Education
Hurley attended Samuel West. Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was teammates with fellow first round draft pick Billy Butler who was selected by the Kansas City Royals.
Hurley attended Samuel West. Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was teammates with fellow first round draft pick Billy Butler who was selected by the Kansas City Royals.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers in 2008. High school Texas Rangers He was drafted in 2004 by the Texas Rangers and was their Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2006. He made his major league debut on June 12, 2008, against the Kansas City Royals, pitching 6 innings, but earning a no decision.
Hurley earned his first major league victory on June 29, 2008, against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up only one earned run over 5.2 innings.
Hurley missed the 2009 season after undergoing surgery for a torn rotator cuff before the season. In 2011 he had a viral infection, and while he was out, fellow pitcher Neil Ramirez took his place.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on December 23. On July 6, 2012, he had his contract purchased by the Angels.
He was later sent back to Triple-A and removed from the 40-man roster.
After clearing waivers on July 20, he elected free agency. Minnesota Twins.