When he made the Tiger rotation out of spring training as a 20-year old in 2003, Jeremy Bonderman was the youngest player to be on an opening day roster for Detroit in 25 years. Pitching for a dismal team, the husky right-hander struggled to 19 losses, but never stopped battling. The nest season he won 11 games and he followed with two seasons where he captured 14 victories, lowering his ERA each year. In Game Four of the 2006 AL Division Series against the Yankees, Bonderman held New York hitless for five innings and tore through the powerful Bombers lineup to seal the series.
Quotes About Jeremy Bonderman
"He's a guy with some severe talent.... The sky's the limit for Jeremy.... When he's on, he's as dominant as anyone. There's not many of those guys out there." — teammate Kenny Rogers, in 2007
Quotes From Jeremy Bonderman
"You have to go out and try to pitch the best game that you can, give up the least amount of runs. Some games, you're going to get a bunch of runs. Some games, you're going to be in a pitchers' duel. That's part of the game." — Jeremy Bonderman
Teams Jeremy Bonderman Played For
Detroit Tigers (2003-2005)
Description Thick-legged, broad-shouldered, and appearing somewhat stocky, despite having good height. His physical buildreminds some of Tom Seaver. Square-jawed, Bonderman has an almost baby-face, with red cheeks.
Born Jeremy Allen Bonderman was born on October 28, 1982, in Kennewick, WA.
The Pitches He Threw Bonderman's slider, even early in his career, was one of the best in baseball. He also features a hard fastball, a sinker, and a changeup.
Best Strength as a Player His slider, and competitiveness.
Largest Weakness as a Player Getting in a groove. Early in his career, Bonderman frequently struggled in the first inning.
