Michael Knox
| IP | 136 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.228 |
| WHIP | 1.61 |
| BB/9 | 4.169 |
| SO/9 | 6.353 |
- Full name Michael John Knox
- Born 09/19/1983 in Danbury, CT
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Navarro College
- Drafted in the 27th round (816th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2002.
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The Yankees have had a lot of success with the draft-and-follow rule. Texas-based area scout Mark Batchko has contributed mightily, identifying pitching prospects such as Brandon Claussen (traded for Aaron Boone last summer) and Sean Henn. Knox, Batchko's latest find, was drafted out of Dallas' Jesuit College Prep High in the 27th round in 2002 and signed after a season at Navarro (Texas) Junior College. Knox' father John hit .274 over parts of four seasons as a second baseman for the Tigers in 1972-75. At 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, Mike towers over his father, who played at 6 feet and 170 pounds. The ball jumps out of Knox' hand and he has topped out at 96 mph while sitting at 91-93. He has an ideal pitcher's frame and his loose, easy arm action provides plenty of room for projection on his fastball. His curveball shows the makings of a quality major league pitch, though it tends to get slurvy at times, and he's working on a changeup. Though Knox received a promotion to high Class A within months of signing, he's scheduled to begin 2004 in extended spring training with a chance to jump into the low Class A rotation at some point.
