Phil Coke
| IP | 421 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.19 |
| WHIP | 1.435 |
| BB/9 | 3.399 |
| SO/9 | 6.905 |
- Full name Phillip Douglas Coke
- Born 07/19/1982 in Sonora, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School San Joaquin Delta CC
- Debut 09/01/2008
- Drafted in the 26th round (786th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2002.
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Coke failed to rise above high Class A in his first five seasons. He embraced the organization's offseason conditioning program, lost 18 pounds and improved his stuff across the board in 2008. He pitched well as a starter and shined as a reliever, including in September during his first big league callup. As a starter, Coke threw three pitches for strikes, including an 88-92 mph fastball. His slider found the zone much more than his curveball ever had, and his changeup was average. Out of the bullpen, Coke was a different animal. He ran his fastball up to 96 mph and his slider showed signs of becoming a plus pitch with improved tilt. At age 26, Coke most likely is a finished product. His slider remains inconsistent, and as a result, he's often less effective against lefthanded hitters than against righthanded hitters. Coke has earned a spot in the Yankees' plans, probably as a reliever in the short term. He's better in that role anyway, and New York's spending spree in the rotation points him in that direction.
