 Ross Detwiler (Missouri State University)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Ross Emery Detwiler |
| Position: | Starting Pitcher |
| School: | Missouri State |
| School Type: | Four-Year College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 03/06/86 |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 175 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Left |
| Report Date(s): | 02/23/07 |
| Game(s): | Dallas Baptist |
Focus Area | Comments |
| Fastball: | Detwiler was throwing his fastball in the 90-94 mph range in his season debut. |
| FB Movement: | His fastball had plus life throughout his start. |
| Curve: | Detwiler was throwing his curve in the 76-78 mph range. It had good rotation and he kept it around the strike zone all night. |
| Changeup: | This is clearly Detwiler's third pitch, but it grades as an average offering. |
| Control: | Detwiler threw strikes consistently, something he's had trouble with in the past. |
| Poise: | Detwiler had tremendous poise and mound presence. |
| Aggressiveness: | He was extremely competitive and went right after hitters. |
| Physical Description: | Tall, skinny lefty with slight build. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Detwiler showed two plus pitches, good mound presence and terrific command on Friday. |
| Weaknesses: | He'll always have to answer questions about the durability of his frame, and his ability to stay consistent with his delivery has been a concern in the past. |
| Summary: | Despite the fact his last outing of the year was cut short by a split finger nail, Detwiler could very well be the No. 2 college lefty in the draft class behind presumptive No. 1 overall pick David Price. He showed the ability to command the ball better this year than in the past to go along with raw stuff better than the average pitchability southpaw. There is some concern about his narrow frame and how it will hold up, but that won’t keep him from being a top 10 pick. |