Bulls. In 25 appearances, all starts, he compiled a 12–6 record and a 3.98 ERA. He was selected to the All-Star Futures Game. Niemann made his major league debut on April 13, , against the Baltimore Orioles, pitching 6 innings en route to his first career win. Niemann's team leading 13–6 record and 3.94 ERA in 2009 earned him a place in national AL Rookie of the Year Award discussions. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America named him the Rookie of the Year for the Rays for the 2009 season in a unanimous decision by the voters. In 2012, Niemann got hit with a come-backer by Adam Lind of the Blue Jays on May 14, 2012 which fractured his leg. He was expected to miss 4-6 weeks with the injury. On April 10, 2013, Niemann underwent right shoulder surgery, which caused him to miss the 2013 season. He became a free agent after the season. References External links 1983 births Living people People from Houston Lamar High School (Houston, Texas) alumni Baseball players from Texas Major League Baseball pitchers Tampa Bay Rays players Durham Bulls players Rice Owls baseball players Harwich Mariners players Visalia Oaks players Montgomery Biscuits players Charlotte Stone Crabs players All-American college baseball players