Brett Cecil

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Brett Aarion Cecil

Bats Right, Throws Left
Height 6' 3", Weight 220 lb.
School University of Maryland
Debut May 5, 2009

Born July 2, 1986 in Dunkirk, MD, USA

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Brett Cecil was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 38th overall selection in the 2007 amateur draft. Quickly rising through the ranks in 2008, he started in Dunedin (A), then was promoted to New Hampshire (AA). His experience making several starts in New Hampshire allowed him to move up to Syracuse (AAA). In total, he was the starting pitcher in 28 games and his ERA was 2.88.

Cecil was in contention for the fifth spot in Toronto's rotation in 2009, but as Spring Training started, the team brass felt he needed more time to develop his skills. Before returning to the minors, he was 1-0 in four appearances in Grapefruit League ball, with an ERA of 3.09.

He started the 2009 season with the Jays' new AAA afiliate Las Vegas, but had a rough go of it, going 0-3 with an 8.31 ERA over four starts. His luck soon changed as he was called up to the Majors on May 3 when the Jays sent down three pitchers and brought up three more, including fellow starter Robert Ray, who was also getting his first taste of "The Show". He started on May 5 game against the Orioles, allowing six hits and two runs (one earned) in six innings with no walks. He did, however, also hit three batters. Toronto would go on to win the game 10-6.