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Jeff Niemann

Tampa Bay Rays

1983/02/28 26

6-9 260

Houston, TX

R / R

2

the Tampa Bay Rays in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Rays 31 30 13 6 0 2 2 180.2 185 84 79 17 59 125 3.94 1.35

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a mammoth physical specimen at 6-9, 280 pounds and can intimidate batters when on the hill. Also boasts tremendous stuff.
Flaws
  • When he's around the strike zone too much, he tends to get hit hard. Must also avoid injuries in order to maximize his starting potential.
Career Potential
  • A solid mid-rotation starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 1, 2008 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 12, 2008 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
April 20, 2008 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
April 12, 2008 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
March 22, 2008 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
March 13, 2007 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
March 11, 2006 Optioned to Montgomery (AA).
March 18, 2005 Optioned to Montgomery (AA).
January 20, 2005 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a five-year contract.

Trades

June 7, 2004 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1st round (4th overall) in 2004.

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