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| Jamie Vermilyea | |
|---|---|
| Pitching coach | |
| Born: (1982-02-10)February 10, 1982 (age 43) Tucson, Arizona | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 2007, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 10, 2007, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
James Jordan Vermilyea (born February 10, 1982) is anAmerican former professionalbaseballpitcher, and is currently the pitching coach for theTennessee Smokies. He played part of the 2007 season inMajor League Baseball for theToronto Blue Jays, and most recently played for theWinnipeg Goldeyes of theAmerican Association. He is 6'4" tall and 195 lb (88 kg) in weight.
Vermilyea playedcollege baseball for theUniversity of New Mexico. In 2002, he playedcollegiate summer baseball in theCape Cod Baseball League for theYarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, where he went a stretch of 13 games without allowing an earned run, and was named a leagueall-star.[1][2]
Vermilyea was drafted by theToronto Blue Jays in the 9th round, 260th overall of the2003 amateur draft. In three seasons for the Blue Jaysminor league system, Vermilyea posted a 19–9 record with eightsaves and a 3.05ERA in 99 games, 22 as astarter. Most impressively, he threw aperfect game against theNew Britain Rock Cats on June 28, 2004.[3]
Vermilyea was acquired by theBoston Red Sox in theRule 5 Draft from Toronto, but was returned to Toronto on March 14, 2006. He split the 2006 season with Toronto's minor-league affiliatesNew Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A/Eastern League) andSyracuse Chiefs (Triple A/International League).
In April 2007, Vermilyea's contract was purchased from Syracuse by the Blue Jays afterB. J. Ryan went on the 15-daydisabled list andDavis Romero went on the 60-day disabled list. He made his major league debut on April 22 against theBaltimore Orioles, pitching 3 scoreless innings as areliever.
Vermilyea began the 2008 season back with the Fisher Cats, but was released by the Blue Jays on June 27. He played inSerie A1 in 2009 forBbc Grosseto.
In 2010, he signed with theNa Koa Ikaika Maui of theGolden Baseball League. As theircloser he posted a 1–2 record with 20 saves (just one short of the league record)[citation needed] with an ERA of 1.64 in 31 games with 28strikeouts. He led his team to the first half championship, but on August 28, 2010, his contract was purchased by the Blue Jays, preventing him from participating in the postseason or setting the GBL saves record. He was assigned to Triple-ALas Vegas the following day. He appeared in four games for Las Vegas, then became a minor league free agent at the end of the season.
On April 29, 2011, Vermilyea signed with theWinnipeg Goldeyes of theAmerican Association of Independent Professional Baseball.[4] He served as the Goldeyes'closer, appeared in 45 games with a record of 3–3, an ERA of 1.81, and 17 saves.
Vermilyea can throw hisfastball 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 breakingslider, asplitter, acurveball, achange-up, and acutter. Vermilyea struggles with consistency in his pitches.[citation needed]
On February 16, 2012, Na Koa Ikaika Maui hired Vermilyea as manager.[5] After a stint as pitching coach of theWinnipeg Goldeyes, he was hired by theChicago Cubs to be a minor league coach for the 2019 season.