• Full name John Drake Britton
  • Born 05/22/1989 in Waco, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Tomball
  • Debut 07/20/2013
  • Drafted in the 23rd round (714th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 (signed for $700,000).
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    Texas' high school lefthander crop isn't strong this year, and the top prospect has been inconsistent this spring. Drake Britton has battled his delivery and his command, and his fastball has ranged from 85-88 mph at times to 89-92 at others. He throws from a low arm angle, which makes it tough to stay on top of his slider. He wants top-two-rounds money early in this year, and he won't get that now. He's a prime candidate to be drafted and followed during the summer. He'll go to Texas A&M if he doesn't turn pro.

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  • Rated Best Fastball in the Boston Red Sox in 2011

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