David Purcey

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4+1⁄3 innings. [4] He was returned to the minor leagues after two major league appearances, but was recalled to the Blue Jays in July, and ended the 2008 season in the team's starting rotation. On August 27, 2008, Purcey started against the Tampa Bay Rays and pitched his first career major league complete game. He recorded 11 strikeouts and scattered five hits through eight innings of work. [5]

Following spring training 2009, Purcey earned the third spot in the rotation, but switched spots with Jesse Litsch to separate the left-handers. [6] Purcey was second in the rotation until May 1, 2009 when he was assigned to the Toronto Blue Jays AAA affiliate Las Vegas 51s. Purcey went on to split the remainder of the season between the Blue Jays and Las Vegas. He posted a record of 1–3 and a 6.19 ERA in nine starts with Toronto in 2009. [3] He often struggled with his command, which improved somewhat with Las Vegas.

On May 24, 2010, Purcey was recalled by Toronto and moved to the bullpen as a relief pitcher after Dana Eveland was designated for assignment. [7] On July 26, 2010, Purcey recorded his first major league save against the Baltimore Orioles in a 9–5 win. [8]

Oakland Athletics

Purcey was traded by the Blue Jays on April 18, 2011, to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league relief pitcher Danny Farquhar. [9] [10] Purcey was acquired after injuries to Rich Harden and Dallas Braden. [10]

Detroit Tigers

On May 27, 2011, Purcey was traded to the Detroit Tigers for Scott Sizemore. [11] Purcey was designated for assignment on August 2, 2011. [12]

Philadelphia Phillies

Purcey signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on December 9, 2011. He also received an invitation to spring training. [13] Purcey spent the year with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, going 1–4 with a 4.37 ERA in 47 games (one start) while striking out 63 in 57.2 innings pitched. [14]

Chicago White Sox

On November 21, 2012, Purcey signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. [15] He started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. On July 3, 2013, his contract was purchased by the White Sox to replace Jesse Crain who was placed on the disabled list. [16] While with the White Sox, Purcey suffered a strained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow during the last week of the 2013 season. He was outrighted to Charlotte on October 18, 2013. [17]

The White Sox signed Purcey to a minor league contract with spring training invitation on November 8, 2013. [18] On May 12, 2014, Purcey was released by the White Sox. [19]

Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions

Purcey signed with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions in March 2015.

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David Purcey
Pitcher
Born: (1982-04-22) April 22, 1982 (age 40)
St. Charles, Illinois
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: April 18, 2008, for the Toronto Blue Jays
CPBL: March 26, 2015, for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
Last appearance
MLB: September 20, 2013, for the Chicago White Sox
CPBL: April 26, 2015, for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
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