Bobby Korecky #41

Robert John Korecky...Married to Jill...Graduated in 1998 from Saline (Mich.) High School prior to earning a degree in Organizational Studies in 2002 from the University of Michigan...Was Philadelphia's 19th-round pick in the June 2002 First-Year Player Draft...signed by scout Dennis Murray.

2009

Spent the majority of the season at Triple-A Reno but had a pair of early-season stints with the D-backs, appearing in 5 games...For the Aces, in 15 road games, went 1-1 with 7 saves and a 1.53 ERA (3 ER in 17.2 IP)...in 12 home outings, went 1-0 with 6 saves and a 2.92 ERA (4 ER in 12.1 IP)...At Reno, held lefties to a .167 average (7-for-42) with 1 walk and 11 strikeouts while righties hit .271 (19-for-70) with 2 walks and 14 strikeouts...Recalled from Reno on April 13...Made his D-backs debut on April 15 vs. Cardinals, allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk in 2.0 relief innings...Appeared in 4 games prior to being optioned to Reno on April 27...Recalled from Reno on May 9 and made one appearance, on May 11 vs. Reds, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk with 2 strikeouts over 2.0 frames...Optioned to Reno on May 12...Held opponents scoreless in 9 straight games (8.1 IP) from June 15-July 6...Had season-ending Tommy John surgery on July 30 performed by Dr. Don Sheridan.

2008

Began season at Triple-A Rochester before being recalled by the Twins on April 25...made his Major League debut for the Twins on April 26 vs. Texas, allowing 1 run, 1 hit and 2 walks in 1.0 inning...Did not allow a run in 5 of 6 appearances from May 10-29, going 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA (2 ER in 6.2 IP)...Recorded his first Major League win and singled off Frank Francisco for first career hit on May 19 vs. Texas, becoming the first Twins pitcher to record a hit in an American League game since the inception of the designated hitter in 1973...Was optioned to Rochester (AAA) on May 29...made 43 appearances for the Wings from May 31-Aug. 30, going 4-4 with 21 saves...had a season-high 4 strikeouts on two occasions, first on July 12 at Durham and again on July 30 at Pawtucket...did not allow a run in his last 9 appearances (13.0 innings)...Recalled by Minnesota on Sept. 2...earned his second Major League win on Sept. 13 at Baltimore, tossing 2.1 innings of scoreless relief.

2007

Spent the entire season with Rochester (AAA) and set the club record for saves (35) in a season...led International League in saves and appearances and finished the season tied for second overall in the minor leagues for saves and first in appearances...Saved 3 straight games from April 28-30, becoming the first Red Wings player with 3 saves in 3 games since 1998...Was selected to play in AAA All-Star Game on July 10 at Albuquerque and worked 1.0 scoreless inning in the game...Picked up his 100th career professional save on July 31...converted 12 of his 14 July save opportunities...Named Twins' Minor League Player of the Week Aug. 10-16 after striking out 9 batters in 5.0 innings pitched over 2 appearances...Overall, held right-handed batters to a .215 (37-for-172) batting average.

2006

Began season at New Britain (AA)...Did not allow an earned run over his last 4 appearances (7.0 innings) with the Rock Cats before being promoted to Rochester (AAA) on May 24...Threw 9.0 consecutive scoreless innings from June 29-July 17...Was fourth in organization with 13 saves.

2005

Appeared in 2 games for New Britain (AA) before undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on June 7.

2004

Spent the year at New Britain (AA) and led Eastern League in saves and was third in appearances...was selected to the Eastern League postseason All-Star team and named Eastern League Rolaids Relief Man Award winner...Was on the disabled with right elbow tendinitis from July 22-Aug. 3...Named Twins' Minor League Player of the Week from Aug. 21-27.

2003

Spent the year at Clearwater (A) in the Philadelphia Phillies organization...was second in Florida State League in saves and third in appearances...Pitched for Mesa in the Arizona Fall League prior to being traded to Minnesota along with pitcher Carlos Silva and infielder Nick Punto from Philadelphia in exchange for Eric Milton on Dec. 16.

2002

Began season at Batavia (A) before being promoted to Lakewood (A) on July 26...Tossed back-to-back complete games Aug. 24 and 29.