Todd Coffey
| IP | 438 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.11 |
| WHIP | 1.418 |
| BB/9 | 2.836 |
| SO/9 | 6.76 |
- Full name Justin Todd Coffey
- Born 09/09/1980 in Forest City, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Chase
- Debut 04/19/2005
- Drafted in the 41st round (1,220th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 1998.
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Coffey had a rough career before blossoming in 2004, reaching Triple-A and earning a 40-man roster spot after a strong Arizona Fall League. He battled weight problems early in his career, ballooning to as much as 280 pounds, and missed 2000 with Tommy John surgery. While the Reds nearly released him several times, he rewarded their patience with an organization- best 24 saves last year. Coffey has an intriguing combination of power and control. His fastball sits anywhere from 90-96 mph. His improved mechanics help him maintain a good downhill plane with the pitch. He plays off the heater with a good splitter, his strikeout pitch. He has impressive control of the strike zone. Coffey will need to keep an eye on his weight. He wore down as the 2004 season went on, causing his velocity in the AFL to fluctuate. His lack of a third pitch limits him to one turn through the order. Coffey's stuff profiles as a set-up man, but his command could make him a closer as he gains more experience. His perseverance should be rewarded with big league time in 2005.
