Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Around SBN: Interview With UMD Athletic Director, Dr. Debbie Yow
team
player

DRaysBayTalk about the J.P. HowellDRaysBay

J.P. Howell

Tampa Bay Rays

1983/04/25 26

6-0 180

Modesto, CA

L / L

5

the Kansas City Royals in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Rays 69 0 7 5 17 0 0 66.2 47 22 21 7 33 79 2.84 1.20

Full Career Stats »

Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has good command of a couple of different fastballs, plus a curveball, splitter and change-up. Is a versatile, hard-nosed hurler.
Flaws
  • Can let his emotions get the best of him on occasion. If his command isn't spot on, his relatively soft fastball can get hit hard.
Career Potential
  • A back-of-the-rotation starter or long reliever.

by Fantasy Sports Services

Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 19, 2010 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract.
February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract.
September 16, 2007 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
July 23, 2007 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
July 21, 2007 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
July 9, 2007 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
June 2, 2007 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
February 22, 2007 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
August 26, 2006 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
August 7, 2006 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
July 30, 2006 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
March 20, 2006 Assigned to Omaha (AAA).
August 26, 2005 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
July 23, 2005 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
June 11, 2005 Contract purchased from Omaha (AAA).
March 8, 2005 Assigned by the Kansas City Royals to their minor league camp.
July 5, 2004 Signed by the Kansas City Royals.

Trades

June 20, 2006 Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Joey Gathright and Fernando Cortez to the Kansas City Royals for J.P. Howell.
June 7, 2004 Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round in 2004.

AP Stats Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.

AP Stats Scoreboard data copyright © 2010 by STATS LLC. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC is strictly prohibited.

OpenCalais - Powered by Thomson Reuters