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J.P. Howell

Pitcher
Position
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Bats
L
Throws
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  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 175 lbs
  • Born: Apr 25, 1983

  • Debut: June 11, 2005

SEASON

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Newsbreakers

September 25, 2009

J.P. Howell has been shut down for the remainder of the season, according to Marc Lancaster's (Tampa Tribune) twitter page.

Our View:

Howell worked 66.2 innings of relief this season, and the club decided to rest his arm while no longer in the pennant race. He held a solid 2.83 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.

July 22, 2009

J.P. Howell has been annointed the Rays' No. 1 closer, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Rays' closer-by-committee looks to be nearing an end, and Howell's fantasy stock improves following this news. Howell pulled away from the pack with a solid 1.93 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 46.2 innings of relief.

June 14, 2009

J.P. Howell struck out the side as he worked a perfect ninth inning and picked up his third save in the Rays 5-4 win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Our View:

Despite blowing two saves last week, it appears Howell is the closer in Tampa Bay for now. He has struck out 40 hitters in 32.1 innings on the season and his ERA is down to just 1.95.

February 24, 2009

MLB.com reports that Tampa Bay reliever J.P. Howell will pitch for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.

Our View:

The Americans will open up pool play in Toronto on March 7, with Canada, Venezuela, and Italy.

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