J.P. Howell

J.P. Howell is relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his major league debut on June 11, 2005, with the Kansas City Royals and was traded to Tampa Bay Rays on June 20, 2006.

• 2004: Played in the College World Series
• 2004: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round
• 2005: Major League debut
• 2006: Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays

"I think that is the biggest battle as a relief pitcher is not looking around the atmosphere and letting those nerves get to you."Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays: Postgame interview with J.P. Howell (October 3, 2008)

• Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Rays
• The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays: J.P. Howell Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 0"
  • Weight: 175
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• 1983: Born on April 25 in Modesto, California

• 2004: Drafted 31st overall by the Kansas City Royals

• 2005: Start the season with High Desert. Promoted to Wichita Double A. MLB debut

• 2006: Played with AAA Omaha of the Pacific Coast League. Placed on the disabled list due to left shoulder strain

• 2007: Started the year with the Rays