42's Top Pitching Prospects

On the Farm: Top Pitching Prospects

The 42's hope to build a quality staff in the coming years around the following prospects amongst others. The numbers in parentheses following mention of pitches are the current pitch rating followed by the projected.

1. Jose Johnson
Role: #1 Starter
B/T: L/L
Age: 21 Ht./Wt.: 6'1" 189
Acquired: Draft
Draft: 2006 Round 1, Pick 7
Bonus: 3.4 million

2. Mendy Griffin
Role: Wherever he can be used, Setup, Closer, Long Relief, even spot or tandem starter.
B/T: R/R
Age: 23 Ht./Wt.: 6'4" 188
Acquired: 2003 trade with San Antonio
Draft: 2002 Round 1, Pick 10
Bonus: 3.2 million

3. Lawrence Wright
Role: #1 Starter
B/T: R/R
Age: 22 Ht./Wt.: 6'2 182
Acquired: Draft
Draft: 2005 Round 1, Pick 3
Bonus: 3.8 million

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