Who IS Jesse Carlson?

Who IS Jesse Carlson?

The rookie phenom this season so far in the bullpen, he of the “backpack, backpack” song.

Jesse Carlson has been a standout in the bullpen so far this season. He has pitched in 14 games,14 .2 innings, 2 walks, 18 strikeouts with an incredible era of 1.23.
Apart from walking out to the bullpen each day carying "the backpack" (bullpen candy) the fans know so little about him and every game they ask who is this guy?

Jesse was born December 31,1980. (New Year’s Eve) in New Britain, Connecticut.Attended Connecticut University.
Height: 6'1 Weight: 160 lbs. Bats: Left Throws: Left

Apr. 9. 2008. The Blue Jays purchased the contract of Carlson from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday after designating right-hander Randy Wells for assignmentCarlson signed with Toronto as a free agent last winter. He had not allowed a run over 3 2-3 innings in two games at Syracuse.

and the legend begins

Jesse was drafted by the Tigers in 15th Round (440th overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft. Signed June 6,2002 and released by Tigers March 28,2003.

2003. March 31. Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
2004. November 11. Signed by Toronto to minor league contract and invited him to spring training
2005. March 21. Assigned by Toronto to their minor league camp.
2005. October 28. Opted for minor league free agency
2005. November 14 Signed by Texas Rangers to minor league contract
2006. March 14. Optioned to minor league camp
2006. November 1. Opted for minor league free agency.
2008. January 15.Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.

Jesse’s record.
2002 A-Oneonta Tigers in NewYork Penn league, affiliate of Detroit Tigers : 19 games, 38 innings, 19 hits, 8 runs, 0 saves and era of 1.66
2003 A-Lexington Legends, South Atlantic League, Houston Astros affiliate: 53 games, 63 innings, 37 hits, 11 runs 13 saves and era of 1.56
2004 AA-Round Rock Express, Texas League, Houston Astros affiliate : 41 games, 55.1 innings, 57 hits 33 runs, 1 save and era 5.04
2005 AA-N.Hampshire, Eastern League, Toronto Blue Jays affiliate : 39 games, 39.1 innings, 28 hits, 8 runs, 5 saves , era 1.83.
Promoted to AAA-Syracuse in 2005 Carlson pitched 22 games. 18.2 innings, 26 hits, 10 runs and era 4.82
2006 AA-Frisco RoughRiders in Texas League, Texas Rangers affiliate: 43 games, 58 innings, 65 hits, 39 runs, 3 saves, era 4.66.
Promoted to Texas AAA –Oklahoma Redhawks, Pacific Coast League in 2006: 10 games, 11 innings, 6 hits, 0 runs, 0 saves, era 0.00.
2007: AA-N.Hampshire Eastern League, Toronto Blue Jays affiliate: 58 games, 70.1 innings, 77 hits, 39 runs, 6 saves, era 4.86.