Mike Zagurski, P

B-T: L-L

HT: 6-0

WT: 225

BORN: January 27, 1983; Omaha, Nebraska

RESIDES: Omaha, Nebraska

HOW OBTAINED: Selected by Phillies in 12th round of June 2005 draft

EDUCATION: Attended the University of Kansas

2008: Had “Tommy John” reconstructive surgery on his left elbow (Dr. James Andrews), 4/4, and missed the entire season... 2007:  Pitched at 4 levels in the Phillies organization and won the Paul Owens Award as the best pitcher in the team’s minor league system... Began the season with Clearwater (A), where 11 of his 12 appearances were scoreless and he averaged 16.5 SO/9.0 IP... Held Florida State League hitters to a .113 avg... Was promoted to Reading (AA) in May and appeared in 6 games (5 scoreless) before having his contract purchased on 5/25... Made his ML debut, 5/25 at ATL (1.0 IP); earned his 1st ML win, 6/7 at NYM (1.0 IP, H, BB, SO)... Was optioned to Ottawa on 7/27 and appeared in 7 games before being recalled on 8/15... Overall, went 0-0, 1.39 ERA (5 ER, 32.1 IP) in 25 minor league games and averaged 13.6 SO/9.0 IP (49 SO/32.1 IP) without allowing a HR... Was recalled on 8/16... Stumbled trying to field a ground ball off the bat of Ronny Paulino and was taken out of the game, 8/18 at PIT... Was placed on the 15-day DL on 8/19 (strained right hamstring)... Had season-ending surgery on his right hamstring on 8/27 (Dr. Jim Bradley)  2006:· Spent the season with Lakewood (A)... Averaged 11.9 SO/9.0 IP... Had a season-high 6 SO in 2.1 IP, 4/25 at Delmarva.. Recorded his 1st pro save, 6/4 vs Hickory.. 2005: Made his pro debut with Batavia (A)...

CAREER STATISTICS: * League Leader, # Tied for League Lead