Ethan Stewart
| IP | 402 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.701 |
| WHIP | 1.644 |
| BB/9 | 5.664 |
| SO/9 | 6.784 |
- Full name Ethan David Stewart
- Born 01/19/1991 in Campbell River, BC, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School New Mexico Junior College
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Drafted in the 47th round (1,431st overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010.
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Canadian lefthander Ethan Stewart has a projectable body at 6-foot-6 with a clean arm action. Early in the year he worked at 81-83 mph, but he was up to 87-89 later in the year and has been clocked as high as 91 mph. He also has experience pitching against international competition as a member of Canada's junior national team. As a freshman, Stewart could be a tough sign.
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A native of the British Columbia coast, Stewart was a member of Canada's junior national team and got experience pitching against international competition as an amateur. He went to New Mexico JC, where his low-80s velocity early in 2010 didn't attract much attention, but Phillies scout Brad Holland followed Stewart closely. Stewart showed better velocity closer to the draft, and Philadelphia took a flier on him in the 47th round. He ranked as the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League's No. 16 prospect in his pro debut in 2011, then held his own in a full-season test at low Class A Lakewood last year. Stewart doesn't have loud stuff, but scouts love his physical 6-foot-5, 210-pound frame, arm strength from the left side and easy arm action. His fastball velocity fluctuates from start to start, sitting anywhere from 86-94 mph, but he mostly operates at 89-91 with sink and tail. His curveball has tight, downward rotation and grades as an average pitch. His changeup is a work in progress, and he's also developing a cutter. The Phillies laud his competitiveness and willingness to prepare. Given his inexperience and youth, Stewart just needs to pitch. If everything clicks, he has the potential to pitch at the back of a rotation. He should make the jump to high Class A Clearwater in 2013.
Minor League Top Prospects
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A 47th-round pick out of New Mexico JC in 2010, Stewart looked like a potential steal in his pro debut this summer. The Canadian has an average fastball that peaks at 92 mph, with a loose arm and big, physical frame to possibly add more velocity. Stewart keeps hitters off balance by mixing all of his pitches, including an average curveball and a changeup that has shown improvement. He's extremely prepared, keeping a book on the hitters he saw dating back to last year before he even pitched in a professional game.
