| Fri Feb 27 2015 | 12:54 | Witherspoon has signed deal with Dodgers | ||||
Witherspoon has signed a deal with the Dodgers, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports. | ||||||
The 25-year-old has hit just .251 in his minor league career, but his 171 career stolen bases and 71 career home runs could make him an intriguing fantasy prospect if he suddenly learns how to hit. | ||||||
| Tue Nov 11 2014 | 13:42 | Witherspoon released by Mariners on Tuesday | ||||
Witherspoon was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports. | ||||||
The 25-year-old spent his first season in the Mariners organization at High-A High Desert, where he slashed .252/.338/.448 with 15 home runs and 44 RBI. He also stole 25 bases in 99 games, so he'll likely draw some interest due to his intriguing combination of speed and power. | ||||||
| Wed Dec 18 2013 | 15:24 | Mariners outright OF Witherspoon off 40-man | ||||
Mariners sent OF Travis Witherspoon outright to Double-A Jackson. | ||||||
Seattle claimed Witherspoon off waivers from the Angels in October after he slashed just .214/.299/.342 in 129 games with a Double-A affiliate. The 24-year-old is blessed with the tools to succeed, but he's running out of time to implement them. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Dec 13 2013 | 15:10 | M's designate Witherspoon for assignment | ||||
Mariners designated OF Travis Witherspoon for assignment. | ||||||
Seattle claimed Witherspoon off waivers from the Angels in October, but the 24-year-old has now been kicked off the 40-man roster to clear space for Corey Hart. Witherspoon struggled this summer at Double-A. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Oct 8 2013 | 14:55 | Mariners claim OF Witherspoon off waivers | ||||
Mariners claimed OF Travis Witherspoon off waivers from the Angels. | ||||||
Witherspoon, 24, batted just .214/.299/.342 in 129 games with the Angels' Double-A affiliate this season. Still, the Mariners are intrigued enough to take a chance on the toolsy outfielder. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Apr 15 2011 | 13:38 | Angels prospect Witherspoon hits third homer | ||||
Travis Witherspoon went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double and a walk Thursday for low Single-A Cedar Rapids. | ||||||
Witherspoon, who turns 22 tomorrow, hit .309/.365/.472 in 71 games int he Pioneer League last year, and he's off to a .313/.405/.556 start this year. Still, perhaps his best stat is that he's 27-for-27 stealing bases the last two seasons. He's been caught just once in 38 attempts since debuting in 2009. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||