The Book on Jeff Niemann

Prospect Info

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Jeff Niemann
Born 2/28/1983
RHP, TB

Along with David Price, Niemann is the best college pitcher with a shot at the bigs this year. Sadly, it's also with Tampa Bay, which means a season of frustration and false hope for Niemann and his owners.

Niemann's star rose during his sophomore year at Rice, when he delivered what will always be remembered as a legendary college season: 17-0, 1.70 ERA, 156 strikeouts while carrying a workload that would make Tony LaRussa's head ache. Niemann is know for reaching 99mph on his fastball, and the improving stuff he shows on his curveball projects to a high number of MLB strikesouts, soon.

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Player Updates and Notes

Jeff Niemann, who's been the Rays best pitcher all spring with a 1.50 ERA , has been sent down to AAA Durham. Edwin Jackson and his 5.76 ERA will get the fifth starter nod in Tampa Bay instead. Guess which one of these players has no minor league options left?

3/22/2008 by KDaddy

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The recent acquisition of Matt Garza means the Rays won't be as quick to give Neimann consideration for the rotation immediately. He's still a good prospect for a midseason callup, however.

11/29/2007 by BallGrrrl

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