Aaron Myette Stats & Scouting Report

IP	154
ERA	8.182
WHIP	1.89
BB/9	6.195
SO/9	7.831

Full name Aaron Kenneth Myette
Born 09/26/1977 in New Westminster, BC, Canada
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Central Arizona College
Debut 09/07/1999
Drafted in the C round (43rd overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 1997.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Always considered something of a loose cannon, Myette solidified his reputation by breaking his right hand against a clubhouse wall last spring. After rising quickly through the White Sox system, Myette hit the wall in an organization loaded with pitching talent. As a result, Chicago traded him and righthander Brian Schmack for shortstop Royce Clayton after the Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez. Myette has a low-90s fastball with natural sink and isn't afraid to pitch inside. Both of his breaking pitches are considered average. He also has a nice feel for pitching. The key will be whether Myette has the confidence to get ahead against big league hitters. He hurt himself with walks when he pitched for the White Sox. His changeup is nothing special, one of the reasons lefthanders teed off on him in Triple-A and the majors. If Myette had remained with the White Sox, he faced another year in Triple-A. With the Rangers, who need starters, he'll get the chance to make the rotation in spring training.
Background: Myette attended high school in Canada, then pitched for the University of Washington for one year before transferring to junior college in order to make himself eligible for the 1997 draft. Relatively unheralded because of his history, Myette lasted until the 43rd overall pick. Strengths: With a 91-94 mph fastball and plus slider, Myette has overmatched young hitters. The White Sox say he is the best in the organization at pitching aggressively on the inside half of the plate. Myette also has a deceptive delivery that gives hitters a short look at the ball. Weaknesses: A minor elbow problem shut Myette down for the first month of the 1998 season. He rebounded quickly and there are no concerns about future recurrence. The Future: Myette has the most advanced idea about how to work hitters and the best stuff in the system. He will be invited to big league camp and get a shot at making the major league staff. More likely, Myette will begin 1998 in Double-A and climb to the majors rapidly if the rotation disappoints.

Minor League Top Prospects

Kip Wells' departure for the major leagues left Myette first among Birmingham's staff of equals. He performed nearly as proficiently as Wells, and he is five months younger. "He has a real good fastball. I don't expect him to stay in the minors very long," said West Tenn's Dave Trembley, who proved to be a proficient predictor. Myette made his big league debut in September. "He and Kip Wells were as good as anyone we saw," Runge said.