Cerbaho-WG Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 BA rated him 14th best prospect in A's organization. Drafted 2nd round in 2001 draft, out of ISU. Relies on wicked movement, rather than velocity. Throws high 80's fastball, along with curve, and a changeup. His stats this year are very impressive: 137 2/3 IP 187 SO 89 BB 4.13 ERA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 I saw this guy pitch here at good old ISU, Home of the Redbirds, so I will give you some insight about him later on tonight when I get back from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Instead, you can check out the Soxnet mainpage soon, as I am going to be writing an article reflecting on what I have seen from Neal Cotts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Here's a pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 something dont smell right here...teams dont spend a 2nd round pick on a guy that cant break 90...plus guys that cant break 90 do not strike out 1.4 batters per IP no matter what league they are in...something aint right here..i dont think that scouting report is accurate..it could be mixed up with soeone else..its happened before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted December 4, 2002 Author Share Posted December 4, 2002 Well, he had some control problems (89 BB), but I think Kenny did good getting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Originally posted by baggio202something dont smell right here...teams dont spend a 2nd round pick on a guy that cant break 90...plus guys that cant break 90 do not strike out 1.4 batters per IP no matter what league they are in...something aint right here..i dont think that scouting report is accurate..it could be mixed up with soeone else..its happened before... From what I've heard he throws 91 with very good movement on his pitches. He's got amazing k totals for a guy with a low 90's fastball. I think he's kind of like a Kirk Saaraloos(Went to Cal State Fullerton and shot through the ranks in the Astros system) He struggled at first, then really caught fire helping the Astros make a push. Good move if you ask me. Hey, since Beane is so great he wouldn't of been stupid enough to take a terrible player with a 2nd round pick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 wait a minute baggs, but he was drafted by the A's and the great GM Billy Beane. of course he can strike out that many lol I had to say that but really, you don't have to throw 90 to be a good pitcher and you don't have to throw 90 to strike guys out. just like you don't have to throw 90 to break bats (see Jamie Moyer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Also See Greg Maddux. Lol Mario we both posted that great line about Beane right about the same time! Of course we all know Baggs understands that, he is supporting Foulke who lives with his awesome circle change, just like Hoffman does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Neal Cotts not only was able to get an impressive number of strikeouts while pitching in the A's minors, but he was also the same way for my beloved Illinois State Redbirds when he pitched here from 1999-2001. I know what he has to offer, because I have seen him pitch. Look for an article to be up on the main page sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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