Troy Percival
Contract: Signed through 2009
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 235 lbs
- Born: Aug 9, 1969
- Debut: April 26, 1995
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
August 11, 2009
Troy Percival considers himself retired, as he does not feel that he can handle pitching any longer, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He said, "I still wish I was out there playing and what have you, but at least my mind is clear that I know I just physically can't do it."
Our View:
The 40-year-old added that he is done unless a miracle happens. He will leave the game with 358 career saves, if he does in fact hang up his cleats.
August 9, 2009
Troy Percival is reportedly considering hanging up his cleats due to his back issues, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
Percival is unlikely to hold fantasy value for the remainder of the season. He has 358 career saves, and had a good run if his career is over.
June 1, 2009
The OC Register is reporting that Troy Percival has begun working with a specialist in Southern California with an eye on making a return this season. Percival is on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis.
Our View:
It was widely believed that Percival would retire, so this news comes as a bit of a surprise. Percival has never been one to back down from a challenge, but even if he does return this season he would be along shot to have fantasy value.
May 22, 2009
MLB.com reports that Troy Percival has returned to California to discuss the possibility of retirement with his family. He was placed on the 15-day DL earlier on Friday with right shoulder tendinitis. Joe Maddon spoke with Percival after his most recent blown save and said that he would not be surprised to see the closer take that route.
Our View:
So who would replace Percival? There are quite a few options. Dan Wheeler, J.P. Howell, Grant Balfour and even Jason Isringhausen could all get a shot. The Rays have recently promoted David Price as well, and once Scott Kazmir (quad) returns from his DL stint, they will have to figure out what to do with their six starters.
May 22, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Rays have placed closer Troy Percival on the 15-day DL with right shoulder tendinitis. Percival has six saves on the year.
Our View:
Percival has been an injury waiting to happen during his stint with the Rays, so this one should not come as a shocker. The Rays haven't announced who will close in his absence, but look for it to be a closer by committee until someone establishes himself as the strongest candidate.
May 17, 2009
Troy Percival picked up his sixth save of the season in the Rays 7-5 win over the Indians on Sunday. He struck out two of the final three batters, but he did hit the leadoff hitter, Mark DeRosa.
Our View:
Percival has given up a run in just one appearance since April 15. That was four days ago when he allowed four runs while picking up one out in Baltimore.
May 6, 2009
Troy Percival picked up his fifth save of the season as he lowered his ERA to 2.08.
Our View:
Percival is clearly the choice for saves in Tampa, but we just cannot envision a scenario in which he stays healthy, and productive, long enough to rack up a huge save total. Ride him while he is hot, but don't be surprised when/if he falters.
April 17, 2009
Closer Troy Percival and the Rays bullpen finally had a quiet(ish) night on Friday. He worked a scoreless ninth inning against the White Sox and earned his second save of the season.
Our View:
Percival made it interesting my allowing a single, giving up two steals, and walking a guy before getting the final out. We figure he was just making it fun for the home crowd.
March 22, 2009
Troy Percival threw another perfect inning as the Rays beat the Yankees 5-0 on Sunday.
Our View:
The closer has yet to give up a hit or a walk this spring over four appearances. He will be their closer as long as he is healthy, but he may be on a short leash due to a long list of talented arms in the bullpen. He is coming off of a back surgery.
March 20, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times believes Troy Percival will likely be the Rays' closer for opening day. He has fared well in three spring outings and skipper Joe Maddon said, "As of right now he is showing that he can or could be. He really has been sharp. Right now he is, for me, ahead of where I thought he would be at this particular juncture." Percival is coming off off-season back surgery.
Our View:
This news raises the fantasy stock of the 39-year-old vet, and lowers the value of Dan Wheeler. Wheeler is better suited to be a setup man anyway.
March 12, 2009
Troy Percival threw a perfect fifth inning Thursday against the Phillies. The Rays reliever needed only nine pitches to get three outs in his spring debut.
Our View:
This was a good start for Percival. If he can remain healthy the Rays will be happy to hand him the closer role, therefore significantly upping his fantasy value.
March 5, 2009
Troy Percival threw 30 pitches in a batting practice session Wednesday and looked tip top, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Pitching coach Jim Hickey was pleasantly surprised and said Percival was, "more advanced really than he needs to be."
Our View:
Percival seems surprisingly effective after having back surgery, but he's still one of several pitchers vying for the Rays' closer role. He has little fantasy value unless he gets the job.
February 13, 2009
Troy Percival, who is recovering from back surgery, expects to be ready to pitch for opening day, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He said, "I have had no setbacks. I will be ready in spring training. I have already been off the mound twice. I get really stiff for about two hours after I am done, but I think that is pretty good considering I had 5 1/2 hours of back surgery."
Our View:
This is encouraging news, but the 39-year-old reliever remains a risky fantasy option for 2009.
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