Not a lot out there on him. Tall kid, looks good physically, velocity stuff I’ve seen was from HS so who knows what he throws.
Gusto's stats... 18 appearances (9 starts), 7-2, 1 save, 2.88 ERA, 75 IP, 70 H (3 HR allowed), 29 R (24 ER), 22 BB, 110 K, 1.23 WHIP
I like his bat and potential to improve as well. I think he has more upside than most prospects and no large flaws that should prevent him from improving. He has potential for power. Reminds me of Martin we took a handful of years ago.
Holcomb emerged as a prospect in the California Collegiate Summer League and helped pitch Glendale (Calif.) JC deep into the state playoffs this spring. A projectable 6-foot-5, 210-pound righthander, Holcomb works 89-93 mph on his fastball and has room to grow into more velocity. His mechanics are a bit stiff but his arm is quick. He also flashes feel for an average slider in the low- to mid-80s. From BA
Maybe in a Moneyball type evaluation they feel like other clubs overvalue LHP so they overdraft RHP thinking they will get higher value for the placement? Just a thought.
Gayle: 20 appearances (1 start), 0-3, 3 saves, 5.53 ERA, 40.2 IP, 46 H (2 HR allowed), 25 ER, 20 BB, 46 K, 1.64 WHIP, .286 opponent average West: 18 appearances (10 starts), 3-2, 3.82 ERA, 68.1 IP, 69 H (6 HR allowed), 38 R (29 ER), 29 BB, 82 K, 1.44 WHIP, .259 opponent average
Round 15, Pick 466: Cole McDonald, RHP, Iowa 15 starts, 6-3, 3.54 ERA, 89 IP, 86 H (3 HR allowed), 38 R (35 ER), 29 BB, 83 K, 1.29 WHIP, .254 opponent average
Its not that they dont, but they are pretty adamant about pitchers getting outs no matter what arm you throw with. Hence, why the big league staff has so many righties and are still very successful.
@J.R. , I need a report of which of these throwers are allergic to chocolate. Thats who Im going to root for.
