the Texas Rangers for Travis Demeritte. Harrell made his Rangers debut on July 31, 2016, and earned a win. On October 28, Harrell rejected an outright assignment to the minor leagues and became a free agent. Toronto Blue Jays On January 30, 2017, Harrell signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that included an invitation to spring training. On July 1, Harrell was called up by the Blue Jays. He was designated for assignment on July 17. On October 6, Harrell elected free agency. International career In 2009, Harrell was called up to play in the Baseball World Cup with Team USA. Harrell and the USA Baseball team won the World Cup and the Gold Medals. Scouting report Harrell is an extreme ground ball pitcher, relying on a 91 MPH two-seam fastball. In 2012, he averaged 57% ground ball outs, ranking in the top 5 in the major leagues. He also throws an upper 80's slider, a curveball and a changeup. References External links 1985 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada American expatriate baseball players in South Korea Atlanta Braves players Baseball players from Missouri Birmingham Barons players Bristol White Sox players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Charlotte Knights players Chicago White Sox players Dunedin Blue Jays players Erie SeaWolves players Gwinnett Braves players Houston Astros players Kannapolis Intimidators players KBO League pitchers LG Twins players Major League Baseball pitchers Oklahoma City RedHawks players People from Ozark, Missouri Sportspeople from Springfield, Missouri Texas Rangers players Toledo Mud Hens players Toronto Blue Jays players Winston-Salem Warthogs players