Casey Shane
| IP | 215 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.647 |
| WHIP | 1.405 |
| BB/9 | 3.474 |
| SO/9 | 6.363 |
- Full name Casey Daniel Shane
- Born 08/23/1995 in Burleson, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Centennial
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Drafted in the 6th round (171st overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2013 (signed for $150,000).
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After starring on the showcase circuit last summer and fall, Shane entered 2013 as the No. 2 high school pitching prospect in the Lone Star State, behind fellow Texas A&M recruit Kohl Stewart. But he got out of shape during the winter and added 35 pounds, now carrying 235 on his 6-foot-4 frame. The 92-94 mph fastball than enticed scouts has been more 87-91 mph this spring, though it still features heavy sink. His formerly plus curveball has lost some of its depth, though it remains an effective pitch. He has feel for a changeup and repeats his delivery well, so he could reclaim the potential that drew comparisons to Shelby Miller if he can get back in shape. Shane may wind up doing that with the Aggies, as it's unlikely that he'll go high enough in the draft to sign. One of the younger players in this draft class, he won't turn 18 until August.
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Once a standout on the high school showcase circuit, Shane fell in the 2013 draft after he got out of shape over the winter leading up to his senior season. The Indians signed him for $150,000 in the sixth round. Shane has put in the work both in the weight room and with his nutrition to change his body since turning pro, and his efforts began to bear fruit in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2014. The crispness and consistency of his stuff stepped forward as he began to look more like his old self. His fastball, which had dipped into the 87-91 mph range in spring 2013, was back operating in the low 90s, touching 94. He didn't throw his changeup a ton as an amateur, but the pitch has improved to become his best secondary pitch. He also throws a hard three-quarters slider that's usable in the low 80s, and he toys around with a curveball. Shane shows feel for manipulating his secondary stuff and the ability to command the ball to both sides of the plate. Shane should get a shot to go to low Class A Lake County in 2015. -
Shane attracted crowds of scouts at the 2012 World Wood Bat Championship and ranked as the second-best high school pitcher in Texas going into 2013. However, he fell out of shape over the winter and his stuff wasn't the same during his senior season at Centennial High. He fell to the sixth round of the draft, but the Indians believed enough in his ability to bounce back to spend $150,000 to buy him out of a Texas A&M commitment. When going well, Shane showed 92-94 mph velocity with sinking life, though his fastball dropped into the 87-91 range last spring. His changeup and slider both show promise when he has them working, and he has a feel for using them. He doesn't always get the right shape on the slider, but it can be a swing-and-miss pitch at times. He can also throw an early-count curveball to give hitters a different look. Shane has a smooth, repeatable delivery that portends a future as a solid strike-thrower once he learns to repeat his delivery. Getting back in shape takes precedent over anything else for 2014, when he'll stay in extended spring training before embarking on an assignment to short-season Mahoning Valley.
Draft Prospects
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After starring on the showcase circuit last summer and fall, Shane entered 2013 as the No. 2 high school pitching prospect in the Lone Star State, behind fellow Texas A&M recruit Kohl Stewart. But he got out of shape during the winter and added 35 pounds, now carrying 235 on his 6-foot-4 frame. The 92-94 mph fastball than enticed scouts has been more 87-91 mph this spring, though it still features heavy sink. His formerly plus curveball has lost some of its depth, though it remains an effective pitch. He has feel for a changeup and repeats his delivery well, so he could reclaim the potential that drew comparisons to Shelby Miller if he can get back in shape. Shane may wind up doing that with the Aggies, as it's unlikely that he'll go high enough in the draft to sign. One of the younger players in this draft class, he won't turn 18 until August.
