The Tacoma Rainiers have released Charlton Jimerson for being too erratic.





(section331.com)

SALT LAKE CITY – Charlton Jimerson’s second game after being activated from the disabled list was much better than the first.

Jimerson homered twice, including a first-inning grand slam, to lead the Tacoma Rainiers to a 7-4 victory against Salt Lake on Thursday night.

After striking out in all four at-bats the night before, Jimerson figured that the Bees would pitch to him the same way.

“I was thinking about how I would be judged after the day (Wednesday),” Jimerson said. “Not a lot of people have struck out four times in a game.”

In the four-strikeout game, Jimerson saw a steady stream of curves and sliders. He was thinking about that when he faced Nick Adenhart with the bases loaded and two outs in the first inning.

“There was no reason for them to change their approach after yesterday’s game,” Jimerson said. “I saw another curveball after seeing one for strike one, and I put a good swing on it.”

Jimerson lined a grand slam over the left-field fence, capping a six-run first inning. It was Jimerson’s second grand slam of the season, and the Rainiers’ fourth.

Jimerson added a towering solo homer to left-center in the third, giving Tacoma a 7-1 lead.

(thenewstribune.com)

The Mariners re-signed outfielder Charlton Jimerson to a minor league (AAA) contract.

Jimerson will join Triple-A Tacoma in time for Thursday's game in Fresno.

Jimerson, 28, was designated for assignment by the Mariners on April 11. He cleared waivers and Seattle outrighted his contract to Triple-A Tacoma. Jimerson declined the assignment and chose to become a free agent. The Mariners today re-signed him to a minor league contract.

Jimerson appeared in two games with Seattle this season, and was 0-for-1 with a run scored.

(blogs.thenewstribune.com)

The Seattle Mariners announced a roster move this afternoon in advance of tonight’s opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field.

Switch-hitting infielder Greg Norton, who was hitting .409 with two doubles and three RBIs in seven games for the Tacoma Rainiers, is joining the Mariners. He’ll replace outfielder Charlton Jimerson, who was designated for assignment.

Norton, 35, joined the Mariners’ organization in February. He is Norton is a .252 career hitter with 82 home runs and 296 RBIs in 11 major-league seasons with the Chicago White Sox (1996-2000), Colorado (2001-2003), Detroit (2004) and Tampa Bay (2006-2007).
Jimerson, 28, was hitless in one at-bat this season.

(thetribunenews.com)

ST. PETERSBURG -- An opportunity to wear a baseball jersey with the number "42" on the back would be a special thrill for Mariners outfielder Charlton Jimerson.

"It would be an honor, it really would," he said.

That honor should happen next Tuesday, when the Mariners play the Royals in the second game of a two-game series at Safeco Field, a
day set aside by Major League Baseball as Jackie Robinson Day.

For the second consecutive season, Commissioner Bud Selig has invited all players to wear the number that Robinson wore during his Hall of Fame career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Introduced in 2004, Jackie Robinson Day was created to honor the enduring impact of Robinson and his legacy as the first African-American player to break the Major League color barrier. Robinson played his first Major League game at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947, as a member of the Dodgers. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Robinson breaking the Major League color barrier in 1997, Robinson's uniform number 42 was retired throughout the Major Leagues.

Robinson's memory lives on today in initiatives such as the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which was founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 to provide education and leadership development opportunities for minority students with strong capabilities but limited financial resources, as well as Breaking Barriers, which utilizes baseball-themed activities to reinforce literacy skills, mathematics, science and social history in addition to addressing critical issues of character development, such as conflict resolution and self-esteem.

The idea of "unretiring" Robinson's number last year was the brainchild of former Mariners star center fielder Ken Griffey Jr., who personally petitioned the Commissioner for the opportunity.

While stars like Griffey, Andruw Jones, Dontrelle Willis, Torii Hunter, Jermaine Dye, Derrek Lee, Mike Cameron, Gary Sheffield and, C.C. Sabathia honored Robinson by wearing the number "42" last season, Jimerson was at his home in Houston wishing he could have been doing the same thing.

But he had been released by the Astros on March 30 and was out of work until May 1, when he signed a Minor League contract with the Mariners.
As he watched television coverage of Jackie Robinson Day, Jimerson said he remembers reflecting on the fact there are so few African-American players in the game and the number seems to be dwindling. He is the only one currently on the Mariners' 25-man roster.

"It's a tough thing to talk about," he said.

Asked what he would say if had a chance to sit down with Robinson, Jimerson said, "I would ask him about some of the things he went through that he had never talked about publicly. I think it would be very interesting, very enlightening."

(mariners.com)

Jimerson, 28, made an Opening Day roster for the first time since starting his pro career in 2001 with the Astros.

"It was not like I imagined it to be," Jimerson said of when he was told he was on the team. "I'm glad I made the team. I definitely feel for guys that got different news, because I've been there four times.

"It's a big pat on the back. There have been a lot of people who counted me out -- not around this organization. I think those who doubted if I'd be back in the Major Leagues or even having a chance to be on a roster, I think this is a pat on the back. Those who have helped me over the years, this is a big pat on the back for them, too.

"I'm easily motivated by naysayers. I guess they'll still be around, so I still have some fuel for the season."

Jimerson has appeared in 29 Major League games and has four hits in eight at-bats, while he has played in 649 Minor League games. When the Mariners opted to keep an extra bench player and go with an 11-man pitching staff, it opened up a spot for Jimerson.

"Competition for me has always been personal," Jimerson said. "Who you are competing against is not important to me. If I can take care of myself, that's my competition. Competition is to stay on top of my game. After the game, it was never like, 'Oh my gosh, Mike had four hits today. I may not hang out with him or talk to him because that's my competition.' That's just not my style.

(seattle.mariners.mlb.com)

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- It is not surprising that Charlton Jimerson is trying to run his way onto the Mariners.

Jimerson has been ignoring stop signs his entire life

"It's something I've proven to be able to do -- at all levels, "the 28-year-old said of his attempt to make his first major league team out of spring training, 12 months after he was unemployed and calling teams using a directory from a magazine.

His mother abandoned him for crack cocaine. His father left before that. His sister, Lanette, got a court order to raise him and his brother in and around Oakland, Calif., when she was 19.

Jimerson applied to the University of Miami on academic merit after he saw a "commercial, a real good commercial" about the school, its beach and its sun. Click here to continue reading...

TUCSON, Ariz. — This competition in Mariners camp for a backup roster spot? Charlton Jimerson is just glad his name is being mentioned with the others — Mike Morse, Greg Norton, Jeremy Reed and Wladimir Balentien, primarily.

Jimerson, 28, is probably a longshot. He's out of minor-league options, so if he doesn't make the major-league roster with Seattle he will go to the waiver wire, where another team can sign him. Click here to continue reading...

THE LEGS: LF Charlton Jimerson got rave reviews from manager John McLaren for his running game. He stole second and third in the sixth inning. The second one, on a double steal with LaHair, set up Seattle's first run on a wild pitch. LaHair scored moments later.

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(Zebulon, NC) August 6th- West Tenn Diamond Jaxx OF Charlton Jimerson has been named the Topps Southern League Player of the Month for the month of July. The Topps Company of New York, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, presents the award each month to the top performer in each of the ten full season leagues.

Jimerson hit .343 (34-99) with eight homers and twenty-seven runs batted in during the month of July. Jimerson also stole eight bases and is currently leading the Southern League in homers (22) and is third in the league in stolen bases (30). With eight more home runs, Jimerson can become the first player to have at least thirty homers and thirty stolen bases in a season since Willie Royster accomplished the feat for the Charlotte O's in 1981.

Jimerson was selected by the Houston Astros in the 5th round of the 2001 draft after a successful college career at the Univ. of Miami. Jimerson played in seventeen major league games last season with Houston. After being released by the Astros in late March, Jimerson signed on with the Mariners organization. Through July 31st, Jimerson leads the entire Mariners organization in stolen bases and is third in home runs.

(oursportscentral.com)

Zebulon, NC --- Charlton Jimerson fell a triple shy of the cycle, clubbing four hits good for five RBI as West Tenn snapped a personal six-game losing streak to Carolina, defeating the Mudcats 11-4 on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium.

Jimerson hit his league-leading 22nd home run on the final pitch from Carolina starter Gaby Hernandez (L, 7-9) in the fourth inning. Hernandez, who entered the game with the 9th best ERA in the league, made 63 pitches through two laborious innings in the 97-degree heat. Hernandez, who allowed seven runs, walking five without striking out a batter on Sunday, entered the game after tossing a seven-hit complete game against Jacksonville earlier in the homestand.

Trailing 9-1 in the fifth, Carolina hit a pair of homers against outgoing starter Justin Thomas (W, 4-7). Alejandro DeAza hit a home run to right in his third game of his major league rehab assignment, while Ryan Bear hit a two-run shot to draw the Mudcats within 9-4.

Jimerson doubled, singled twice and homered, going 4-6 with five RBI as West Tenn knocked Carolina beneath the .500 mark at 21-22 in the second half. Carolina, which began the half 0-6, has reached the break-even point three times in the half at 15-15, 16-16 and 21-21, but never moved above.

(oursportscentral.com)

(Mobile, AL) July 18th- The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx jumped out to an early lead and held off a Mobile rally to defeat the BayBears 5-4 in game two of the five game series from Hank Aaron Stadium. The win was the Diamond Jaxx second in a row over Mobile.

Charlton Jimerson slugged a two run homer in the first inning off losing pitcher Matt Green (9-5) to give the Diamond Jaxx the early lead. The home run was Jimerson's seventeenth of the season and extended his hitting streak to fourteen straight games. The Diamond Jaxx scored single runs in the second and fourth innings to take a 4-0 lead. That was enough for Jaxx starter Doug Fister (3-7). Fister broke a personal five game losing streak as the right-hander allowed three runs on nine hits over 6 2/3 innings of work. Jose De la Cruz pitched the final two innings to pick up his second save of the season. Jimerson and Casey Craig led the Diamond Jaxx offense with two hits and two RBI's each, while Rene Rivera had three hits and a run driven in to help lead the Diamond Jaxx ten hit attack.

Cesar Nicolas and Rusty Ryal both homered for the BayBears in a losing effort. Nicolas went 2-3 with a homer and two RBI's, Emilio Bonifacio had three hits and a run scored and Chris Rahl had two hits to help lead the Mobile eleven hit attack.

A steady mist didn't bother the Birmingham Barons Saturday night. Ex-Miami Hurricane Charlton Jimerson was another matter.

Jimerson, MVP of the 2001 College World Series, homered for the third time in four days at Regions Park. His two-run shot proved to be the difference in a 4-3 victory for the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx.

"He's a guy who's got major league experience," Barons manager Rafael Santana said. "You can tie him up with a decent fastball, and (starter Ryan) Wing did that the first couple of times up.

(Jackson, TN) June 21st- Charlton Jimerson went 4-4 with two homers and four RBI's to lift the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx to an 8-1 win over the Mississippi Braves in game four of a six game series at Pringles Park. The win for the Diamond Jaxx was the first in the second half of the Southern League season.

The Diamond Jaxx scored early and often off spot starter Brad Nelson (3-1). Nelson, who got the start after Jo-Jo Reyes was sent to Triple-A Richmond, allowed seven runs (five earned) on nine hits over 3 1/3 innings of work. The Diamond Jaxx scored one in the first, two in the second and four runs in the fourth inning to put the game away.

While the offense was cranking on all cylinders, Joe Woerman kept the Braves off the scoreboard with 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball. Woerman (3-4) allowed just one hit with four walks and six strikeouts to pick up the win. Jose De la Cruz, David Asher and Chad Fillinger combined to allow a run on three hits over the final 3 2/3 innings of work.

Game five of the six game series takes place on Friday night at 7:05 CDT. Right-hander Travis Chick (2-0 0.53) gets the start for the Diamond Jaxx. Mississippi will counter with lefty Kelvin Villa (4-5 5.48).

(oursportscentral.com)

(Jackson, TN) June 11th- Diamond Jaxx OF Charlton Jimerson has been named the Southern League Player of the Week. It is the second time this season that the San Leandro, CA native has been given this prestigious honor.

Jimerson had an incredible week at the plate as the twenty-seven year old went 14-31 (.452) with four home runs and thirteen RBI's. Jimerson added four stolen bases and compiled an impressive .935 slugging percentage. Half of Jimerson's fourteen hits were extra base hits (four home runs and three doubles).

(oursportscentral.com)

Charlton Jimerson went 3-4 with the only run batted in to pace the Diamond Jaxx attack. Sunday's performance by Jimerson capped off a week in which Jimerson went 14-31 (.452) with four homers and thirteen RBI's.

(oursportscentral.com)

PEARL, Miss. - Charlton Jimerson had another career night with two home runs and five RBIs to help the Diamond Jaxx beat Mississippi, 12-6, and avoid a sweep against the Braves.

Both teams had 16 hits. Jimerson was 3-for-5, including a three-run homer in the second inning and a two-run shot in the seventh.

(Jackson, TN) May 29th- Charlton Jimerson hit three home runs, including a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning as the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx rallied to defeat the Tennessee Smokies 5-4 in game two of a five game series from Pringles Park. The win pulls the Diamond Jaxx to within four games of the Smokies in the Northern Division. Tennessee remains one game ahead of Huntsville, who lost to Montgomery 3-0.

Jimerson homered in his first two at-bats and delivered a two run double down the left field line to tie the game at four in the sixth inning. With Smokies pitcher Greg Reinhard (0-1) on the mound and one out in the bottom of the ninth, Jimerson hit a drive over the left field wall for his third homer of the night. Jimerson finished the night 4-5 with three homers and five RBI's. He also made Kam Mickolio (3-0) the winning pitcher. Mickolio pitched an inning of scoreless relief.

Tennessee scored all of their runs in the first two innings. The Smokies were held to just two hits after the second inning. Josh Kroeger hit a three run homer to pace the Smokies offense. Casey McGehee extended his hitting streak to fourteen consecutive games and made three outstanding defensive plays at third base.

Game three of the five game series takes place on Wednesday night at 7:05 CDT. Left-hander Robert Rohrbaugh (4-4 4.50) gets the start for the Diamond Jaxx. Tennessee will counter with right-hander Mark Holliman (6-2 2.26).

(oursportscentral.com)

Outfielder Charlton Jimerson was granted his outright lease Wednesday, four days after being outrighted to Class AA Corpus Christi.

Jimerson, who has 854 strikeouts in 2,378 career minor league at-bats, hit .247 with 18 homers and 45 RBIs last year at Class AAA Round Rock. He hit a 440-foot homer for the Astros in his first major league plate appearance on Sept. 4, 2006, at Philadelphia.

The Astros sent Jimerson to Corpus Christi because their outfield is set in Round Rock with Hunter Pence, Mike Rodriguez and Josh Anderson.

"His request at that point was to find a trade for him and, if not, would we be willing to release him?" general manager Tim Purpura said. "We tried the last couple of days to trade him and couldn't come up with anything, so we released him."

(chron.com)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Houston Astros erased two more names from their roster on Monday when they outrighted outfielder Charlton Jimerson to Double-A Corpus Christi and bid farewell to right-hander Ezequiel Astacio, who was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.

Jimerson also comes off the 40-man roster. Headed for the Minor Leagues for the seventh year in a row, the 27-year-old outfielder wasn't in a chatty mood after emerging from manager Phil Garner's office.

"I don't have anything to say," he said.

(mlb.com)

Charlton Jimerson got his second major league hit on Monday with a single to center in the fifth inning. Both of his hits have come while pinch hitting against the Phillies. He drilled a pinch home run in his first major league at-bat Sept. 4 at Citizens Bank Park.

(chron.com)

Rookie Charlton Jimerson and former Astros manager Larry Dierker have birthdays today.

Jimerson will celebrate by having his wife Reza and daughter with him in attendance tonight at Minute Maid Park for the first time this season.
Jimerson's father Eugene, sister Lanette and younger brother Terrance also will watch him at Minute Maid Park for the first time today.

(chron.com))

PHILADELPHIA — Hayward's Charlton Jimerson hit a pinch-hit home run in his first major league at-bat for Houston, but it was Chase Utley's home run in the 10th inning that lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory.

Jimerson, a former Mt. Eden High standout, pinch-hit for Roger Clemens with two outs in the sixth inning and broke up Cole Hamels' perfect game with a homer.

(insidebayarea.com)