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Jake Odorizzi | Starting Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (23) / 3/27/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 186
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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The Rays have officially announced that Jake Odorizzi will be Monday's starter against the Blue Jays.
The move won't be made official until Sunday, but the Rays have confirmed what was suspected since David Price (triceps) went on the disabled list. The Blue Jays are not a very pitcher-friendly opponent, but Odorizzi is talented enough to warrant a roster spot in deeper mixed leagues. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 3.83 ERA and 47/15 K/BB ratio in 44 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A Durham. May 18 - 7:54 PM
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

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Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Jake Odorizzi is expected to be called up Monday to start in place of David Price against Toronto.

Odorizzi and Alex Colome were the frontrunners for the spot start, and it seems like Odorizzi will win out. Colome pitched for Triple-A Durham on Saturday, and Odorizzi is on the same five-day schedule as Price was. The Blue Jays aren't the most pitcher-friendly opponent for a spot starter, but Odorizzi is good enough that he warrants a look in deeper mixed leagues. The right-hander has a 3.83 ERA and 47/15 K/BB ratio through 44 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham this year.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 18 - 6:42 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times hears that prospect right-hander Jake Odorizzi is the most likely option to fill in for David Price (triceps) in the starting rotation.

Alex Torres, Alex Colome, and Chris Archer are also under consideration for the assignment, but Odorizzi has pitched really well so far in Triple-A and lines up perfectly for Monday against the Blue Jays. The 23-year-old is worth grabbing in AL-only leagues.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 17 - 6:28 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Rays prospect Jake Odorizzi threw seven innings in a combined no-hitter Sunday at Triple-A Durham.

Odorizzi shut down Triple-A Pawtucket (an affiliate of the Red Sox) for the first seven innings, then relievers Frank De Los Santos, Kirby Yates and Jeff Beliveau closed it out. Odorizzi, 23, has a 2.65 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 39/13 K/BB ratio in 34 innings this season. He should reach the major league level at some point this year.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
May 6 - 9:37 AM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Rays optioned RHP Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham.

Odorizzi gave up five runs over five innings in three appearances (one start) this spring. The soon-to-be 23-year-old was acquired from the Royals in the big James Shields trade and could make an impact at some point this season, though Chris Archer may get the first shot if a rotation spot opens.
Mar 12 - 1:30 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Jake Odorizzi surrendered three runs and two homers over two innings against the Blue Jays on Friday.

Odorizzi was already behind Jeff Niemann and Roberto Hernandez in the competition for a spot in Tampa Bay's rotation, and Chris Archer should probably be ahead of him, too. He's a fine prospect and he'd probably make some other rotations around the league, but since he's a Ray, he's looking at a return to Triple-A.
Mar 1 - 4:15 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Rays acquired RHP Jake Odorizzi from the Royals in the James Shields trade.

Considered one of the Royals' top pitching prospects, Odorizzi went 15-5 with a 3.03 ERA at the minor league level this past season and earned a brief callup in September. He'll likely compete with Alex Cobb and Chris Archer for the final spot in the Rays' starting rotation in spring training.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 11:59:00 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Jake Odorizzi lasted just two innings in a no-decision against the Indians on Saturday, yielding one run on two hits.

Odorizzi also issued three walks. He struggled with his command in the brief outing, needing 65 pitches to record just six outs. The 22-year-old right-hander posted a 4.91 ERA and 4/4 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings in his first two major league starts. Still, he’s likely to enter the 2013 season as a favorite to win a spot in the Royals' rotation.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 12:01:00 AM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Jake Odorizzi allowed three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings Sunday in a loss to the Indians.

It was the 22-year-old right-hander's major league debut. He struck out three and issued just one walk, but the Indians netted six hits (including one home run) and then obliterated the Kansas City bullpen. Odorizzi should get at least one more start before the end of the season but isn't worth trying yet in most fantasy leagues.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 05:34:00 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Jake Odorizzi is expected to make his first major league start Saturday against the Indians.

The Royals had wanted to get him into a game in relief since he hadn't pitch since September 11, but it appears they might just have him throw on the side to stay sharp. Arguably the team's top pitching prospect, Odorizzi put up a 3.03 ERA and 135/50 K/BB ratio between Double- and Triple-A this season.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Royals purchased the contract of RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Omaha.

Odorizzi had to be added to the 40-man roster in order to be protected from this winter's Rule 5 draft, anyway, but the Royals want to give him a late-season look. The right-hander put up a 3.03 ERA and 135/50 K/BB ratio between Double- and Triple-A this season. Having already thrown 145 1/3 innings, Odorizzi's workload over the final weeks won't be substantial.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 10:56:00 AM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Royals pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi is a candidate to be called up this month.

Manager Ned Yost said "a couple of more guys" would be called up from Triple-A Omaha once their season concludes. Indications are that it will be players that are either already on the 40-man roster or those that will need to be added to it in order to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. That would rule out Wil Myers, but Odorizzi qualifies for the latter stipulation. However, he's already at 145 1/3 innings this season and could possibly throw more for Omaha, so the Royals might decide against adding to his workload. The righty boasts a 3.03 ERA and 135/50 K/BB ratio between Double- and Triple-A this year.
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 09:51:00 AM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

The Royals have promoted pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

It's overdue. Odorizzi was dominating in High-A, boasting a 2.87 ERA with 103 strikeouts and 22 walks over 78 1/3 innings. The 21-year-old right-hander was one of the key pieces acquired by the Royals in the Zack Greinke deal.
Source: Kansas City Star
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 01:24:00 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Royals acquired RHP Jake Odorizzi in a six-player trade with the Brewers.

The 32nd overall pick in 2008 was viewed by some as the top high school pitcher in that draft. At Low Single-A Wisconsin this past season, Odorizzi recorded a 3.43 ERA and 10.1 K/9 ratio in 120 2/3 innings. The 20-year-old was considered by many to be the best pitching prospect in Milwaukee's farm system, but he is a few years away from contributing to the Royals.
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 03:28:00 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Low Single-A Wisconsin’s Jake Odorizzi pitched five hitless innings and struck out eight on Friday.

The Brewers are still being awfully careful with Odorizzi, who pitched just 68 innings in his first year and a half in the system after being selected 32nd overall in the 2008 draft. He’s thrown eight innings this year and allowed just one hit. It’s hard to tell with the Brewers babying him, but he may well be the team’s best pitching prospect.
Sat, Apr 17, 2010 02:03:00 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
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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