IP 42
ERA 8.143
WHIP 1.881
BB/9 5.786
SO/9 6.857
  • Full name Ryan Christopher Tucker
  • Born 12/06/1986 in Burbank, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Temple City
  • Debut 06/08/2008
  • Drafted in the C-1 round (34th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2005 (signed for $975,000).
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    With righthander Sean O'Sullivan taking a step back this spring, Tucker now could be the first high school pitcher drafted out of Southern California. That kind of designation usually means you're virtually guaranteed a spot in the first round, but Tucker is a longshot to go that high because he lacks an acceptable breaking ball. He's never had to worry about having one before because his fastball has been so dominant. It's a lively 92-95 mph pitch that touches 96, and he commands well. Tucker had struck out 69 in 43 innings this spring, while posting a 0.65 ERA. But he struggles to win consistently because good hitters can sit on his fastball. One of his two losses came against a strong Santa Margarita Catholic High team that touched him for eight runs and 11 hits in five innings, even though Tucker was consistently in the mid-90s. Tucker is athletic and has a loose, fluid delivery. He isn't afraid to come inside on hitters.

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  • Rated Best Fastball in the Miami Marlins in 2008
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Miami Marlins in 2007
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Miami Marlins in 2006

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