Jason Kershner
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| Born: | December 19, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | Scottsdale, Arizona |
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| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 165 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1995: 12th Rd. by the Philadelphia Phillies |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Saguaro High School (AZ) |
| Other Teams: | San Diego Padres 2002 Toronto Blue Jays 2002-2004 |
| Years with Boston: | 2005 |
Jason Ashley Kershner (born December 19, 1976 in Scottsdale, Arizona) is a left-handed pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
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Overall Career
Kershner made his major league debut in 2002 with the San Diego Padres, seven-years after being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 12th round of the 1995 amateur draft.
After spending parts of three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Kershner signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on December 22, 2004. Despite pitching six scoreless innings in relief, Kershner failed to make the team out of spring training and was assigned to Pawtucket. Following 15 appearances with Pawtucket, in which he posted an 0-2 record with two saves and a 5.68 ERA in 19 innings pitched, Kershner's contract was purchased by the San Diego Padres.
Kershner spent 2006 with Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate in Nashville. He signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on January 8, 2007.
Awards
Moment in the Sun
- Pitching a total of six scoreless innings for the Red Sox in spring training.
Trivia
- Gave up Matt Cepicky's first career home run.
Transactions
- June 1, 1995: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 12th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 8, 1995.
- October 15, 2001: Granted Free Agency.
- November 20, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the San Diego Padres.
- August 30, 2002: Selected off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the San Diego Padres.
- October 4, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
- November 18, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
- May 19, 2005: Purchased by the San Diego Padres from the Boston Red Sox.
- Dec 1, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor league contract.
- January 8, 2007: Signed as a Free Agent by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
