Dwayne Pollok
| IP | 820 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.094 |
| WHIP | 1.352 |
| BB/9 | 2.03 |
| SO/9 | 5.652 |
- Full name Dwayne J. Pollok
- Born 11/12/1980 in San Antonio, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Texas A&M
- Drafted in the 27th round (802nd overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2003.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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After pitching sparingly in four seasons at Texas A&M, Pollok has been a huge surprise. Area scout Keith Staab had his work cut out for him in selling Pollok to his scouting superiors, but he kept pushing until they listened to him and took him in the 27th round of the 2003 draft. In his first full season, Pollok saved 38 games to tie for the minor league lead. Working with White Sox coaches, he has improved his slider to where it's the best in the system. He also has gained velocity on his sinker, which now reaches 90 on occasion. He forces hitters to beat him by throwing strikes. He's not overpowering, so he doesn't project as a closer at higher levels, but he could have a career as a set-up man. Chicago will test him in Double-A this year and could move him fast.
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Slider in the Chicago White Sox in 2005
- Rated Best Reliever in the Carolina League in 2004
