BA rated him 14th best prospect in A's organization.

 

Drafted 2nd round in 2001 draft, out of ISU.

 

Relies on wicked movement, rather than velocity. Throws high 80's fastball, along with curve, and a changeup.

 

His stats this year are very impressive:

 

137 2/3 IP 187 SO 89 BB 4.13 ERA

I saw this guy pitch here at good old ISU, Home of the Redbirds, so I will give you some insight about him later on tonight when I get back from work.

Instead, you can check out the Soxnet mainpage soon, as I am going to be writing an article reflecting on what I have seen from Neal Cotts.

Here's a pic...

 

 

something dont smell right here...teams dont spend a 2nd round pick on a guy that cant break 90...plus guys that cant break 90 do not strike out 1.4 batters per IP no matter what league they are in...something aint right here..i dont think that scouting report is accurate..it could be mixed up with soeone else..its happened before...

Well, he had some control problems (89 BB), but I think Kenny did good getting him.

Originally posted by baggio202

something dont smell right here...teams dont spend a 2nd round pick on a guy that cant break 90...plus guys that cant break 90 do not strike out 1.4 batters per IP no matter what league they are in...something aint right here..i dont think that scouting report is accurate..it could be mixed up with soeone else..its happened before...

 

From what I've heard he throws 91 with very good movement on his pitches.

 

He's got amazing k totals for a guy with a low 90's fastball. I think he's kind of like a Kirk Saaraloos(Went to Cal State Fullerton and shot through the ranks in the Astros system) He struggled at first, then really caught fire helping the Astros make a push.

 

Good move if you ask me. Hey, since Beane is so great he wouldn't of been stupid enough to take a terrible player with a 2nd round pick .

wait a minute baggs, but he was drafted by the A's and the great GM Billy Beane. of course he can strike out that many lol

 

I had to say that

 

but really, you don't have to throw 90 to be a good pitcher and you don't have to throw 90 to strike guys out. just like you don't have to throw 90 to break bats (see Jamie Moyer).

Also See Greg Maddux.

 

Lol Mario we both posted that great line about Beane right about the same time!

 

Of course we all know Baggs understands that, he is supporting Foulke who lives with his awesome circle change, just like Hoffman does.

Neal Cotts not only was able to get an impressive number of strikeouts while pitching in the A's minors, but he was also the same way for my beloved Illinois State Redbirds when he pitched here from 1999-2001. I know what he has to offer, because I have seen him pitch. Look for an article to be up on the main page sometime soon.