David Purcey
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David K. Purcey
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 5", Weight 240 lb.
- School University of Oklahoma
- High School Trinity Christian Academy (Addison)
- Debut April 18, 2008
- Born April 22, 1982 in St. Charles, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher David Purcey was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 20th round of the 2001 amateur draft, but opted for college. He was then selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2004 amateur draft and made his pro debut that summer with the Auburn Doubledays, going 1-0 in 3 outings. He began the next season with the Dunedin Blue Jays, going 5-4 with a 3.63 ERAin 21 starts and earning a spot on the Florida State League All-Star team. He was promoted to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in July and went 4-3 with a 2.93 ERA in 8 starts for them. However, he struggled in 2006, going 6-12 with a 5.53 ERA in 28 starts between the Syracuse SkyChiefs and the Fisher Cats. He returned to New Hampshire in 2007 and went 3-5 with a 5.37 ERA in 11 starts for the club.
After beginning 2008 by going 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA in 3 starts for the Syracuse Chiefs, Purcey was called up by the Blue Jays. He made his big league debut on April 18th, starting a game against the Detroit Tigers and giving up just 1 earned run in 4 1/3 innings.
