Stephen Michael Pryor

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 250 lb.

Born: July 23, 1989 in Donelson, TN
High School: Friendship Christian HS (Lebanon, TN)
Schools: Cleveland State Community College (Cleveland, TN), Tennessee Technological University (Cookeville, TN)
Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 5th round of the 2010 amateur draft.
Signed June 10, 2010. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 2, 2012 (Age 22)   vs. CHW 1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Team: Mariners 2012-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$492k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.125, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*], Agents: Mike McCann [*]
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• 5/17 Injury Report: ()
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• 4/16 MLB Injury News: Mariners place Stephen Pryor on DL: The Seattle Mariners have placed right-handed reliever Stephen Pryor on the disabled list with a tear in the latissimus dorsi...
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• 8/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Stephen Pryor dominating: Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge has been comfortable using RP Stephen Pryor in higher leverage situations in the back of the...[+] bullpen, including in the ninth inning Tuesday, Aug. 14. 'He's been really good,' Wedge said. 'I like his poise on the mound. I like the way he competes. I thought last night was big for him as he continues to move forward. The guy hits that leadoff double, we leave him out there, and he has to make big pitches in a tough situation. It was so important for us to keep it to one run - so important. I wanted to give him every opportunity. Notice, I didn't get anybody up. I wanted him to do it, and that's what he did.' Pryor has held opposing batters hitless in 18 plate appearances with runners on base so far.
• 8/3 Yanks Go Yard: Yanks Go Yard Series Preview Show: Mariners at Yankees (8/3-8/5): On Wednesday, the New York Yankees were able to salvage the sweep from the Baltimore Orioles with a dominating 12-3 victory. They...
• 8/2 SoDo Mojo: Wrapping Up The Last Few Days: The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Mariners walk away from it making just two minor moves. It’s difficult not...

• 7/31 SoDo Mojo: Mariners Trade Deadline Recap: In light of yesterday’s trades, not so much as a peep was heard out of the Mariners’ front office this afternoon, even with...
• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Two recalled: The Seattle Mariners activated RP Stephen Pryor (groin) from the disabled list Tuesday, July 31, and recalled P Carter Capps from...[+] Triple-A Tacoma.
• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Two coming upThe Seattle Mariners are calling up RP Stephen Pryor and RP Carter Capps from Triple-A Tacoma....[+] The Seattle Mariners are calling up RP Stephen Pryor and RP Carter Capps from Triple-A Tacoma.
• 7/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Stephen Pryor activated, optioned: The Seattle Mariners activated RP Stephen Pryor (groin) from the 15-day disabled list Saturday, July 21, and then optioned him...[+] to Triple-A Tacoma.
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Stephen Pryor staying with Tacoma for now: Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Wednesday, July 18, that RP Stephen Pryor (groin) is pitching with Triple-A Tacoma during...[+] a minor-league rehab assignment, and Wedge said Pryor will be staying there now for the time being.
• 7/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Stephen Pryor to AAASeattle Mariners RP Stephen Pryor (groin) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma. P Jarrett Grube was released....[+] Seattle Mariners RP Stephen Pryor (groin) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma. P Jarrett Grube was released.
• 7/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Stephen Pryor throws sim game: Seattle Mariners RP Stephen Pryor (groin) threw a simulated game Friday, July 6. He is expected to begin a minor-league rehab...[+] assignment Sunday, July 8, with Class A High Desert. After that, he will be assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.
• 7/1 PaulLebowitz.com: Do The Mariners Want To Win Or Not?: The following is from Nick Cafardo in his Sunday Baseball Notes: Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners — It would be a terrible burden...

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