The Greatest (Devil) Rays to ever wear... #53

Uncontested:

98- Jae Soe

97- Joe Beimel

80- Julio Santana

71- Damian Rolls

70- Joe Maddon

68- Ruddy Lugo

63- Jim "The Rookie" Morris

62- Jeff Sparks

42- Jackie Robinson (Retired by the MLB)

12- Wade Boggs

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As voted by the Draysbay.com voters:

61- Travis Phelps

60- Jonny Gomes

59- Jorge Cantu

58- Wade Davis

57- Scott Kazmir

56- Tim Corcoran

55- Toby Hall

54- still pending

 Today, we discuss #53:

The Candidates:

Bobby Witt (1999), Jason Standridge (2001-2004), John Webb (2004-2005), Juan Salas (2006-2008), Chad Bradford (2008-2009)

Bobby Witt was on his 13th year playing in Major League baseball when began to play for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He earned a record of 7 wins and 15 loses while commanding an ERA of 5.84 and striking out 123 batters over 180.1 innings of work. Witt did record 3 complete games and had two shut-outs to his credit.

Jason Standridge played for the Devil Rays for parts of four seasons. During his tenure, Standridge played in 21 games where he accumulated an ERA of 6.38 over 21 games while striking out 37 batters.

John Webb played with the Devil Rays for parts of two season where he appeared in 5 games, fronting an ERA of 10.38, while striking out 11 over 13 innings pitched.

Juan Salas wore "53" for parts of 2 seasons pitching for the Devil Rays. In which time, Salas appeared in 42 game  over 46.1 innings pitched.

Chad Bradford played for the Rays over two seasons earning an ERA of 2.45 over 29.1 innings of work.

So, I turn to you Draysbay, who was the greatest player for the Devil Rays while wearing the number "53?"