Mike Leake RHP from Arizona State
Mike Leake RHP from Arizona State
With Matzek on the board I think this was a bad pick. Have a chance to get a lefty who throws in the upper 90s and you pass. Can't say I'm a fan.
6' 180?
Wow...talk about a small pitcher...
thought LHP was what they said they wanted...and they passed on Matzek? ehhh..not impressed
I wasn't impressed with the things they said about him. They said he has a few average to above average pitches. They did say Seattle even considered him at the 2nd pick, but I thought they made him sound pretty ordinary.
They say they dont draft to sign ability but this pick shows they do. Leake probably doesnt o int he first round of the Reds dont take him there. They pick a 2nd round guy to pay 1st round money to. I just dont get this pick. Matzek, Crow, are just 2 name that should have been selected before Leake. But I guess we have to get used to this being a reds fan. Afraid of agents so lets not take the best talent out there.
I agree most SPs are bigger than that, but there's several in his range throwing well year in and year out. I was bored, so went through and found a couple:
Greinke = 6'2 185
Lincecum = 5'11 170
Ted Lilly 6'1 190
Peavy = 6'1 193
Oswalt = 6'0 185
Scott Kazmir = 6'0 190
Daisuke = 6'0 185
You also have to figure he will bulk up at least 10 pounds.
Well usually, with a #1 pick, you're shooting for an ace.
At least, that's what you'd think...
Have any of you actually even seen the kid pitch? I have several times, and I was pleasantly surprised by this pick. Yes, he is a middle of the rotation starter but he is almost guaranteed to contribute to the big club, and to do so in a hurry. He does not miss his spots, period. The guy has better control than almost any college pitcher I've seen this year.
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