Joe Savery, P

B-T: L-L

HT: 6-3

WT: 215

BORN: November 4, 1985; Houston, Texas

RESIDES: Bellaire, Texas

HOW OBTAINED: Drafted in the first round (19th overall) of the June 2007 draft

EDUCATION: Attended Rice University

2008: Spent season with Clearwater (A)… Led Florida State League in IP and hits… Did not allow a HR in 13 straight appearances (11 GS; 70.0 IP), 6/1-8/11… Served as the DH in 4 games (.231, 3-13, 2 2B, RBI, BB)… 2007: Pitched for Williamsport (A) and made his pro debut, 8/5 vs Batavia (3.0 IP, H, 2 SO)… Allowed 1 ER or less in 5 of his 7 starts… Had 17 SO in his final 16.2 IP (9.2 SO/9.0 IP)… Pitched for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League following the season (1-1, 0.64 ERA, 5 GS).

CAREER STATISTICS: * League Leader, # Tied for League Lead