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#37 Derek Blacksher, P

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Position: P
Date of Birth: 03/01/1985
Height: 6' 0"   Weight: 210 lbs
Bats: R
Throws: R
Resides: Sulphur, LA
Last Team: Newark
Peak: A

Biography:
Blacksher returns to Newark for his first full season and fourth season in professional baseball.  He was recently traded to the Bears from Wichita of the American Association for pitcher Luke Demko.  The 25-year-old split his time in 2009 between Wichita of the American Association and Newark and went a combined 11-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 22 starts.  He has amassed a 24-13 minor league record in 61 games, 41 of which started, with 16 saves and 242 Ks.  The Texas native was selected by the Florida Marlins in 33rd Round of 2007 amateur entry draft.
 
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