Chad Orvella

Chad Orvella
Free Agent – No. --
Relief pitcher
Born: October 1, 1980 (1980-10-01)
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2005 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Career statistics (through 2008 season)
Win-Loss	4-10
Earned run average	5.79
Strikeouts	66
Teams
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005-2008)

Chad Robert Orvella (born October 1, 1980 in Redmond, Washington) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization. He spent his college career at North Carolina State University as their starting shortstop and would also pitch in certain situations. Orvella was drafted in the 13th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by Tampa Bay. In 2004, he was named the Devil Rays minor league pitcher of the year. Orvella made his major league debut on May 31, 2005, against the Oakland Athletics. Orvella's pitching repertoire consists of a 95 mph fastball as well as a decent changeup and an average slider. He was the early favorite for becoming the Devil Ray's closer in 2006, however, he struggled in spring training with his command and was sent down to Triple-A Durham. Replacing pitcher Chad Harville in late August 2006, Orvella assumed a role on the Rays as a reliever. On June 11, 2007, Orvella was optioned back to the minors. On June 9, 2009, Orvella was released by the Rays to make room on the Durham roster for Jorge Julio. On June 29, Orvella signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.

External links

• Baseball-reference.com page for Orvella