IP 260
ERA 3.981
WHIP 1.196
BB/9 3.081
SO/9 9.277
  • Full name Charles Roderick Furbush
  • Born 04/11/1986 in South Portland, ME
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Louisiana State
  • Debut 05/23/2011
  • Drafted in the 4th round (151st overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2007 (signed for $153,000).
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    Following two successful summers in the Cape Cod League, Furbush became one of college baseball's highest-profile transfers, moving from NCAA Division III St. Joseph's (Maine) to Louisiana State. It wasn't a smooth transition, as he struggled to adjust to his new surroundings, not to mention the jump in competition. He went 3-9, 4.95 for a Tigers team that had its worst season in 25 years. Furbush rarely matched the 93-94 mph velocity he showed in the Cape all-star game last summer, instead pitching at 88-91 for most of the spring. At 6-foot-4 and 204 pounds, he has room to add strength. When Furbush had success, it usually came when his hard slurve was working. He improved his changeup, though scouts would like to see him show better command and poise. He hides the ball well with his delivery. While he didn't live up to his reputation as the Cape's top lefthanded starting prospect in 2006, he's still a southpaw with the potential for three solid pitches, which should get him drafted in the third to fifth round.

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