Fan News NEWS
2012 MLB Draft Prospects: RHP Kyle Zimmer of the University of San Francisco
Published by Mike Rosenbaum on April 9, 2012
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6'4", 215 lbs.
DOB: Sept. 13, 1991
Bats/Throws: R/R
College: University of San Francisco
2012 Stats: 8 GS, 54.3 IP, 2.15 ERA, 2.97 FIP, 9.94 K/9, 1.16 BB/9, 0.88 WHIP, .218 BAA
Draft Projection: Top 10
Kyle Zimmer has a prototypical pitcher's frame at 6'4", with lengthy limbs and wiry strength. He is an excellent athlete and often receives better grades for athleticism than anything else—a terrific sign given the fact that he only logged 5.1 innings as a freshman.
As a sophomore in 2011, the right-hander fanned 89 batters in 91.1 innings while registering a 3.73 ERA. However, what really put Zimmer on the map was when he out-dueled the No. 1 overall selection in the 2011 draft, Gerrit Cole, in an NCAA regional game.
Although he was actually recruited by the University of San Francisco as an infielder, Zimmer possesses so much raw arm strength and athleticism that he was bound...
Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - College Baseball
Article is property of BleacherReport.com
Install the ratings plugin
Install the postviews plugin
None
