Eric Hurley

Eric Hurley
File:Eric Hurley 2005.jpg Hurley pitching for the Clinton LumberKings, Single-A affiliates of the Texas Rangers, in 2005.
Pitcher
Born: (1985-09-17) September 17, 1985 Sikeston, Missouri
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 12, 2008, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
July 27, 2008, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win-loss record	1–2
Earned run average	5.47
Strikeouts	13
Teams
Texas Rangers (2008)

Eric William Hurley (born September 17, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers in 2008.

Career

High school

Hurley attended Samuel W. Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was teammates with fellow first round draft pick Billy Butler who was selected by the Kansas City Royals.

Texas Rangers

He was drafted in 2004 by the Texas Rangers and was their Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2006. He made his major league debut on June 12, 2008, against the Kansas City Royals, pitching 6 innings, but earning a no decision. Hurley earned his first major league victory on June 29, 2008, against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up only one earned run over 5.2 innings.

Hurley missed the 2009 season after undergoing surgery for a torn rotator cuff before the season. In 2011 he had a viral infection, and while he was out, fellow pitcher Neil Ramirez took his place.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on December 23. On July 6, 2012, he had his contract purchased by the Angels. He was later sent back to Triple-A and removed from the 40-man roster. After clearing waivers on July 20, he elected free agency.

Minnesota Twins

On July 24, he signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)