C. J. Riefenhauser

C. J. Riefenhauser
Tampa Bay Rays – No. 34
Pitcher
Born: January 30, 1990
Yonkers, New York
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 19, 2014 for the Tampa Bay Rays
Career statistics
(through 2014 season)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 8.44
Strikeouts 2
Teams

Charles Joseph Riefenhauser (born January 30, 1990) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Riefenhauser was drafted in the 20th round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft out of Chipola Junior College. That year he played for the Princeton Rays and the Bowling Green Hot Rods, and recorded a combined ERA of 2.25 with only 28.0 IP. In the 2011 season he played for both the Hot Rods and the Charlotte Stone Crabs with an ERA of 2.80 and 138.1 IP.

Riefenhauser represented the Rays at the 2013 All-Star Futures Game.[1] He was added to the Rays 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[2] He was called up on April 19, 2014 to make his MLB debut,[3] and sent back down on April 21. He was recalled again on September 16, after the Durham Bulls' post-season ended.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Riefenhauser throws heat in All-Star Futures Game
  2. ↑ "Rays protect four, sign seven Minor League free agents". Mlb.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  3. ↑ Rays recall Riefenhauser, option Boxberger
  4. ↑ "Trio of Callups out toMake an Impression on Rays as Season Winds Down". rays.mlb.com. September 16, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2014.

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