Jamie Vermilyea

Infobox MLB player


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name=Jamie Vermilyea
position=Relief pitcher
team=Free Agent
number=--
bats=Right
throws=Right
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|2|10
debutdate=April 22
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Toronto Blue Jays
statyear=2007
stat1label=Win-Loss
stat1value=0-0
stat2label=Earned run average
stat2value=0.00
stat3label=Strikeouts
stat3value=2
teams=
*Toronto Blue Jays (by|2007)

James J. "Jamie" Vermilyea (born February 10, 1982 in Tucson, Arizona) is an American pitcher and is currently a free agent. He is 6'4" tall and convert|195|lb|abbr=on in weight.

Vermilyea was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 9th round, 260th overall of the by|2003 amateur draft. In three seasons for the Blue Jays minor league system, Vermilyea posted a 19-9 record with eight saves and a 3.05 ERA in 99 games, 22 as a starter.

Vermilyea was acquired by the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 Draft from Toronto. He was later returned to Toronto per Rule 5 Draft guidelines on March 14, by|2006.

Vermilyea split the 2006 season with Toronto's minor-league affiliates New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A/Eastern League) and Syracuse Chiefs (Triple A/International League).

In April by|2007, Vermilyea had his contract purchased from Syracuse after B.J. Ryan went on the 15-day disabled list and Davis Romero went on the 60-day disabled list. He served in a long relief role.

Vermilyea had his Major League debut on April 22, 2007, for the Blue Jays at the Baltimore Orioles, where he pitched 3 scorless innings as a reliever.

Vermilyea was released by the Blue Jays on June 27, by|2008.

couting Report

Vermilyea can throw his fastball in the lower 90 miles per hour speed range. His fastball has good command, and good movement. Vermilyea also utilized his ability to throw a low 80's mph breaking slider, a splitter, a curveball, a change-up, and a cutter. Vermilyea struggles with consistency in his pitches.Fact|date=June 2008