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Originally Posted by darkhorse

Interesting snippet from BB Prospectus' new scouting guru, Kevin Goldstein.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/ar...articleid=5010


"Since being drafted in the fourth round last year out of Texas A&M, Tigers reliever Kevin Whelan has put up numbers that look more like something from a top high school pitching prospect than a minor leaguer. In 31 pro innings, the 22-year-old righty has allowed eight hits and 11 walks, while recording 52 strikeouts. One scout was surprised at Whelan's arsenal when he recently saw him pitch for High-A Lakeland. "I thought he'd throw harder; he's low 90s, but he's interesting because he basically does it with three fastballs," said the scout. "He throws the straight fastball, a splitter with good fade, and a big forkball that just goes straight down and can be unhittable." However, the scout was concerned with Whelan's mechanics. "He short-arms everything. He was a catcher, and it looks like it when he pitches. I put him down as a potential closer, but it could depends on if his arm holds up."

I think I've seen him pitch in college. If he is who I think he is...that stuff was just nasty.