Greg Bunn
| IP | 241 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.378 |
| WHIP | 1.61 |
| BB/9 | 5.303 |
| SO/9 | 9.075 |
- Full name William Gregory Bunn
- Born 02/03/1983 in Raleigh, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School East Carolina
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Drafted in the 5th round (144th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2004 (signed for $190,000).
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East Carolina RHP Greg Bunn throws two pitches for strikes, and has a plus offering. Bunn has a good curveball, a true 12-to-6 pitch to go with an 87-89 mph fastball. His small stature (6-foot, 190 pounds) and questionable durability hinder his profile as a middle reliever.
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Just minutes after he led East Carolina to an NCAA regional title by striking out 11 UNC Wilmington batters in eight shutout innings, Bunn was drafted in the fifth round by the Expos. A double major in physics and mathematics who also owned a hot dog stand in college, Bunn signed for $190,000. His out pitch is a plus curveball with good depth. He also has a slightly above-average fastball that tops out at 92 mph. His delivery is sound and his feel for pitching is off the charts. Bunn's makeup is outstanding. He works hard to improve and has great mound presence, drawing rave reviews from everyone in the organization after his pro debut. Bunn will need to develop his changeup and mix speeds better to keep pro hitters off balance, because while he commands his fastball well, it's not overpowering. Bunn logged a staff-high 107 innings for East Carolina last spring, so he didn't get a lot of work after turning pro. He should move quickly, beginning 2005 in Class A, and could crack Washington's rotation at some point in 2007 if he stays on track.
