IP 359
ERA 4.086
WHIP 1.418
BB/9 3.861
SO/9 6.618
  • Full name Carlos Rafael Gutierrez
  • Born 09/22/1986 in Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Miami (FL)
  • Drafted in the 1st round (27th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2008 (signed for $1,290,000).
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    A casualty to Tommy John surgery, Gutierrez redshirted at Miami last season. He is back to form this season, and is considered the top closer in the ACC. Pitching for one of the top-ranked college teams in the country, Gutierrez has gotten plenty of chances to show off his low-90s fastball. The pitch has late life with heavy sink and Gutierrez commands it well, down in the zone, causing hitters to swing over the top of it. He throws a slider on occasion but it currently can't be considered average and he does have an arm recoil that follows his delivery--both of which raise red flags. However, upon developing and refinement of a second pitch, Gutierrez could be a fast mover as his sinker is a current major league plus pitch. Gutierrez is one of many quality college closers in this year's draft. He was not drafted out of high school as he began playing baseball just before his senior year.

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