Bill Bray
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William Paul Bray
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 215 lb.
- School College of William and Mary
- High School Ocean Lakes High School
- Debut June 3, 2006
- Born June 5, 1983 in Virginia Beach, VA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Bill Bray was selected by the Montreal Expos in the first round (13th pick overall) of the 2004 amateur draft after going 4-4 with 8 saves and a 2.44 ERA (third in the Colonial Athletic Association and 84 K in 59 IP. He signed for a $1.75 million bonus.
Bray made his pro debut that summer with the Brevard County Manatees, posting a 4.91 ERA and notching 1 save and losing two decisions in 6 games. He split the next season between the Potomac Nationals, Harrisburg Senators, and New Orleans Zephyrs, going 3-4 with a 4.31 ERA in 34 games between the three clubs. He began 2006 with the Zephyrs and went 4-1 with a 3.98 ERA and 5 saves before making his big league debut with the Washington Nationals. Shortly after reaching the majors, he was sent to the Cincinnati Reds as part of a multi-player trade. Between the two teams, he went 3-2 with a 4.09 ERA and 2 saves in 48 appearances.
Bray began the 2007 season on the disabled list, and after making rehab appearances for the Sarasota Reds and Louisville Bats was optioned to AAA Louisville. He was 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA in 18 games out of the bullpen for the Bats before being recalled by the Reds in August. He posted a 1.93 ERA in his first 11 outings in the majors but put up a 14.40 ERA after that. Overall, he made 19 appearances for the Reds, going 3-3 with a 6.28 ERA and 1 save.
