Major League Baseball player Jeff Niemann is a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He was drafted by the Rays during the first round of the 2004 draft and made his major league debut on April 13, 2008.
Career Highlights
- 2004: Drafted fourth overall by the Tampa Bay Rays
- 2005: Signed a 5-year, $5.2 million contract with the RaysRotoWorld: Jeff Niemann
- 2005: Named the best pitching prospect by Baseball America
- 2006: Ranked 41st best prospect by Baseball Digest
- 2008: Major League debut
Jeff Niemann Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Rays
- The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays: Jeff Niemann Career Stats
- Height: 6' 9"
- Weight: 280
- Rookie Year: 2008
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Jeff Niemann Timeline
1983: Born on February 28 in Houston, Texas
2003: Named the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Private School Player of the Year
2006: Joins the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League
2007: Starts the year with Triple-A Durham Bulls
2008: Makes his Major League Baseball debut with the Tampa Bay Rays
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Jeffrey Warren Niemann
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Born
February 28, 1983
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Birthplace
Houston, Texas
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Nickname
Jeff
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Height
6' 9"
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Weight
280
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Position
Starting Pitcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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College
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Draft year
2004
