One pitcher started the most games in franchise history, the other was the franchise’s first to win a Cy Young. Together they are first and second in innings pitched, strikeouts, wins, complete games, and WAR for Rays pitchers. Both James Shields and David Price could be considered the best pitcher in Tampa Bay Rays history, but for the purpose of this article, only one will be named the greatest in franchise history.
James Shields or “Big Game James” as he was known during his time in Tampa Bay, began his career as a 24-year-old Devil Ray and left 7 seasons later as one of the most accomplished pitchers in Tampa Bay Rays history.