RP John Rocker Joins O-Rays

Published on May 1, 2003 under Southern League (SL1)
Orlando Rays News Release


Orlando, FL - Relief pitcher John Rocker has been assigned to Class AA Orlando and will be active and in uniform for tonight's Orlando Rays-Birmingham Barons game at 7:05, the team announced today.

Rocker, 28, signed a minor league contract with Tampa on April 10, and has spent the last three weeks in extended spring training. The fiery left-hander has spent parts of five years in the majors, including three years with the Atlanta Braves, where he racked up 38 saves en route to the Braves' 1999 National League East Division Championship. In five years in the majors, Rocker earned 88 saves with a 3.40 ERA in 278 games.



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