C.J. Riefenhauser Stats & Scouting Report

IP	20.0
ERA	6.30
WHIP	1.550
BB/9	4.5
SO/9	4.1

Full name Charles Joseph Riefenhauser
Born 01/30/1990 in Yonkers, NY
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Chipola Junior College
Debut 04/19/2014
Drafted in the 20th round (611th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010.

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After playing at three colleges, Riefenhauser was unheralded coming into the organization but has since blossomed into one of the system's bigger surprises. He earned all-star recognition in the low Class A Midwest and high Class A Florida State leagues in 2011 and 2012 as a starter, then shifted to the bullpen in 2013 and wound up pitching in the Futures Game and making Baseball America's year-end Minor League All-Star Team. Among relievers who qualified for the ERA title, he allowed the fifth-fewest baserunners per inning (0.83 WHIP) in the minor leagues. Riefenhauser shuts down lefthanders with a plus fastball and slider. His heater sits at 91-93 mph with above-average movement, and he's not afraid to challenge hitters with it. His slider has solid, tight spin and a good late break. He also has made strides with a changeup that shows good fade and depth. Riefenhauser works down in the zone and repeats his simple mechanics well. The Rays rave about his work ethic and competitiveness. Riefenhauser should emerge as a situational reliever at the major league level, and he will compete for a spot in the Tampa Bay bullpen now that he's on the 40-man roster.

Career Transactions

Houston Astros signed free agent LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Iowa Cubs released LHP C.J. Riefenhauser.
Iowa Cubs placed LHP C.J. Riefenhauser on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 10, 2016.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Iowa Cubs.
Cubs Ext. Spring Training sent LHP C.J. Riefenhauser on a rehab assignment to AZL Cubs.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Cubs Ext. Spring Training from Eugene Emeralds.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Eugene Emeralds from Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs sent C.J. Riefenhauser outright to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs claimed C.J. Riefenhauser off waivers from Baltimore Orioles.
Chicago Cubs optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Iowa Cubs.
Baltimore Orioles designated LHP C.J. Riefenhauser for assignment.
Baltimore Orioles traded C Steve Clevenger to Seattle Mariners for RF Mark Trumbo and LHP C.J. Riefenhauser.
Seattle Mariners traded 2B Brad Miller, 1B Logan Morrison and RHP Danny Farquhar to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Nate Karns, LHP C.J. Riefenhauser and CF Boog Powell.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Bravos de Margarita.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled LHP C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham Bulls.
C.J. Riefenhauser roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP C.J. Riefenhauser on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP C.J. Riefenhauser on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled LHP C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls activated LHP C.J. Riefenhauser from the 7-day disabled list.
Durham Bulls placed LHP C.J. Riefenhauser on the 7-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LHP C.J. Riefenhauser to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham Bulls.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to SOU South Division All-Stars.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to U.S. Futures.
C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Tampa Bay Rays.
C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Montgomery Biscuits from Charlotte Stone Crabs.
LHP C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Tampa Bay Rays.
C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs from Bowling Green Hot Rods.
C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Bowling Green Hot Rods from Princeton Rays.
C.J. Riefenhauser assigned to Princeton Rays from Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays signed LHP C.J. Riefenhauser.