Florida State University Athletics
Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1992
Consistency and control were the marks of former Florida State pitching great Jeff Gray, currently one of the top relievers in the American League.
After four years with the Seminoles, Gray signed with the Philadelphia Phillies organization in 1984. In 1990, Gray emerged as the top reliever in the Boston Red Sox organization, leading the major league club in its stretch drive for the AL East title.
Gray came to Seminole territory in 1981 as a high school All-American and quickly made a name for himself by pitching well in big games. Gray posted a 3-1 mark in 10 appearances as a freshman and won a career-best nine games in 1983. In his four year stint, Gray won 28 games for the Seminoles.
The right-hander was selected to the Metro Conference all-tournament team in 1983, picking up the win in the championship game against Tulane. During that year, Gray blanked defending national champion Miami 5-0.
