IP 82
ERA 5.817
WHIP 1.878
BB/9 5.817
SO/9 7.244
  • Full name Chad Robert Orvella
  • Born 10/01/1980 in Renton, WA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School North Carolina State
  • Debut 05/31/2005
  • Drafted in the 13th round (368th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2003.
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    Chad Orvella is a scrappy shortstop with a knack for getting on base, but his .173 summer in the Cape Cod League in 2002 killed scouts' interest in his bat. He still has a pro future, however, as he has been clocked up to 95 mph while pitching occasionally in relief for North Carolina State. He also has an 82-83 mph slider and good command. He's still learning on the mound, as his 10.24 regular-season ERA would attest.

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  • Rated Best Control in the Tampa Bay Rays in 2005
  • Rated Best Changeup in the Tampa Bay Rays in 2005

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