Tim Sexton Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Timothy Edward Sexton
Born 06/10/1987 in Baltimore, MD
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Miami Dade CC
Drafted in the 25th round (776th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2007 (signed for $123,000).

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Because of an unorthodox delivery and long, thin frame, Sexton draws comparisons to Bronson Arroyo. His delivery is best described as an exaggerated drop and drive, in which his right knee is almost completely on the ground before he vaults himself over his front side. His fastball ranges from 87-91 mph and he can pitch at 88 deep into games. His fastball has average life with fair downward plane, despite his delivery. Sexton has feel for his secondary stuff as well, especially his changeup, which shows occasional plus movement. His slider has better break that his curve. It's unconventional but effective, as Sexton is able to show average command and plenty of deception

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Sexton transferred from George Washington to Miami-Dade (Fla.) CC prior to 2007 and expected to continue his college career at Charleston before going 8-1, 2.07 with 91 strikeouts in 78 innings last spring. He threw out signing bonus demands of $500,000 that caused him to slide to the 25th round. He spent his summer in the college Valley League before eventually signing for $123,000. Because of an unorthodox delivery and long, thin frame, Sexton draws comparisons to Bronson Arroyo. He has an exaggerated drop-and-drive delivery, in which his right knee almost scrapes the mound before he vaults over his front side. His fastball ranges from 87-91 mph and he pitched at 88 deep into games last spring. His fastball has average life with fair downward plane despite his delivery. He's more polished than fellow 2007 Dodgers juco draftee Justin Miller, showing feel for two breaking balls and a changeup that has occasional plus fade. He needs to pitch off his fastball, as he has a tendency to fall in love with his curveball and slider. His delivery is unconventional but he repeats it, and shows average command with plenty of deception. He's ticketed for high Class A in 2008.