Name: David Aardsma
Rank: 191
Position: P
Year With White Sox: 2007
Following a decent 2006 season with the crosstown Cubs, David Aardsma was acquired by the White Sox in exchange for Neal Cotts. 2007 got off to a good start for Aardsma, as he struck out 23 batters in 15 2/3 innings pitched while putting up a 1.74 ERA in April. Unfortunately, like the rest of the the White Sox, things took a dramatic turn for the worse.
Aardsma gave up a run per inning in May and, on June 3rd, he was sent back to Triple A Charlotte to try and get right. He was recalled 2 weeks later after Dewon Day went down with an injury. Aardsma, and the White Sox, played out the string, but did not improve any. He finished the season with a 6.40 ERA, appearing in only 25 games. Following the season, he was designated for assignment, opening up a roster spot for the signing of Octavio Dotel. In January, he was traded to the Red Sox for 2 minor league pitchers.
Aardsma’s numbers in a White Sox uniform, both for games I attended and overall, were:
