Nick Blackburn, RHP - Minnesota Twins (#53)

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Birthdate: 2/24/82
Drafted: 29th Round (857th Pick) - 2001
College: Seminole State College (Seminole, OK)
2012 Salary: $4,750,000
Service Time: 4.017 (pre-2012)
Contract: 4 years, $14M (2010-2013), plus 2014 club option
Major League Debut: 9/3/2007
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-4
Weight: 227

Latest Player Updates
08/20/12 - outrighted to minors
07/18/12 - recalled from minors
07/04/12 - optioned to minors
06/04/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/17/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (strained quad)
09/04/11 - transferred to 60-Day DL
08/22/11 - placed on 15-Day DL (strained forearm)

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Prospect Rankings (MLB)
2008 Baseball America #56

Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2008 Baseball America #1 Tools: Best fastball, Best control
2008 Baseball Prospectus #6