IP 230
ERA 4.891
WHIP 1.674
BB/9 6.339
SO/9 11.543
  • Full name William G. Bullock
  • Born 02/27/1988 in Brandon, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Florida
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (70th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2009 (signed for $522,000).
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    A 20th-round pick out of high school, Bullock has been a similar pitcher in college to what he was as a prep. For most of his career, he didn't maximize the leverage his 6-foot-6 frame provides, and his velocity was inconsistent, whether he was starting (as he did once this spring, at Arkansas) or in a relief role. However, Bullock has taken off in a relief role and become the top draft-eligible bullpen arm in the Southeastern Conference. Bullock was at his best when Florida swept Georgia in Athens, hitting 97 mph several times with his fastball. He also held his velocity in pitching in all three games of that series. While scouts have considered him a tease due to his inconsistency, Bullock has pitched more consistently as a closer. His breaking ball has evolved from a curveball to a slider, and at times it reaches 83 mph with tilt. Bullock still tends to leave his fastball up at times, leading to five home runs allowed in 40 innings, and could pitch downhill more frequently with refinements to his delivery. Despite lashing ability for a changeup in the past, Bullock seems to have taken to the closer role, emphasizing power over touch.

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