Lenny Linsky
| IP | 145 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 2.917 |
| WHIP | 1.414 |
| BB/9 | 3.724 |
| SO/9 | 6.331 |
- Full name Leonardo Marco Linsky
- Born 03/04/1990 in Torrance, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Hawaii
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Drafted in the 2nd round (89th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011 (signed for $392,400).
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Linsky was a decent prospect coming out of high school--though he wasn't drafted--but he has blossomed at Hawaii. He has improved each year and was nearly unhittable this spring, helping the Rainbows finish first in the Western Athletic Conference for the first time since 1992. His fastball has incredible sink, even at 92-94 mph, and he can run it up to 96 from a low three-quarters arm slot. Hitters frequently swing over his fastball, and he has a dominating slider that can get as high as 89 mph. One scout joked that hitters need a shovel if they want to elevate the ball against Linsky. He allowed just three extra-base hits during the regular season--all doubles. Earlier in the season, he was flying open and getting under his pitches, but a few mechanical adjustments fixed that problem and he was better the second half. Linsky has a durable frame at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds and a closer's mentality. He could go as high as the sandwich round and should move quickly through the minor leagues.
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Linsky was one of the better relievers in the college ranks in 2011, posting a 1.30 ERA and a Hawaii-record 14 saves while leading the Rainbows to their first regular-season Western Athletic Conference title in 19 years. The 12th of Tampa Bay's record 12 picks in the first two rounds, he signed for $392,400 as the 89th overall pick. Linsky has closer potential. He works off a 92-94 mph fastball that touches 96. He throws from a three-quarters arm slot, giving his fastball impressive sinking action that causes hitters to swing over the top. He mixes the heater with a mid-80s slider that reaches 89 mph. His slider has great deception since it looks much like his fastball when it comes out of his hand. Linsky's pitches are tough to elevate, as evidenced by the fact that he allowed just three extra-base hits during his junior season. He sometimes has difficulty with his mechanics, opening up to soon and getting under his pitches, which cause them to flatten out. Linsky reached low Class A at the end of his pro debut and should move quickly through the minors.
