Detwiler Arrives, Lopez Vows Silence
September 5, 2007 by Geoff Young
Filed under 2007 Draft, Personalities
The Washington Nationals have recalled left-hander Ross Detwiler, their first-round pick in the 2007 draft. The Nats tried something similar with a pitcher back in ‘03, seemed to work out okay for them. Kid by the name of Chad Cordero?
The other amusing part of the story linked above is that apparently shortstop Felipe Lopez is no longer speaking with the media. I guess Lopez is happy to let his .246/.309/.360 line speak for itself.
MLB Draft 2007: Nationals Nab Detwiler with Sixth Pick
June 7, 2007 by Geoff Young
Filed under 2007 Draft
Vitals
Name: Ross Detwiler
Throws: Left
Pos: LHP
Bats: Right
Height: 6′4″
DOB: 6 Mar 86
Weight: 175 lbs
School: Missouri State
With the sixth pick in the 2007 draft, the Washington Nationals have selected Missouri State left-hander Ross Detwiler. Although there are concerns about Detwiler’s small frame, many observers considered him to be the second best southpaw in the draft, behind only Vanderbilt’s David Price.
2007 Stats
IP
H/9
HR/9
BB/9
K/9
ERA
BAA
Stats are through May 25, 2007, and are courtesy of Missouri State University.
89.0
6.47
0.61
3.84
11.12
2.22
.198
What they’re saying:
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.
–MiLB.com
Additional reading:
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