Pete studied mechanical engineering at Mizzou and scored 34 out of a possible 36 points on his ACT…Had baseball not worked out, he had hoped to work for Boeing designing military aircraft...He and his wife, Lydia, have a son, Isak and daughter, Lotte…The two met in an acting class at Mizzou...Lydia played volleyball for the Tigers...His father, Shane, played baseball at Mizzou and then for one season in the Minor Leagues (1983)…Both of his grandparents on his mom’s side attended Mizzou and his two uncles and maternal grandfather all played football there...Pete enjoys building LEGO sets, especially Star Wars-themed sets…One of his offseason projects involved building a Saturn V rocket ship based on the manned Apollo missions…He often showcases his upcoming LEGO builds via Instagram stories...Pete is an avid comic book reader and also collects Pokémon cards...One of his favorite activities during road trips is seeking out local comic book and collectable shops...During the Rays historic 13-game winning streak to open the 2023 season, Pete earned the nickname “Rarebanks” from his fellow relievers due to how infrequently he pitched as the Rays continued to collect blowout wins…Pitching Coach Kyle Snyder said the nickname is fitting for Pete because of his uncommon pitch mix, calling it “as unique an arsenal as there’s probably been in the last 10 years...Selected by the Rangers in the ninth round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Missouri, where he pitched three seasons…Went 4-5 with a 3.40 ERA (76.2IP, 29ER) as a junior...Required Tommy John surgery during his junior year at Webster Groves (Mo.) High School...As a high school senior, named first-team All-Conference as an infielder, batting .393 with six HR and 21 RBI…Was a second-team All-Conference pitcher in 2009-10 and also earned the honor as an outfielder in those same seasons.
2023
Set career highs in appearances (49), innings pitched (45.1), strikeouts (68) and saves (25) in his fifth season with the Rays…Had two stints on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation (May 3-15) and left hip inflammation (May 29– June 15)...Minimum 40.0 IP, ranked among AL leaders in opponent average (second, .164), opponent slugging percentage (second, .233), opponent OPS (second, .506), hits per 9.0 IP (second, 5.16) and SO/9.0 IP (fourth, 13.50)...His 25 saves were the most by a Rays pitcher since Sergio Romo in 2018 (25) and were ninth most in the AL...From July 25, 2022–April 28, 2023, compiled a 29.2 scoreless inning streak, the longest in Rays history, surpassing J.P. Howell‘s 27.1-inning run (6/14/12–8/30/12)...Limited right-handed batters to a .151 (10-for-83) average…Minimum 75 AB, it was the second-lowest mark in the AL and third lowest in Rays history…Did not allow a hit to a RHB in 10 appearances from May 19–July 6 (0-for-19)...Held opponents to a 13-for-86 (.151) average on his four-seam fastball, second lowest on any pitcher’s four-seamer (min. 75AB) behind MIL Colin Rea (.135)…His 98.9 mph average on the offering was seventh fastest among AL hurlers (min. 300 fastballs thrown)...Did not allow an extra-base hit on his slider for the second straight season…His last XBH allowed on the pitch came on Sept. 10, 2021 vs. DET (Niko Goodrum, GR 2B)...Struck out the side in eight individual innings, most among Rays relievers...Made his third Opening Day roster, all with the Rays (2021, 2020)...Converted a career-high 15 consecutive save opportunities from May 19–Aug. 30…Marked the longest streak by a Ray since Alex Colomé (15SV) from July 30–Sept. 12, 2017...On July 17 at TEX, allowed the game-winning run to cross home plate on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, marking the fourth time in club history the Rays lost on a walk-off wild pitch…The last occurrence came on Aug. 26, 2009 at TOR (J.P. Howell)...From July 25-Sept. 2, recorded at least one strikeout in 14 straight outings, the second-longest single-season streak of his career (16G, 7/25/20-8/31/20)...Earned a win in back-to-back outings for the first time in his career from Aug. 18-23, recording scoreless appearances at LAA/vs. COL...On Sept. 17 at BAL, threw a career-high-tying 2.0 IP but was charged with a blown save after allowing a game-tying double to Adam Frazier…Recorded a career-high four SO on a career-high 39 pitches (30 strikes)…It marked his only multi-inning outing of the season...Postseason: Was a member of the Rays 26-man roster for their AL Wild Card Series vs. Texas, but did not pitch.
2022
Limited to 24 appearances after opening the season on the 60-day IL with a right lat strain…reinstated on July 17 and tied Jason Adam for the team lead with eight saves despite missing over three months...Min. 20 IP, ranked 2nd in the AL behind teammate J.P. Feyereisen in WHIP (0.67), opp OBP (.186), opp SLG (.207) and opp OPS (.393)…ranked fourth with a 1.13 ERA and fifth with a .159 opp avg...Struck out 43.7 pct. (38 of 87) of batters faced, best in the AL and second in the majors (min. 20 IP) behind NYM Edwin Díaz (50.2 pct.)…marked the second-highest for a single season in franchise history behind Nick Anderson (52.6 pct.) in 2019...Ended the season with 22 straight scoreless apps, the second-longest streak in club history behind J.P. Howell (24) from June 14–Aug 30, 2012...Allowed 2 XBH in 24 IP, both coming against his first two BF in his season debut…ended the season on a streak of 23 straight apps without allowing an extra-base hit, tied for the 6th-longest by apps in franchise history…has yielded 11 singles to 85 BF since last allowing an extra-base hit...Allowed three hits over his last 15 apps and 15 IP...On July 17 vs. BAL, pitched the eighth inning in his season debut…allowed a homer to Austin Hays on his first pitch of the season and a double to his next batter, but stranded him at second base...On Sep. 5 vs. BOS, yielded a leadoff single to Reese McGuire in the ninth inning, snapping a streak of 19 consecutive batters retired…pitched a scoreless frame to finish a 4-3 win...On Sep. 13 at TOR (G1), recorded a save after pitching around a one-out single and E2 (catcher’s interference) in a scoreless 9th inning…facing the potential game-winning run, he got a strikeout of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and induced a groundout to end an 11-pitch at-bat against reigning AL Player of the Week Bo Bichette...Made seven rehab apps between the FCL Rays and Triple-A Durham…his last six apps came with the Bulls, going 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (4.2-IP, 2-ER)...Pitched in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series at CLE and walked both batters faced to start the sixth inning…replaced after 11 pitches (three strikes) due to right index finger numbness...On Jan. 27, 2023, signed a three-year, $12 million contract through the 2025 season, including a club option for 2026…the pact is worth up to $24.6 million if the club option is exercised, performance escalators are reached and award bonuses are triggered.
2021
Missed 25 games with a right rotator cuff strain and another 25 games for right shoulder inflammation…went 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA (11.2-IP, 5-ER) in 13 apps after returning from his second stint on the injured list…his last seven apps were scoreless...His six losses were the most among Rays relievers and tied for 5th among AL relievers…suffered three losses over a stretch of four apps from June 16-22, including two walk-off losses…allowed a total of 7 runs (3 ER) in 3.2 IP over this stretch...Pitched to a 2.25 ERA (20-IP, 5-ER) in 20 apps at Tropicana Field, compared to a 4.76 ERA (22.2-IP, 12-ER) in 27 apps on the road...Made his second consecutive Opening Day roster, both with the Rays...On June 16 at CHW, yielded a walk-off single to Yasmani Grandal in the 10th, the first time in his career he was on the mound for a walk-off loss...On June 17 at SEA, charged his first blown save since Aug 26, 2020, vs. BAL and took a second loss in as many days, both on walk-off hits…yielded a game-tying double to Shed Long Jr. and a walk-off single to Kyle Seager...On July 7 vs. CLE (G2), pitched a perfect 7th and final inning including a flyout to right field for the final out of the game as five Rays pitchers combined to allow 0 hits...On Sept. 25 vs. MIA, pitched a scoreless 9th inning of a 7-3 win and was on the mound as the Rays clinched the division title…retired his first 2 BF before loading the bases (single, walk, single) but got a foul pop to end the game...POSTSEASON: Totaled 2.2 IP over Games 3-4 of the ALDS at BOS…his only hit allowed was a solo homer to Kiké Hernández in the fifth inning of Game 3…went 1.2 scoreless innings in Game 4.
2020
Voted the club’s Outstanding Rookie by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the BBWAA...His 6 wins led the team, ahead of Tyler Glasnow (5) and Josh Fleming (5), and tied for most among major league relievers…marked the first time in club history a reliever led the team in wins…his 27 apps led the team and tied for 6th in the AL...Tied three others for the major league rookie lead in wins…tied for 2nd among rookies in apps, trailing SF Tyler Rogers (29)…his 35 SO ranked 4th among major league rookies...His 13.16 SO/9 IP ratio was tops for a rookie reliever in club history, ahead of Colin Poche (12.54) in 2019 and Kirby Yates (10.50) in 2014...Recorded a strikeout in each of his first 16 apps, the 2nd-longest streak for a reliever to start a season in franchise history, behind Matt Andriese (18) in 2018...From Aug. 12 through season’s end, went 4-2 with a 1.37 ERA (19.2-IP, 3-ER) in 20 apps (2 starts)…this included a streak of 12 apps without an earned run from Aug. 12–Sept. 6...Entered with the Rays tied or ahead in 26 of his 27 apps…the only exception was on July 31 at BAL, when he entered with a 1-run deficit...Was one of two Rays relievers on the active roster for the entire season to not record a save, along with Aaron Loup. Allowed 2 HR, coming in his first (Reese McGuire) and last (Andrew McCutchen) apps...Made his first Opening Day roster in his second major league season...On Aug. 22 vs. TOR, pitched a scoreless 7th inning, tagging out Cavan Biggio attempting to score from second for the final out…began the frame with a pair of 3-1 groundouts before a Biggio single and stolen base…became the first pitcher in franchise history to record three putouts in one inning...On Sept. 16 vs. WAS, made his first career start and pitched a scoreless 1st inning.
POSTSEASON: Went 0-0 with a 3.65 ERA (12.1-IP, 5-ER) in 9 apps, and the Rays went 8-1 in games he pitched…tied Diego Castillo for the team lead with 3 saves...Became the fifth rookie since saves became an official stat (1969) to have three (or more) in the postseason…joined STL Trevor Rosenthal (4) in 2013, CWS Bobby Jenks (4) in 2005, STL Adam Wainwright (4) in 2005 and SEA Kaz Sasaki (3) in 2000...According to Stats LLC, was the first pitcher to have no saves all season and get one in his team’s postseason opener since PIT Bob Walk in 1991...Became the second pitcher since saves became an official stat to have none during the regular season and then record his team’s first two in the postseason, according to Stats LLC…joined OAK Vida Blue in 1972...Was on the mound when the Rays clinched the pennant in Game 7 of the ALCS vs. HOU, as Aledmys Díaz flew out to right…allowed a pair of inherited runners to score in the 8th inning but pitched around a 1-out single for a scoreless 9th, becoming the first rookie to save a Game 7 since TB David Price in the 2008 ALCS vs. BOS.
2019
Totaled two stints with the Rays and three stints in the majors…began the season in Class-A and reached the majors two months later...Acquired from the Rangers on July 13 and went 2-1 with a 5.11 ERA (12.1-IP, 7-ER) in 13 apps with the Rays after going 0-2 with a 9.31 ERA (9.2-IP, 10-ER) with Texas...Was on the Rays roster from Aug 16-17 and Sep 1 through season's end…his first 8 apps came with the Rangers from June 8-July 2...His average fastball velocity, according to FanGraphs, was 97.4 mph…his hardest-thrown pitch, according to StatCast, was 99.8 mph...Made his major league debut at Globe Life Park on June 9 vs. OAK, striking out the side in a perfect 5th inning and pitching around an error to face the minimum in the 6th inning...On Aug 16 vs. DET, made his Rays debut and yielded a run in the 8th inning, allowing a leadoff double and a 1-out RBI double...On Sep 10 at TEX, recorded his first career save, pitching the 11th inning against his former team...Began the season with Class-A Down East… his season debut marked his first professional outing since July 21, 2017…earned promotions to Double-A Frisco on May 9 and to Triple-A Nashville on May 29...Went 3-2 with a 4.53 ERA (43.2-IP, 22-ER) and 70 SO in 40 apps in the minors, including 1-2 with a 5.09 ERA (17.2-IP, 10-ER) with Durham...Ranked by Baseball America as the No. 22 prospect in the Rays system following the season.
2018
Missed the entire season recovering from a second Tommy John surgery… returned to pitch in the fall instructional league.
2017
Was sidelined from June 15-24 and July 22 through season's end with a UCL strain… underwent Tommy John surgery on Aug. 14.
2016
Began in the starting rotation for Class-A Hickory before a July 17-Aug. 4 stint on the injured list for a right forearm strain… pitched out of the bullpen after his return...Went 4-3 with a 5.27 ERA (85.1-IP, 50-ER) in 16 starts and 0-2 with a 2.70 ERA (16.2-IP, 5-ER) in 8 apps out of the bullpen...Ranked 6th among Rangers minor leaguers with 101.1 IP and 10th with 80 SO.
2015
Began his professional career with Short-A Spokane…went 1-0 with a 2.21 ERA (40.2-IP, 10-ER) in his final 8 apps, all starts.
