IP 87
ERA 7.448
WHIP 1.966
BB/9 8.172
SO/9 9.31
  • Full name Jacob Reese Burnette
  • Born 08/10/1992 in Buford, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Buford
  • Drafted in the 7th round (212th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011 (signed for $550,000).
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    Georgia Tech's recruiting class has plenty of projectable arms, starting with righthander Jake Burnette, whose older brother Chase played outfield for the Yellow Jackets. He is a lean 6-foot-4, 185-pounder who was a fine high school basketball player, helping Buford reach the state 2-A title game. His frame, long arms and big hands portend his stuff will get a grade better in the future. He has a clean delivery that produces 86-88 mph fastballs and soft curveballs presently. He could take off once he gives up basketball.

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