David Pauley
David Pauley | |
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Toronto Blue Jays – No. 35 | |
Relief pitcher | |
Born: Longmont, Colorado | June 17, 1983|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
debut | |
May 31, 2006, for the Boston Red Sox | |
Career statistics (through May 19, 2012) | |
Win–loss record | 9–18 |
Earned run average | 4.55 |
Strikeouts | 120 |
Teams | |
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David Wayne Pauley (born June 17, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He bats and throws right-handed.
Career
Early life
Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.
San Diego Padres
An eighth round pick by San Diego in 2001, Pauley posted a 7–12 record with a 4.17 ERA for the Padres A-class affiliate, the Lake Elsinore Storm, as their seventh best prospect in 2004.
Boston Red Sox
On December 20, 2004, the Padres traded Pauley along with Jay Payton, Ramón Vázquez, and cash to the Boston Red Sox for Dave Roberts.[1]
As a member of the Portland Sea Dogs rotation in 2005, he went 9–7 with 104 strikeouts and a 3.81 ERA in 156 innings pitched.
Pauley started 2006 in Portland. He posted a 2–3 with a 2.39 ERA in 10 starts for the Sea Dogs before making his major league debut on May 31 starting for Boston in place of the injured David Wells. He pitched 4⅓ innings against the Toronto Blue Jays and did not record a decision. In his 16 innings pitched for the Boston Red Sox, Pauley recorded a 7.88 ERA.
In 2007, Pauley was rated by Baseball America as the number 26 prospect in the Red Sox farm system.[citation needed] Pauley spent the entire 2007 season playing for the Pawtucket Red Sox. The Red Sox invited him to spring training in 2008, but was sent back to the minors on March 8, 2008.[2] In January 2009, Pauley was designated for assignment in order to make room for the newly-signed John Smoltz.
Baltimore Orioles
On January 19, Pauley was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Randor Bierd.
Seattle Mariners
On December 22, 2009, Pauley signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. On August 13, 2010, he earned his first major league win versus the Cleveland Indians.
Detroit Tigers
On July 30, 2011, Pauley was traded to the Detroit Tigers along with Doug Fister for Charlie Furbush, Casper Wells, Chance Ruffin and minor leaguer Francisco Martinez.[3] Pauley was released by the Detroit Tigers on March 12, 2012 [4] and became a free agent after clearing waivers on March 15.
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels signed David Pauley to a minor league contract on March 23, 2012. He was called up to the majors on May 7, 2012, but was designated for assignment on May 24. He cleared waivers and was then recalled to the Angels on June 12, 2012. He was designated for assignment a second time on June 18, and was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays on June 20.[5]
Pitching style
Pauley is a sinkerball pitcher,[6] and as such his success relies on his ability to keep the ball down in the strike zone, and when contact is made, to get ground-ball outs. Pauley also has the standard fastball, curveball, and changeup in his repertoire.[citation needed] His fastball hits the high 80 MPH range and his curveball has more of a sweeping motion than the standard 12-to-6 movement seen from most minor-league pitchers.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Divish, Ryan. "Does M's reliever David Pauley have a shot at All-Star roster?". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on 30 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ "Recent Transactions". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ^ Mariners trade Fister, Pauley to Detroit
- ^ Tigers part ways with struggling righty Pauley MLB.com March 12, 2012
- ^ http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mlb/bluejays/article/1214540--blue-jays-claim-l-a-angels-pitcher-david-pauley-off-waivers
- ^ "David Pauley". soxprospects.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1983 births
- Living people
- Boston Red Sox players
- Seattle Mariners players
- Detroit Tigers players
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim players
- Baseball players from Colorado
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- People from Boulder, Colorado
- Idaho Falls Padres players
- Eugene Emeralds players
- Fort Wayne Wizards players
- Lake Elsinore Storm players
- Portland Sea Dogs players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- Norfolk Tides players
- Tacoma Rainiers players
- Salt Lake Bees players