Phil Dumatrait
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| Born: | July 12, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Bakersfield, California |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 2000: 1st Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Bakersfield Junior College |
| High School: | Bakersfield HS (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Cincinnati Reds 07-Pres |
| Years with Boston: | 2000-2002 (Minors Only) |
Phillip Anthony Dumatrait (born July 12, 1981 in Bakersfield,California) is a left-handed starting pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. A one time first round draft choice of the Red Sox, Dumatrait reached as high as high-A Sarasota in 2002.
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Overall Career
Drafted in the first round in 2000, Dumatrait features a low-90's fastball and an above-average curve. As part of the purge that took place when GM Theo Epstein replaced Dan Duquette, Dumatrait was sent to Cincinnati for reliever Scott Williamson, who would prove to be instrumental to the success of the 2003 Red Sox, serving as the team's closer.
Dumatrait missed the 2004 season following Tommy John surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He spent most of 2005 at Double-A Chattanooga where ranked among the Southern League leaders in ERA (3.17, 4th), losses (12, 3rd) and walks (70, 3rd).
After starting 2006 at Chattanooga, where he was teammates with Rick Asadoorian, the Red Sox 1st Round pick in 1999, Dumatrait was promoted to Triple-A Louisville on June 5, finishing with a 5-7 record and a 4.72 ERA in 15 starts and 1 relief appearance.
Dumatrait made his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds on August 2, 2007 against the Washington Nationals. He lasted only 3.1 innings, allowing 6 runs on 8 hits, 3 walks and 3 strikeouts and picked up the loss.
Dumatrait's Moment in the Sun
- Dumatrait was named the Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2002.
Awards
- 2002 South Atlantic League All-Star (A).
Trivia
- It is rumored that he writes checks with big giant pencils.
- Last name pronounced doo-MA-tray
Transactions
- June 5, 2000: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 2000 amateur draft. Player signed July 10, 2000.
- July 30, 2003: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Cincinnati Reds for Scott Williamson.
External Links
- TheBaseballCube.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
