Uncontested Numbers:
98- Jae Soe
97- Joe Beimel
80- Julio Santana
71- Damian Rolls
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- Geremi Gonzalez
53- Chad Bradford
52- Al Reyes
Today, we discuss #51.
The Candidates:Rick White(1998-2000), Brian Rose(2001), Jeff Wallace(2001), Steve Kent(2002), Trever Miller(2004-2005, 2008), Tyler Walker(2006), Mitch Talbot(2008)
Rick White went 10-15 along with a 3.81 ERA over 145 games during his time with the Devil Rays.
Brian Rose played in 7 games while earning an ERA of 8.85 while striking out 11 over his 20.1 innings of work.
Jeff Wallace played in 29 games for the Devil Rays, where he earned a ERA of 3.40 over 50.1 innings of work.
Steve Kent played in 34 games where accumulated an ERA of 5.65 over 57.1 innings of work.
Trever Miller wore "51" during his first stint with the Devil Rays where he worked 93.1 innings over two years, while appearing in 121 games.
Tyler Walker saves 10 games for the Devil Rays while earning an ERA of 4.95 while appearing in 20 games.
Mitch Talbot stuck out 5 batters over his 9.1 innings of work. Talbot would earn an ERA of 11.17 over his 3 games of work.
So, I turn to you Draysbay, who was the best player to ever wear the number "51?"