Mike Pelfrey
Mike Pelfrey
Michael Alan "Mike" Pelfreyis an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the New York Mets and the Minnesota Twins. He is a right-handed groundball pitcher...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth14 January 1984
bad best college gone high intention looking mature projected senior top year
When I was in high school, I was projected as one of the top picks, and I had no intention of going to school. But, I had a bad senior year and I fell. Looking back, if I had gone (pro) out of high school, I would not have made it. I wasn't mature enough. ... Going to college was the best thing I ever did.
assured deal faith knew mets
I had faith in the Mets and I had faith in my advisors. I knew it could get done. Once you're assured of that, it's no big deal being patient.
adjusting good job small strike zone
The strike zone can be a little small some days. You have to adjust. I didn't do a good job adjusting today.
castro last line next pulled shaking time williams
Next thing I know, Bernie Williams pulled it down the line for a double. I told Castro that's the last time I'm shaking him off.
hit kept threw
I threw him all fastballs away, but I just kept missing. I just didn't hit the spot. I still have a lot to learn.
funny great seems
He's been great to be around. But it still seems a little funny.