Chris Saenz
| IP | 6 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 0 |
| WHIP | .833 |
| BB/9 | 4.5 |
| SO/9 | 10.5 |
- Full name Christopher Andrew Saenz
- Born 08/14/1981 in Tucson, AZ
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Pima CC
- Debut 04/24/2004
- Drafted in the 28th round (838th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2001.
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Saenz was minding his own business in Double-A when Milwaukee summoned him for an emergency big league start last April 24. After depleting their bullpen in a 15-inning game and placing Chris Capuano on the disabled list, the Brewers decided Saenz was their best option. Against the Cardinals, the highest-scoring team in the National League, he struck out seven over six shutout innings to earn the victory. Afterward, Saenz returned to Double-A and pitched well--until late June, when he blew out his elbow. Following Tommy John surgery, he'll miss the entire 2005 season. Before he got hurt, Saenz had an 88-94 mph fastball, an improving slider and a changeup. A reliever his first two years in pro ball, he initially struggled as a starter in 2003. Then former roving pitching coordinator Dwight Bernard fixed a glitch in his delivery, allowing Saenz to do a better job of staying on top of his pitches. That improved the sink on his fastball, the depth on his slider and his overall command.
