Pitcher | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | Height: 6-5 | Weight: 240 | DOB: 9/12/83 | Lafayette, IN

Draft: Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 8th round (245th overall) of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft

MLB Debut: 7/23/08 (Chicago White Sox)

Acquired: 7/31/09 – Traded from the Chicago White Sox to the San Diego Padres with LHP Aaron Poreda, RHP Adam Russell, and RHP Dexter Carter for RHP Jake Peavy

Career Stats: Major League & Minor League

Salary History:
2011: Pre-Arbitration (Until 2012)
2010: $423,700
2009: $405,000
2008: Mid-Season Call Up (Major League Minimum was $390,000)