Pat Light

33-Year-Old PitcherP
 Free Agent  
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$Released by the Mariners in April of 2018.
Hangs it up
PFree Agent  
October 19, 2020
Light announced his retirement Monday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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Light hadn't recorded a big-league statistic since the 2016 season, when he appeared in 17 contests between stops in Boston and Minnesota. He struggled to an 11.34 ERA and 2.28 WHIP with 16 punchouts over 16.2 frames over that stretch. Light spent time in the Mariners' farm system in 2017 and 2018 prior to being released.
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Light can hit 100 mph on the radar gun, which has resulted in high strikeout rates, but he's struggled with control throughout his time as a minor leaguer. He improved at Boston's Triple-A Pawtucket last year with a 2.32 ERA and went 7-for-7 in save chances, though he fought through a 4.9 BB/9. Minnesota traded for him in late July in their continued quest to seek out high-velocity relievers. Light struggled in the majors, however, with a 9.6 BB/9 in 16.2 innings. After being traded to the Pirates over the offseason, he'll likely spend much of 2017 at Triple-A Indianapolis until he improves his control, but Light's electric arm gives him enough promise to keep him in the mix for a major league bullpen role.
Light's development took a hit in 2013 when he lost two months to a hamstring injury and he finished with just 34.1 innings. The tall righty has a good pitcher's frame, but there's some work to do. His fastball velocity fluctuated within games; he didn't locate it well and it was hittable. Further, Light needs to develop his secondary pitches. As a result, the bullpen could be in his future.
Light was Boston's first-round draft pick out of Monmouth University in 2012. He has a long frame that can handle the added weight as he matures. His fastball is mid-90s and tops out 97 mph. Light has a very smooth delivery with good downhill trajectory. He'll need to develop his slider and changeup in order to remain a starter, but should have success with just a fastball at Low-A. He could develop into a late-inning reliever, with closer potential.
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Released by Mariners
PFree Agent  
April 17, 2018
Light was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, Tacoma Rainiers broadaster Mike Curto reports.
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Outrighted to Triple-A
PSeattle Mariners  
June 28, 2017
The Mariners outrighted Light to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
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Heading to Mariners
PSeattle Mariners  
June 17, 2017
Light was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
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Designated for assignment
PPittsburgh Pirates  
June 10, 2017
Light was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis
PPittsburgh Pirates  
March 20, 2017
Light was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
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