Jess Todd
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Jesse Ray Todd is a Major League Baseball
pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
. From the University of Arkansas
, he was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals
in second round (82nd overall) of the 2007 amateur entry draft. He is 5' 11" and weighs 210 pounds.
in Corsicana, Texas
. He transferred to the University of Arkansas
for his sophomore year, where he worked under Dave van Horn
. He completed his junior year as a Razorback
before being selected 82nd overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft
. Todd also played for the Kelowna Falcons
, an independent summer baseball team in the West Coast League
.
and Florida State League
mid-season All-Star status. He played in the 2008 All-Star Futures Game
in Yankee Stadium.
He made his major league debut on June 5, 2009
, pitching innings, giving up 2 runs, 3 hits including a home run, walking 2, and striking out 2.
to complete the June 27 trade that sent Mark DeRosa
from the Indians to the St. Louis Cardinals.
After spending most of his time with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
and making limited appearances with the Indians in 2009 and 2010, Todd was designated for assignment on April 30, 2011 to make room on the 40-man roster for Alex White
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. From the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
, he was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in second round (82nd overall) of the 2007 amateur entry draft. He is 5' 11" and weighs 210 pounds.
College
Todd completed his first year of collegiate baseball at Navarro CollegeNavarro College
Navarro College is a two-year public institution consisting of a main campus located in Corsicana, with branches in Mexia, Midlothian, and Waxahachie, Texas...
in Corsicana, Texas
Corsicana, Texas
Corsicana is a city in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 45 some fifty-five miles south of downtown Dallas. The population was 24,485 at the 2000 census...
. He transferred to the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
for his sophomore year, where he worked under Dave van Horn
Dave van Horn
Dave Van Horn is the current head baseball coach of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, which plays its home games in recently renovated Baum Stadium...
. He completed his junior year as a Razorback
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The term Arkansas Razorbacks properly applies to any of the sports teams at the university. The Razorbacks take their name from the feral pig of the same name...
before being selected 82nd overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft
2007 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2007 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, and was held on June 7 and June 8, 2007...
. Todd also played for the Kelowna Falcons
Kelowna Falcons
The Kelowna Falcons are an amateur baseball team located in Kelowna, British Columbia. Formally known as the Kelowna Grizzlies, the club was purchased in and changed its name to the Falcons. They play in the West Coast League, a collegiate summer baseball league...
, an independent summer baseball team in the West Coast League
West Coast League
The West Coast League is a collegiate summer baseball league founded in 2005, comprising teams from Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. The league is designed to develop college talent. As such, only current college players are allowed to participate in the league...
.
St. Louis Cardinals
Todd was named St. Louis Minor League pitcher of the year, and also achieved Texas LeagueTexas League
The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
and Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
mid-season All-Star status. He played in the 2008 All-Star Futures Game
All-Star Futures Game
The All-Star Futures Game is an annual baseball exhibition game between a team of top minor league prospects from the United States and a team of prospects from other parts of the World...
in Yankee Stadium.
He made his major league debut on June 5, 2009
2009 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*Regular Season Champions*World Series Champions – New York Yankees**American League Champions – New York Yankees**National League Champions – Philadelphia Phillies*Postseason – October 7 to November 4...
, pitching innings, giving up 2 runs, 3 hits including a home run, walking 2, and striking out 2.
Cleveland Indians
On July 26, 2009, Todd was sent to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
to complete the June 27 trade that sent Mark DeRosa
Mark DeRosa
Mark Thomas DeRosa is a Major League Baseball player. DeRosa is a utility player who has been primarily a second baseman, but can play other positions, including the outfield; he played six positions for the Chicago Cubs. He bats right-handed.DeRosa was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 7th...
from the Indians to the St. Louis Cardinals.
After spending most of his time with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
and making limited appearances with the Indians in 2009 and 2010, Todd was designated for assignment on April 30, 2011 to make room on the 40-man roster for Alex White
Alex White (baseball)
-Early years:White attended D.H. Conley High School in his hometown of Greenville, NC and led the Vikings to two state championships. After his senior year of high school, he signed to play college baseball for the University of North Carolina.-Cleveland Indians:...
.