| J. D. Durbin | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1982-02-24)February 24, 1982 (age 43) Portland, Oregon, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 8, 2004, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| NPB: June 25, 2010, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| CPBL: May 28, 2013, for the Lamigo Monkeys | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 20, 2007, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| NPB: July 8, 2010, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| CPBL: August 29, 2013, for the Lamigo Monkeys | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–6 |
| Earned run average | 6.19 |
| Strikeouts | 46 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win-loss record | 0-2 |
| Earned run average | 6.75 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win-loss record | 5-2 |
| Earned run average | 2.89 |
| Strikeouts | 22 |
| Saves | 8 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Joseph Adam "J. D." Durbin (born February 24, 1982), is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher who played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theMinnesota Twins,Arizona Diamondbacks, and thePhiladelphia Phillies, inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for theFukuoka SoftBank Hawks, and in theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for theLamigo Monkeys.
Durbin was drafted by theMinnesota Twins in 2000 in the second round (54th overall) out ofCoronado High School in Arizona where he played baseball and football. Durbin, whose self-appointed/coach aided nickname, (thanks to Al Newman), at one time was "the Real Deal",[1] was the Twins Minor League Player of the Year in 2002 after compiling an 13–4 record with 163 strikeouts for theQuad City River Bandits of theMidwest League. The following season, he was the starting pitcher in theFlorida State League all-star game, and pitched in theAll-Star Futures Game.
Durbin made his MLB debut on September 8, 2004, pitching in relief, and made his first career start on September 23 against theCleveland Indians. In three innings pitched, he gave up seven hits and five earned runs and took his only loss for the season.
Durbin was ranked the #70th best prospect by "Baseball America" in 2005 and the Twins second best pitcher behindJesse Crain.[citation needed] However, he did not play in the majors during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He had gone 4–3 with an 2.33 ERA in 16 starts for Triple-ARochester before being sidelined for the rest of the 2006 season on July 5 with right biceps musculocutaneous neuropathy.
Durbin, who was cleared to start throwing on February 1, 2007, did not fare well coming off his injury. During spring training in 2007, he went 0–2 with an 11.25 ERA in seven relief appearances for the Twins and was claimed off waivers by theArizona Diamondbacks on March 29. He appeared in one game for the D-Backs out of the bullpen on April 4 against theColorado Rockies, and gave up seven runs in ⅔ of an inning.[2] The following day he was designated for assignment. He was claimed off waivers by theBoston Red Sox on April 10, and designated for assignment on the very same day. ThePhiladelphia Phillies then claimed Durbin from the Red Sox on April 13. He would be designated for assignment on April 17 and was out-righted to Triple-AOttawa the next day.
Durbin was called back up to the majors, and made his first start for the Phillies against theNew York Mets on June 29. In4+2⁄3 innings, he gave up all six runs in the Mets' 6–5 victory. He earned his first major league win on July 17, 2007, against theLos Angeles Dodgers where he pitched six innings and gave up one run. He also got his first three major league hits in the same game.[3] In his next start on July 22, 2007, he pitched his first major league complete game shutout against theSan Diego Padres throwing 109 pitches, with 71 for strikes against 38 balls.[4]
Durbin failed to make the club in spring training 2008, and on March 18, the Phillies out-righted Durbin to the minors. He split the season between the Double-AReading Phillies and the Triple-ALehigh Valley IronPigs, going 5–14 with an 5.82 ERA. He became a free agent following the season.
On May 6, 2009, Durbin signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers. He made his debut with theSouthern LeagueChattanooga Lookouts on May 4, pitching three scoreless innings in relief. His first start came on May 23, against theCarolina Mudcats. He was solid, giving up only one earned run on three hits and one walk in four innings, yet he took the loss. On July 17, he was promoted to the Triple-aAlbuquerque Isotopes, with whom he went 0–6 with an 6.43 ERA. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.
On May 2, 2010, Durbin signed with theFukuoka SoftBank Hawks ofNippon Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.
On May 24, 2011, Durbin signed with theOlmecas de Tabasco of theMexican League.[5] He was released on June 30. In 4 games (3 starts) 12.1 innings he struggled horrendously going 0-2 with a 13.86 ERA and 9 strikeouts.
On June 18, 2011, Durbin signed with theLancaster Barnstormers of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[6] In 18 games (17 starts) 106.2 innings he went 8-4 with a 5.06 ERA with 81 strikeouts.
On March 29, 2012, Durbin re-signed with the Barnstormers for the 2012 season. He became a free agent following the season. In 28 starts 181 innings he went 14-9 with a 4.48 ERA with 116 strikeouts while throwing 6 complete games and 1 shutout.
On January 5, 2013, Durbin signed a minor league contract with theBoston Red Sox. He was released on April 27.
On May 27, 2013, Durbin signed with theLamigo Monkeys of theChinese Professional Baseball League. He became a free agent following the season.
On May 21, 2014, Durbin signed with theLeones de Yucatán of theMexican League. He was released on June 9. In 3 games (1 start) he struggled horrifically across 2 innings of work going 0-2 with a 58.50 ERA with 2 strikeouts.