James Paxton

Former Prospect Free Agent
High Level
MLB
Years
2007-2024 (2013-2024)
Proper Name
James Alston Paxton
Nickname
Big Maple
Positions
P (269)
Height / Weight
6-4 / 212
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
November 6,1988   Age:  37.213
High School
Colleges
University of Kentucky (Lexington,KY)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 942,500
Service Time
10.151 (2024)
Contract Info
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
paxtj001
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[2009] 1st Round Draft Pick (#37 overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays (did not sign)   [2011] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (World Team)   [2018] Pitched 5-0 no-hitter for Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays on May 8,2018   [2026] Played for Canada in World Baseball Classic
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Draft Instances

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yearrndovlphasedraft teamsignedsign datepossourceregionschoolschool divschool typeclassslot valuebonusscoutsnotes
2009137June-RegToronto Blue JaysNo LHPCollegeKYKentuckyNCAA 14YearjrPremiumPremiumN/ASupplemental. Compensation for loss of Type A FA A. J. Burnett
20104132June-RegSeattle MarinersYes PFABCBritish Columbia  nsPremiumPremiumBrian Williams,Jesse Kapellusch 
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