Age 24 (12/1/92)
6' 205 lbs
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14th round of 2015 Draft out of University of Florida
Bobby Poyner has been putting up some sneaky good numbers between Salem and Portland this year. When he was drafted he was a fairly well regarded prospect (at least as college seniors go) who always had good control but lacked strikeout stuff. That's changed now as he's put up a k/9 of 12.6 in 47 innings between Salem and Portland while still maintaining a bb/9 of 2.1. He started and relieved at Florida and never put up numbers like this so it doesn't appear to be just the switch to a relief role. Comimg out of college his fastball was described as high 80's to low 90's, along with a curve, changeup and slider. Has anyone seen him pitch this year? Is there an increase in velocity or development of a secondary pitch that might account for his success? He's obviously miles away from helping the big club, but he'll be interesting to keep an eye on.
6' 205 lbs
Hits and Bats left
14th round of 2015 Draft out of University of Florida
Bobby Poyner has been putting up some sneaky good numbers between Salem and Portland this year. When he was drafted he was a fairly well regarded prospect (at least as college seniors go) who always had good control but lacked strikeout stuff. That's changed now as he's put up a k/9 of 12.6 in 47 innings between Salem and Portland while still maintaining a bb/9 of 2.1. He started and relieved at Florida and never put up numbers like this so it doesn't appear to be just the switch to a relief role. Comimg out of college his fastball was described as high 80's to low 90's, along with a curve, changeup and slider. Has anyone seen him pitch this year? Is there an increase in velocity or development of a secondary pitch that might account for his success? He's obviously miles away from helping the big club, but he'll be interesting to keep an eye on.