Steve Edlefsen #65

Married (Christine, Nov. 27, 2010). ... Graduated from Jefferson (Bloomington, MN) High School. ... Attended Barton County (KS) Community College and University of Nebraska. ... Was mostly infielder during college career. ... Had Tommy John surgery and did not play in 2005. ... Originally 41st round selection by Boston in 2004 draft, but did not sign.

2011

Spent majority of season at triple-A Fresno, but was late call-up in Aug., making his Major League debut with Giants ... Went 2-4 with 5.66 ERA (26er, 41.1ip) in 32 relief appearances in his 2nd season with triple-A Fresno in 2011. ... Was recalled from triple-A Fresno Aug. 21, taking roster spot of RHP Brian Wilson who was placed on DL. ... Went 0-0 with 9.53 ERA (12er, 11.1ip) and .347 avg. against (17-for-49) in 13 relief appearances for San Francisco...posted 3.24 ERA (3er, 8.1ip) over his 1st 9 games, but struggled in his final 4 contests, allowing 9 runs in just 3.0 innings (27.00 ERA). ... Made his Major League debut on Aug. 21 at Houston, entering 5th inning of tie game and runners on 1st and 3rd with 2 outs...proceeded to strike out Clint Barmes on 4 pitches while also tossing scoreless 6th inning, retiring all 3 batters faced. ... Prior to joining Giants had spent most of season with triple-A Fresno, making 32 relief appearances. ... Hit 9th inning HR on April 21 at Tucson...marked his 1st professional home run, as well as his 1st hit. ... Was placed on 7-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis on May 17...made 4 rehab appearances with rookie-level Giants in Arizona league and was reinstated July 2 after missing total of 43 games.

2010

Completed his 1st full season with triple-A Fresno where he appeared in career-high 49 games, going 7-2 with 6 saves and 2.38 ERA (17er, 64.1ip), while holding opponents to .239 (55-for-230) avg. against...Was unscored upon in 36 of his 49 outings...August was his best month as he went 1-0 with one save and 1.69 ERA (2er, 10.2ip)...limiting opposition to .263 (10-for-38) avg. against...Posted stronger 1st half as he went 6-1 with 5 saves and 1.89 ERA (10er, 47.2ip), while walking 22 and striking out 40...struggled in 2nd half as he went 1-1, with one save, while fashioning 3.78 ERA (7er, 16.2ip).

2009

Made stops at 3 different levels in 2009, starting year at double-A Connecticut, then moving to Class A Advanced San Jose, and finishing campaign at triple-A Fresno...combined for 8-1 record with 1.95 ERA (15 ER, 69.1 IP) 7 saves and 72 strikeouts in 49 games...began year in Connecticut appearing in only 6 games and going 2-0 with 3.18 ERA (4 ER, 11.1 IP)...made 1st appearance for Class A San Jose May 10...went 1-1 with 7 saves in 7 opportunities with 0.96 ERA (3 ER, 28.0 IP) while walking only 13 and striking out 40 in 21 games...held hitters in California League to .149 avg. against (15-for-101)...posted 12.0 inning-scoreless streak June 10-July 8, going 1-0 with 0.00 ERA (0 ER, 12.0 IP), 3 saves and 18 strikeouts, while allowing only 3 hits...was promoted to Fresno July 10 and went 5-0 with 2.40 ERA (8 ER, 30.0 IP), 2 saves and 24 strikeouts in 22 games...tossed 2.0+ innings 7 times, going 3-0 with 2 saves and 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP) in those situations...held right-handed hitters to .180 avg. against (11-for-61)...appeared in Arizona Fall League after 2009 season and went 3-0 with 2.08 figure (3 ER, 13.0 IP) in 13 relief opportunities.

2008

Spent entire season with Class-A Advanced San Jose, leading club in relief innings (77.2), while appearing in 2nd-most games (40) as reliever...finished year by going 8-5 with 3.36 ERA (29 ER, 77.2 IP) and 77 strikeouts...excelled at home with 6-3 record and 2.81 ERA (13 ER, 41.2 IP) compared to 2-2 record and 4.00 ERA (16 ER, 36.0 IP) while on road...struck out career-high 7 batters Aug. 24 vs. High Desert in 3.0 innings of relief...at conclusion of season played for Waikiki Beach Boys of Hawaiian Winter Baseball League and allowed 15 earned runs in 12.2 innings (10.66 ERA) in 11 relief appearances.

2007

Spent 1st professional season with short-season Salem-Keizer, going 2-0 with 1.62 ERA (6er, 33.1ip) and 26 strikeouts in 18 games ... Had impressive run over his last 9 games, going 1-0 with 0.54 ERA (1er, 16.2ip) and 17 strikeouts.