Aaron Harang

Aaron Harang
Harang with the Phillies in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1978-05-09) May 9, 1978 (age 38) San Diego, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 25, 2002, for the Oakland Athletics
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	128–143
Earned run average	4.26
Strikeouts	1,842
Teams
Oakland Athletics (2002–2003) Cincinnati Reds (2003–2010) San Diego Padres (2011) Los Angeles Dodgers (2012) Seattle Mariners (2013) New York Mets (2013) Atlanta Braves (2014) Philadelphia Phillies (2015)
Career highlights and awards
NL wins leader (2006) NL strikeout leader (2006)

Aaron Michael Harang (born May 9, 1978) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.

Harang graduated from Patrick Henry High School then went on to San Diego State University. He was first drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 22nd round of the 1996 amateur draft, but did not sign with the team.

After college, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 6th round of the 1999 draft and signed with them. He played for the rookie-class Pulaski Rangers in 1999, finishing with a 9–2 record and 2.30 ERA in 16 appearances (10 starts), including one complete game shutout. He was selected as the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year and made the postseason all-star team. In 2000, with the Charlotte Rangers, he was 13–5 with a 3.32 ERA in 27 starts and was selected as a Florida State League all-star.

In 2000, he was traded with minor leaguer Randy Cullen to the Oakland Athletics for Randy Velarde. He played with the AA Midland RockHounds in 2001, starting 27 games with a 10–8 record and 4.14 ERA.