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James Shields

Tampa Bay Rays

1981/12/20 27

6-4 220

Newhall, CA

R / R

4

the Tampa Bay Rays in 2000 (16th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Rays 33 33 11 12 0 0 0 219.2 239 113 101 29 52 167 4.14 1.32

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • His arsenal leads off with a great change-up, backed up by 93-m.p.h. heat and a solid curve. Loves to challenge hitters and is a durable starter.
Flaws
  • Tends to rely too much on his change-up, as right-handed batters hit him pretty well. Must find a way to keep the ball in the park more often.
Career Potential
  • A solid innings-eater and No. 2 or 3 starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 6, 2008 Suspended by MLB for 6 games.
January 23, 2008 Signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a seven-year contract extension.
September 18, 2007 Rest, remainder of the regular season.
March 1, 2007 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
May 27, 2006 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
March 16, 2006 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
November 18, 2005 Contract purchased from Durham (AAA).

Trades

June 5, 2000 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 16th round in 2000.

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