8.8
A- (1 season)                 0 0 0.00   4  1  11.0   7 0.909  5.7

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 12/23/2011.

He has a blog “Josh Judy Blog” [Source] and a facebook fan page. This is what he has said about the transaction on facebook,

“I have mixed emotions today… I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining the Cincinnati Reds and been given the opportunity to be part of something special! My wife and I are really excited about this and can’t wait to be part of the Big Red Machine Family.

With that said I’m sad that I’m leaving a bunch of great friends and teammates in Cleveland and the opportunity that the Cleveland Indian family have given me. My wife and I have developed some really special friendships and bonds in Cleveland, you all will never be forgotten

I wish you all and your families a great Holiday Season!!!!!”

Jamie Ramsey and Mark Sheldon were the first ones to report this transaction. This addition will help push the Reds 40 man roster back up to 37.