• Full name Thomas Joseph Shirley
  • Born 11/11/1988 in Oakland, PA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Xavier
  • Drafted in the 9th round (273rd overall) by the Houston Astros in 2010 (signed for $100,000).
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    Tommy Shirley went 2-7, 7.60 in his first two seasons before emerging this spring as an intriguing lefthander in a draft short on quality southpaws. He throws a heavy 88-91 mph fastball that tops out at 93, using his 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame to leverage his heater down in the zone. He works both sides of the plate with his fastball and isn't afraid to challenge righthanders on the inner half. He has a rough finish to his delivery, landing on a stiff front leg, which costs him feel for his secondary pitches. He's trying to figure out a slider but is a one-pitch pitcher for now. His size and arm strength could get him into the first 10 rounds.

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