Summary
Amos Willingham, a pitcher originally from Georgia, signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. Previously, he spent the past season in the minor leagues with the Atlanta Braves after being acquired from the Washington Nationals.
Key Facts
- The Atlanta Braves used a record 46 pitchers during the last season.
- Amos Willingham was picked up by the Braves from the Washington Nationals but did not play in the major leagues for them.
- Willingham pitched at four different levels in the minor leagues for the Braves, mainly for Double-A Columbus.
- He finished the season with a 5.17 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings.
- Willingham's major league record includes a 7.11 ERA over 19 games with the Nationals.
- He has signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros for the upcoming season.
- The Astros might have bullpen openings but Willingham would need a strong performance in spring training to move up to the major league.
