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James Paxton | Starting Pitcher

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/6/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Mariners optioned LHP James Paxton to Triple-A Tacoma.
Paxton really struggled this spring, allowing six runs while walking four over 3 2/3 frames. He has plenty of upside but will continue to work on his control issues in the minors. Mar 14 - 8:09 PM

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James Paxton - S - Mariners

James Paxton was tagged for three runs over two innings Friday against the Rangers.

Paxton allowed two hits -- including a two-run homer by Mitch Moreland -- and two walks while failing to register a strikeout. Not the best day for the 24-year-old, but he's still considered one of game's most promising left-handed pitching prospects. He could pitch his way into the majors at some point this year.
Mar 1 - 6:39 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Mariners prospect left-hander James Paxton allowed one hit over three scoreless innings Tuesday in the Arizona Fall League opener.

Paxton struck out five and walked just one. The 23-year-old southpaw posted a 3.05 ERA and 110/54 K/BB ratio in 106 1/3 innings over 21 starts with Double-A Jackson this season, including a 2.40 ERA in 11 starts after returning from a knee injury. He could have a chance to make the big club out of spring training depending on what the Mariners do during the offseason.
Source: Seattle Times
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 09:14:00 AM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

ESPN's Keith Law hears that Mariners' prospect James Paxton left his start with Double-A Jackson due to a knee injury.

No word yet on the severity, but at least it wasn't his arm. Paxton allowed four runs on four hits and five walks over 2 1/3 innings before exiting. The 23-year-old southpaw now has a 3.88 ERA and 52/32 K/BB ratio in 46 1/3 innings over his first 10 starts at the Double-A level this year.
Source: Keith Law on Twitter
Sat, May 26, 2012 12:15:00 AM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Mariners' prospect left-hander James Paxton left Friday's start with Double-A Jackson with an apparent injury.

Paxton, who was ranked as the No. 52 prospect in the game by Baseball America this offseason, allowed four runs on four hits and five walks over 2 2/3 innings before exiting. Stay tuned for an update on his status.
Source: Montgomery Biscuits on Twitter
Fri, May 25, 2012 10:00:00 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Mariners' prospect left-hander James Paxton was brilliant on Friday striking out ten in 5 2/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Jackson.

Paxton is only in his second professional season, but is knocking on the door of the big leagues. As soon as he can successfully develop his changeup to go with his fastball and curve, Paxton will be in the Mariners' rotation. Look for a mid-season call-up.
Source: Geoff Baker on Twitter
Fri, Apr 6, 2012 11:49:00 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Mariners' prospect left-hander James Paxton has been working on improving his changeup since late last year.

"The fastball and the curveball are very impressive, but it's tough to start in the big leagues with two pitches," said Mariners' pitching coach Carl Willis. "He's got two plus-pitches now, but that changeup's going to be very important for him." Paxton was fantastic in his first professional season last year, posting a 2.37 ERA and 131/43 K/BB ratio over 95 innings between Class A Clinton and Double-A Jackson. The 23-year-old southpaw hasn't thrown many innings since sitting out a year following the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, but he's not far away from the big leagues.
Source: Seattle Times
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 01:49:00 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Mariners prospect left-hander James Paxton will be shut down for the rest of the season due to back soreness and reaching his innings-limit.

Paxton, 22, has improved his stock dramatically in his first full professional season, posting a 2.37 ERA and 131/43 K/BB ratio over 95 innings between Class A Clinton and Double-A Jackson. It's possible he could pitch in the Arizona Fall League and compete for a rotation spot during spring training next year. Keep an eye on him in fantasy leagues.
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 12:38:00 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Prospect left-hander James Paxton will throw his first bullpen session as a member of the Mariners on Friday.

It's been a long time coming. Paxton failed to sign with the Blue Jays in 2009 and joined the Grand Prairie in the independent American Association before being selected by the Mariners in the fourth round last June. The 22-year-old southpaw received a $942,000 signing bonus from the M's last week.
Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 02:45:00 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

According to Jim Callis of Baseball America, left-hander James Paxton received a $942,500 bonus from the Mariners.

Paxton failed to come to terms with the Blue Jays when he was selected as a supplemental first-round pick back in 2009, but he actually did pretty well to wait for his big payday. The 22-year-old southpaw made four starts for Grand Prairie in the independent American Association before being selected by the Mariners in the fourth round last June.
Source: Jim Callis on Twitter
Mon, Mar 7, 2011 11:29:00 PM
James Paxton - S - Mariners

Mariners signed LHP James Paxton.

Paxton was selected by Toronto with the 37th overall pick in the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft, but he sat out for a year and has now latched on with the Mariners. The 22-year-old lefty has a big body and a hard fastball. He could quickly shoot up the ranks as a reliever.
Source: Seattle Times
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 03:10:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Mike Zunino
2Henry Blanco
3Jesus Sucre
1B1Justin Smoak
2B1Nick Franklin
SS1Brendan Ryan
2Carlos Triunfel
3B1Kyle Seager
2Alex Liddi
LF1Michael Morse
2Raul Ibanez
CF1Franklin Gutierrez
2Endy Chavez
RF1Michael Saunders
2Jason Bay
DH1Kendrys Morales
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Joe Saunders
4Aaron Harang
5Jeremy Bonderman
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Tom Wilhelmsen
2Stephen Pryor
3Carter Capps
4Oliver Perez
5Charlie Furbush
6Josh Kinney
7Danny Farquhar
8Yoervis Medina
9Blake Beavan