The Tampa Bay Rays were most likely surprised when Ryne Stanek dropped to the 29th pick in the 2013 draft. If it weren’t for Aaron Nola, he most likely would have been the SEC Pitcher of the Year, compiling a 10-2 record that season with a 1.39 ERA in 16 starts.
Overall, during his three year college career, 45 of his 48 mound appearances were starts. He finished his career with a 22-8 record and 2.55 ERA. All of this adds up to the fact that at one point, he was a pretty good starter. Even throughout his ascension through the Rays minor league system, he has done more starting than relieving.