David Aardsma

David A. Aardsma (December 27, 1981–) He attended Cherry Creek High School, which is also the high school of major leaguers like Brad Lidge, Darnell McDonald and Donzell McDonald.

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December 27 - 1981 - Cherry Creek High School - Brad Lidge - Darnell McDonald - Donzell McDonald

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He attended Pennsylvania State in his freshman year. No one from Pennsylvania State, before Aardsma, had ever reached the major leagues. He transferred to Rice University where he remained.

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Pennsylvania State - Rice University

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The righthander was drafted in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 2003 amateur draft by the San Francisco Giants. He went to the San Jose Giants (Class A), and played brilliantly. He posted a 1.96 ERA while striking out 28 in about 18 innings. His talent earned him a promotion to the Giants-he skipped AA, AAA and went straight to the MLB. He made his debut 1 day after the season opener. Yes, after only 10 months, he was on the opening day roster. In his major league debut, he pitched two innings, allowing three hits and walking one. In his first 6 starts, he had a 1.80 ERA. (This success did not carry over, as he finished the season with a 6.75 ERA in 11 games: After giving up 2 runs in 1 inning on April 20, he was sent down to Fresno, the Giants AAA team, the next day).

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San Francisco Giants - San Jose Giants - April 20 - Fresno

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David Aardsma has had a strange trip in baseball: How often does a player go from college to A ball, to the majors, to AAA baseball, then to AA Norwich, (which is where he started 2005).

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He was traded with Jerome Williams to the Chicago Cubs for LaTroy Hawkins on May 28, 2005.

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Jerome Williams - Chicago Cubs - LaTroy Hawkins - May 28 - 2005

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He is first on the list of all time baseball players by alphabetical order, replacing Hank Aaron.

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