Domingo Guzman
| IP | 6 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 19.5 |
| WHIP | 3 |
| BB/9 | 6 |
| SO/9 | 6 |
- Full name Domingo Serrano Guzman
- Born 04/05/1975 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 09/09/1999
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Background: Guzman was a starter for the past three years, but a short stint on the disabled list with arm tenderness late in 1998 put him in the bullpen for the end of the season and the playoffs. The Padres discovered his approach and focus improved in a relief role. Strengths: Guzman, who has added three inches and 15 pounds since signing, may have the top power arm in the system. His fastball has topped out at 98 mph and he complements it with a hard, late-breaking slurve. Guzman has shown a good ability to throw strikes for a power pitcher. Weaknesses: Guzman's approach has always been just to throw his pitches over the plate, instead of setting up hitters. He has been susceptible to a string of minor leg and arm injuries that have kept him from building up significant innings and repetitions. The Future: The Padres expect Guzman to make the step forward this year that his talent dictates. He will start the season as the closer in Double-A.
