• Full name John Patrick Leonard
  • Born 05/17/1989 in Hanover, MA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Boston College
  • Drafted in the 32nd round (975th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2011.
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    With Mike Dennhardt sidelined, John Leonard has been Boston College's most reliable starter, going 4-7, 5.38 with 38 strikeouts in 75 innings through 13 starts. A pitchability righthander, Leonard works at 86-90 mph and moves his fastball around the zone. He has a slurvy curveball, a fringy slider and a show-me changeup. Leonard had weakness in his shoulder at the start of his junior season, but an MRI showed no structural damage and he hasn't had any problems since. Leonard was drafted by the Giants in the 36th round last year, and he figures to be a solid senior sign.

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