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:

Wins	Losses	ERA	Saves	IP	Hits	Runs	ER	Walks	Strike Outs	HR	HBP	Appearances
0	1	8.56	0	13.667	18	14	13	9	14	2	0	9
2	1	6.40	0	32.333	39	24	23	17	36	4	1	25