Michael Mehlich
| IP | 143 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.72 |
| WHIP | 1.42 |
| BB/9 | 3.65 |
| SO/9 | 8.811 |
- Full name Michael Brian Mehlich
- Born 09/05/1987 in Miami, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Bishop Moore
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Drafted in the 11th round (340th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2006.
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When he threw in the mid-90s last fall, Mehlich was one of several high school pitchers in Florida who came out flashing significantly higher velocity than they had before. He took advantage of his exposure, pitching for one of the state's top teams alongside catcher Max Sapp. Mehlich played quarterback at Bishop Moore, and offers plus arm strength with a rudimentary feel for pitching. He works exclusively out of the stretch, and while his arm works well his mechanics need refinement. His pitched with his fastball between 88-94 mph this spring and complements it with a power curveball at 77 mph. His command is average. Mehlich's show-me changeup is a distant third pitch, and scouts believe he has a chance to develop into a back-of-the-rotation starter.
