Jesse English
| IP | 7 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.857 |
| WHIP | 1.714 |
| BB/9 | 2.571 |
| SO/9 | 5.143 |
- Full name Jesse Logan English
- Born 09/13/1984 in Oceanside, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Rancho Buena Vista
- Debut 04/05/2010
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Drafted in the 6th round (187th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2002.
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English's stock has risen steadily this spring and he projects as a third- to fifth-round pick. He has attracted interest as both a hitter and pitcher, but most see more upside on the mound. He doesn't have a reliable second pitch or a good feel for pitching yet, but scouts can see a resemblance to Indians lefthander C.C. Sabathia. English has a similar (though smaller) frame at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds and a fastball clocked at 92-93 mph. Like Sabathia, a first-round pick in 1998, English has to tone up his body. He competes well but pitches with a lot of effort.
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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A two-way star as a pitcher/outfielder in high school, English resembles a smaller C.C. Sabathia. In his pro debut, English rated as the No. 4 prospect in the Arizona League. His potential is considerable because he's a lefty with movement on all his pitches. His fastball sits at 90 mph, and there's hope that he might gain more velocity as he firms up his body. He also can crank up the heat when he needs a strikeout. English's best pitch is his changeup, which greatly enhances his fastball. Those two pitches allowed him to average 13 strikeouts per nine innings in the AZL. His curveball is a bit slow, and if he can't tighten it the Giants will have him switch to a slider. The biggest adjustment he must make is learning what it takes to be a professional. There are concerns about his work ethic and weight. English will start 2003 in extended spring training and report to the Northwest League in June.
Minor League Top Prospects
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English doesn't throw that hard, but his fastball is an above-average pitch. It has good deception, works well with his other pitches and he spots it with precision. "His fastball tops out at 91-92," Giants manager Bert Hunter said, "but it's a great pitch because he complements it so well with his changeup." English's changeup makes his fastball look like a mid-90s heater. He also throws a solid curveball, giving him an effective three-pitch mix. Hunter said the only drawback with English is that occasionally he needs someone to light a fire under him to get him going.
