Fredy Deza
| IP | 585 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.754 |
| WHIP | 1.267 |
| BB/9 | 2.723 |
| SO/9 | 7.031 |
- Full name Fredy Deza
- Born 12/11/1982 in La Romana, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Deza has made a slow progression through the organization, but there are some who expect him to have a breakout season in 2005, calling him the organization's next Daniel Cabrera. Last season was really his first full year. He pitched just 49 innings in 2002 because of elbow tendinitis and was brought back slowly in 2003, opening the season in extended spring. But he started in low Class A last year and showed occasionally dominant stuff, holding batters to a .226 average even though he had a losing record. He's a sinker/slider pitcher and opinions vary about which of those pitches is better. His fastball is 92-94 mph, but some say his quick slider is his best pitch. He's still developing his changeup. Deza is a strike-thrower with a loose arm and compact delivery. He's thin and wiry now and could add velocity as he fills out. As it is, his arm is plenty strong and he goes right after hitters. He does have to work to keep the ball down. Deza is very much a work in progress, but the raw material is there for a quality pitcher. He'll begin the season in high Class A.
