Was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 1997 First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign until June 1, 1998 (draft and follow)...played his college ball at Cowley County (Kan.) College, where he was a member of the 1997 and 1998 Junior College World Series champs...participated in the Little
League and American Legion baseball programs.
2006
SUMMARY: Pitched in the Washington organization in 2006, going 2-6 with four saves and a 2.32
ERA in 51 appearances at Triple-A New Orleans and had no record and a 6.35 ERA in eight games with
the Nationals...spent the first half of the season with New Orleans before a July 28 promotion
to Washington...was designated for assignment on Aug. 22 and outrighted the following day
to New Orleans, where he closed the season...after the regular season, pitched in three games for
Aguilas of the Dominican Winter League.
WITH NEW ORLEANS: Posted a career-best 2.32 ERA (19 ER/73.2 IP) in 51 outings for the Zephyrs,
limiting Pacific Coast League opponents to a .192 batting average...struck out 87 batters in 73.2
innings, an average of 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings...led all team relievers in ERA, strikeouts and
innings pitched (minimum 30 appearances)...compiled a 0.92 ERA (4 ER/39.0 IP) over his final 26
Triple-A appearances beginning June 1...did not allow an earned run in 15.0 consecutive innings
over nine outings from July 6-Aug. 25.
WITH WASHINGTON: Spent time with the Nationals from July 28-Aug. 22...made his season
debut with Washington on July 29 at Los Angeles (NL), working a scoreless inning...also tossed
a scoreless inning his next time out on Aug. 2 at San Francisco, but surrendered eight runs in 9.1
innings over his final six Major League games...tossed a season-high 2.0 innings three times, including
2.0 shutout frames on Aug. 17 vs. Atlanta.
2005
Had 12 saves and a 2.57 ERA for Triple-A New Orleans. ... Picked up his first Major League victory against the Rangers, the team that drafted him, on June 19. .... Had worked scoreless relief in eight of his 14 appearances.
2004
Travis made his major league debut last season, making 2 relief appearances for Texas, both against Seattle, in September...split
the rest of the season between Frisco (AA) and Oklahoma (AAA).
Texas: Purchased from Oklahoma on Sept. 24 and made his major league debut on Sept. 26 vs. Seattle, allowing one run in 0.2
inning...other outing came Oct. 1 at Seattle, also allowing one run in 0.2 inning...struck out 2 batters in each appearance...first batters
were 0-1 with a walk and he did not inherit any baserunners...was the 52nd player to appear in a game for the Rangers in '04
and the club record 30th pitcher.
Minors: Split most of year between Frisco and Oklahoma, going a combined 4-8, 4.18 (41 ER/88.1 IP) in 53 relief
appearances...began year at Frisco...ranked among team leaders in games finished (T2nd, 19), saves (3rd, 7) and appearances
(3rd, 40)...posted 5.08 ERA (16 ER/28.1 IP) in first 16 outings with RoughRiders through May 23...had a 2.57 ERA (10 ER/35.0 IP)
over final 24 appearances with Frisco, lowering season figure to 3.69...tossed 9.0 shutout innings over final 7 games at Double-
A...began closing games in mid-June and posted saves in 5 straight outings from July 12-19...had a pair of season-high 4.0-inning
efforts at Frisco and twice posted season-high 6 K's...opponents batted .256, lefties at .198 (20-101) and right-handers at .297 (43-
145)...had a 4.82 ERA at home and a 2.80 figure on the road in Texas League...was promoted to Oklahoma on July 24...allowed
runs in 7 of 13 outings in his return to Triple-A...pitched at least 2.0 frames in 10 of 13 appearances...opponents batted .221, lefties
at .225 (9-40) and right-handers at .218 (12-55)...recorded a strikeout in every outing, including high of 4 K's on July 24 vs.
Nashville...had a 1.93 ERA (3 ER/14.0 IP) in 6 road games in PCL...did not allow a run in final 4 road appearances, spanning 8.0
innings...permitted runs in 4 of last 5 games...pitched 3.0 shutout innings in relief in only playoff appearance for RedHawks on Sept.
11 vs. Iowa, last outing before joining the Rangers.
Other Notes: Made 13 relief appearances for Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League, posting a 4.85 ERA (7 ER/13.0 IP).
