Mitch Talbot

Mitch Talbot is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He was drafted 70th overall by the Houston Astros in 2002 and traded to the Rays in July of 2006.The Baseball Cube: Mitch Talbot Talbot made his Major League Baseball debut with the Rays on September 15, 2008.

• 2005:
  • Named the Carolina League pitcher of the week (July 25-31)
  • Baseball America named Talbot's the best changeup in the Houston Astros systemMLB: Mitch Talbot 2005 Career Highlights
• 2006:
  • Named the Tampa Bay Rays' Minor League Pitcher of the month for August
  • Listed one of Sports Weekly's "Best of the Rest" among the the top prospects traded prior to July 31MLB: Mitch Talbot 2006 Career Highlights

"Not overpowering, a little bit of movement and depth on my two-seamer. That's pretty much what I work with."

"Because they (the Tampa Bay Rays) called me up, I know they have the confidence in me, and I have the confidence that I can do it."MLB: Talbot takes his place in Rays' bullpen

• Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Rays
• ESPN: Mitch Talbot Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 2"
  • Weight: 200
  • Rookie Year: 2008

• 1983: Born on October 17 in Cedar City, Utah

• 2002: Drafted by the Houston Astros

• 2004: Single A Lexington

• 2005: Salem A of the Carolina League

• 2006: Double A Montgomery Biscuits

• 2008: Major League Debut