Kyle Stroup
| IP | 230 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.813 |
| WHIP | 1.6 |
| BB/9 | 3.522 |
| SO/9 | 6.73 |
- Full name Kyle L. Stroup
- Born 03/13/1990 in Ingleside, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Grant Community
- Drafted in the 50th round (1,504th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2008 (signed for $150,000).
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Since baseball instituted the draft in 1965, the last overall pick never has signed and gone on to reach the majors. Only two of the final choices, Don Wakamatsu (1984) and Desi Wilson (1989), played in the big leagues after re-entering a subsequent draft. Stroup has a chance to make history, as he has become a legitimate prospect since signing for $150,000 as the 1,504th selection in 2008. He barely pitched in pro ball before last year, signing late in 2008, working 24 innings in Rookie ball in 2009 and missing all of 2010 after blowing out his right knee covering first base. He didn't look like anything special at the beginning of last year either, going 1-5, 7.05 through mid-May before finishing on a 5-1, 1.85 roll. Big and physical, Stroup throws a steady 91-95 mph fastball that tops out at 97. He gets good extension out front in his delivery, making his heater seem quicker, and he can run it to either side of the plate. While his breaking ball varies between a curveball and slider, he does show some feel for spinning the ball. His changeup is further advanced than his breaker and features some sink. Stroup has some effort in his delivery, but he has a compact arm action that allows him to command his pitches. He missed a month last year with an oblique strain, and the Red Sox would love to see what the potential No. 3 starter could do with a fully healthy 2012 season in high Class A.
