Bryan Bullington #46

Full name is Bryan Paul Bullington...he and his wife, Lauren, have a daughter, Isabella (3), and newborn twin boys, Matthew and Jack...Graduated from Madison (Ind.) High in 1999...was named Indiana¡¦s ¡§Mr. Baseball¡¨ in 1998-99...was All-State First-Team as a junior and senior...Was drafted by the Royals in the 37th round of the 1999 June Draft, but did not sign...Pitched for three seasons at Ball State University...was named to American Baseball Coaches Association/ Rawlings All-Midwest Region First-Team in 2001...Father, Larry, was inducted into the Ball State Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984 as a two-sport star in basketball and baseball.

2009

Spent a majority of the 2009 season with Triple-A Las Vegas...also made 4 relief stints for Toronto, including a pair against the Royals in Kansas City on April 27 and 29...Worked entirely in relief for the first time in his professional career, making a combined 32 appearances at the Triple-A and Major League level.

2008

Began season with Indianapolis (AAA) of the International League...Was the Opening Day starter and lost a 3-0 decision at Pawtucket on April 3 (5.0IP/3ER)...Gave up one run in 7.0 innings, but received a no-decision in third start on April 13 vs. Norfolk...Lost four straight starts from April 23 thru May 3...Picked up first win on May 8 at Richmond (7.0IP/ER)...Was named International League Pitcher-of-the-Week after going 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts during week of May 19-26...Pitched season-high 8.0 innings in 5-2 win vs. Louisville on May 20...Was recalled by Pittsburgh on May 29...Did not make an appearance with the Pirates during his 15-day stint with the club and was optioned back to Triple-A on June 12...Was designated for assignment on July 3...Was claimed off waivers by Cleveland on July 10.

2007

Spent full season with Triple-A Indianapolis...Led staff in victories, starts and innings pitched...Tossed 5.0 scoreless frames but received a no-decision in season debut on 4/8 vs. Columbus; his first professional outing since 9/18/05 (also singled in 4/8 contest)...Posted a 1.10 ERA (32.2ip/4er) while winning five straight starts from 4/13 thru 5/05...Allowed one unearned run in 7.0 innings of work on 4/19 at Norfolk...Surrendered first home run in 4/24 start vs. Norfolk...Tossed 7.0 scoreless frames while picking up fourth straight win on 4/30 at Ottawa...Lowered ERA to 0.96 after tossing 7.0 scoreless innings in next start on 5/5 vs. Louisville...Had five-game winning streak snapped while suffering first loss on 5/10 vs. Syracuse (5.0ip/9h/5r/5er). ...Allowed just one home run in first nine starts (48.2ip)...Suffered second loss on 5/20 at Buffalo before winning his next three starts...Worked a season-high 8.0 innings while picking up eighth win on 5/31 vs. Buffalo...Left start on 6/10 after 1.0 inning after experiencing right shoulder discomfort...Returned to action on 6/25 and gave up six runs in 2.1 innings at Toledo...Went 1-1 with a 10.19 ERA (17.2ip/20er) in a four-start stretch from 6/25 to 7/16...Was the starter and winner in Triple-A All-Star Game on 7/11 (2.0ip/2er)...Went 1-4 with a 3.93 ERA in six starts during the month of August...Won final game on 8/16 at Durham...Lost last three Triple-A starts...Was recalled by Pittsburgh on 9/4...Made first major league start on 9/6 at St. Louis and gave up seven hits and five runs on 3.0ip; was his second appearance in the big leagues and first since 9/18/05...Singled off Mike Maroth in first major league plate appearance on 9/6...Pitched major league high 5.0+ innings in second start on 9/11 vs. Milwaukee...Made back-to-back relief outings on 9/16 at Houston (3.0ip/0r) and 9/21 at Chicago (1.0ip/1r/0er)...Made final appearance as a starter on 9/30 vs. St. Louis (5.0ip/2er)...Went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice bunt as a batter with Pittsburgh.

2006

Missed entire season, recovering from right shoulder surgery.

2005

Began season in extended spring training recovering from right shoulder tendinitis...Was activated from the disabled list and suffered loss in Triple-A debut on 5/11 vs. Richmond (6.0ip/7h/3r/3er/1bb/1so)...Picked up his first victory in second start on 5/16 vs. Norfolk...Allowed a season-high eight runs and lost a 13-4 decision on 5/21 at Durham...Served up six home runs in his first five starts (25.2ip) before allowing just one long ball in his next 11 starts from 6/7 thru 8/20...Posted a 1.89 ERA (19.0ip/4er) in three starts during the month of June...Went 7-1 with a 1.69 ERA (64.0ip/12er) in 10 starts from 6/12 thru 8/20...Pitched a season-low 3.1 innings on 7/6 at Louisville...Did not issue a walk during a 29.2-inning stretch (five starts) from 7/14 to 8/4...Tossed 8.0 scoreless frames on 7/29 at Syracuse...Struck out season-high nine batters in consecutive games on 8/4 vs. Norfolk and 8/9 at Louisville...Won season-high four straight games from 7/29 thru 8/20 and posted a 1.00 ERA during that stretch (36.0ip/4er)...Lost final regular season start on 8/31 vs. Toledo...Received a no-decision in Game Two of the first round of the International League playoffs against Buffalo on 9/8 (4.1ip/9h/4r/4er/2bb/4so)...Started Game One of the Championship Series against Toledo and received a no-decision (2.0ip/4h/5r/5er/4bb/0so) in Indianapolis' 10-8 loss...Had contract purchased by Pittsburgh on 9/16...Made major league debut in relief on 9/18 vs. Cincinnati (1.1ip/2r); entered game with bases loaded and two outs and induced Ryan Freel to ground out (allowed two runs the following inning)...Did not make an appearance in final 13 games due to soreness in right shoulder...Underwent surgery on 10/17 to repair damage to his posterior labrum (surgery was performed by Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers team physician).

2004

Tied for second in the Eastern League in wins while spending entire season with Altoona (AA)...Made Double-A debut on 4/11 vs. Portland and allowed one unearned run in 5.1 innings of work...Earned first win as a member of the Curve in second start on 4/17 at Harrisburg with 6.0 innings of shutout ball...Did not surrender an earned run in first 14.1 innings of work - his longest scoreless streak of the season...Had a 2.25 ERA (20.0ip/5er) in four games during the month of April...Lasted a season-low 3.0 innings and surrendered three home runs in first Double-A loss (7h/4r/4er/3bb/3so) on 5/10 at Erie...Won three straight starts from 5/16-27 while posting a 2.70 ERA (16.2ip/5er) during that stretch...Pitched into the 8th inning for the only time and allowed just one run while earning the win on 6/28 at Reading...Was selected to the All-Star Futures Game on 7/11 at Houston's Minute Maid Park and tossed a scoreless inning of relief...Tossed another scoreless inning of relief three days later at the Eastern League All-Star Game at Bowie...Went 5-0 with a 3.11 ERA (37.2ip/13er) in final six starts...Was ejected from game on 8/7 vs. Harrisburg after hitting a batter with a pitch...Allowed four runs in 5.0ip while receiving a no-decision in lone playoff start in Game Two of the Eastern League Championship Series vs. New Hampshire...The Curve went 16-10 in his 26 starts.

2003

Went 13-5 with a 2.52 ERA (142.2ip/40er), 113 strikeouts and just 38 walks in 25 minor league games (24 starts) between Hickory (A) and Lynchburg (A)...Ranked second among Pittsburgh farmhands in ERA behind Brady Borner (2.25)...His 13 wins ranked second behind Sean Burnett and Ian Snell (14 each)...Began season with Hickory and pitched 4.0 innings in his professional debut on 4/3 @Augusta (2r/0er)...Earned first win in second start on 4/9 @Asheville...Won each of his first three decisions and posted a 0.94 ERA (28.2ip/3er) in first five starts thru 4/26...Suffered lone loss with Crawdads on 5/11 vs. Savannah...Was scored upon just once in his last four games with Hickory (23.2ip/4er)...Made lone relief appearance on 5/23 @South Georgia (6.0ip/1h/0r)...Was promoted to Lynchburg on 5/27 and tossed 7.0-inning complete game (4h/0r) in debut with Hillcats on 5/28 @Potomac (game one)...Was named Carolina League Pitcher-of-the-Week for his efforts...Lost next two starts before winning four straight decisions from 6/19 thru 8/1...Recorded a 1.98 ERA (27.1ip/6er) in five starts during the month of July, but posted a 1-0 record...Pitched second complete game (6.0ip/3er) on 8/11 @Kinston (game one), but surrendered two home runs and suffered the loss...Won his last three starts and seven of his last nine decisions...Surrendered just two homers in his last 10 starts (58.2ip).