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54 Kris Medlen, SP

Atlanta Braves

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
94%71%
Key Stats
IPW-LSVERAKsBB
84.13-703.096425

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Kris Medlen takes step back
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen, who had not allowed an earned run in his previous two starts, took a step back as he was pegged with his seventh loss of the season Friday night against the Giants. Medlen (3-7) was shelled for four runs on nine hits while striking out four in six innings in a 6-0 defeat.

Medlen has allowed three runs or more in three of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against the Mets. He allowed three runs over six innings in his previous meeting against the Mets on May 24.

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Kris Medlen prefers to keep starting, but willing to switch roles
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

With Brandon Beachy nearing a return from Tommy John surgery, rumors of Kris Medlen's possible return to the Braves' bullpen are growing louder. Medlen made it known Monday that he would prefer not to return to the bullpen, as he told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"I'll let it be known that I don't want to go down there," Medlen said. "I don't. At all. But it's out of my hands. I mean, if it happens, obviously it happens. I'm a team player."

Medlen has experience pitching out of the bullpen, and he understands that makes him a more likely option than Beachy to leave the rotation. Beachy has never pitched out of the bullpen, and was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 13 starts before suffering his elbow injury last season.

"It does not make any sense for him to go to the pen," Medlen said. "It's the same mound and whatever else, but it's a different job, different mindset. Build him up just to put him in the pen?"

Medlen has a 2.87 ERA in his first 13 starts this season, and has a 2.92 ERA in 90 appearances as a reliever at the major-league level.

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Kris Medlen returning to 2012 form?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen is off to a great start in June, winning his first two starts this month. Medlen has allowed one unearned run on 12 hits and one walk, while striking out 12 in 13 2/3 innings.

He's beginning to once again look like the pitcher who had a 0.97 ERA in 12 starts last year.

"I wouldn't say I feel like I did last year, but I feel more consistent than I did in my first five, six or seven starts this year," Medlen said, per MLB.com.

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Kris Medlen stays sharp in win over Dodgers
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

Braves starter Kris Medlen turned in a dominant performance as he picked up his third win of the season Saturday night against the Dodgers.

Medlen (3-6) pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings and helped his cause with his first career home run. He took starter Stephen Fife deep for a solo home run in the fifth inning, giving his club a two-run lead. The right-hander surrendered just five hits and one walk while striking out six in a 2-1 victory.  

Medlen has allowed just one unearned combined in his last two starts (13 2/3 innings pitched). He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at home against the Giants. He is 1-3 with a 2.31 ERA in six starts at home.

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CBSSports.com Player Ranking
Position Current Last Week Rating
Starting Pitchers 60 190 44.07
Situational Stats
SituationIPWLERASVBBSO
vs N.Y. Mets 6.000 4.50019
vs LHB 45.000 3.2002335
vs RHB 39.100 2.970229
Last 7 Games
  OPP W L SV IP H ER BB Ks
5/12@SF0105.18351
5/18LAD0007.02035
5/24@NYM0006.07319
5/29TOR0102.04311
6/3PIT1007.07006
6/8@LAD1006.25016
6/14SF0106.09404
Two Week Schedule
JUNE
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
16
SF
W3-0
17
NYM
W2-1
18
NYM
L3-4
L1-6
19
NYM
7:10 pm
20
NYM
7:10 pm
21
@Mil
8:10 pm
22
@Mil
4:10 pm
23
@Mil
2:10 pm
24
25
@KC
8:10 pm
26
@KC
8:10 pm
27
28
Ariz
7:30 pm
29
Ariz
4:05 pm
= probable start
Fantasy Points by Week
0
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26

-5

10

14

20

13

-6

53

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Fantasy Points by Week.   ( Actual    AccuScore Projections)   Note: Points are rounded down.
Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2009ATL35 4.263740002 67.2653432523072
2010ATL62 3.6831140000 107.210848441332183
2011ATL00 0.00200000 2.11000002
2012ATL101 1.5750122112 138.010326246023120
2013ATL37 3.0914140000 84.1853529952564
Total 2215 2.90134442114 400.0362143129331099341
Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2009ATL391300000700 .000 .000 .000
2010ATL3227250231400 .290 .222 .185
2011ATL2000000000 --- --- ---
2012ATL5033340241500 .216 .152 .121
2013ATL142313111900 .167 .261 .130
Total 137966121584500 .200 .177 .125
Fielding Stats
YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
2009ATLP3741358001.000
2010ATLP311421417021.000
2011ATLP20202001.000
2012ATLP501239122611 .974
2013ATLP141416313021.000
Total  1344491246615 .989
More Pitching Stats
YearTeamIBBGOAOGO/AOSBCSPKBKWPAVGPAMB9SLGRPF
2009ATL26164 1.0311113 .256294 12.9 .3942
2010ATL1120103 1.2841211 .267438 11.0 .4180
2011ATL023 0.6700000 .1258 3.9 .1250
2012ATL0158116 1.4752303 .208520 8.2 .2861
2013ATL19394 1.0274101 .259367 12.3 .4090
Total 4434380 1.23178728 .2431627 10.6 .3663
Postseason Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2012ATL01 2.84110000 6.13521104
Total 01 2.84110000 6.13521104
Minor League Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2006 R-Danville10 0.412000010 22.0142101236
2007 A-Myrtle Bch20 1.13180002 24.0227310728
2007 A-Rome01 0.87170008 20.2134210333
2007 AA-Mississippi00 11.5730001 2.14330022
2008 AA-Mississippi78 3.523617001120.112147478527120
2009AAA-Gwinnett50 1.2286000 37.02055001044
2012AAA-Gwinnett Braves02 4.7333000 13.1157721612
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
5-10/190
Birthdate:
10/7/1985
Age:
27
Hometown:
Artesia, CA
Bats/Throws:
S/R
Team:
Atlanta Braves
College:
Santa Ana (CA) JC
MLB Experience:
5
Salary:
$2,600,000

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