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Jake McGee | Relief Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/6/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 230
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday night that Jake McGee is not in danger of being demoted.
McGee has posted a rough 11.25 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 12 innings this season, but the Rays think he can work through his problems in the majors. "What Jake needs now is support from me and from us," Maddon said. "His confidence is down, he's been shaken a bit. But that's not when you pile on; that's when you help and support." May 9 - 8:39 AM
Source: Tampa Bay Times

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Jake McGee - R - Rays

Jake McGee was lit up for five runs in two-thirds of an inning by the Orioles in Tuesday's opener.

McGee's already more than a third of the way to last year's total of runs allowed (13 in 55 1/3 IP). Not only was it odd to see him hit like this, but it was unusual that manager Joe Maddon left him in long enough to give up all of those runs. Mop-up man Dane De La Rosa was the only Rays reliever to give up at least five runs in an appearance since 2011, having done so once that year and once in 2012.
Apr 2 - 6:23 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Jake McGee has been unscored upon in his last eight appearances, sporting a 10/1 K/BB ratio across 6 1/3 innings over that time.

McGee retired all seven batters he faced in a three-strikeout appearances Thursday, needing only 29 pitches to do so and calling it "by far" his sharpest outing of the season to date. The southpaw now sports a 2.35 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 11/3 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings this season.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Fri, May 4, 2012 11:00:00 AM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Rays recalled LHP Jake McGee from Triple-A Durham.

McGee opened the season in the major leagues, but registered a 5.14 ERA and 2/3 K/BB ratio in seven innings of work and got demoted before the end of April. He's regained his confidence at the Triple-A level and should fit nicely into a mid-relief role.
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 04:09:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Rays optioned LHP Jake McGee to Triple-A Durham.

McGee started the season with a share of the Rays' ninth inning role but struggled out of the gate with a 5.14 ERA and a 2/3 K/BB ratio over seven innings. He has a bright future but will be asked to spend a little more time marinating in the minors. Alex Cobb will take his roster spot Sunday and make a spot start against the Angels.
Source: Marc Topkin
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 04:26:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Jake McGee allowed a run on two hits and a walk in an inning of relief during Thursday's loss to the White Sox.

Coming into the season, many thought it would be McGee that would wind up with the most saves in the Tampa bullpen, but he holds a 5.40 ERA and 2.20 WHIP while striking out just two over his first five innings. Meanwhile, Kyle Farnsworth has been nearly flawless at the back end of the bullpen. We still like him over the long haul, but McGee is a long ways away from picking up saves at this point.
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 10:02:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Jake McGee has won a spot in the Rays' bullpen.

As expected. The young left-hander posted allowed just one run over 11 innings this spring while striking out six and walking three. Rays manager Joe Maddon has indicated that he'll use a closer-by-committee in the early going, but we wouldn't be surprised if McGee is the primary guy by the end of the year.
Related: Kyle Farnsworth, Joel Peralta
Source: St Petersburg Times
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 02:06:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Rays manager Joe Maddon reiterated his desire Thursday to use a closer-by-committee this season.

"It's just going to be the leverage of the moment, how we get to the ninth inning, who's been used already to make sure that we had a lead going into the ninth inning," Maddon said Thursday evening. "I'm liking the way this is looking right now. I think we're going to have several candidates to get the last out." Jake McGee probably has the most upside in the Rays' bullpen, but Maddon is afraid to commit to the 24-year-old southpaw at this point. Maybe that will change by the middle of the year.
Related: J.P. Howell, Kyle Farnsworth, Joel Peralta
Source: Rays.mlb.com
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 09:18:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Jake McGee said Tuesday in camp that he wants to be the Rays' closer this season.

He can make it happen, too, if he shows enough in live action games this spring. McGee, 24, posted strong numbers at the Triple-A level last season and looked sharp when promoted to the big leagues in September. Rays manager Joe Maddon certainly seems to have taking a liking to him. "He said that?" Maddon responded when told that McGee wants to close. "Good for him. I think that's great. I love it." With J.P. Howell (shoulder) sidelined until probably mid-May, the youngster only has to beat out Kyle Farnsworth and Joel Peralta.
Related: J.P. Howell, Kyle Farnsworth, Joel Peralta
Source: Rays.mlb.com
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 03:18:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Rays manager Joe Maddon has confirmed that Jake McGee will be used as a reliever this season.

Pitching coach Jim Hickey said last month that McGee would be treated like a starter in spring training. That may still be the case, but he's being viewed as a potential member of the bullpen. Though only 24, the left-hander dominated last season at Triple-A and in the big leagues as a reliever and will be in the thick of the race for the Rays' ninth inning job. He has easily the most upside of anyone in the competition.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 01:49:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey said the team will treat Jake McGee as a starter entering spring training.

The reasoning is that it's simply easier to transition from starter to reliever than vice versa. The Rays' starting five is set, but McGee might be the first to step in should something happen in spring training. It seems likely that he'll begin the season in the bullpen rather than at Triple-A, and he could even compete for the closer role. McGee has big upside in the long term as a starter, but he's needed more in the bullpen right now.
Source: St Petersburg Times
Sun, Jan 23, 2011 09:51:00 AM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

Rays recalled LHP Jake McGee from Triple-A Durham.

McGee, a 24-year-old left-hander, has posted a stellar 0.52 ERA and 27/3 K/BB ratio in 17 1/3 innings for Durham this season. He will operate as a left-handed specialist down the stretch for the first-place Rays.
Tue, Sep 14, 2010 09:42:00 AM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

The Rays are expected to promote prospect left-hander Jake McGee on Tuesday.

McGee was moved to the bullpen after being promoted from Double-A to Triple-A and the results were nothing short of fantastic. The 24-year-old left-hander posted a 0.52 ERA and a ridiculous 27/3 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings with the Bulls. The good news is that it looks like McGee is back as a legit prospect after having to undergo Tommy John surgery in 2008.
Source: Joe Smith on Twitter
Mon, Sep 13, 2010 03:54:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

The Rays could call up Jake McGee soon to serve as the team's second lefty in the bullpen.

Since being promoted from Double- to Triple-A and moving from the rotation to the bullpen, McGee has allowed only one run over 14 2/3 innings, striking out 24 while giving up just nine hits. It's worth noting, though, that he has yet to pitch on back-to-back days. Brian Shouse had seemed to be in line for the role, but he has struggled with an 8.44 ERA in nine games at Triple-A.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 01:10:00 PM
Jake McGee - R - Rays

The Rays have moved both Jake McGee and Leslie Anderson from Double-A Montgomery to Triple-A Durham.

McGee was expected to return from Tommy John surgery as a reliever, but the Rays have left him in the rotation all year and he was 3-7 with a 3.57 ERA and a 100/33 K/BB ratio for Montgomery. Anderson, a Cuban defector signed during the spring, was hitting .304/.382/.475 in 181 at-bats for the Biscuits after a disappointing start in A-ball. The 28-year-old might get a look off the bench next month.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Fri, Aug 6, 2010 02:28:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
DH1Luke Scott
2Ryan Roberts
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Josh Lueke
9Alex Torres
10Jeff Beliveau
11Jeff Niemann
12Juan Carlos Oviedo