| David
Price
Scout.com Headlines: |
Rays Add Serviceable Arm In Rodriguez
Rule 5 Pick-Up has a chance to earn a role in the Rays' bullpen.
-by RaysDigest.com
Dec 14, 2008 |
Trade Analysis: Edwin Jackson For Matt Joyce
The Rays acquire a solid outfielder in Joyce.
-by RaysDigest.com
Dec 11, 2008 |
Looking At The Pitchers
Brief reports on 10 of the premier pitchers in the organization.
-by RaysDigest.com
Nov 24, 2008 |
Tampa Bay Farm System Remains Deep
Looking at the Rays' other top prospects.
-by RaysDigest.com
Oct 29, 2008 |
World Series Game 2 Update: Rays Even Series
Providing brief updates on Game 2 of the World Series
-by RaysDigest.com
Oct 23, 2008 |
Percival Should Be With Team
Troy Percival should be cheering on his teammates.
-by RaysDigest.com
Oct 13, 2008 |
There Is Really No End in Sight for Rays Fans
The Tampa Bay Rays should develop into a dynasty
-by FutureBacks.com
Aug 27, 2008 |
Price Loses Triple-A Debut
David Price allowed three earned runs in four innings of his Triple-A debut.
-by RaysDigest.com
Aug 13, 2008 |
Even With Injuries, Do Not Count Out Rays
Do not count out the Rays.
-by RaysDigest.com
Aug 12, 2008 |
Fan's VU Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
13 members inducted into the Fan's VU Sports Hall of Fame
-by VandyMania.com
Aug 10, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-6.5
Wt: 225
Bats: L
Throws: L
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08/26/1985 |
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Murfreesboro,
TN
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| Following a sterling postseason performance, Price is a household name. Before his call-up, the 22-year-old lefty was brilliant in the minors. He began the season in the Florida State League, where he went 4-0 and posted a 1.82 ERA, 9.61 K/9, 1.82 BB/9, 5.29 K/BB and 1.01 WHIP in six starts for the Vero Beach Devil Rays. Price then made the jump to the Southern League, where the success continued. He remained perfect, going 7-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 57.0 innings pitched. While his peripherals declined a bit against more advanced hitters around his age (8.68 K/9, 2.53 BB/9) he was dominant at times, and there was speculation that he would bypass Triple-A altogether.
Price ultimately did get a promotion to Durham, which was in the middle of its own postseason race. He made four starts for the Bulls, and finally suffered his first professional loss in September. While he had some struggles with command (4.50 BB/9, 1.72 WHIP) he did not make enough starts in the International League to read too much into it.
Price then made five appearances in a fine September call-up (1.93 ERA, 12 Ks in 14.0 innings pitched). The USA Today Minor League Player of the Year provided another weapon out of the bullpen for Tampa Bay down the stretch. In that role, he showed off his mid-90s heater and excellent slider as he helped the Rays reach the World Series with a pivotal appearance in Game 7 of the ALCS. He is expected to win a job in the Rays’ starting rotation in spring training and is the early favorite for A.L. Rookie of the Year.
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