Drafted in the 43rd round (1,299th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2006.
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Righthander Mike Pontius is built like a linebacker (6-foot-2, 235 pounds) and reminds some scouts of Bob Wickman. His stuff already is pretty good, as he owns an 87-92 mph fastball and can spin a breaking ball. He needs to clean up his command and the effort in his delivery. Committed to Central Missouri State, he may contemplate attending a junior college as a draft-and-follow.
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